A Week In The LIFE of Accessories Designer Joan M Kelly ... Cosmik Souls Handcrafted Jewelry and Couture Accessories

Here's What Went Down ...

Hey there folks ... How are you braving the icy temps in your neck of the woods ? As for me thought I would let you into my secret space at Cosmik Atelier for a peek into my couture world of accessories design. That being said ... had a super high volume week of prepping, packing and shipping ...  goes without saying that I am perfectly happy in my studio tasking through the weekly schedule. An UBER active week for sure with many events and mag shoots coming in as well as custom client orders which I LOVE <3 Keeps the mind off the COLD !!!;)

Collabortative shoot with ...                                                                       
Photog:Ken Gehring
Model: Libby Turner
Apparel: Linda Rowe Thomas
Headpiece: Cosmik Souls

Fashion show collab with Linda Rowe Thomas Feb 1st in Louisville AK ... LOVE This Collaboration ... and So Bring On The NEW <3

So as with any good biz plan priority setting comes to the foreground ... for me it presents in the most organic way... necessity !!!  As owner, designer, crafter, marketer, shipping, advertising, stylist and the so many tasks you might add to a one of a kind handcrafted design biz like mine ... it becomes how do I meet the requests of the day keeping my eye on the week and longer range plans. A learned skill for this creative as I am more about fabrics and feathers strewn about ... getting lost in the dreamland of design. Time travel included for this vintage inspired gal. Had to come up with a plan to allow for the fantasy of the creative process mixed with the daily dealings of the biz so to speak. In the is search for balance and self discovery of practical skills not always associated with we creatives I had to seriously hon the term "compartmentalize" ... and all that it implies. By allowing separate time and space for the various activities I am able to almost switch characters knowing full well about the others mind you ... as a means to process through production needs and be sure that ALL of my collaborators and clientele are well cared for and super thrilled with what I provide. It is my name and rep on each and every piece .. craftsmanship and service will always lead. Be it be Bridal, personal or theatrical design ... Cosmik Souls is here to provide unique design with small town service ... please message me anytime to learn more :)

COCO Magazine shoot .....

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177666880/vintage-inspired-cuff?

Two Fabulous Stylist Requested Mag Shoots Sent To NYC ...  

here is a peek of last months shoot with the AWESOMELY talented Angelina Scantelbury for COCO Magazine ... can't reveal the details for next few shoots but stay tuned to learn more !

https://www.etsy.com/listing/96796629/vintage-inspired-bridal-choker?ref=shop_home_feat_1

 And Oh YES This Is SO Happening Saturday Feb 1st ... Spotlight On Dance Theatrical Show at Alvin Alley Dance Theater Featuring Cosmik Souls Accessories and the Talented Solettes Dancers .... Can You Say DREAM Come True ...WOW ... Pix To Follow !!!!

So with the GLAM and excitement of a design biz comes tasking as well ... but given its proper place and time one side feeds the other and greater plans can be made and achieved ! Wherever you may go ... go with ALL your <3 ... it will lead the way ... certainly has for me :)

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Stay WARM ... see you next week with some INCREDIBLE pix from the weeks events :)