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On the Cover: Jade Shawl Necklace and Shawl Earrings Page 74. Shown Here: Precious Tears Fortitude Necklace, Page 4.
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Introducing Precious Tears Baudacity is a lifestyle accessory brand of fine-crafted jewellery that I joyfully make by hand of precious and semi-precious gemstones and metals and other creative elements. As you shop our LookBook, look for the to locate our Essentials. They are beautifully-made, classic pieces that you will love to wear as part of your core wardrobe. They are the styles that I have come to love because of their versatility, the way they inspire me, and my ability to make them well. You will notice that I often incorporate another of my obsessions–crochet–into my jewellery. I am also ecstatic to include a few key Baudacity Wears crocheted garments that are made to order. Some of my most popular items are my Baudacity Man designs. So, keep him in mind as you shop! In addition to your favorite (and our newest) one-of-a-kind designs, I am thrilled to introduce our new Precious Tears Collection. Each one is a reminder of Psalm 56: 8 from the Living Bible that says, “...You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded every one in your book.” May they bring you comfort in knowing that your troubles do not go unnoticed by your Creator, but they are precious to Him because you are His own. With that understanding, you can live big, bold, and bodaciously! Face the world with Baudacity.
With love, Gwendolyn Faye
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Fortitude Teardrop Necklace Prehnite, black jade, pewter, crystal pendant, and sterling silver clasp–295. 4
Fortitude Teardrop
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Precious Tears Teardrop Hoop–35
Precious Tears Swoop–25
Precious Tears Teardrop Hoop Earrings Czech glass, vintage African glass, hand-wrapped wire, and sterling silver ear wire–35. Precious Tears Swoop Earrings Czech glass, vintage African glass, hand-wrapped wire, and sterling silver ear wire–25. 5
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Precious Tears Dangle–35
Precious Tears Double Tear–45
Precious Tears Dangle Earrings Czech glass, hand-wrapped wire, and sterling silver ring and ear wire–35. Precious Tears Double Tear Earrings Czech glass, handwrapped wire, and sterling silver ring and ear wire–45. 6
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Precious Tears Clarity Teardrop Necklace Natural quartz, crystal pendant, and sterling silver clasp–140. 7
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Ashley Forever–35
Raelyn Chain Necklace Freshwater pearls, fashion gold chain and magnetic clasp–45. Ashley Forever Bracelet Freshwater pearls, fashion gold chain and magnetic clasp–25. Ashley Forever Earrings Freshwater pearls, fashion gold lever back ear wire–35. Ashley Forever Back Necklace Freshwater pearls, fashion gold, and magnetic clasp–95. (See next page.) 8 Precious Tears Dangle–35
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Prehnite 5- Strand Leather Pathway Necklace Prehnite, hand-crocheted leather and clasp, and button closure–575. Prehnite Earrings Page 10. 13
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Prehnite–35
Prehnite Knotted Strand Necklace Prehnite on handknotted cord, handcrocheted clasp, button closure, and sterling silver components–125. 14
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Esther Collar
Esther Collar Necklace Fire agate, rose qartz, brushed fashion silver, hand-wrapped wire and sterling silver hammered s-clasp–325. 16
Esther–30
Esther Presence–50
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Kaleidoscope Crystal–30
Kaleidoscope–45
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Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Necklace Four strands, Czech glass and sterling silver caps and sterling filled clasp–160. 19
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Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean Necklace Blue agate, black onyx, faceted crystal, hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted clasp, and button closure–150. 20
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Believe Necklace Painted agate, Czech glass, and druzy agate–350.
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Believe Drop–35
Believe Dangle–40
Believe Post–30
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Shield Necklace Two strands, recycled bottle glass from Ghana, African blackwood, and sterling filled beads and clasp–195.
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Pathway–25
Sling–35
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Water Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian pewter, agate, white jade, and sterling silver clasp–350. 26
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Rose Pendant
Rose Pendant Necklace Rose quartz, agate, and fashion silver chain, components, and clasp–45. 27
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Pathway Drop–20
Guardian
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Guardian Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Czech glass, Ethiopian pewter, hand-knotted leather and hand-crocheted silk thread–250.
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Pathway
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Inspire
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Inspire Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, amazonite, vintage Czech glass, and sterling filled beads and clasp–125. Pathway Necklace Handcrocheted cord with recycled bottle glass from Ghana, vintage glass, and Ethiopian pewter–165. Flapper Sweater Vest by Baudacity Wears crocheted by hand, wool blend, hand wash–425.
