FASHION TRIBES
January 09, 2008
Gorgeous Statement
Jewelry Handmade by
Dandi Maestre
"I see my
jewelry as
objects
producing
magical and
special energy.
I celebrate the
latin spirit
while keeping an
urban chic
quality that
lets women
express their
own style,"
explains Dandi...whose
dandy
bib necklaces,
massively chunky
rings, and even
"recycled
religious
objects" have
fashionista-in-the-know
written all over
them. "Style
should not be
dictated by
trends, it
should be an
integral part of
everybody’s
attitude and
appearance.
Style is all
about
individuality."
Inspired by
nature in her
work, the
Colombian-born
designer sources
new materials on
her travels, at
the beach, and
even in the
forest. "I work
a lot with
natural beads
because I
believe in being
eco friendly.
Through a long
process of
cleaning,
cutting,
polishing, and
buffing rich
colors and tones
can be
discovered. No
chemicals are
used in
my work."
my work."Available at DandiMaestre.com.
- Lesley Scott
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