HIGH HEELS IN HIGH PLACES Necklace by ECLETTICA

There were peers and there were callgirls. Two West Indie petty crooks. A Secretary Of State For War. A Russian Naval Attaché. A slum landlord. A mysterious Miss X. Douglas Fairbanks. Two-way mirrors. Among scandals of the 1960s, the Profumo Affair was grand opera.

Starring as leads in this "glittering society of peers, diplomats and ministers" meets "lurid subculture of showgirls, hoodlums and racketeers" extravaganza were successful osteopath to the rich Dr Stephen Ward, London showgirls Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies and, of course, the then Conservative Secretary Of State For War John Profumo.

Central to several hit songs and movies, the Profumo affair (which by today's standards wouldn't have made quite that big or extended a splash) escalated into a media circus, rocking British politics to its core.

I just love the imagery this entire fiasco conjures up in my mind's eye - the pert and perky (all puns intended) beautiful and vivacious Keeler and Rice-Davies heating up the (supposedly) staid sensibilities of London city of the time.

And although nothing has been proved, Rice-Davies is best known for coming up with the quip, ""Well, he would, wouldn't he?". This has become SO popular a phrase in Britain, more commonly known as "Well he would say that, wouldn't he?"

The chief players in my bejewelled drama are:-

>> GEM GRADE OPAL set with GENUINE DIAMOND in SOLID GOLD
>> RARE AAA 44CTW Bolivian Ametrine
>> GEM GRADE Polished Dark Pink Ruby
>> GEM GRADE Polished Orange Sapphire
>> Carved Citrine Nuggets
>> Yellow Sapphire
>> Pink Tourmaline
>> Madeira Citrine
>> Brazilian Amethyst
>> Rhodolite Garnet

Saucy, sexy and just that wee bit risqué, HIGH HEELS IN HIGH PLACES grabs the spotlight and does ... not ... let ... go ... wanna be the centre of attention? Put this on.

This baby wraps sensuously around your neck from 17.5" to 21.25", courtesy of a nifty extender. That irrefutably flamboyant pendant portion drops a plush 5.25" and yet, HIGH HEELS IN HIGH PLACES retains an air of delicacy making it exceedingly lithe and wearable. Wire and chains are 14K Gold Filled.

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Designs, Literature & Imagery ©2007-2010 Eclettica The Atêlier

FLONFLON Earrings by ECLETTICA

~ Half a century before the feminists of the 60's were burning their bras, Frenchman Paul Poiret had already liberated women from another restraining undergarment - le corset. Poiret became famed for creating a looser silhouette based on Art Deco forms. The strict forms and pale colours of the 19th Century gave way to a new shape of untied dresses and chemisiers; draped fabrics; and bold colours influenced by the Ballet Russes and the exotic Orient.

Creator of Bohemian Chic (at the height of his career), Poiret truly deserved the title of King Of Modern Fashion. Indeed, it can be argued that, with his groundbreaking vision, Poiret was the first truly modern designer.

Eclettica's POIRET PIEROT DOLLS line of Bijoux is inspired by His Majesty, Monsieur Poiret ~


FLONFLON was fabricated from:-

> GEM GRADE Sky Blue Topaz set with GENUINE DIAMONDS in 18K SOLID WHITE GOLD
> VERY RARE GEM GRADE Blue Moonstone
> GREY DIAMONDS
> GEM GRADE Chrysoprase
> Polished Neon Apatite Rounds
> Keishi Pearls

Don't be deceived by their delicacy, these attention-grabbers command attention with their 1.5" drop from 925 Sterling Silver Ear Posts.

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Designs, Literature & Imagery ©2007-2010 Eclettica The Atêlier

COURTNEY LOVE WEARS THACKERAY'S GREEN EYED BECKY EARRINGS IN LONDON

Here, Courtney Love wears the Thackeray's Green Eyed Becky earrings by Eclettica in London on 18th February 2010, right after a triumphant performance with HOLE at Shepherd's Bush the night before.








