Saturday

BEST IN SHOW
























Photographer - Daniel Jackson, Fashion Editor - Francesca Burns

VOGUE UK AUGUST 2012

Featured Models: Andie Arthur, Magda Laguinge, Laura Kampman, Mackenzie Drazan, Madison Headrick, Cora Emmanuel, Melissa Stasiuk, Katryn Kruger, Xiao Wen Ju, Kolfinna Kristofersdottir. Featured Brands: Hermes , Louis Vuitton , Uniqlo , Prada , Wolford , Mulberry , Solange Azagury-Partridge , Bottega Veneta , Roberto Cavalli , Cartier , Givenchy , Salvatore Ferragamo , Manolo Blahnik , Eres , FALKE , Haider Ackermann , VV Rouleaux , Valentino , Chanel , Gucci , Celine , Christian Dior , Fendi , Tiffany & Co. )


I am totally in love with these photographs by Daniel Jackson. I love the clothes,  the styling,hair and make up of the models.
A study of British dog owners has revealed that people tend to choose animals that mirror their own personality and looks and this editorial proves it!







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Friday

IN THE REALM OF THE SENSE














In love with the new issue of Tank magazine with different covers!



 "Christian Lacroix with iPad and stylo (his tool of choice nowadays) generated a series of sketches, combining his legendary illustrations with new collage techniques. His digital tools only enhanced his personal touch, his distinct fingerprint on such delicate details was perfectly in tune with the new Tank magazine issue's theme of technology and sensuality and so unmistakably Lacroix with his incredible genius to make us dream. I love his interpretation of the looks of the season by fellow creators, and hope you do too." - By Carol Issa.
Illustrations by Christian Lacroix



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THINGS I LIKE






Things I like this week,
1. Frida Kahlo, my obssesion. 2 Comme Des Garçons nail polish. 3. Vintage cars. 4. White lace dresses. 5. Kate.



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All photos  - Patricia Nicolas


Saturday

MY COLLABORATION WITH DIESEL

DIESEL
My heart belongs to you 
MY COLLABORATION WITH DIESEL 




















Este fascinante collar en forma de corazón rojo con gotas de sangre ha sido diseñado en colaboración con Diesel para celebrar el primer aniversario de su perfume Loverdose. Se dice que la fragancia tiene una molécula que causa una adicción al amor. El amor se puede presentar con mucha fuerza pero también con debilidad, por eso quise diseñar una pieza llamativa que demostrara estos dos aspectos.El corazón nos da la fuerza para vivir pero también es frágil y delicado en su naturaleza. Hecho de un atractivo color rojo vivo , no sólo refleja su color natural , sino que simboliza  pasión y emoción. Cristales de Swarovski llenan las gotas rojas que rodean esta original pieza ,  añadiendo glamour y seducción.
Podéis comprar el collar pinchando aquí.


This red heart necklace was designed in collaberation with Diesel to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their Diesel Loverdose Perfume.  They say that their perfume holds a 'secret presence of 'Molecule A' which causes an addiction to love. Love can present us with strength and weakness and I wanted to produce a piece that reflected these aspects. I felt producing an acrylic human heart encompassed these initial thoughts. The heart provides us with strength to live however it is also fragile and delicate in nature. Opting for the colour red, not just to reflect the hearts natural colour, but to encompass the thoughts of passion and emotion. Swarovski crystals are enveloped by red droplets that surround the heart, breaking up the colour and adding another dimension to the piece.
I am wearing blouse from American Apparel, jeans Zara,sunglasses from Miu Miu, bag Zara, jumper from The Lazy Ones and ankle boots from Opening Ceremony.

You can buy the necklace by clicking here.





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Thursday

A SUCCESSFUL OPENING



A Successful Opening for Patricia Nicolas Jewellery new flagship store in London.




London fashion week has proven to be a busy an exciting week.
 The Burberry Prorsum show proved to be inspirational, the collection presented the star
 studded audience with deep, metallic hughes of purples, reds, and blues, a sea of colours.
Metallics will certainly be making an appearance in many peoples wardrobes this season.
 I spoke with Anna Wintour, Jefferson Hack and more, discussing LFW and all it has offered us this year...





Many of my friends have come over from Spain for LFW, Clara a spanish fashion journalist and Bea, a very important stylist in the Spanish fashion, came to visit my new store in Shoreditch. 
I had great fun showing them my collections, where Clara fell for many pieces from 'The art of Kissing' collection and the punk bangles.
We spent the rest of the day speaking about fashion, life and the future in Box Park which holds an eclectic mix of eateries, print, art and design shops. 















