Introducing Totah Designs Jewelry

Introducing Totah Designs Jewelry

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Model wearing Totah Designs Jewelry and Michi Knitwear

Last weekend I was invited to attend Phoenix Fashion Week's Shop Garment District event, by Yolibeth Totah, the Arizona-based jewelry designer and owner of the award-winning Totah Designs.

Totah Designs began as a hobby ten years ago, and has now become one of the most coveted accessory brands in the Southwest.

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Necklaces, earrings and bracelets highlight precious gemstones. Some pieces also use silver or other metals, while other pieces were created with a more budget-conscious woman in mind.

So it makes perfect sense that Totah Designs has been nominated as an Emerging Jewelry Designer by Phoenix Fashion Week!

One of the many reasons that I love Totah Designs is because Yolibeth understands the need to create beautiful accessories for any budget, and for all of the special moments in a woman's life. 

Some of her many fans at the event mentioned how a pair of Totah Design earrings or necklace can easily transition from day, to work, to evening, and look perfect for each of the three separate occasions.

With that in mind, Yolibeth priced her pieces from $10 for a pair of silver and crystal drop earrings, to a timeless double-strand freshwater pearl necklace for only $120, while most pieces are priced at $50.

It seems unfathomable to find hand-made jewelry made with precious gemstones at this price, but Yolibeth has partnered with industry professionals to source the best stones for the lowest possible prices - and passes on the savings to her customers. 

Yolibeth shared with me that "all women deserve to feel beautiful," and "at any occasion," and with that mantra behind everything she makes, it makes perfect sense that we do - feel beautiful when wearing Totah Designs.

For my readers in Arizona, I invite you to meet Yolibeth at her solo fashion show, this Saturday, August 22 at Saturday, at Dressbarn Anthem Outlets, located at 4250 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ, from 7 - 9 p.m.

You will be able to preview Phoenix Fashion Week 2015 jewelry designs upcoming, enjoy yummy refreshments and enter to win one of the many door prizes raffled that evening. Admission is $25 for the VIP Seating and free for standing-room admission. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more information, contact totahdesigns@gmail.com or buy your tickets here.

If you can't attend the show and absolutely MUST HAVE one of Yolibeth's beautiful pieces from Totah Designs, you can also use the code "2015DC20" for 20% off your online order when you enter this code at checkout.

Ana Lydia

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The Sue Wong Spring 2015 Collection

The Sue Wong Spring 2015 Collection

Tiers, sparkles, and headpieces OH MY!  

The Sue Wong Spring 2015 collection channeled vintage frocks from prohibition with the swag of the Victorian era. Intricate appliqué’s, swinging fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection. 

Having come to LA right out of college to make my own name in the fashion world, I have never been on the media side of a runway show nor have I been fortunate enough to have worked on a production at this level so even I was bright-eyed and bushy tailed getting my Media pass and being escorted into the tent. Swarming with productive worker bees, I was placed in the photographers area and quickly made friends with other bloggers and professionals, all of whom knew that this show was the show to see during Style Week. Bonding over our love of good food, Hank West offered to share the beautiful photos he captured from the professional platform that little ol’ bloggers like myself could not inhabit, so we have Hank to thank for these striking images, thank you Hank!

Fairies & Sirens was the name of the collection but nothing about the looks said mystical woodland creatures and singing temptress’s BUT it was a stunning collection of elegant gowns and dramatic headpieces. Tiers were huge on this runway. Tiers of ruffles, tiers of fringe, tiers of  flowing fabric, tiers of applique, tiers, tiers, tiers! Reminiscent of the 1920’s, the tiers created great movement in each garment that was slightly mesmerizing to watch. fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection. 

Having come to LA right out of college to make my own name in the fashion world, I have never been on the media side of a runway show nor have I been fortunate enough to have worked on a production at this level so even I was bright-eyed and bushy tailed getting my Media pass and being escorted into the tent. Swarming with productive worker bees, I was placed in the photographers area and quickly made friends with other bloggers and professionals, all of whom knew that this show was the show to see during Style Week. Bonding over our love of good food, Hank West offered to share the beautiful photos he captured from the professional platform that little ol’ bloggers like myself could not inhabit, so we have Hank to thank for these striking images, thank you Hank!

Fairies & Sirens was the name of the collection but nothing about the looks said mystical woodland creatures and singing temptress’s BUT it was a stunning collection of elegant gowns and dramatic headpieces. Tiers were huge on this runway. Tiers of ruffles, tiers of fringe, tiers of  flowing fabric, tiers of appliqué, tiers, tiers, tiers! Reminiscent of the 1920’s, the tiers created great movement in each garment that was slightly mesmerizing to watch. fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection.

The dropped waist was also a huge trend that these slender models wore beautifully. The silhouette a dropped waist creates is classic and elegant.  And the headdresses! Absolutely stunning! I am actively looking or a job where I can rock these dramatic headpieces on a regular basis. The detailed Victorian-esq fabrics in muted shades of peach and caramels were a direct contrast to the hard rock music the models bounced down the runway to. Sue Wong is a proclaimed ‘study in contrasts’ so this juxtaposition was received well by the varied audience members. She breaks up the collection with a serious of colorful, whimsey gowns that scream spring but it was the opulent and ornate gowns that the collection was all about. Breathtaking to watch come down the runway and even more so up close where you could really see the hours and hours of work that went into each piece. Another contrasting moment was when Dave Navarro, known for his music and tattoos joined Sue Wong on stage. I am not sure the connection these two have but I am sure of one thing ladies; Dave Navarro is the new black. 

One of the most creative and passionate designers in the industry, Sue Wong shows who and what she is with each collection. She is an inspiration not only to fashionistas but to every women in need of letting their inner goddess shine. An amazing and unforgettable experience, Sue Wong floored not only me but everyone in her presence that night. 

Contributed by Candice Sola

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