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You guys are so SNEAKY! I've just finished today putting up all the links and pictures for my new Anthology Collection, and already a few have you have purchased necklaces! How did you even FIND it without me announcing a thing?

an·thol·o·gy (n-thl-j)n. pl. an·thol·o·gies

2. A miscellany, assortment, or catalog, as of complaints, comments, or ideas

So the collection is out - a treasure trove of imported, handmade, and vintage charms with which you can build your own necklace. Each has a spiritual or historical significance, plus as some charms sell out, I will constantly offer new baubles on the website. There is a large spring ring attached so that you may add to your customized piece over time, plus change up it's components to match your outfit.

Hope you enjoy! Just another thing to add to your Holiday Wish List...

My schedule is going to kill me.

Monday/Tuesday - upstate for 2 days to meet with Emily and Ashley of Torch Song Metals (buisness meeting and planning for our collaborative line and Ink-N-Iron).

Saturday - NJ for Repo Shadow Cast

End of March = South Beach (Miami) for a well needed holiday vacation and birthday celebration

1st weekend of April = Thain and Kaylee meetup
2nd weekend of April = Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender
(then back to NYC on Monday)
3rd weekend of April = Fangoria Horror Show in LA
4th weekend of April = Nyack SpringFest in upstate NY

This is Allison shriveling up and dying of exhaustion as she scrambles to MAKE all the jewelry for these shows in between flying, packing, and partying. Cross your fingers I'll survive it, and if you're in LA/Vegas/Miami/NY then give me a call!

RockLove's anthem and name is based upon the idea of mutual respect and inspiration between artists... so it is a travesty that I have yet to introduce you to one of my favorite like-minded steamerpunkers, Pamela of TotusMel. Not only is she a radical mother with hair the color of Jelly Bellies (with just as many flavor options), but she too embraces an antiquated craft to create something fiercely unique while simultaneously edgy and anachronistic. Tatting, something we might have watched our grandmothers do in half-interest while playing at their feet, is an art near-lost...

Pam, along with a small community of other devotees, are reviving the form and exceeding the traditions of doilies, table cloths, buttons, and lace collars. With the prevalence of Victorian revival and Steampunk, the delicate work is becoming a staple in gothic fashion. Not that I know a thing about it's creation, mind - I can carve silver and cast gold, but cannot FATHOM the complexity of these intricate pieces!

Not only does TotusMel represent exquisite work, but she pushes the gamut of conventional accessories. Her latest work, anklet and foot adornments, are my personal favorite! Collars fit for Queen Elizabeth, with more knots than the blackwork on Isabella of Spains chemise! Another stunning addition to her collection are the beaded masks, perfect for a ball, carnivale, masquerade, or midnight tryst.

A frequenter of my own blog, we keep tabs on the others musings and doings - currently she is offering a generous discount and an exciting giveaway to commemorate her first anniversary of blogging and near third on Etsy. Congratulations!

Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense
TotusMel Etsy Store

Better yet... Pamela proudly wears a RockLove black rubber wrist wrap. Thanks TotusMel!

RockLove is at Wicked Faire - thank you for your patience as I return from a weekend packed with Repo performing, steampunk nomadic belly dancing, boozing, schmoozing, and... well... NOT sleeping.

Jewelry will be shipped out immediately upon my return! After a nap.

Wicked Faire Extravaganza

I love living in New York City - magical things can happen both when you A) open your mouth when you shouldn't and B) sit quietly and listen when you don't have the time.

Today I had a few business meetings in Manhattan, starting downtown and working my way up. Rising early to finish shipping out 30 more Repo Scalpel Necklaces at the post, my first stop is Union Square. Meeting in Barnes & Noble to pick up the latest Gothic Beauty Magazine (in which Repo, Dances of Vice, and my Clockwork Earrings are all featured), I hand off some stuff to Bianca, a fellow shadow cast member for this weekend's Wicked Faire.

Then onto Herald Square, in which I am hand delivering a custom Lust Chain and Medallion Necklace to a customer; for his very lucky girlfriend's birthday. Graciously he buys me a frappuccino before returning to work in the Empire State Building. Me and my loud mouth, I notice a man and his friend waiting for java behind me - one is stunningly dressed in a burgundy buttoned shirt, black vest, tucked tie accented by a cameo pin - I am impressed by his gothic aristocratic flair. Additionally offset by a pocket watch and layers of heavy silver chain bracelets, I have to compliment him on how fabulous he looks. "Steampunk" is one of the first words out of his mouth and before I know it, introductions are made and I am invited to enjoy my coffee at their table (at which there was a black top hat with small animal skull - vole? - waiting with their overcoats).

The man happens to be Steward Noack - the very steampunk photographer and engineer who is pictured on my website and myspace! The previous MTV Steampunk feature pauses on him and his monocle contraption when not playing...

He also is a fan of Repo, attends Dances of Vice, and runs in the same circle... as I listen to the sounds of the world shrinking, I then find out that the other man is even more familiar.

Steven Ellis is an award-winning fantasy illustrator and comics creator with such work as Magic Cards, Vampire Masquerade, World of Warcraft, High Moon... in fact, I'm pretty sure that as I look at my bookshelf, I have his work in numerous volumes. Secretly geeking out (or not so surreptitious after he stumbles upon my blog) he grants me a collage print copy and signs it.

After realizing at least an hour has gone by discussing steamy culture, Fangoria, business, future projects, and watching my favorite Steampunk Duel Video on YouTube, Steward goes back to work and Steve and I depart for the subway. As he and I part ways I recognize the violinist playing on the platform... Julliard trained James Graseck.

James and I have spoken before when I've either see him in Herald Square's subway or the Ferry Station of Staten Island... today he remembers me, my violinist to fashion designer career, and plays my beloved Monti Csardas and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. I sit for an hour on the R/W track enjoying his exceptional technique, enthusiastic conversation, and a cordial attitude to listeners you don't often witness on the streets of Manhattan. Then, much to my surprise, an entire 5 person camera crew descends upon him - behold, he is being interviewed and filmed for a German TV show (see his website, he is quite acclaimed). I too am recorded as he and I chat about baroque and Paganini, before finally I jump onto a train after an hour and a half underground.

Now home and at my jewelry bench, I reflect upon the amazing opportunities and people we often neglect while forging through the daily grind. Today I am inspired by comic art, victorian fashion, classical music, and the openness of human spirit when like minds meet.

FINALLY ON SALE ONE MORE TIME!

EXCLUSIVE SCALPEL NECKLACE for the Lionsgate/Twisted Pictures film "REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA" - this is official commissioned merchandise made solely by RockLove and worn by the cast and crew themselves. For more details on this cult-classic in the making, go to the film's website.

All proceeds go to fund the REPO ROAD TOURS! Keep your eyes to the Repo website and Forum for more information regarding future events and the long waited UK Tour. Thank you for all your support!

Hand carved and cast in top quality hypo-allergenic fine sterling silver, the Repo-Man's scalpel spans 2 inches long for a delicate but dangerous allure. Double bladed just like you'll see in the movie! Hanging from your choice of 16", 18", or 20" sterling silver ball chain, the piece as been oxidized and repolished for maximum contrast and a glowing depth of color. These are limited and will be NUMBERED on the back! We SOLD OUT at 450, but now back by popular demand (and a few death threats if we didn't put them back for sale!)