Where For Art Thou...

I could explain where I've been but I won't.  This blogging thing is just another outlet and I haven't had much to "Let Out" lately so usually Facebook and twitter satisfy my need to get it out and my poor blog suffers.  So there...

Its been one hell of a summer for UniqueLee-Yours and I.  I've been bigged up, shot down, discouraged, excited...and I can go on and on.  Just a lot going on, which is very bittersweet.

Needless to say, I didn't get accepted into Project Accessory.  The experience wasn't nearly as exciting as I had imagined.  In my mind, I would roll up to the hotel, the roads would be blocked from all the people lined up with hopes of a big break.  There would be signs all over that suggested people camped out the night before on the streets in hopes of being amongst the first designers to sign in and register.  I figured it would take ALL day and possibly into the late afternoon so I brought a little lunch box and snacks.  My presentation was tight.  I knew just what to say.  I brought a friend to keep me company and so I could have someone to talk to and point out "special" people that went above and beyond to stand out. Woke up at the butt crack of dawn, had a good breakfast and drove to Downtown Miami...and for what?!?!

We pulled up and there was NO ONE outside. We questioned that we even had the right hotel! We went ahead and parked...still...no one...walked up to the hotel...no one...walked into the hotel...nothing...went to the front desk to inquire and the lady gave a confused look until it hit her..."Oh, yeah...that" Her exact words O_o When we got up there, there were about 6 people in front of me.  HUH? I mean, I guess I had it all wrong.  It was a pretty quick process.  When it was my turn...the "weed out" lady asked if I knew how to sew and I replied no.  She said thanks but no thanks and have a nice day! O_o

At first I was hurt and disappointed but it didn't last. I just wish that they didn't waste peoples time. I put a lot of thought into the preparation of the audition and no one even glanced. Someone couldve texted me or tweeted me that I needed to know how to sew or else don't even make the effort of stopping by.  I really can't wait for the show (if it ever comes to fruition) because I can't wait to see, what it is exactly that they wanted. 

No sweat...this summer has been full of artshows, cool events, and very happy people that love my craft.

 Now on to the next...

Highly Humbled

I must start by saying that I know that I am new to this but man oh man am I true to this. I am so highly humbled and excited by all the recent orders and praises of my pieces! I went to sleep and woke up with TWO orders in my inbox.  Some might say, uh...its only two orders but it meant so much more to me.  People love UniqueLee-Yours and I just appreciate the love.

I have a dilemma though, and maybe other artists, designers etc. can help me cope or understand how to "let go"  LOL...what I mean is that, I love each and every pair of earrings I make like I'm making them for myself.  All I want is for everyone to love them as much as I do.  Its always exciting and sad to see a pair go...I don't freakin know why! Ugh! LOL...but I'm sure that it will all come to pass right? ...and it will get a little easier right?!...lol...I'm cracking myself up!

But real talk and I'm not apologizing for being so mushy either cause Hey...In the words of the great Erykah Badu...just keep in mind that I'm an artist and I'm sensitive about my shhhhhh.....

Ok...break time is now over...back to the studio...

UniqueLee-Yours

PS...I love it when my customers send me pics of them wearing their UniqueLee-Yours pieces!! 

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

Happy Days :-)

HEY THERE!!!!!!!

I'm so excited that I feel like blogging!!! LOL...I've had this blog for a while now and could not for the life of me figure out how I wanted to start. *confused face* Why? Whats the big deal? Thats what I just asked myself and so HERE I AM! I am in one of those moods that are a little scary to enjoy because you just KNOW that somethings gonna come along and screw it up...well, to hell with that feeling today. I am thankful, happy and super excited about the future and what it holds for myself AND UniqueLee-Yours!

So without further ado...I would like to welcome anyone thats reading/ following/ passing thru or stumbled here by mistake!

One of the reasons that I'm SO excited today is because I just downloaded my official application for a casting call that I'm attending next Tuesday! Yes, in less than a week away, I will be participating in a casting call for PROJECT ACCESSORY!! A brand-new series, "Project Accessory," will follow enterprising artists who will be put to the test to create the newest and hottest trends in accessories as they compete for a cash grand prize to help them launch their own fashion accessories business!! 

Its an UN-believable opportunity and I know I'm new to the game but even just the experience alone has me filled with so much anticipation!  I will definitely try to document as much of the experience as possible on my blog, facebook, twitter, my website, BBM status (LOL) YOU name it!

My stomach is telling me that its lunchtime so I'm gonna go handle that situation...

I'll leave you with a quote I read this week and absolutely loved!

"Why be practical when it comes to accessories when you can turn heads and drop jaws?" -Jessica Jimenez

xoxo