To the unveiled

For the healing of our sorrows and a touch of beauty.  

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Shoppping till you drop

My website now - wwwdasilvajewelry.com now with a real-virtual shopping cart!

I finally have a shopping cart on my website. Thank to a very good friend, I am able to offer customers a nice shopping experience and better than that, a huge  summer clearance is on until Fall. You can find a nice variety of jewelry made with semi-precious stones and a youth yet chic street-wear collection.

A touch of metallic glass beads was added recently to the web because I couldn't resist the alluring colors and prints of some of these fabulous and eccentric peacock beads.

Below some of my favorite pieces of my website.

Please stop by and take advantage of the summer discount to give to yourself a daliciuus Fernando Dasilva's original...or surprise somebody you love with one of my pieces.

XoXo !!!

Multi-strand necklace with Swarovski Elements crystals, lime citrine briolettes and sea-blue chalcedony fancy cut drops. Sterling silver 5 rings bar clasp with adjustable chain - hand knotted.

Tropical wood, Czech peacock glass beads, aluminum chain and a touch of Swarovski Elements. 26 inches long.

Brushed vermeil tooth pendant, Kiwi jasper, Swarovski Elements and chrisophrase on gold plated chain.

All designs and images by Fernando Dasilva© 2010.

Sexy hoops

Today, I am showing a selection of hoop earrings created by me during the last 6 years. I consider hoops fun, sexy and easy to wear. They can add a touch of femininity to a very casual outfit and   a touch of glam to a nightgown as well.

Gold filled hoops with gold plated charms and chain.

14 ky gold filled hoops with peridot and fresh water pearls.

14 ky gold filled, ruby and cherry chalcedony briolettes.

Gold plated flat circles wrapped with colored wire and Swarovski yarn,  lemon citrine and Swarovski crystals. Earrings featured on the book "Earrings, earrings, earrings" by DRG.

14k gold, tanzanite, aquamarine and blue lace agate. 

Sterling silver and peridot  beads. Unfinished.

My friend and customer from Dallas wearing a one-of-a-kind chandelier earrings made with faceted carnelian coins, turquoise briolettes and vermeil components. One of my favorites creations ever. Love big and long earrings. 

Last pop media influenza

I am in love with some of the new ads I"ve seen in the magazines lately. It's been a while since I posted my last magazine cover influenza. Below are few of the ones I've been digging it. 

I am totally in love with Drew Barrymore ads for Cover Girl... they are chic, clean and modern...beautiful styling, make up, hair and I love this color palette...it took me back to a necklace I created for the lastes Beadalon catalog where I played with the same colors.

The look on this necklace is economic but the intention was to showcase the white stringing wire by Beadalon - that is one of my favorites ever...of course Swarovski Elements add glamour  all over it and the carved bone flower pendants bring enough Spring mood for the year round.

On the cover of "Departures" the same color palette was applied but here the sepia effect of black and white toned down the vibrant yellow that was used on the issue title "Summer" and text. I think you could wear my necklace on that place and you would blend with it. Chicer impossible!

Now let's jump to some hotter places - get ready!!! lol

I like a lot this Calvin Klein ad. It's a very rich black and white look and the round something behind the model adds lots of geometry and balance to the photo...lots of texture and geometry of the outfit was nicely framed by the pose and his strong face.

Model and Victoria Secrets angel Adriana Lima is looking gorgeous on this fashion spread - sexy and demure at the same time... if that is possible. She is one my favorite models on activity these days. 

Above is a LV ad with Raquel Zimmerman on the first plane...she looks amazing and she is been all over the place. You can find Raquel in many of the top notch fashion ads lately. Love the color palette here- beige and neutrals with reds...it seems like the sensuality of the 50's  is IN.

The ad above is the coolest that I've seen lately. I would never could possibly imagine that one day a  guy would replace the famous pin up girls who traditionally were featured on martinis ads. Smart, fun and sexy! 

Well, next one will steer things up more and more!

The guy below is Marlon Teixeira, a Brazilian model (yes, we will take over the world...waaatch!!! ch!!!) who's worked with the best of best of the fashion world in such short time and he is 20 but actually he doesn't have a boyish face. 

Unfortunately (?) I cannot say anything about his outfit but the necklace looks gorgeous and beyond Ipanema! Must to be a trend all those black and white ads...I like it.

