A Midsummer's Night Arts Showcase

On Thursday August 27, 2009 Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders presented their, “Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase.” These two New York designers exhibited a stunning menagerie of handcrafted jewelry, accessories, ceramics and fiber art. The fashionable event was held at Brooklyn’s Sucre Lounge (520 DeKalb Ave 11205) and was attended by stylish shoppers, designers, boutique belles and magazine editors alike. Enjoying Sucre’s delectable treats and libations, attendees could sip and shop Raymond’s “Legacy Luxe Collection,” and Sanders', “Femmestone Collection.”


Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe line was highlighted by her newest creations in clutches and pocketbooks with glamorous images of iconic divas of the Harlem Renaissance. For the proud and creative New York fashionista, Legacy Luxe offered an array of Brooklyn and New York nostalgia purses in fuchsia, glittering grape and denim sparkle.













Legacy Luxe not only had handbags, but also a fall preview of shawls and colorful capelets entitled “The Cocktail Collection” with colorful names like, Limeade, Blue Hawaii and Creamsicle. Raymond used a mélange of heavyweight wools and cotton yarns in vibrant colors to polish off a fun and festive fall wardrobe.


Legacy Luxe’s fashionable home décor included ceramic vases, figurines and stiletto heeled decorative shoes.














Susann Sanders debuted her couture costume jewelry, “The Femmestone Collection.”





Her signature cocktail rings were featured in a variety of semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. This season, Femmestone introduced the two finger ring assuming extraordinary elegance, prominent with pastel colored jade flowers adorned with pearls and crystal beads.





Sanders fashioned a stunning collection of, "Bloom Bracelets,” brass arm cuffs encrusted with multi colored floral arrangements with matching bib necklaces.





For the punk princess, black and gold chain necklaces and earrings give the sexy edge for fall.



For those of you who missed out on this Midsummer’s Night event check out these collections on the web and get a head start on shopping for fall’s funky and fabulous designs!
"Legacy Luxe Collection"www.legacyluxe.bigcartel.com/
"Femmestone Collection"http://urbancandies.tripod.com/

Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe Collection and Susann Sanders’ Femmestone Collection present A Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, NY - August 2009

Pia Raymond’s Legacy Luxe Collection and Susann Sanders’ Femmestone Collection present A Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase

Legacy Luxe and Femmestone Collection are pleased to announce their Midsummer’s Night Arts Showcase, taking place on Thursday, August 27, 2009, 6:00pm at Brooklyn’s illustrious Sucre Lounge (520 DeKalb Ave @ Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205).

Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders, two of today’s burgeoning fashion icons, are joining forces to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition of handcrafted jewelry, and stunning ceramic art. Their Legacy Luxe and Femmestone Collection offer a variety of exquisite designs, patterns, and feels for the fashion lover in all of us!


Legacy Luxe fuses modern day trends with traditional pattern work, creating a collection of timeless decor. From vases to carefully stitched shawls and caplets, Legacy Luxe provides classic, tasteful pieces. All Legacy Luxe designs offer an array of beautifully bright colors, bringing love and life to the home and office.
Femmestone Collection presents a wide variety of special hand-crafted jewelry, including the dazzling cocktail ring. All of the jewelry is made from semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, mother of pearl and Swarovski crystal beads. The collection is inspired by Mother Nature, as all of the designs incorporate flowers and blooms. Femmestone Collection makes a bold statement with its eye-catching patterns and bold cuts.


Come celebrate the emergence of these two collections at this exclusive meet and greet & showcase. Pia Raymond and Susann Sanders are thrilled to present the story behind their brands, and give each of you a taste test from their lines. Pieces will be available for individual and wholesale purchases.
The Midsummer’s Art Night Showcase will be a night to remember.
For more information or to schedule an interview contact:
Pia Raymond (347)683-3139 legacyluxe@gmail.com
Susann Sanders (347)251-6516 susansande7@aol.com


About Pia Raymond and the Legacy Luxe Collection
Pia Raymond is a beauty blogger for “The Vanity Addiction,” and an artist. She is creative and expressive through mixed media, ceramic and fiber arts. Her collection, Legacy Luxe, displays some of her recent work. Interfacing old world ceramic technique with colorful contemporary collage, Raymond presents a menagerie of trend setting accessories and fashionable home décor. From crystal glazed vases and planters to Afro- centric figurines poised on imported onyx bases, the Legacy Luxe line has stunning art pieces for any home. The urban fashionista can find a variety of stylish trinkets including stiletto heeled decorative shoes for the home and chic clutches to carry. Legacy Luxe’s forthcoming fall collection showcases Raymond’s needlework in fashion forward shawls and caplets. “The art of a people is a true mirror of their minds,” and Raymond’s vibrant work reflects a creative and introspective imagination.
www.legacyluxe.bigcartel.com/
http://thevanityaddiction.blogspot.com/