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Trinity Sling–25
Leather Pathway
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Trinity Sling Necklace Striped horn, leather, and fashion gold clasp–95. Wind Sling Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, druzy agate, Ethiopian brass, jute, leather, and sterling filled and etched cap–80. Leather Pathway Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian pewter, hand-crocheted leather, and fashion silver clasp–105. Shown here as a bracelet. Popcorn Shrug by Baudacity Wears crocheted by hand of synthetic fibers, hand wash–105. Can also be worn as a scarf.
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Leather Sling
Leather Sling Necklace Hand-crocheted leather, Ethiopian pewter, jasper pendant, and fashion gold clasp–95. 35
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Fossil Dangle–40
Fossil Drop–40
Fossil Knotty Necklace Shell fossil on hand-knotted leather, fashion silver button closure–80.00. Leather Sling Necklace Hand-crocheted leather, Ethiopian pewter, jasper pendant, and fashion gold clasp–95. Eyelash Convertible Wrap by Baudacity Wears crocheted by hand of synthetic fibers, hand wash–95. 36
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Rock of Ages–65
Rock of Ages Necklace Fossil jade, fossil coral, shell fossil, faceted Czech glass, druzy agate, wood, and antique-finished metal–405. 38
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Snow Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian pewter, and coptic cross–225. 40
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Presence Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian brass, leather, and gold-filled beads and clasp–390. Presence
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Her name is Sonny...so accurate! We are captivated by that glow that shines from within.
It takes Baudacity to be the light.
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David Sling Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian brass, and leather–20. Jade Knotty Necklace jade on hand-knotted cord, and mother of pearl button closure–30. Shrug by Baudacity Wears crocheted by hand (two shown tied together) of synthetic fibers, hand wash–125 each. Can also be worn as a scarf.
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Jade Drop–25
Jade Stretch
Jade Knotty
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Strength–35
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Strength Necklace Porcelain, reconstituted turquoise, moonstone nuggets, seed pods, vintage Czech glass, sandstone, and pewter–395.
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Genesis
Genesis Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian pewter, druzy agate, antique Czech glass, and white jade–330. 47
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Double Knotted Strand Necklace Two strands, ruby jade, hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted loop closure, and button–105. 49
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Rose of Sharon–65
Rose of Sharon Necklace Rose quartz, agate, jasper, faceted crystal, handwrapped fashion silver wire and clasp–225. 50
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Wind Necklace Greywood, pink druzy agate, African bone, jade, Czech glass, leather, jute, Ethiopian brass, and gold filled beads–195. Wind
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Ring of Fire Necklace Fire agate, agate rings, hand-wrapped fashion gold wire, chain, and clasp–225. 54
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5-Strand Leather Pathway Necklace Fire agate, hand-crocheted leather and loop, and button closure–385. 56
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Fire Strand
Fire Strand Necklace Faceted fire agate, hand-wrapped wire, and fashion gold clasp –95. 57
Jacob’s Ladder Necklace Amber, Ethiopian brass, agate rings, and faceted fire agate–585. Ribbon in the Sky Cable Vest by Baudacity Wears crocheted by hand of synthetic ribbon, hand wash–485.
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Jacob’s Ladder
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Feathers–45
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.. Psalm 91: 4 NKJV
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Feathers Necklace Bone, coral, and fashion copper–385.
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Cutaway Turtleneck Sweater by Baudacity Wears Crocheted by hand of synthetic and wool blend fibers, hand wash–275.
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Sonrise Necklace Czech glass, vintage African glass, Ethiopian brass, recycled bottle glass from Ghana, faceted agate, hand-beaded Japanese kumihimo cord, and gold-filled beads and clasp–225. 64
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Horizon Trinity–45
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Passion
Passion Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Czech glass, coptic cross, and Ethiopian pewter–195. Horizon Bracelet Faceted crystal, gunmetal, and fashion silver clasp–120. Can also be worn as a choker. 65
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Bloodline
Bloodline Necklace Dyed coral, wood, hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted loop closure, laser cut wood button–145. Sea Earrings Page 64. 67
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Sea
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Sea Necklace Dyed coral, Ethiopian brass, recycled bottle glass from Ghana, white jade, and handwrapped fashion gold wire–220. Sea Bracelet Dyed coral and Ethiopian brass, and hand-wrapped fashion gold wire adjustable–70. 68
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Dyeze’s smile is contagious...her strength inspiring.
It takes Baudacity to radiate joy.
