Rock the Runway Fashion Show!

On February 24th, the Artist Collaboration Team joined forces once again, this time to "Rock the Runway" in downtown Greensboro. The style team consisting of Freida Bailey, Art Director; Hanna Garner, Fashion Stylist; Brittany Butterworth, Photographer; Catherine Brockway, Hair Stylist; Latasha Driver, Set Designer; Jaime Jones and Mimi Michelle, Make-up Artists; Jamie Schleuning, Stage Manager and myself as Jewelry Designer.

The purpose of event was to raise money and awareness for Goodwill Industries. The event gained lots of media attention and was featured on WXII News Channel 12, WFMY News Channel 2 and Yes! Weekly. Goodwill sold out of tickets days before the show. The models wore DLD jewelry with specially- selected Goodwill clothing by a local fashionista, Hanna Garner of Rebecca & Co. Brittany Butterworth was the style team's personal photographer. Her pictures are featured below.

Artist Collaboration Project 2010

Recently, DLD and several artists orchestrated a photo shoot with about 20 models. The collaboration included many hours of planning and a full day of make-up, hair and styling. The artists included Abbie Cooke (photography), Whitney Melton (model styling), Catherine Brockway (hair), Jaime Jones and Mimi Michelle (make-up) and overall coordination by Freida Bailey. The project was quite a success! Please check out the photos below.

Windy wearing the Julie, Heather and Carrie.

Penny wearing the Soledad and Kelly.

Whitney wearing the Claudia, Bora Bora and Julie.

Whitney wearing the Ellie and Brooklyn.

Michele wearing the Cleopatra, Claudia, Jane and Chloe.

Cat wearing the Kelly and Charlotte

Sara wearing the Jane, Patricia and Chloe.

Callie wearing the Bora Bora and Cheryl.

Erin wearing the Jolie, Ginger and Suzanne.

Mikki wearing the Times Square in purple and blue.

Mica wearing the Sierra, Greenwich Village and Charlotte.

Michele V. wearing the Heather and Suzanne.

Jamie wearing the Times Square.

Elizabeth wearing the Betty in purple and multi color.

Kristin wearing the Kauai

Deborah wearing the Times Square and Jane.

Lauren U. wearing the Carrie.

Lauren O. wearing the Ginger.

Hanna wearing the Suzanne and Charlotte.

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Model Pics!

Dana LeBlanc Designs jewelry has recently been featured in several photo shoots. The photographers and models were kind enough to share the photos with me.

The Julie Necklace
Available at:
http://www.danaleblanc.com

The Undercurrent Earrings
Available at:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45631428/the-undercurrent

Model: Jennifer Welker
Photography: Ariel Perez
http://www.arielphotography.com

The Times Square
Available at:
Gusto
854 W. Fourth St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101


Model: Kristen Snider
Hair and Makeup: Elizabeth Tolley
Photography: Dominic Gray
http://www.dominicgray.com

Custom Bridal Jewelry!

Recently, I had the opportunity to create jewelry for a client's bridesmaids. The bride wanted every bridesmaid to have a unique piece that complemented the wearer's individual style. We discussed different options and she settled on chunky, all-black beaded necklaces so everything matched color-wise. Custom orders can take from 2-3 weeks. Many more colors and styles are available that are not featured on the website. If interested in custom jewelry, please email me at danaleblancdesigns@gmail.com.

The Greenwich Village $62

The Kelly $46

The Genevieve $64

The Charlotte $82

The Suzanne $84

Candyland!

DLD jewelry is most commonly described as "candy-like". Bright pinks, purples, greens reds, and other colors that are reminiscent of candy. The necklace below is appropriately named Rock Candy. Rock Candy looks delicious enough to eat, but I wouldn't advise it. ;)

Model: Kristen Snider
Hair and Makeup: Elizabeth Tolley
Photography: Dominic Gray
http://www.dominicgray.com
Necklace available at:
Gusto
845 W. 4th Street
Winston- Salem, NC 27101

The Blonde Factory

Caroline Baxley, a friend of mine, is the mastermind behind The Blonde Factory. Her clothing and my jewelry were featured in a fashion show in Winston Salem over the weekend. Her style draws inspiration from the past, such as shift dresses from the Sixties. She uses lots of vintage and textured fabrics and lots of detailing, such as ruffles and rhinestone brooches. I am a huge fan and hope you will be too. Her blog is http://www.theblondefactory.blogspot.com/. Stay tuned...pictures from the fashion show will be posted soon.