At the end of the day is really nice to see all these fabulous Brazilian faces doing so well.

Enjoy your weekend and remember to look at things beyond your eyes...you might find inspiration in unexpected places.

credits:

"Departures" cover photograph by Sally Gall with hand lettering by Lynn Hofner.
Adriana Lima photographed by Willy Vanderperre for  "V" magazine, styling by Oliver Rizzo.
Raquel Zimmerman for Louis Vuitton.
Marlon Teixeira photographed by Matthew Scrivens for Armani Exchange Summer 2010.

Sangria a la Valentina

Sangria is my favorite Summer cocktail..it's refreshing, fun, hot, sexy and easy to make.

As a soundtrack for the weekend I suggest the latest Xtina Aguilera album...high notes, fun, up beating and  full of soul...HOTCH HOTCH HOTCH !!!  just like Spanish culture.

Have a fabulous weekend, all!

Sangria a la Valentina

Chopped fruits: orange, red grapes, green apple, pear and strawberries.

5 full spoons of sugar

one big lime

Brandy, Strawberry liquor and Triple Sec

Any cheap red wine ( for this one I used a red Italian Lambrusco)

Prosecco and sparkling water

Lots of ice

How to make it? r u serious?!? lol

on a large pitcher mix all chopped fruits with all the sugar...almost smashing it...add all the ice...add triple sec, strawberry liquor, brandy and red wine. (use a port wine glass to measure 3 first liquors)...fadd a splash of sparkling water and top the pitcher with prosecco(or any sparkling wine).

Whisk all several times( I use a wood spoon to do that) and serve on a large Bordeaux  wine glass.  

Enjoy it! but please, don't drink and drive or if you drive, don't drink.

I make this drink at home and I drink at home and then I stay at home.

XoXo !!!

  

Xtina Aguilera newest album is called "Bionic" and is beautiful...it  brings her back on top of the pop music scene. Listen with no filters and move shake your body honey!

See you!!!

Book cover: "Modern Expressions"

This is the cover of my upcoming book, "Modern Expressions".

Turn heads by creating fabulous and fashion-forward jewelry!

"Modern Expressions" features 25 step-by-step projects featuring some of the coolest products available in the jewelry making industry today.

Learn to create chic necklaces, earrings and bracelets using basic jewelry techniques building a strong foundation to create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Fashion sketches accompanies 15 of the projects to provide you an excellent guidance on how to pairing it with clothing choices.

A men jewelry gallery offer a fresh vision on male accessories.

Coming in January 2011  by North Light Books an imprint of F+W Media Inc.

Sexy hoops with Garnet CZ's

The folks from Artbeads.com sent me a couple of fancy cut Cubic Zircon drops  and I was waiting for the right moment to make something ultra sexy and feminine with them.

I got several ideas going on. I love fancy cuts and on those situations there is no need to do too much with it because the wow effect is the stone itself.

After months and months storaged inside my secret drawer, here it is my design incorporating them into a fun, sassy, sexy and luscious pair of hoops - long and flowing, like I think it should be.

I 've decided to use a wide flat circle disc as a frame; I wire wrapped around with larges and longs wraps using copper Artistic Wire, then I created simple dangles of flat oval garnets to be added to the end of gold filled chain. The focal components are the garnet CZ drops. I love this fan shape cut and it has a little of art deco in it.

Design and photos by Fernando Dasilva © 2010.

CZ garnet fan cut drops by Artbeads.com
Product score:   *****




Disclosure:  
A pair of garnet CZ faceted fan pendant CZ-GARN-FN18  was kindly provided free-of-charge by Artbeads.com, within the frames of Artbeads.com blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post above represents only personal opinion of the blog author.

"Bang" by Marc Jacobs

With his first men's fragrance in a decade, Marc Jacobs is launching "BANG" on July 30 at Bloomingdale's and Marc Jacobs stores first. The bottle is extremely modern and architectural and the title itself is provocative and has several connotations - very Marc Jacobs. Below is the advertising that features the designer himself laying naked on a silver Mylar bed, with an oversize bottle of the fragrance covering his  playground area. lol

More sexy and controversial for America impossible.

