Autumn News

This month I have returned to university to start Level 2 of my BA in Jewellery Design.  It has been a challenge adjusting back to student life but I think this term the projects are going to fit in nicely with the business side of things.

I have been given four projects which include, a Goldsmith competition, a batch production project, textiles for jewellers and my last project requires me to look at myself as a brand and think about how my jewellery designs translate to my target customers.

When I think of ELISHA FRANCIS JEWELLERY, I think of vintage glamour mixed with a modern London edge.  I love classic pearls against rich black tones like black onyx and jet swarovski.  

This is evident in my CONTRAST collection and is something which I would love to develop.

AUDREY NECKLACE: BLACK ONYX & SWAROVSKI PEARLS
PHOTO BY NEON PHOTOGRAPHY

DOROTHY RING: SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, BLACK ONYX & SWAROVSKI PEARLS
PHOTO BY NEON PHOTOGRAPHY

ALEXANDRA HEADDRESS, AUDREY NECKLACE & TAYLOR BRACELET
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RASA.

Last week I had a meeting with a lovely man called Patrice from a company called Inspirational Ideas who really helped me to re-focus and understand the next steps necessary in progressing as a designer and a business.  Before I met with Patrice, I was feeling very overwhelmed by the amount of work I needed to do for my business and for my degree.  When I am feeling a bit lost I always turn to one of my closest cousins Shaun White who is a music artist and entrepreneur.  He is so focused and driven and so good at making things happen.  He put me in contact with Patrice and it was just what I needed, someone from outside to look at what I am doing and give a good honest advice.

On Saturday the 15th of October it would have been my Grandma Merl's birthday.  She is the woman who inspired my love and passion for the hollywood movies and the glamourous vintage style. And it is so beautiful to know that through my jewellery designs we are still connected.

So I knew Saturday was going to be a wonderful day at Oval market,  everyone was out enjoying the Autumn sun, children were playing in the leaves and it turned out to be my best trading day at the market to-date.  The lovely Cola Bling passed down to pay me a visit and she is such a vibrant character and so lovely to work with.  Last night she wore some of my jewellery to Screen Nation so I am excited to hear all about the event.

So today I feel focused and back in control and very excited to start planning my next steps to success!