Orange Multi Shrap by Baudacity Wears Crocheted by hand of wool blend fibers, hand wash–195. Fire Agate Post Earrings, Page 74.
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Purify Necklace Recycled bottle glass from Ghana, fire agate, Ethiopian brass, white jade, and gold filled beads–390. 72
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Purify–35
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Purify Dangle Earrings–30
Purify Double Dangle–35
Purify Stretch
Purify Bracelet Fire agate and handwrapped fashion gold wire, adjustable–70. Purify Stretch Bracelet Fire agate–45. 73
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Baudacity Agate Knotty Necklace Agate, Agate Knotty Necklace Page 56. hand-knotted leather and fashionSee silver button–145. Detail page 38. Wardrobe Bodysuit from SudiStyle Closet by Sudanese Spence, Stylist. Model Kianna Lanier. Makeup D. Renee’ Towns. Hair Tahirah Carter-Roman for Salon Lofts. Photos Ron Witherspoon Photography.
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We invited Kianna to model for us after seeing her picture posted online. She's a college student who had never been in front of the camera. She surprised us...and hopefully, herself.
It takes Baudacity to try new things.
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Agate Knotty
Agate Knotty Necklace Agate, hand-knotted leather, and fashion silver button–145. 76
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Horizon
Horizon Dangle–45
Horizon Hoop–45
Horizon Bracelet Smoke faceted crystal, fashion silver, Mother of Pearl button with hand-crocheted loop clasp–105. Can also be worn as a choker.
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Shawl–25
Jade Shawl
Jade Shawl Necklace Jade, green garnet, amber, antique jade pendant, yellow jade, hand-wrapped copper wire, and bronze and copper components and clasp–495. Featured on the cover. 78
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Morningstar–25 Patience Teardrop
Precious Tears Patience Teardrop Necklace Faceted crystal, jack fruit wood, carved bone, and fashion gold clasp–110. Morningstar Earrings Faceted crystal, Czech glass, and sterling silver ear wire–25. 79
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Jardin–45
Jardin Dangle–25
Jardin
Jardin Necklace Faceted agate and gold-filled beads and clasp–105. 80
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Edin
Eden Necklace Fire agate, bone, dyed jade, hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted clasp, and coconut button closure–175. 81
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Chocolate Agate Knotty
Chocolate Agate Knotty Necklace Agate, hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted clasp, and coconut button closure–145. 82
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5-Strand Pathway Necklace Yellow fire agate, handcrocheted cord, and brass clasp–235. 83
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Revelation
Drop Hoop
Revelation Necklace Agate, recycled bottle glass from Ghana, Ethiopian brass, Czech glass, and gold-filled beads–205. 84
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Fruitful
Fruitful Necklace Two-strand, agate, greywood from the Philippines, and handknotted cord–240. 85
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Yellow Turquoise Knotty Necklace Yellow turquoise, jasper, hand-knotted leather, coconut button, and handcrocheted loop closure–125. Shracket by Baudacity Wears Hand-crocheted of synthetic fibers, hand wash–135. 86
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Horizon Horn–55 Horizon Horn
Tiger Eye Knotted Stretch
Horizon Bracelet Chocolate faceted crystal, coconut button, hand-crocheted loop clasp, and fashion gold–120. Can also be worn as a choker. Tiger Eye Knotted Stretch Bracelet Tiger eye on hand-knotted elastic, stone horn–75. Also available for men. 89
Presence Collar Necklace Faceted and druzy agate, and handmade leather tassel–325.
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Presence Collar
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Horizon Drop–50
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Presence Lariat Necklace Rough red garnet, blue faceted crystal, hand-crocheted leather, silver filled metal, and bone–475. Horizon Bracelet Blue faceted crystal, fashion silver, and Mother of Pearl button–105. Can also be worn as a choker. 92
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Triune–45
Fire Post–30
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Triune Necklace Faceted agate and crystal and sterling silver chain and clasp–445. 95
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Fire Post–30
Amethyst Knotted Stretch
Fire Knotted Strand Necklace Faceted fire agate, handknotted cord, and sterling silver clasp–145. Amethyst Knotted Stretch Bracelet Amethyst on hand-knotted elastic, and stone horn–75. 96
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Druzy Strand Earrings–45
Druzy Strand Necklace Two strands, druzy agate, titanium coated hematite, hand-knotted cord, suede button, and hand-crocheted loop closure–215. 98
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His life is the light that shines through the darkness-and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1: 5 TLB
Night Necklace Aluminum chain, faceted crystal, handcrocheted leather, beaded button, and hand-crocheted leather loop closure–390. Also shown Night Strand Necklace See Page 100. 100
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Onyx–25
Quartz Knotty
Quartz Knotty Necklace Natural quartz, fire agate, black onyx, Ethiopian pewter, hand-knotted and crocheted leather, fashion silver clasp, and button closure–195. 103
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Night–35
Horizon Trio
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Night Strand
Night Strand Necklace Faceted crystal on hand-knotted cord, and resin button with hand-crocheted loop closure–195. Horizon Trio Bracelet Black faceted crystal, black coated metal, and a faceted crystal button with handcrocheted loop closure–190. Can also be worn as a necklace.
