you fail » fashion http://youfail.com/blog kiersten's killing field Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:32:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 They’re All Gonna Laugh at You http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4569&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theyre-all-gonna-laugh-at-you http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4569#comments Wed, 03 May 2017 13:32:20 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4569 It’s been a while since I’ve added an update, but I’m so excited about these new necklaces!  The husband and I have long been conceptualizing, designing, and making a bunch of new pieces for our little jewelry shop, Half Shut.  We started off with the text base pieces, but have since moved on to something a little more fun and different.

First up are these Carrie bucket of blood necklaces created for a Stephen King tribute show opening at Gallery 1988 in LA, this Friday!  They’re silver plated buckets on an 18in chain, with red beaded tassels dangling down, and a Limited Edition of 50.  Available this Friday at the gallery or online through G1988 starting on Saturday afternoon!

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They’re All Gonna Laugh at You

Limited Edition of 50

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packaging:

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gallery info:

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4569 5 Gold Series Necklace SAMPLE SALE http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4558&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gold-series-necklace-sample-sale http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4558#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:31:56 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4558 Happy New Year!  Oh boy, I’m so far behind on updates, but I wanted to jump ahead and post about a jewelry sample sale I’m having.  Although many of the originals are still available through Gallery 1988, I have about 2-3 sample necklaces (ones used for photos/promotion) of each available for a discounted price through my Etsy shop.  Please contact me if you have any questions!

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4558 16 Now Available: Necklaces About Nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4554&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-available-necklaces-about-nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4554#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:59:17 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4554 They’re now available through Gallery 1988 (East)! Gold-plated, handcrafted by yours truly, each is available in small numbers.  More info HERE

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4554 4 Seinfeld in Gold: Necklaces About Nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seinfeld-in-gold-necklaces-about-nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:11:20 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530 So, it’s been a crazy few months. What’s felt like a million projects and jobs all due one right after the other, lots of big decisions, mom duty, and attempting to completely redo my site has left me wondering how the hell it’s already October.  Anyway, in between all that my husband and I have continued to expand on our fun little jewelry-making venture.

As everyone knows, Seinfeld is my all-time favorite show (proof here and here), so I was THRILLED when I got invited to participate in Galley 1988 (East)’s ‘Art Show About Nothing’.  We decided to do a small, limited line of affordable pieces based on some of my favorite lines from the show, 5 quotes all together.  They are all gold-plated, handcrafted, and boxed in hand-stamped box inspired by black & white cookies because,.. SEINFELD.  They will be available in small quantities starting next Saturday through Gallery 1988.

Follow me on Instagram for more info as time gets closer!

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‘They’re Real and They’re Spectacular’
Plate: 2.25in x 1in
18in split chain
 ‘The Jerkstore Called, They’re Running Out of You’
Plate: 2.25in x 1.25in
18in chain
 
‘The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friend’
Plate: 1in x 2.25in
18in chain
‘Schmoopie’
Plate: 1.75in x .5in
16in split chain
 ’Giddy Up’
Plate: 1.5 in x 1in
16in split chain
signed
signed with a tag!
boxes
‘look to the cookie’ boxes
sein show

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4530 6 Clue: The Movie Necklace http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4511&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clue-the-movie-necklace http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4511#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:34:08 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4511 It’s been a long while since I’ve done an update.. I’ve been posting all my recent work on Instagram + I started a Tumblr page, but sadly my blog remains neglected.  I’m starting a redesign of my site, so the posts here may be few and far between in the meantime.  But I absolutely couldn’t wait to post this next project.. Anyone who knows me knows that Clue is my favorite movie of all time.  So when Gallery 1988 asked me if I wanted to participate in a show dedicated to it, I JUMPED at the chance!

My husband and I have been slowly collaborating on a few jewelry projects, so I thought I’d like to do another piece for this show.  I really wanted to create something that I wanted to wear, and as we started the process, they couldn’t be finished quick enough for me.  :) I decided I wanted to do my favorite quote (and there’s a million in that movie), ‘One plus two plus one plus one..’.  So we created a piece that says just that.

Gold plated on an 18inch chain, and boxed in very special packaging (if you’re a die-hard fan like me, you’ll appreciate the black + purple boxes), they will be available at Gallery 1988 starting this Saturday for $60!  I couldn’t be more excited.

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4511 9 Crazy 4 Cult: Back in LA http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4481&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crazy-4-cult-back-in-la http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4481#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:20:08 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4481 UPDATE: Original brass 1/1 necklace and shadowbox now available HERE.

So excited to be included in my 7th (or is it 8th?) year at Gallery 1988′s Crazy 4 Cult! This year I wanted to try something a little different, so I enlisted the help of my husband, and together we recreated the maze from The Shining.. In wearable necklace form!

Made from Brass Alloy #260, it took 18.6 million revolutions on our CNC machine to cut out!  We went through so many attempts to get the right one.  It hangs in a black shadowbox, with a reversible back panel (so it can lay on flat black or the rug pattern from the Overlook Hotel) so it can be displayed as a piece of art as well.  Really excited about this one.  We’re thinking of doing a small run of these in the future, so if interested, please email me!

Crazy 4 Cult: Back in LA opens Friday December 12th, 7-10pm. Check it out, it’s going to be awesome this year!

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front and back

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4481 4 More LV Bags http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4319&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-lv-bags http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4319#comments Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:08:15 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4319 I’ve been doing a string of personalized, hand-painted Louis Vuitton bags for some clients lately, which have been such a fun change of pace!  Below are a few of my favorites..

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LV backpack

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4319 2 A Special Bag for Oprah http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4295&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-special-bag-for-oprah http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4295#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:42:49 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4295 A couple weeks ago I was contacted by the folks at SoulCycle asking if I could customize a Louis Vuitton bag for a very special friend of theirs.. The one & only, Oprah Winfrey!

She was celebrating her 60th birthday with a spin class and about 50 of her close friends, and they wanted a custom bag to commemorate the event. I hand painted the SoulCycle logo & some colorful stripes on the front, and some simple, tiny text across the bottom of the back.  So fun!

LV bag frull front

LV bag back

LV final peek

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4295 0 ‘The Shining’ Maze Necklace http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4039&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-shining-maze-necklace http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4039#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 01:07:19 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4039 How amazing is this brass necklace of the maze from The Shining?  My crazy-talented husband made it for me!  So excited (and proud) to finally be able to wear it.. :)

UPDATE: I’ve had a nice response to this necklace, thank you!  I may have to convince my husband to make a few more and put them on my site for sale..

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4039 0 Little Thing Magazine http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3240&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=little-thing-magazine http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3240#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:52 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3240 A few months back I worked in collaboration with the amazing Chinese fashion/lifestyle magazine, Little Thing, to do an issue based on the theme, twins.  The entire issue was dedicated to all things in two, from the fashion spreads, to the artwork, to the products featured.  I just received a copy yesterday and even though I can’t read it, it really looks incredible (I mean, there’s even a popup feature.. eeeeep!).

So honored to work with such a great magazine.

cover, issue 25

pop-ups!

Twinsville

girls x’s 2 in my work

blah, blah, blah, BRUCE, blah, blah

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