Fear Not, Mixed Prints

Published December 5, 2013 by jurneyjurray

I love the concept of mixed prints, however I’ve always been petrified of combining prints for fear of a NOT so harmonious outcome. Inspired by many designers who have successfully pulled off this alluring look, I went for it!

I admit, I played it safe attempting to avoid a fashion faux pas. By combining similar animal inspired prints, I then used contrast color blocking techniques for the peplum and bodice to magnify the prints. Now I’m fully aware that animal inspired print is somewhat of an acquired taste, but I wanted to be bold in preparation for an upcoming fashion show. I look forward to showcasing this mixed print peplum dress along with my latest designs on the runway at the Sweet Dreams Couture Fashion Show December 7, 2013 at Colony Square Mall in Midtown Atlanta.

The purpose behind Sweet Dreams Couture is iDream’s goal to make a positive difference not only in the immediate community but also in the international community as well. 100 percent of donations received will go towards providing a breakfast and lunch program to students at Scotts Hall Primary School and St. Alban’s Primary, which are both located in two of the most impoverished communities in Jamaica. As iDream challenges students in Atlanta to become global citizens, they are exposed to the poor conditions that other children around the world face and ways in which a difference can be made in their lives.

Capri Blue Zebra Clutch

Published January 25, 2013 by jurneyjurray

Capri Blue Zebra Designer Clutch
This fabulous 12″ x 6″ clutch is the latest addition to Jurney’s Glam-Bags as it is made with dual fabric consisting of capri blue corduroy and zebra animal print, which are brought together beautifully with a sexy black satin floral trim.

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Jenee Dionne
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“Do What You Love and Love What You Do”

Published December 28, 2012 by jurneyjurray

In trying to adhere to the well known quote of encouragement “Do what you Love. Love what you do.” I have learned that this merely translates to mean that anything in life worth having is worth fighting for and where there is a fight there is struggle and where there is struggle a chance for loss is possible, but ultimately belief in oneself is the driving force to press forward. As an entrepreneur this is my reality…

I have recently added handmade handbags, now dubbed Glam-Bags, to Jurney Jurray’s assorted collection of handmade items. This has been a project that has been put on hold for more than two years, as I was encouraged by my good friend and former co-worker, Judy, to give sewing a try. And sew I did (pun intended:) although at that time I hadn’t the slightest clue of what I was doing, I knew I wanted to create something special. The floral print hand-sewn handbag was nothing short of special as I truly hadn’t the slightest clue of what I was doing, and that’s when that project was shelved over two years ago.

In between time I had continued to focus on handcrafting jewelry and accessories, as I have since come back to the “shelved project” with a renewed sense of direction. I have rediscovered my love for sewing, which I had neglected for 20 years. However, it took for me to focus my attention elsewhere to develop my style. And through it all, “Glam-Bags” by Jurney Jurray were born and I hadn’t realized the intense love I have by combining two loves from my past into one creation of designing, sewing and jewelry embellishment.

But so goes the saying “Do what you love. Love what you do” which again reminds me of the struggle that I face as a small business owner in trying to remain operational. As the price of materials continue to rise while our economy struggles to recover, the reality is grim in my business as fashionable jewelry and accessories will always be a want and never a necessity. Trying to work within those parameters is difficult enough for me as a small business owner who cannot afford to purchase in massive quantities at pennies on the dollar as multi-million dollar companies that outsource production are able to. To put this in perspective, here’s a prime example of my reality.

One purse from start to finish can take 12 hours to produce (typically a 2-day project)

3 yards of fabric @ $8/per yard = $24
Purse handle before embellishment = $6
Purse handle embellishment = $12.50
Trim = $2
Jewelry embellishment = $5-$10
Floral decor = $3

Total before labor = $55.50-$60.50

Jurney Jurray Glam-Bags sell for $40. I have elected to not cut corners because I still believe in myself and my God given abilities. The fact remains, I cannot compete with companies that purchase massive amounts of materials and outsource production overseas for pennies on the dollar, but what I do offer are unique products truly made by doing what I love and loving what I do.

Silver Rose