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A beautiful RockLove feature in the latest issue of Gothic Beauty Magazine - Issue 31! I'm quite excited by this showcase; not only am I an avid reader of GB, but it's been somewhat of a teenage goal to find myself within its pages. As many of you know, I never planned to be a jewelry designer... but I DID decide at an early age that whatever it was that I ended up doing, I wanted it to be dark and creative enough to be found in this zine.

Thanks to:

Photo: Steve Prue of Team Rockstar Images

Model: Marlo Marquise

Hair/MUA: Kristin Jackson

Some new press in RockLove land! A beautiful beachy six page editorial including the Anthology Collection on MMA fighter Joseph Benavidez in the Aug/Sept 2010 UFC Magazine. Click the cover to see the feature:

And actress Taylor Cole spotted at the San Diego Comic Con wearing RockLove Industrial Bangles, Wrist Wraps, and a custom Dark Cameo Necklace!

In other news, somebunny may be wearing jewelry in an upcoming magazine feature... and at some point soon, Gothic Beauty Magazine should have a RockLove spread. Meanwhile I am finishing up my new Medallion collection, inspired by the turn-of-the-century fobs awarded by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria to their courtiers. Having some trouble with the very last design... want to incorporate color, gemstones since I feel so much of my jewelry is big silver thing on chain silver thing. Looking at the prototypes now, and just ONE variation is not quite right. But quite excited nonetheless - I wear two of them daily and get frequent compliments.


EDIT: I didn't realize I missed posting a magazine article - an extensive interview of RockLove about online marketing, specifically Facebook in Art Calendar Magazine. Only thing is, the interview was many months before this issue hit newsstands, so some of the stats are embarrassingly off. At one point they exclaim at a 10 different responses by the next day... when now I get 50 within a few hours. Ahhh progress! Thankful for the inclusion!

You know you're in trouble when your mum Facebook messages you that your blog hasn't been "updated in forever..."

But I do agree, mother knows best - it's time for some exciting updates!


The biggest project on the table: I finally finished the WHOLESALE CATALOGUES! For months I've been working on them myself to conserve the $5K I was quoted by numerous graphic designers; I'm quite proud of the finished product. The printed booklets look stunningly professional, and I'm currently communicating with stores internationally who are interested in carrying the line in their boutique. Today I sent out packets all over the US + Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and France. Click the link above to download an e-version and let me know what you think.

Also my press page has been revamped for a more streamline look.

In addition to juggling wholesale, I've been working on new merchandise for Inked Magazine and a few others not ready to be released. Though finally the next batch of OhGr Mr. Brownstone Pendants are done and will most likely go on sale THIS WEEKEND!

The music video that goes with it will blow your mind... I promise to post it as soon as it's online; to the song "Water" we take viewers on a creepy editorial about how the lyric necklaces are made.

Wicked Faire 2010 was last weekend, I again cameo'd as a Gentern. In addition to my notorious white bikini and high kicks, I was wearing the one and only prototype for the official Repo merch ZYDRATE GUN NECKLACE. Rarer than an albino sea turtle, it does exist! On sale asap!

In the meantime, if you have a store you think would be a great fit for RockLove, email me the information at info@rocklove.com.

How do I adore thee OhGr fans? Let me count the ways...

The first 100 Mr. Brownstone necklaces have been sold and shipped out to their enthusiastic new owners; recipients have been submitting photos of their unique pendant online. You can see the discussion here: *click me*








Even more exciting, the snippets of secret unreleased original lyric sheet are now being compiled on their own website made by Litany Forum member "Dreb" - and it blows my mind! Every day more bits are added, slowly filling in the new song which will finally be heard in the upcoming OHGR album. Keep an eye on the puzzle's progress... and of course a few are out of order for added complication, so once the lyrics are all found, there will be a bit of Rubix Cube shuffling for added measure.

Oh and pstt, PS - not only will we release another 100 Mr. Brownstone necklaces soon, but there is a whisper in the wind about a potential new RockLove + Repo merch piece...

It's a GIVEAWAY! I never do these, especially not with an unreleased collection... but Haute Macabre is featuring RockLove for a Halloween Freebie!

