Thursday, July 21, 2011

Fable and Fury - Wearable Art

"Combining the romanticism of Victorian chic and curiously wayward subjects with modern techniques and materials, Fable & Fury creates unique jewelry and wearable art. Woodland creatures, peculiar portraits, and follies of nature appear in imaginative vignettes, cameos and silhouettes intricately crafted in black satin finished stainless steel. Quirky. Charming. Elegant. Askew"   
One of my favorites: Vincent Price

Victorian Raven Deer
 


  





Motto: Fable & Fury silhouettes depict curious concoctions, iconic portraits, woodland creatures, and distinctive yet symbolic imagery that you'll adore. Modern techniques enable us to design intricately-detailed pendants that are still extraordinarily durable. We are committed to creating unconventional jewelry using materials of the utmost quality and strength, providing you with necklaces that are ageless, enduring, and uniquely... Fable & Fury.

Jennifer has a background in graphic design & illustration, so creating silhouette and portrait jewelry is a tangible way for her to connect with her design ideas while making unique pieces of wearable art. She says, "Drafting a new design for my jewelry is similar to designing the type of graphics I've been accustomed to creating, but now I can create a visual narrative in simple lines and embellish to my heart's desire, making Fable & Fury jewelry designs uniquely mine".

 "I have eclectic tastes and draw inspiration from vintage styles, nature, fairy tales like the Brothers Grimm, and beautiful little beasties. Often I find myself daydreaming about living in a tiny cottage deep in the forest. Running away with the circus would be splendid too! I think these flights of fancy are often reflected in my jewelry."  




 See more of Jennifer's wonderful imagination at work here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FableAndFury

Friday, May 13, 2011

Tajma Stetson- The inspiration for The Queen's Envy

MGM 2011
Originally from Michigan, Tajma Stetson, now lives and entertains in Kansas City.

When asked how she was introduced to female impersonation.  Tajma replied  "My best friend was performing in drag when I was still a teenager and it interested me. I had always been a creature of the theatre and thought that female impersonation was a wonderful extension of that community."

When she started drag, Tajma was reared by what is called a "drag family"--the Stetsons. Her mother was Shania Stetson, and her grandmother was Sierra Stetson, along with several aunties from different families. The collaboration of these entertainers came up with Tajma.

"I was always on stage as a kid--at school, at church, in front of large audiences, and sometimes just a mirror. Even in college I was part of a touring professional theatre company."

By the time Tajma moved to KC, she had be doing drag for 3 years and always knew that she wanted to compete. It was at this point that several of her new KC girlfriends and one very influential former Miss Gay Missouri encouraged her to enter a city prelim. "The rest is history still being made!"

"My favorite part of competing is being a part of a huge sisterhood that encourages me, educates me, makes me want to grow and be a better entertainer and person."
Tajma wearing The Elizabeth Ring in Siam Ruby

Tajma Stetson's former titles include Miss Gay Congeniality 2009, Miss Gay Kansas City 2010, and Miss Gay Metropolitan 2011. She also was a top ten finalist at Miss Gay America 2010 and a top five finalist at Miss Gay America 2011.

Tajma's upcoming pageants include Miss Gay America 2011.  Best of Luck to you!

The Queen's Envy thanks Tajma Stetson for the information provided for this blog!