I know it's been 4 weeks since my last fashion friendly item of the week. My apologizes to the people that keep adding photos to the pool.
But today I am back on track and hope to be more consistent =)

This week: Victoriana Scarflette - Luxurious Knit Wool and Bamboo Collar by TickledPinkKnits

Now that the weather is changing and getting cold (at least that is what is happening here... where is the summer!!!) we will need some warm clothes, and this scarflette looks fabulous!

And if you rather have something bigger to cover you:


If you think your items or someone elses could fit in this section, please post your pictures in the photo pool. Remember: Handmade / Vintage items only!

I also wanted to announce that I have been adding items from my fall/winter collection to the etsy store, mostly jewelry.

Circles collection:














Silk cord necklace:




And also some square and foulard silk scarves:
















Next week: silk+wool scarves - perfect for the cold winter!

I would like to announce my new collection!!! =)
Yeah, I finally finishied the catalog, and here you can see it:

Get your own - Open publication

If it doesn't work or want to see it full size, you can see it here: GilBea at issuu

I will be adding the new items to the etsy shop this week.

The catalogs I made last season were so popular that I decided to launch a new shop: LarumbaDesigns where I offer catalog creation. There are many options:

1. You can buy a premade template where you can place your photos
2. Have me create a custom template for you
3. I can design the whole catalog!

And more options of course =) Hope you like it!!

Let me know what you think about the catalog, the new collection, and the new shop!! =)

I thought I could get into this graphic adventure since I'm "between jobs" - lol - still looking!

Wow! So I finally finished the summer collection catalog! :)


It took me a looong time, but here it is at least!
http://www.gilbea.com/Files/GilBeaSummer2008.pdf


GilBea's summer collection for 2008:

• Silk skinny scarves
• Silk small bags
• Hobo bags with silk accents
• Tops with silk accents
• Silk Brooches and Necklaces

I hope you like it!!! :) Feedback is welcome!

I made the catalogue for my wholesale customers. Sadly I don't have that many. I would like my business to grow and start selling in other cities and countries, but so far it has been quite difficult.

Let's talk about painting!
I have been making silk paintings for a few years now, but I only sell them at exhibitions. For the last year I totally dropped that line of my work and focused on silk accessories. I plan now on painting again now that I finished the summer collection. For now, I listed yesterday in Etsy this beauty that I saved from last year's work:


Soon more to come!

So I finnaly took photos of the finished tops. Take a look here and tell me what do you think, improvements that could be done, if you would ever wear something similar, etc
There are 3 types:

1. Short sleeves and not tight. White color. 2 silk tulips in the center
   
2. No sleeves, tight and black. 1 big silk flower in the center with 2 leaves.
   
3. X on the back (we call that swimmer back, but I don't know the appropiate name in english) and black. 3 big silk circles
   

Yesterday went to some shops in my town and they bought 12 of these!! I only have 30 (so 10 of each type). I'm afraid I will have to order more if I ever want to list them in etsy! =)

Which one you like better?