Haute Macabe the gothic fashion blog, my personal bible... CLICK HERE to enter for a chance to win a free Maltese Cross Necklace. Help me spread the word!

Yesterday Chris and I had a grand old time vending the Nyack Street Faire - a favorite event, it was a beautiful brisk day, so a deluge of shoppers from all around the tri-state descended upon the nautical town. There are five street faires there a year, and so far I've done all of them for the past two seasons - so devoted to the show because when RockLove went full-time I actually was living on Main Street as a local. I'm always warmed by my wonderful repeat customers - many come wearing their RockLove Jewelry. The past few shows I've seen men and women of all ages, proudly displaying my work and sending their friends to my booth.

I was interviewed by one of the local papers, so cross your fingers that RockLove will end up in their press. So many vendors come through that show as they trek across the east coast, but typically only the store owners represent the native businesses... it would be nice to feature RockLove as a company that got it's footing right in town.

I was naughty and decided to test the waters with my secret new collection (which I will leak is called the Imperial Collection). I wanted to see reactions and gauge price points, and oh my goodness, it SOLD OUT! Now I have to frantically make more because in two weeks comes...


The Brooklyn Indie Market Steampunk Festival II! Check out the website and press release - they even used my Dark Cameo Ring in the picture. Not only will I be vending, but a few friends, the always-supportive boyfriend, and I will be personally walking in the fashion show. Wearing my secret new collection for the press to snap up *wink*

Then after that comes Halloween... off to Philadelphia for the Dracula's Ball Halloween Festival! Come join me in costume for dancing, costumes, live music, vending, drinks, and more - it's an all ages event at my favorite east coast club.

A CONFESSION: I've been neglecting to put the new Studs Collection online because honestly my camera is not up to par. I will be shooting it this week, thank you so much for your outstanding patience! I kept trying to schedule a borrowed camera (a macro for my digital SLR is around $800), but I've also been adding new designs here and there, deciding to hold off and release the collection in it's entirety.

It's going to be a busy October.

Auxilary Magazine just did a HUGE spread on RockLove - not only a feature of my jewelry on beautiful Siouxsie, but the centerfold SharonTK is also wearing the Dark Cameo pendant and ring set... all photographed by the fabulous Steve Prue.

The whole magazine rocks and is downloadable for FREE or you can order it in print.

Additionally, remember that grant in which I won silver place? The marketing director, Hilary, has been a wonderful mentor to me the past few months and wrote a beautiful blog about RockLove called "Breaking All the Rules." Check it out; some of the most encouraging words I've ever read - it's nice to know that people like that I'm conducting my business against the grain. Sometimes I worry I'm digging myself in a hole since other artists don't follow the same archetype. In fact, I fear that maybe the reason nobody else works like I do is BECAUSE it's a bad idea!

I keep plugging along nonetheless...

In other news, Imago Zine came out - a beautiful thick glossy book about alternative culture and art... RockLove has a bit in there.

And I'm going to be vending Dracula's Ball in Philly this Halloween (my favorite holiday, any excuse for mulled apple cider and pumpkin pie)! Come see me!

Almost October already? Time for some updates -

Practically finished with the Studs Collection; I've been slow to photograph it and upload to the website because I keep adding a piece or variation here or there. It will be up within October, I promise - ready for the holidays! It turned into quite the collection, including the highly anticipated Dark Cameo's, a faceted domed ring, pyramid post earrings, and more!

It will also be featured in this coming month's down-loadable and in print edition of Auxillary Magazine.

Currently waiting on my Miley Cyrus momenta cards to arrive, so if you are interested in purchasing her Heart Lock and Key Charm Necklace for a young friend of family member (especially good holiday present), it will come with a postcard keepsake:


Also coming up for all those in the Tri-state is the Brooklyn Indie Market Steampunk Festival II which I will have a booth at October 24th. There is also a steampunk fashion show, in which a few new and couture pieces will be previewed - hoping for some good photos with which to tease you!

Sunday, October 11th is also the final Nyack Street Faire, so come out all you Early-Holiday-Buyers!

And finally, this weekend I was a guest at the sold out NY Anime Festival at the Javits Center, but despite being stopped for a MILLION photos, I can't seem to find one picture of myself online!

