New Year Tassels!

Hi Ladies,

The new year of 2010 is round the corner and there's lots of celebrating to do. Leave the old year and all that it had behind - Auld Lang Syne.

I've designed a collection of tassel inspired jewellery just for that. Created with graphite black and gold chains, and crystals and pearls, this collection is sure to brighten and freshen up your wardrobe for the new year!

Ring in the new year with hope anew.

Cheers!

Tabitha Necklace $159

Tabitha Earrings $109

Available at Quintessential.

Fantasia di Natale: A Look at the Collection.

In my previous blog entry, I mentioned that my winter collection Fantasia di Natale is inspired by Italian designer couture, featuring exquisite pieces of jewellery that are urban chic meets fantasy.

Personally, l look up to Italian couture designers because not only are they trend setters of the fashion industry, their designs are always uber chic, stylish and elegant. Creme de la creme. This year, many top designers have introduced black satin and lace into their Winter '09 collections and their couture grace the pages of almost every fashion magazine you open.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

The design for "Christmas di Natale" is centered around the theme of european old world meets new world urban chic.

Design - I've always admired Italian architecture. The old building archways, the texture and intricate decorations craved into the sides of her building. However, I also love the contrasting look of new modern glass buildings against the backdrop of old milan. Just looking at the city makes you realise how rich in history Milan is. My jewellery designs are inspired by all that. From the intricate designs to the cut of crystals used to represents the stone and glass texture of the buildings, they recreate the opulence and richness of the old and new city.

Colours - I used a lot of gold, greys, browns, light blues and green.

Gold, grey and browns are autumn colours and they also reflect the colour of the streets of Milan during winter. It's the contrast of the glowing street lights against the old stone buildings that give Milan the winter fantasy feel.

The aqua blue and amethyst green represents the water canals of Venice in the day. On a nice sunny winter day, the water in the canals reflects a bluish green colour and it looks beautiful intertwining the city.

VERSATILITY

You'll definitely be able to find a piece of jewellery from this collection to complement your evening gown, adding that exquisite and glamourous finishing touch to your look. However, if you're in the mood for couture with an edge, you can kick it up a notch, turning the same jewellery into statement pieces for a vamp yet elegant urban chic look. Great for year end parties!

Be the belle of the party, whichever looks you choose.

Fantasia di Natale - A Christmas Fantasy

This Christmas, Frue presents to you her brand new collection "Fantasia di Natale - A Christmas Fantasy"

Inspired by Italian designer couture, her collection features exquisite pieces of jewellery that are urban chic meets fantasy.

So dress it up for a cocktail party or keep it simple, there is something to enthrall you ladies for every occasion...

Jamie Teo Wears Frue.

This is a photo of Jamie Teo at the Lancaster event event wearing Frue's Erin Necklace.

Doesn't she look chic!

Erin Necklace $139

A/W '09 Collection: Autumn In New York

Hi Ladies,

My A/W '09 collection "Autumn In New York" was launched in Trixilini back in August.

My inspiration for this collection was all about fall fashion trends in the Big Apple. I worked with lots of rich late summer colours, deep rich purples, amber, browns, milky creams and of course lots of golds.

Necklaces were also the feature of this collection. This year, necklaces are big on the fashion front. You either wear a one piece statement necklace or layer them up. Personally, I like the layered look. It's more creative and fun with all the mixing at matching.

The collection has since been almost sold out and here are the most popular pieces of the collections. But if you ladies are interested in any of the jewellery pieces from this collection, email me please. I just may be able to put together one last pieces, especially for you.

Cheers!

LookBook: Apr-Nov '09

Hi Ladies,

I've really been long overdue in updating my blog so instead of writing multiple entries, I've decided that a lookbook showcasing the collections I've created for the past six months might be better.

So here it is...

Miss Jetsetter - The Elegance of Travel

For my Autumn Cruise Collection '09, I wanted to do a collection that was centered around travel. I especially took inspiration of travel during the 60's, where air travel was all glamourous and exciting - very "Catch me if you can" look and feel.

Whether it was traveling for business or pleasure, the collection featured jewellery pieces that complemented both occasions.

Versailles

Inspired by summer in Versailles, this collection features jewellery pcs that are light and delicate and infused with pastel colours - Ooh lala, very french summery romance.

St Maurice

I was inspired to do this cruise collection while on my trip to Mauritius. I noticed the beaded jewellery the islanders were wearing, so bold and vibrant, full of colour and life.

9to5

This is an office collection I create back in July. It's a collection that working gals can wear to the office and to after work cocktails. Simple yet dressy. Versatility is what it is. ;)

Heaven on Earth!

OK, so I know I've not been updating my blog regular. My last blog update was way back in March. OPPS! My bad.

But I really had a busy year. Either up to my ears in work, designing new stuff or... on holidays. Hey but I don't feel guilty about it. I work hard so I deserve to play hard too.

I went to Mauritius in July and it was simply breathtaking and gorgeous. The beach, sun and sea are just out of this world. Literally heaven on earth. The seas is really as blue as you see in the photo. There is no photoshop required. And I always thought the photos in travel mags were touched up. They aren't! This was the beach at my hotel at The Belle Mare Plage.

It was all just play there, I found alot of inspiration for my jewellery designs as well. :)))

Statement Necklaces.

Bold, chunky, sweeping long. These necklace are the rage this Spring!

Frue Frue Present to you the first 3 gorgeous pieces of a series of her limited Statement Necklace Collection. These necklaces are versatile and sassy and can be worn for work, to after work drinks and even for that party on the weekends. Created with 14kt gold plated chains, crystals pearls and Swarovski Crystal beads, they're definitely a must have this Spring.

Exclusively at Trixilini. Don't miss out on them, ladies!

Cristal ($149), Corale&Pearls ($179) &  Parfum ($149) necklaces.

Bora Bora

Hi Ladies,

I've always wanted to take a resort vacation to Bora Bora. Lazing on a yatch with a Pinacolada in hand, snorkeling in the crystal clear blue waters, and simply soaking in the sun and seabreeze. Sigh, what the life...

So here is the collection inspired by my dream vacation in Tahiti. I couldn't decided which photos to put in the blog so I've complied everything into a video. These limited, mostly one off pieces are created with clear crystals on 14kt plated gold for that fashionista vacationer in you.

This collection is exclusive to Quintessential.

Enjoy!

Quintessence@Trixilini

Hi Ladies,

I was inspired by the glamourous look of my favourite old Hollywood icons, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly & Marilyn Monroe. These classic beauties of old Hollywood exude sense of style & gracefulness that is timeless. 

Quintessence is my new collection that brings back pieces of classic jewellery styles from the past with a modern twist to it. The collections features fresh water pearls and vermeil pieces that classic and can be worn to the office or to parties on the weekends.

Exclusively available at Trixilini.

Back from my holiday.

Hi Ladies,

I'm sorry if I've been neglecting my blog. I was away on my long awaited and much needed break in Jan. I was in the UK and I had a great time and it snowed while I was there. It was white washed and simply breath taking. I'm back now, refreshed and ready to get back to my passion. You'll be seeing new collection instores really soon. :)

Cheers!