Art of Adornment
"Valerian"

Female
38 years old
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada



Last Login: 6/23/2008
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 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/artofadornment  

    Art of Adornment's Interests
General

Victorian, Edwardian, and 1920's fashion; steel-boned corsets; la Belle Epoque; satin gloves; lace chokers; vertical striped stockings; cameos; "old school" Goth; cats; pointy granny boots; ancient Egyptian art; Swarovski crystal; antique silver; black velvet.

Victorian Gothic Style Jewelry

Victorian Gothic Style Chokers

Music

Peter Murphy; Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds; Wire; Voltaire; Siouxsie and the Banshees; Collide; Bauhaus; Peggy Lee; Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Victorian Gothic Style Pendants

Victorian Gothic Style Cameos

Movies

Sweeney Todd; Plunkett and Macleane; Gangs of New York; Gone With The Wind; Chicago; Moulin Rouge; Cabaret; Dangerous Liasons; Harry Potter films; Shadow of the Vampire; The Ten Commandments

Victorian Gothic Style Necklaces

Television

Tele...what?

Victorian Gothic Style Earrings

Victorian Gothic Style Chokers

Books

The 1902 Sears-Roebuck catalogue; Harry Potter; Oscar Wilde.

Victorian Gothic Style Costume Accessories

Victorian Gothic Style Hats

Heroes

Scarlett O'Hara; Severus Snape; Morticia Addams; Vicomte de Valmont; Louise Brooks; Mae West; Theda Bara; Bette Davis; Marlene Dietrich.

Groups: Victorian, Edwardian, and Roaring TwentiesCorset MakingBeads, bracelets, and jewelry, oh my!Goth.netChaz Royal BurlesqueGlitter and GlamourGothic Royalty

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     Art of Adornment's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Vancouver
Body type:5' 4" / Slim / Slender
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Smoke / Drink:Yes / Yes
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Artist, Designer

   Art of Adornment's Schools
EMILY CARR INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN
Vancouver, Canada
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Painting
 

1987 to 1991
NORTH DELTA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Delta, Canada
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Art
 

1985 to 1987

   Art of Adornment's Networking
Fashion - Design - Designer
Maker of accessories: antiqued silver jewelry, wood box handbags, hats/millinery. Interested in talking to agents/retailers/distributors.
Modeling - Model - Fashion
Seeking female models in the Vancouver area interested in modeling my jewelry & accessories for product shots.
Photography - Fashion/Glamour - Other
Seeking photographers worldwide interested in incorporating my designs into their fashion shoots.

   Art of Adornment's Companies
Art of Adornment
Vancouver, BC CA
Owner & Designer

2004 to present



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   Art of Adornment's Blurbs
About me:

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Art of Adornment ~ Victorian Gothic Jewelry & Accessories

The fine art of fashion: Valerian's one-of-a-kind and limited edition handcrafted accessories. Maker of elegant velvet, satin and lace chokers; sparkling Czech glass bead necklaces, bracelets, and pocket watch chains; antiqued sterling silver and Swarovski® crystal chandelier earrings; Victorian, Renaissance and Gothic style rhinestone pendants; classic cameo filigree brooch pins; fancy feathered top hats and mini top hats; découpage and silver embellished wood box handbags. Also costume supplies are available, including lace fans, gloves, and hosiery. Ship worldwide!

New! Art of Adornment merchandise (t-shirts, mousepads, mugs, magnets & more) is now available in my ZAZZLE GALLERY!


Feel free to subscribe to my MySpace blog (updated every 1-2 months) or my LiveJournal blog (updated weekly) to check out with my latest creations.




About The Artist:

I am much better known by the name 'Valerian' (or 'Elaine' in person), and have been selling my creations online since May 2001. You can also find me on DeviantArt, Tribe, FaceBook, and Friendster.

~ Valerian

Please do not hotlink my images. I promise I will substitute the image with something extremely embarrassing when I catch you. If you would like to re-post any of my images, please contact me for permission first.




Who I'd like to meet:

Clients, models, artists, designers, fashion divas, performers... Bohemians! Especially other over 30 Gothy-type folks, with a passion for historically-inspired fashion.

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Jul 4 2008 11:37 AM

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Jun 26 2008 3:51 PM

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Jun 25 2008 10:02 PM


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Jun 20 2008 3:35 PM

Thank you for adding me!!
You are very talented!
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Jun 20 2008 2:18 PM

Hi!

Thanks for adding me! Love your work!
Greetings from Portugal!

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Jun 18 2008 11:10 AM

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Jun 17 2008 2:52 PM

My pleasure,

you have some wonderful items in your collection.

-sweet wishes

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Jun 17 2008 11:32 AM

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Jun 16 2008 9:24 PM

have a nice day
Hugs
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Jun 16 2008 6:09 PM

Thank you for the add! <3
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Jun 16 2008 4:12 PM

Thank you for your friendship,I hope you are having a very nice evening!
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Jun 16 2008 4:04 PM


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Jun 16 2008 10:36 AM

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Jun 16 2008 2:20 AM

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Wear your Art of Adornment creations to the Dances of Vice Festival II in New York! Tickets are now available through the festival website. Featuring Voltaire and his skeletal orchestra, The Deadfly Ensemble, Fern Knight, Desert Sin, live harpsichord, Steampunk - Rococo - Victorian - & 1920-30s fashion shows, art, vendors, and more! Event is all Ages and 19+.

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Jun 15 2008 4:36 PM

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Jun 15 2008 11:44 AM


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Jun 13 2008 8:50 AM

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Jun 12 2008 7:50 AM

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Jun 11 2008 2:51 PM

Hi Girl,
Welcome new friend!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.. Also COOL page!
It's my pleasure to have you on my page.
Cheers from New York.
Rhonya
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Jun 10 2008 6:01 PM

THNK U =)
NAD 2008
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Jun 10 2008 3:01 PM

Thanks for adding me.
Great design, I like very much.
Great continuation.

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Jun 10 2008 2:35 PM

Greetings from Bonny Scotland, Valerian! I adore your beautiful deigns!

Thanks for the add
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Jun 10 2008 7:20 AM

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Jun 9 2008 3:03 PM

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