Marilyn Monroe Gets Crystallized on 50th Anniversary year

R&B superstar Rihanna commissioned artist Claire Milner to create the largest head portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 65,000 Swarovski crystals.

The sparkling work of art is 5-feet by 5-feet and has 65,000 hand set crystals attached to Acrylic. The piece took Milner four months to create and it weighs and impressive 80 kilograms. It was created for Rihanna’s new Los Angeles home.

Milner says the portrait was inspired by Marilyn’s own words and various images of the late star.

The crystals used in the portrait have mirror-like qualities and according to the artist, the image changes mood in different light conditions.

 

Milner will be exhibiting her artworks in 2012, including dancers, animals and landscapes in mixed media and Swarovski crystals.

 

Did you know that August 5, 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe?  I LOVE anything Marilyn Monroe and you all know how much I love SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS.  What I would do to have this on my wall!!

 

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New Spring/Cruise 2012 Color Trends from Merchants Overseas!

These Color TrendGuides from MerchantsOverseas.com are a great way to easily keep up on color trends in fashion, jewelry, accessories and home decor.  This Spring, colors are neon bright! I am in love with Funky colors and can’t wait to start shopping after the holidays! =) Reminds me of the 80s!!!

 

NEW Crystal Candy Pave Beads from the BEADELLE COLLECTION

You all know how much I love the BEADELLE COLLECTION of Pave beads.  And I am so excited to find out that they have a NEW Clay-based Collection of BEADELLE Pavé Beads…. The Crystal Candy Collection!!

These Clay-based Pave beads feature bright candy-inspired crystal colors on a matching base.

 

Starting at 6mm size in 3 colors ~ and available in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, & 14mm sizes in Crystal, Crystal AB and 12 colors.

HOW GORGEOUS!! All Crystal Candy Pave Beads come with the larger craft-sized 2.0-2.5mm holes,perfect for today’s DIY projects using macrame, leather and cords!!

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