About Susann Sanders and the Femmestone Collection
Susann Sanders is a jewelry designer that has created a unique spin on the traditional cocktail ring. She enjoys creating pieces that become "must haves" in a woman’s accessory collection. Take your time and browse through this sinfully sweet collection by Susann Sanders. There isn't a piece shown that won't speak to the taste of every individual. Each piece is unique in its creation, and each sugary duplicate will bear its own indulgent flare. Her jewelry is a statement of the complete "WOMAN.” A perfect marriage of strong, hard stones and curved, soft, decorated metal, fashioned into a feminine masterpiece! So look....indulge ....this is one "guilt free" treat that has zero calories!!!
http://urbancandies.tripod.com/

COCO JOJO – Egyptian Fragrance

The ancient Egyptians were renowned for their perfume oils. Now we can be anointed with the aromatic perfumes of COCO JOJO, a blossoming cosmetics company out of Egypt.

I had the honor of meeting 5th generation perfumer and president of Coco Jojo, Youssef Gabriel and his teenage son. Since 1997, he has produced natural Egyptian skin care, perfumes, and cosmetics based on Pharaonic recipes under the name, Coco Jojo.






Gabriel presented me with a bottle of Juste, an oriental, floral fragrance blend of mimosa, white flowers, rose and vanilla. Not only is the delectable fragrance sensuous and elegant, but the bottle is even more luxurious.










Glass first appeared in Egypt around 1558 BC and it was more precious than jewels. Coco Jojo maintains the Egyptian tradition with hand blown glass perfume bottles, trimmed in 24 karat gold and engraved with ornate floral designs. The coveted bottles are encased in a wooden box, covered in metallic leather and cushioned in organza. The entire package is wrapped in papyrus and printed with the name of the special fragrance. There are 32 different magical fragrance blends to choose from including titles like, Cleopatra Nights, Isis Flower, Kisses on the Nile and Queen Imagination.














My mother always used to say, “There is nothing new, under the sun.” Well, Coco Jojo has brought innovation to today’s perfume industry using ancient recipes. Their perfume powder, enhanced with the shimmer of ground pearls can be dusted on the skin for an exotic glow and intoxicating scent. As the body perspires, the perfume powder works with body chemistry to emit a stronger fragrance throughout the day.



Coco Jojo features an extensive line of hair and skincare treatments for men, women and children. Coco Jojo’s Temple de Beaute products are not yet available in the United States, but you can reach them directly at sales@cocojojo.com for purchase. So indulge yourself and take an olfactory journey on the Nile today.

COCO JOJO'S CONCEPT IS TO REVEAL WOMEN'S BEAUTY AND MAKE EACH WOMAN AN EGYPTIAN PHARAOH QUEEN IN HER WAY

COCO JOJO USES PHARAONIC RECIPES TO BRING DREAMS INTO REALITY
WE OFFER WOMEN THE BEST QUALITY OF ACCESSORIES AND FASHION TO BRING THE INNER BEAUTY TO THE SURFACE

COCO JOJO IS NOT A COSMETIC BRAND NAME BUT IT IS INSPIRATION OF BEAUTY
WE NEED PEOPLE TO LIVE IN OUR SPIRIT AND FOLLOW OUR DREAMS

Hello Kitty – Lexx Perry’s Luxury Streetwear

Today was a chilly, cloudy and rainy day here in Brooklyn. It’s always on the days when we don’t wear sunscreen that we come across the blazing hot designer surprises. Dodging raindrops and rushing to the subway, I passed a store window that sang to me as I passed. Needless to say, before I could talk myself out of it, my umbrella was left at the door and I was inside the boutique browsing summer gear.


In the glass case in the center of the store glittered a glammed out Hello Kitty purse, crystallized by Swarovski and draped with a bubblegum pink chain shoulder strap. The inside of the bag was lined in metallic silver leather and ice cream colored flowers surrounded the Hello Kitty image on the front. Immediately I had to hold this adorable piece of art.


I had the privilege of speaking to shop owner and designer, Lexx Perry.
This Brooklyn native studied at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and has designed fashion forward accessories since 1994.


He creates stunning urban chic arm cuffs of his signature materials and enhances them with studs and crystal.














Lexx Perry creates custom sneakers like the high tops with ascending wings that he dons here.



Lexx Perry’s luxury streetwear can be found in stores across the United States and the Caribbean. Perry’s Supernova Boutique is located in Brooklyn, NY at 741 Fulton Street 11217. For those of you in the New York area, check out Supernova for their private sale on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. If you are not so fortunate to be in the Big Apple, check out Lexx Perry’s designs online or in boutiques across the country.