She looks A-Freaking-Fantastic!!!
And here are the earrings in question :)



And yup, that's La Convenire necklace you see there, methinks she likes that piece quite a bit, what say you?

COURTNEY LOVE WEARS DIRECTOIRE EARRINGS BY ECLETTICA ON BRIT TV

Funny.
Brilliant.
Gorgeous.

Courtney Love wears the Directoire earrings by Eclettica on live British TV, 27th February 2010, with Chatty Man, Alan Carr.

Watch it here:-

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcdrww_courtney-love-alan-carr_music

COURTNEY LOVE WEARS LA CONVENIRE NECKLACE BY ECLETTICA ON TOUR

Courtney Love wears the La Convenire necklace by Eclettica throughout her European gig.

At Shepherd's Bush in London, 17th February 2010.



And at Magazzini Generali in Milan, 19th February 2010.




And in Amsterdam on 20th February 2010.


Viva la reine!

LA CONVENIRE NECKLACE BY ECLETTICA

COURTNEY LOVE WEARS DIRECTOIRE EARRINGS BY ECLETTICA IN LONDON

Yes, she continues to support me and blow my mind!!!

Here's her majesty, the Reigning Queen of Rock, Courtney Love, wearing the Directoire earrings by Eclettica at the SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS in London on 24th February 2010.

DIRECTOIRE Earrings by ECLETTICA

~ Half a century before the feminists of the 60's were burning their bras, Frenchman Paul Poiret had already liberated women from another restraining undergarment - le corset. Poiret became famed for creating a looser silhouette based on Art Deco forms. The strict forms and pale colours of the 19th Century gave way to a new shape of untied dresses and chemisiers; draped fabrics; and bold colours influenced by the Ballet Russes and the exotic Orient.

Creator of Bohemian Chic (at the height of his career), Poiret truly deserved the title of King Of Modern Fashion. Indeed, it can be argued that, with his groundbreaking vision, Poiret was the first truly modern designer.

Eclettica's POIRET PIEROT DOLLS line of Bijoux is inspired by His Majesty, Monsieur Poiret ~


DIRECTOIRE was fabricated from:-

> RARE GEM GRADE Strawberry Red Topaz Octagons, 51Ctw
> VERY RARE AAA Grade Yellow Heliodore
> GEM GRADE Pyrite
> GEM GRADE Sunstone
> Carved Spessartine Leaves
> Madeira Citrine
> RARE Ruby Moonstone
> GEM GRADE Polished Vesuvianite
> GEM GRADE Mozambique Cherry Garnet
> 18K SOLID Yellow Gold Chains

Delicate drama personified, Directoire drops a darling 1.5" without those 16K Gold Filled Ear Posts and 2 3/8", with.

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Designs, Literature & Imagery ©2007-2010 Eclettica The Atêlier

INSPIRATION OF THE DAY

Givenchy Spring2010 Couture.

BOUDICCA NECKLACE BY ECLETTICA

A work-in-progress still, but I've finally completed the main pendant frame.

It's in 14K Solid White Gold with 14K Yellow Gold Filled. That HUGE Blue Sapphire Focal (137 Carats) is set with a Pink Sapphire in 18K Solid Yellow Gold. The Green Tourmaline Slice is Gem Grade. There are 2 Black Diamonds hanging on the sides.

When I'm done, there'll be TONS of Diamonds, TONS of chains.

This will be a layered necklace, convertible from choker to approximately 18" drop, from opera length to layered (naturally).



A queen of the Brittonic Iceni tribe of what is now known as East Anglia in England, Boudicca led an uprising of the tribes against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire.

~ a special commission for Rock Queen Courtney Love ~

THE MAD, MAD WORLD OF WONDERLAND

Hark.
Alice, she's a-calling.

BOUDICCA, WARRIOR QUEEN

Another project with my Queen.