More Kitsch Necklaces

On a roll literally - good for the mind, good for the soul. I just love doing this, hopefully, you people out there will love it too....

Introducing 3 new kitsch necklaces!

1. Alice's Fragile Heart (N023, $49) - adding on to the Alice in Wonderland collection, this one is so sweet adn tender that you probably won't bear to be rough with it. Comes with Alice in Wonderland charm in aged brass and a brass heart (very nice and intricate) and a bunch of sweet yummy beads.

. 2. Me and Greedy me - Chocolate Paradise (N024, $49). A special French chocolat paristienne glass charm, plus a whole bunch of goodies, strawberry shortcakes and a fork-and-spoon charm set. You can tell what I am craving at the moment.

3. Love on Wings (N025, $49) - I really like this one, the brass horizontal wings charm is so unique! This one is a statement piece, but it's certainly not over the top and is very wearable! There's an angel charm, a LOVE charm (in brass) and a red heart crystal, plus glass beads.

Hang in there for more! :)

Little Trinkets and Nuggets of Joy

It's been a roller coaster of a week, but thank goodness it's the weekend and I am feeling much better. After all that has happened, I realized that one of the most important things in life is the appreciation of little things, what I call little nuggets of joy. I am going to relish in what I love doing for a while, accessories and jewellery making, lomo-ing, even parts of my work.

I am very grateful for friends who have shown tremendous support [you know who you are ;)] and it's time to just take a breather and find my own way again.

So here' a bit of cheering up! 3 new earrings and 2 bauble rings - inspired by all nice things, roses, fields, jewels, birds, chocolate, raspberry and jaffa flavoured snacks.

Enjoy! :)

Necklaces Galore - Versatile and Kitsch!

Some more new stuff! Another batch of necklaces from those wonderful charms from overseas. I got into this whole mood of making 2-piece necklaces, they are more versatile, as you can wear them on their own, or paired together like they are featured here. If you have more than 1 set, you can even mix and match and layer them! :D

1. Princess Carriage in Paris (N020, $49)
This one is my absolute favourite in a long time, simply because the carriage charm looks so pretty. It's very solid, all 3-D and very intricate in details. One of a kind (I only have one piece of this so far). Paired with the Eiffel Tower charm, this is gorgeous and so chic.

2. Eiffel Tower's Dreams (N021, $49)
This charm is limited edition, released in commeration of Eiffel Tower's anniversary apparently. Also one of a kind. I have matched it with a gold key charm, pale blue and mother-of-pearl beads. The pearl beads are gorgeous when you see them up close - they have beautiful swirls in them and look just classy.


3. Frida's Charms (N022, $49)
Ok, don't ask me how I got that name, it just popped into my head somehow - I am calling this girl Frida. She is kitsch right? She's got skull earrings - one can never be too vain or have too many accessories! Haha! Also, one of a kind so far!

Brains are bursting with more ideas and I should have some new stuff again soon! Hopefully, it will be a good month for Ulterior Motifs! :)

Excitement - New look and new stuff!

First thing first -I am so excited! Ulteriot Motifs has got a new look and a bigger space at The Haji. Still here, but more space and hence more stuff for you to choose from. Here's a peek at the new space - it's much easier to browse now and I think overall, it looks better and more stylish!

Thanks to Suffian and Juliah, who were so helpful in helping to conceptualize and making it happen. You can expect more stuff coming soon! I really like this new look now! Come check it out when you can!

And of course, sorry about being a little slow with the new stuff - I have been so busy at work, but I will work on more soon, but here's the first batch from those wonderful charms:

1. Around the world in 80 days (2-pc necklace, N016, $49)- super inspired by travelogues. On this necklace, you will find great charms, specially bought overseas. There is a Egyptian Mummy headstone, a yatch, a plane, a pair of "American lips" and a cute postcard charm, complete with engraved stamp and the words "I Love You" - simply adorable. Those blue, red and white charm beads are also one of a kind.

Then there is

2. Black, Gold and a touch of Red (necklace N018, $49) - this is the stylish one. I just wanted to make a statement necklace, I made a similar one for myself, liked it so much that I had to keep it and made a similar one to share the joy. Made using one-of-a-kind vintage buttons and simple touches and classy beads.

Next,

3. Alice's Drink in Wonderland (2-pc necklace, N017, $49) - This charm is one of my favourites, cos it looks so vintage with the aged brass - I intentionally did not polish it and left it like that. The charms shows Alice, reaching out for her drink and it comes with a little glass bottle on the second piece of necklace, decorated with crystals. Versatile - you can wea one or both necklaces at the same time.

4. Pink Gems in Ice (necklace, $49), this one is gems based, great for the classy look without looking too funky. I love those translucent stones - reminds me so much of ice age!

Last but not least,

5. Black Bird Fly (earrings E044, $29) - 2 birds soaring. Simple yet assymetrical - perhaps my sense of escapism is acting up again. :D

That's it so far, but keep your eyes peeled. This is the beginning of more exciting things to come - I will have more updates soon! :D