Make It: Hardware Washer Pendants from Creative Juice

Washer Jewelry

An ordinary metal washer becomes a funky piece of jewelry with nothing more than decorative paper and dimensional magic. Materials:
large washer
origami or other decorative paper
scissors
Mod Podge
Dimensional Magic
pencil
1 yd. leather cording
leather clasp
flat-nose pliers
large hole punch

1. Make a laser-printer copy of the decorative paper; only a laser-printed image will work with this project, as a laser image will prevent the colors from bleeding when the diamond glaze is applied.

2. Trace the washer on laser-printed paper. Use a craft knife to cut out first the center, then the complete washer.

3. Place the washer smooth side down and glue paper to the rough side using Mod Podge.

4. Apply dimensional magic to the top of the washer; use a wooden skewer to spread the glaze, being careful to cover the entire surface of the washer. Let dry for 24 hours.

5. Cut lacing to desired length, fold in half, feed the folded end through the center of the washer and loop loose ends through the folded end.

6. Feed both ends of the cording through a bead, and slide bead down to the washer.

7. Trim ends of the lacing to fit your neck; attach a jewelry clasp to the ends using flat-nosed pliers.

make it: pipe part candle holders

Pipe-Part Candlesticks: Patina Finish

With the right parts and a little know-how, plain pipes can be transformed into distinctive candleholders that will help light up any room.

Materials:
3/4" lead pipe, 6" long
3/4" lead flange
3/4" lead coupling
Sophisticated Finishes Patina Antiquing Set (includes copper metallic surfacer and patina green antiquing solution)
foam brush
acrylic primer

1. The flange will become the base of the candlestick. Screw one end of the pipe to the flange and the other end to the coupling.

2. Use a foam brush to apply a coat of primer to all surfaces and let dry.

3. With a small brush, apply copper metallic surfacer to the candlestick. Once dry, apply a second coat, but do not let this coat dry completely.

4. When the second coat becomes tacky, use a small paintbrush to apply patina green antiquing solution. Let the solution drip completely down the candlestick; wait a few minutes for the color to change.

5. Place a candle in the candlestick holder; if the candle is too loose, wrap its base with a small piece of aluminum foil to secure the fit.

Pipe-Part Candlesticks: Painted Finish Materials:
3/4" lead pipe, 6" long
3/4" lead flange
3/4" lead coupling
metal paint
foam brush
ribbon
hot glue

1. The flange will act as the base of the candlestick. Screw one end of the pipe to the flange and the other end to the coupling.

2. Using a foam brush, apply a coat of metal paint to all surfaces. Use a dry brush to feather the pipe, creating a distinctive textured look ,and let dry.

3. Apply a second coat of paint to the flange and coupling.

4. Embellish the top with a decorative ribbon; glue in place, folding back ends to prevent fraying.

5. Wedge a candle in the candlestick holder; if the candle is too loose, wrap the base with a small piece of aluminum foil to secure the fit.

Cupcakes...this season's must-have!

Christmas party cupcakes

We knew we were on to a good thing when hot pink elite cupcakes arrived for our elite Christmas party last year...especially since they somehow appeared on the front page of Topshop.com! With the launch of our Elite Model Look contest and fashion week fast approaching, The Artisan Cupcake company was first on our speed dial and look at the fabulous creations they came up with.

Hot pink icing, edible glitter (!) and EML logos make these the cutest fashion party canapés we’ve ever seen! So thank you cupcake friends... we insist you all get ordering fast and create your very own Elite-style tea party with the must-have edible accessory of the season.

Edible elite logo from cupcake on Bloggers Picks!

The Artisan Cupcake Company website

Fashion week/Look show EML mini cupcakes!

QUEEN VIV CROWNS EMILY!

Our Brit on-the-rise Emily Smith made her fashion week debut in style last night by opening for Vivienne Westwood... we're so proud! With an amazing Anya Hindmarch campaign coming soon and blistering out of blocks with her first editorials (Flavor, L'Officiel...) this is one English rose that looks set to bloom!

OLGA'S MARATHON SEASON

Aquascutum

When supermodel Olga Sherer touched down in London last week after a couture and NY season including Gaultier, Dior, Preen and Rodarte we knew that she was in for stellar season. In the 3 days Olga was with us she managed to fit in 9 shows, walking for the likes of Julien Macdonald, Todd Lynn and Matthew Williamson. Already en route to Milan to do looks for D&G, Olga is set to start racking up some serious editorials and campaigns following her incredible F/W season..fashion world take note!

Julien Macdonald

Todd Lynn

A NEW DYNASTY!

It's been a whirlwind fashion week so far, and we've been so excited at the progress of our fabulous Chinese girls Ming and FeiFei, who have been strutting up a storm down at Somerset House...

Ming for Hakan

Both girls were discovered through Elite Model Look and have already been racking up impressive careers - Fei Fei is the face of Shanghai Tang and has appeared on the cover of Vogue China and one of Ming's very first jobs was an exclusive trot down the Givenchy couture catwalk.

Fei Fei for Maria Grachvogel

And now they've excelled on their debut London seasons: Fei Fei's credits include Christopher Kane, Vivienne Westwood and a gorgeous look in the oh-so-elegant Maria Grachvogel collection, while Ming has racked up an unbelieveable 18 shows (gold star to her driver for making all of those! - ed) including PPQ, Matthew Williamson and Aquascutum - and we loved her Julien Macdonald look. Definitely ones to watch...

Ming for Juilen Macdonald

CHRISHELL HITS LFW

Amidst the madness of Fashion Week, Elite London is thrilled to welcome Chrishell Stubbs to the model family. This stunning half Caribbean beauty is already making a serious name for herself in the fashion industry and joins us in London following an outstanding show season in New York walking for the likes of Phillip Lim and Ralph Lauren. Not only that but she won the coveted title of Model of the Week on Models.com ( Chrishell on Models.com). Here’s hoping for a fabulous London show season!

Ralph Lauren F/W 2010