I loved the advertising...it has my name on it...shinny surface, modern bottle, impacting name and a handsome man exposing himself, and when the man is one of the most talented designers of all times it makes lots of sense. Along with a large list of DVD's, this fragrance will be on my holiday basket for sure.

Actually, I think when you can't afford clothes by designers like MJ the quickest way to get that touch of sophistication is to buy a top notch perfume... so get you clothes from the outlets and cover your skin ( but cover honey, cover all) with Dolce and Gabbana, Tom Ford and or Marc Jacobs. Glamour me! Glamour you! 

I can't resist to finish this post with one of my favorite Portuguese words used by me on situations like this one...Mr. Jacobs on these ads looks simply   MA  RA  VI   LHO  SO !!!

"Bang" © 2010 by Marc Jacobs Internactional 

Marc Jacobs photographed by Juergen Teller

Source: WWD - Beauty - May 21, 2010.

Style TOHO Party @ Bead and Button 2010

TOHO hosted once again a fabulous night of food, entertainment and art and their customers, fans and followers enjoyed @ the Bead and Button Show 2010 in Milwaukee. The party this year was held at the

CHIQUEEEEERRRIIIIIMO (that means : ultra chic) art gallery space at the Intercontinental Hotel.

Lots of glamour, lots of beads, exquisite and whimsical neckpieces  adorning several necklines that  night and the food was beyond DALICIUUS !

I  thought it was more conservative this year and that "lounge ultra bar" vibe wasn't there like in past years. But regardless it was a very elegant and sophisticated party and below you can check some of my favorites looks of the night.

Beadalon's product manager Wyatt White and Mr. Toho. Young vibe and fun look. Every time those  two meet they share lots of jokes.

This is a funny and happy look. The necklace was very "unexpected" and I couldn't figure out what kind of beads was made off, but it looks like a  ids playground around her neck. She was gratuitous posing  for this blogger.

Above, dressing on a rich chocolate and black long dress is Create-Your-Style with Swarovski Elements Ambassador Anna Draeger. I liked all about ther look. hair, out fit, color choice.

She is on top of her game exuding confidence. I really like the combo clutch and golden cuff.  

I am not sure if the lady above is wearing Missoni but it's definitely on that level. The graphics are amazing and she coordinates short handle purse with gold flats...cute. The necklace is solid black and long enough to keep it chic and airy.

Vibrant color at a vibrant party - better combo impossible. I am a huge fan of this color (chartreuse or lime green) and Debra Rohlfing was impeccable. She is on top of my list for taking risk and make it work. She looks comfortable, elegant and sassy. Gorgeous! Fashionable, fabulous and Daliciuus!!!

I loved the minimalism of her outfit. I do have to say that I missed the make up on both Asian women. 

Over all it's great that she coordinates shoes  and necklace - the amber-brown-turtoise shades can be found on both accessories. The dress is very urban Japan meets New York "I gotta go". 

My three no no go at the party were : party favors bags ( pls. Toho, come up with a different color for t next event), plastic badges and purses.

Can somebody come up with something else than elastic cord and plastic Id names for guests to wear at social events? It kills any fabulous outfit.

As far as the purses, I think woman should wear clutches more often at night events. Long handle purses are very day light and many times don't go with the outfit a woman is wearing. So, for all of my female readers remember: if you have a chance, make a fast and furious purse switch when you have a dinner party or when you  are going to a lounge or club. 

I hope you all enjoy the pics and many thanks to all the ladies who stroke a pose to this blogger.

Nando.

Praying to Santo Daiquiri

Well, looking back to my post on May I was shocked realizing that I only posted here once...but this blog is a reflection of what's going on in my life and I was taking care of tons of stuff..I doesn't mean that I had nothing to say or to show to all of you - it's all about managing my time and I am not good on that as you have figured by this time.

I got back frm Vegas yesterday...I went for my partner's birth party and to walk JCK Show..the absolutely fabulous JCK.

I will post some notes about the show soon.

Today I am resting and doing some chores and enjoying few cocktails at home...i love to drink at home..if the cocktail doesn't turn out great I don't have anybody to blame but myself...and for now it's all daliciuus! 

So I hope you are having a daliciuus day and take care!

  

On left, the first strawberry daiquiri of the day; on the right the third one, with a subtle change.