And we have liftoff - Miley shows RockLove some major love by wearing jewelry everywhere! This morning, she rocked a new unreleased Feather on Wine Silk Ribbon around her wrist (it can be worn as a necklace or wrap) and a Heart Lock and Key Charm Necklace on the Today Show stage in Rockefeller Center. Had I known, I could have been there! Ack!

Pictures online everywhere - Along with her wearing RockLove just out and about...

I guess I better get my butt in gear and list the feather necklace, which is not yet on the website. Hopefully the teen press will jump on this new jewelry she's sporting and do little RockLove features.

*crosses fingers*

Here you can see her wearing RockLove - plus I do really like this song...

RockLove shows up on numerous pin up models in Rebel Rodz #13 and Car Kulture Deluxe #35 featuring the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender from this past April. This is the 5th and 6th billy culture zine I've spied my work in... with more to come next month when the Ink-N-Iron covers release. Keep your eyes open - if you ever see RockLove in the press, let me know! Chances are I'm out of the loop :P




RockLove is honored as a Top 5 Silver Circle Finalist in a national annual competition for emerging designers "The Jewelry Design Business Development Grant" sponsored by industry supplier Halstead Bead Inc. The process was more complicated than a college application, so it was a relief that they liked my company (which is a bit more 'brand' rather than artsy, plus a little out there with the collabs and marketing). Though I didn't win the big money, I'm very excited about the door prize... they are carefully pairing me with an industry exec who will offer me personal advice and guidance for the next year (and probably longer with a developed friendship).



Truthfully, this will leave a greater impression than cash, since at this point in RockLove's progress, I'm floundering. Fearful of burning out, fearful of not doing enough, of missing opportunities, of taking too many projects on at once, at not utilizing my contacts or exploiting the fact that I live in NYC. Having no financial backing, of being a one woman show, of my production costs and disinterest in outsourcing or ditching quality for cheap overseas labor. Let's just say, owning your own company may seem glamorous, but most nights I fall asleep feeling way over my head.

Keana Texeira Wearing RockLove Double Key Necklace (and Anchor Necklace, Industrial Bangles, and Dark Cameo Round Ring)

RockLove has been growing by terrifying leaps and bounds - so much so that I have nightmares about missing opportunities, losing prototypes... Well technically last night was something about running from people trying to kill me on a cruise ship. But I'm sure that was a metaphor for stress...

Next up on the RockLove radar - some crazy new projects! How have I been so fortunate to meet such generous and talented stylists, publicists, and creators chomping at the bit to take me under their wing? Somewhere written in the stars, RockLove sits in luck-land.

RockLove has received the exclusive invite to be a part of the TEEN CHOICE AWARDS 2009 gift suite - on top of 150 celebrities receiving a Heart Lock and Key Charm Necklace, the jewelry will end up photographed and credited in numerous magazines and celeb-blogs.

In the future, RockLove is teaming up with the new teen film trilogy "SOULSTICE" - which if all pans well will be a TV show too. A la "Twilight" and "TrueBlood" the series couldn't come at a better time; the general populas is enamoured with the romanticism of gothic culture. Dark, edgy, vampy, it's the perfect fit for RockLove's next tryst with Hollywood.

SOULSTICE PRESS RELEASE

A-listers have discovered RockLove... stay tuned for some major wearers. Everyone from Kat Von D to Miley Cyrus to Fran Drescher have found RockLove Jewelry refreshing!

And on a final note - collaborations with GOTHIC CHARM SCHOOL and the future online-novel MirrorLAnd! More to come! Join me if you can this Wednesday for the Charm School release tea party (and the unveiling of their exclusive RockLove Batty Heart Necklace)!

The bible of Horror, Fangoria Magazine interviews RockLove over a virtual cup of coffee (I spiked mine with e-Baileys).

Check out the feature here:

FANGO FASHION Profile: RockLove

I answer about RockLove's inspiration, creative process, collaborations, and work with Repo.

Oh oh AND, presenting RockLove Jewelry's first inspired-tattoo! Thanks to "Amanda[darling]" on the Repo Forum... I am sending her a special present in gratitude for popping my ink cherry.