Pick of the Week: Gold and Studded
Walked by a beautiful gold leaf Art Deco door on Spring St. today and I thought "how great would this be for a photo shoot!" - especially for clutches like the Gilded Age I.
This ANAMU clutch is made from a shawl purchased in a vintage shop in Cape Town, South Africa. I'm a big fan of gold so I instantly fell in love with the sparkly brocade pattern. Metal pyramid studs adorning the corners add some jazz to the mix that make it a perfect clutch for a glam night out.
Pick of the Week: Margaritas and Flowers
Spent last Sunday frolicking around in the beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields for new ANAMU Spring lifestyle shots. When you are just starting out, you've 1) gotta be your own model and 2) the boyfriend becomes the fashion photographer (he did a GREAT job!).
After we wrapped we cruised a bit further south to grub on some yummy Mexican food at Las Olas in Cardiff. Seriously, this place is amazing and I'm so thankful that my gal pal, Erin, introduced me to it a few years ago!
I had flowers and Margaritas on my mind that day and thought this Senorita clutch to be perfect for this week's Pick of the Week!
The flowers and paisley combo drive me crazy in the best of ways. Muted colors on the lining scarf really play up the matching patch pocket that carries the vibrant and flirty designs from the exterior of the bag.
Pick of the Week: Green Beyond the Stout
Are you ready to dodge the St. Patrick's Day pinchers? You will be with this little green beauty!
There's no reason to not look stylish on this beer holiday so toss the glittery shamrock antenna headband you've got lined up and sport something you can enjoy beyond the hangover.
Pick of the Week Returns with New "Behind the Seams"
After a long hiatus, the oh so loved Pick of the Week is back! Why was it gone for so long? It was kind of like working out - you do it consistently then you miss one day and boom, done until.... well, whenever you get around to it again.
I did miss it dearly so I'm happy to have the mojo for it back.
First up for 2010 is the Metallic Muse II Envelope Clutch...
This one is part of a little series I was able to do since the shawl used was so big! This brocade piece has metallic stripes that I placed perpendicular to each other for some added interest. I'm a big fan of mixed metal colors so a brass pyramid stud was added to each corner as fun and edgy dressings.
This is a hot one!
Behind the seams...
If you follow this blog then you know that I make it a point to seek out local vintage goodies wherever I am. In this case it was Cape Town, South Africa where a cramped and dusty shop on Long Street caught my attention.
This place was packed yet I somehow managed to find this great shawl to make some glitzy bags with! The shop's owner was super sweet and happily told me about the cabinetry behind the register; the location used to be an old pharmacy and the custom carpentry was left intact throughout the years.
Here I am putting down my Rands ...
The lining in Metallic Muse II is made from an old Indian sari purchased in Durban, South Africa. Now THIS thing is big! Many bags to come from this baby...
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New ANAMU Designs!
New one-of-a-kind bags and jewelry are up on ANAMU's Etsy shop. Really loving the brocade and lace clutches that provide a triple threat: feminine, flirty, and fun! Add some edge with the new tri-color necklaces and you're ready to go...
Bags: More Online Soon
Finally getting around to taking photos of new bags. Here's an exciting one for me...elegant brocade accented by edgy studs.
ANAMU: Pick of the Week
Summer may be over but that doesn't mean you cant have a little color in your accessories!
This envelope clutch features a bright and retro mini-garden with a complimentary polka dot lining. I love the way the inside dots play off of the circular shapes of the white flowers; always like to pair floral patterns with more geometric ones. 
There are two ANAMU bags made from this polyester scarf ... pretty rare since a typical scarf allows for just one. Dont fret though, each one is still one-of-a-kind!
Vegas as a testing ground
Took one of my prototype bags to Vegas with me and it was the best thing I could have done. Not only was I able to enjoy the fruits of my labor but I got to test it out to the ultimate degree with non-stop dancing. I'm talking about jersey fist-pumping all night long. Well, not really but you get the idea.
It was during "boom boom pow" that I felt the chain snap off on one end. I caught it before it fell to the floor and since the material is soft and is easily grasped, holding it as a clutch versus wearing it over the shoulder as a purse was still really comfy. Good thing it's designed for either use :)
Though I was bummed (for a second before proceeding to dance) it never would have happened had I not taken it out so I'm very thankful that it did! Now I know I need heavier duty rings so we can have happy dancing ANAMU lovers in the future.