And remember...make the most of your life and celebrate yourself, your house, your family, your day, your love, your fails and your victories every day of your existence. 

Love, 

FerNando.

Mexican Beauty

OMG!!!

No , I won't display here my list with the top 50 mas bellos Mexicans because there will be no space enough...yes baby...beautiful people Mexico has to spare and its cities, food, music and lots of margueritas.
I want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on this space spotlighting the fabulous and modern artist who was Frida Kahlo. Frida was an artistic genius, surrealistic and modern.

Para Mexico y sus hijos and mi hermanos. 
Viva Mexico! 

Opening Mother's Day celebrations

Create an exquisite necklace for your mother using a substantial Murano glass heart pendant by Murano Glass. You can always create a beaded bail and run through your favorite chain or build a rosary-style linked necklace like this one I created using 20 gauge of gold filled wire or if you want to keep the cost lower replace with German style wire from Beadalon. 

I bought these died glass roundels back in February at the TBTB Show in Tucson and although is a fake

"quartz" bead I loved this velvety texture that glows on this bloody red. I off set the symmetry using few white alabaster Swarovski Elements in similar shape and I added a second milefiliore glass bead on tear drop shape. I like how Murano glass beads can bring any piece of jewelry to a higher level and I think once is combined with high end crystals it turns into a nice replacement for colored gemstones. Imagine this necklace made with 14 Ky. gold wire, rubies and a carved coral heart...it would cost you 5 times more than this one created by me. 

"Milefiliore d'amore" necklace. Design by Fernando Dasilva © 2010.

To die for

A very legal summer dessert prepared by WW. Refreshing, light and sweet enough...after those temptations how about another temptation:

Water served by Jesus Luz...Jesus is a Brazilian model who was booked to be in a  photo shoot with Madonna last year...the spread was for W Magazine and all the photos were taken by Steven Klein. Since then Jesus has been in the spotlight abut a shocking number of people from the fashion and modeling industry kept talking bad things about him and his modeling career.  

I honestly think he is gorgeous and he is away better model than many other Brazilians.

It's all about jealousy and bad vibe.

I am happy for him.  Now he does not only brings light but also water.

Ohhhhh, Madonna!!!

"Copacabana nights" earrings

Hello everybody!

I am here with a freshy, sassy, sexy, breezy, airy and modern pair of earrings debuting my early Summer 2010 mood.

Inspired by the sexy girls from Rio de Janeiro and their wild summer nights here it is. Enjoy them.

The necklace was designed qite ago but it is like most of my jewelry timelessly CHIC !

And remember...you dont ever have to match but coordinates!

You can read a review of the shell pendants on my Modern-Expressions.blogspot.com.

 "Copacabana nights"earrings by Fernando Dasilva

Breakfast a la Gabriela

The sweetness of ripe bananas is always welcome anytime of the day but yesterday I treated myself with one of the most delicious breakfast delights that I've ever tried.
I skillet fried a couple of ripe plantains and forgot about bread, cookies or cereal bowl for a day and went back to the days of my rich and happy childhood.
This is a very common delight throughout the entire Northern region of Brazil and it can be enjoyed in the afternoons as well. Simple and flavorful, "banana-da-terra"* is the perfect match for a homemade cup of coffee - not expresso, nor americano, but boiled in water and sugar and strained...old fashion.
Cut them on the diagonal. Use a large skillet, melt the butter on medium heat and let the foam to subsides and then add the slices of plantains...fry on all sides until golden. Remove it to a plate and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.

It's fantastic, exotic and Daliciuus™.
And remember Brazilians like coffee sweet as love, strong as sin and hot as hell.

* plaintain in Portuguese...its a variety of banana.

A tropical Sangria for mom

Last Saturday, I had a great time with my mom. We stayed all day at home just chatting and hunging out - we laugh, we danced and we cried....a very Almodovarian day.

She was visiting and I decided to make us a pitcher of Sangria - my special recipe.

I bought this rose wine from Spain and I added: triple sec, brandy, lime juice, lots of sugar, apples, red grapes, orange slices and lots of ice. To top the whole pitcher I added sparkling water...bubbles are always welcome!

The result is below.

Strawberries and orange slice for garnishing.  Daliciuus™ twice!

Tchim, tchim!!!