Today the very special LopezJennyLopez.com an important fashion blogger and model came to visit the store all the way from Miami! She arrived wearing a beautiful camel coat with statement shoulder pads and teamed it off with an unforgettable pair of leopard print boots, the essence of chic style. 
We spent the day looking over my collections and she purchased some pieces from 'The art of Kissing Collection'. She tried many of the pieces on, and my favourite has to be the skeleton hand earrings, they are so dark, yet so fun, and looked great against her skin tone.
 We then had a mini photo shoot, wearing our statement shades and favourite Patricia Nicolas pieces. We walked up and down Shoreditch High Street trying to capture the perfect shot to update onto our blogs. I am so glad I was able to meet with Jenny and speak to her face to face about my designs and find out more about herself. She is gorgeous! 





And finally orders for the new collection Name Necklaces have been coming in fast, its great to know a new design is successful.

To sum up this week in a word... unforgettable...!
I hope there will be many more like this to come...








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Monday

OUR NEWEST FLAGSHIP STORE IN LONDON IS NOW OPEN !













Patricia Nicolas's flagship store opens it's doors in London , a few blocks away from 
the prestigious member's club Schoreditch House.
British Vogue Jewellery editor Carol Woolton talks about our collaboration with Madrid Fashion Week, 
our new brilliant fun pieces and our newest store.

Come and visit us!
97-99 SCLATER STREET
E1 6HR

La nueva tienda  Patricia Nicolás Jewellery abre sus puertas en Londres, en el corazón de Shoreditch, 
a pocos metros del club con más prestigio de todo Londres, Shoreditch House.
La editora de Vogue Joyas , Carol Woolton es una de las primeras en contar en una artículo nuestra colaboración con 
Madrid Fashion Week y nuestra nueva tienda flasghip en la zona más creativa del este de Londres.

¡Venid a visitarnos!
97-99 SCLATER STREET
E1 6HR






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FRIDA KAHLO ON THE CATWALK WEARING PATRICIA NICOLAS JEWELLERY





















MERCEDES BENZ MADRID FASHION WEEK - As you might all know I partnered up with designer Maya Hansen to create pieces for Madrid Fashion Week. Everything worked out perfectly, even the Madrid weather remained beautiful as ever. Backstage with Maya I had such fun dressing and styling the amazing models.

The collection was all about Mexico, the day of death, virgin Guadalupe, and the mexican painter and one of my obsessions Frida Kahlo. Lots of colors, prints, flowers in the hair and fun statement pieces.


Frida was once famously quoted to say "I think that little by little I'll be able to solve my problems and survive". This collection is certainly an expression of female strength and endurance, showing women to be bold, beautiful and strong, just as Frida lived her life. 

Drawing on Frida´s latino roots (which I share!) I incorporated gothic skulls, writhing, snakes and skeletons hands but by mixing them with comical palm trees, watermelon necklaces, and sumptuous lips earrings to keep the pieces fresh and modern. 

This new collaboration is an eclectic mix of old and new. Drawing on elements of vintage style juxatposed with my cutting edge, contemporary eye for design, I created a jewellery range that I hope any woman can wear with pride. 

Vogue.es recorded a video of us talking about the collaboration , click here.


Shop the collection here


MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID Como ya sabéis los que me seguís por twitter he colaborado con la diseñadora Maya Hansen para la creación de estas piezas para la Mercedes benz Fashion Week en Madrid. Todo salió genial,incluyendo el increíble clima en España. Estuve los dos días en backstage con Maya y lo pasamos muy bien haciendo el estilismo a las modelos y dando un último vistazo para que todo saliera perfecto.

La colección fue inspirada en México, en el día de la muerte, la virgen de Guadalupe , y en mi obsesión , la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo. Una colección muy artesanal, con mucho color y estampados, flores en el pelo y accesorios divertidos. 

Hay una cita de Frida Kahlo que dice ¨ Poco a poco voy a ser capaz de resolver mis problemas y sobrevivir ¨. es sin duda la base de nuestra colaboración. Dos diseñadoras unidas para mostrar la fortaleza de la mujer, la seguridad, la tenacidad, el talento,y el trabajo, justo como Frida Kahlo vivió su vida, siendo ella misma, luchando, siendo libre, siendo fuerte.

Con una base de raíces latinas, que comparto con Frida,  incorporamos calaveras, serpientes y esqueletos, y las mezclamos con piezas cómicas, palmeras tropicales con cocos de swarovski, collares sandía o pendientes de labios rojos, y así conseguimos hacer una colección con piezas frescas y modernas.

Podéis comprar la colección pinchando aquí 

Vogue.es grabó un video de la colaboración que podéis ver aquí.





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