Monthly Archives: February 2009

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The Elephant in the Garden

17 February, 2009 – 1:39 pm

No, I’m not talking about Garrett’s newest landscaping adventure. This is a bit more indelicate: it’s time to talk about money.
There! I said it.

Right now, it is impossible to live nearly anywhere in the world and not realize that our relationship with money has changed. It’s completely impossible to ignore this fact if you live in Detroit.

Lately, I have heard from many of you that you have a budget for wedding photography that is different than you had originally envisioned, and perhaps less than what you think it needs to be if you want to be a Studio Sinead bride. I want you to know that I have heard your concerns and have taken steps to address them. We have always offered custom quotes to our clients, but I have taken the initiative of creating a simple wedding collection as well. It has all of the things you’ve told me you love (two photographers, your digital negatives archived to DVD, online proofing) but none of the “extras,” such as albums, engagement sessions, or bridal portraits. You are free to add them, of course, as your budget allows. We will be offering this new collection until it sells out. We let our newsletter subscribers know about it yesterday, and have already filled two dates. If you’re interested, please let us know as soon as possible. It is possible to have the photography that you love at a price that you can afford. We look forward to working with you!

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Design Tuesday: Be Inspired — Erickson Beamon at Target

10 February, 2009 – 2:05 am

Like many of you, I’ve been waiting since October to see the jewelry line that well known designers (and Detroit girls made good) Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon produced for Target. With only the tiniest images of the same piece available on the internet, the wait has been excruciating.

As of last weekend, the pieces are in stock at select Target stores and visible (although not, it appears, for sale) on the Target website if you really hunt them down.

Unfortunately, I can’t in good conscience tell you that the wait was entirely worthwhile.
I saw some of the pieces last weekend at my local Target and I have to say that I was majorly disappointed.

I thought the jewelry looked — well — tacky. The Erickson-Beamon ladies certainly brought the bling, but, IMO, they totally forgot the wow.

The bracelets, including both cuff and charm bracelet styles, are incredibly, excruciatingly small. Perfect if you’re in the market for a bejeweled tourniquet.

The necklaces that I saw, made of chain woven with faux leather, looked like the poor relations of a similar look done much more successfully by CC Skye. The bolder, jeweled pieces just don’t do the brand justice, either. Normally, one thinks of the Erickson Beamon name on a par with say, Tom Binns. Even though the Target collection is only a diffusion line, in this case, the comparison really can’t be made.

I did think a large faux pearl and gold tone ring was pretty, and I loved the matching gob-stopper pendant, although I think it would have made a far better brooch. If you could pin that thing to a coat, dress, or jacket, you could totally get your Michelle Obama vibe on. Oh, well. C’est la mode.

The line is priced between $29.99 and $49.99, but I’m afraid that my advice is simple: ladies, save your money.

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Oohhh-la-la! It’s Intimate Glamour Time at Studio Sinead

5 February, 2009 – 4:21 pm

If you received our latest newsletter, you know that it’s that time again. We’re offering our wildly popular Intimate Glamour Mini Sessions at a very advantageous price. Availability is limited, so if you’d like to have a fabulously tasteful little something for Valentine’s Day and beyond, call me now, ladies! And remember — these photos are not about your age, your weight, or your dress size. Every woman is beautiful. Come in for your session and I’ll prove it to you. See you soon!

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