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Delighted Necklace Two-strand, knotted by hand on natural cord, blue jade and faceted fire agate, embroidered button with hand-crocheted loop closure–210.
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Delighted–85
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Rainmaker
Rainmaker Necklace Four strand, fire agate, copper, hand-crocheted clasp, and mother of pearl button closure–175. 108
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Mirror–35
Mirror Dangle–25
Mirror
Mirror Necklace Two strands, recycled bottle glass from Ghana, agate, quartz, and sterling and sterling filled wire, beads, and clasp–205. 109
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Shell Pearl Necklace Shell pearl and sterling silver clasp and components–95. 110
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White Jade Knotted Strand Necklace White Jade on hand-knotted cord, hand-crocheted clasp and Mother of Pearl button–95. Pathway Drop Earrings Page 14. 113
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Net Necklace Freshwater pearls on hand-knotted leather, hand-crocheted clasp and button–225. Witty Pearl Earrings Page 93. 114
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Witty Crystal Post–35
Witty Pearl–35
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Witty Necklace Rock crystal, shell pearl, and sterling silver clasp and components–785. 117
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Men’s Amber Bracelet
Men’s Wave Stretch Bracelet
Amber Bracelet by Baudacity Man Amber, hand-knotted leather, and sterling silver clasp–125. Men’s Wave Stretch Bracelet Wood, elastic, and copper–25. Available in light and dark wood. 118
Elvis who? He has nothing on the man with Baudacity.
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Men’s Amber Bracelet
Men’s Amber and Wood Stretch Bracelet
Men’s Wave Stretch Bracelet by Baudacity Man Wood, elastic, and copper–25. Available in light and dark wood. Men’s Agate and Wood Stretch Bracelet Agate, wood, and elastic–65. 120
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Men’s Cloudy Quartz Bracelet
Men’s Tiger Eye and Amber Stretch Bracelet
Men’s Quartz Bracelet by Baudacity Man Cloudy Quartz, elastic, and sterling silver finishing–65. Men’s Tiger Eye and Amber Bracelet Tiger Eye, Amber, elastic, and sterling silver finishing–95. 121
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DESIGNER PROFILE
Gwendolyn Faye is a designer, poet, entrepreneur, and minister. She started crocheting at the age of nine, and in high school she dreamed of owning a boutique to sell custom crocheted sweaters. That dream was deferred when she started to believe that no one would ever pay what they were worth. In college while studying graphic design, she used her fictitious boutique “Gisela”–what she was called in her high school Spanish class–as the subject of an editorial spread for an assignment. Almost 20 years later, she actually launched Gisela Crocheted Wears offering handmade accessories. She found her poetic voice at the age of 41, published her first book, produced her album, and started hosting Crochet Cafes–crochet lessons mixed with open mic poetry. She and her Crochet Nation team even made it to the DIY Network, featuring their designs in five episodes of “Uncommon Threads”. Graphic Design. Crochet. Poetry. Twenty years in marketing communications. Ten years in luxury retail management. Jewelry was never in the picture...until suddenly it was. Her love for big, bodacious, fabulosity became Baudacity. Today, Gwendolyn Faye is the Principal and Chief Visionary Officer of Adam Red, an Atlantabased branding agency, and she is using it all to create fine-crafted jewellery and wears that “say something”. PICTURED: Precious Tears Patience Teardrop Necklace and Morningstar Earrings See page 75.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Penna’e Akpuru Owner, Salon Penna’e Buckhead Penna’e Akpuru is a master celebrity stylist, salon owner, and author of “Living Past Your Pain to Live Your Dreams”. She has launched the Living Past Your Paiin Movement to help women look good, feel good, and do good. Web: iampennae.com | Facebook: @iamsalonpennae | Twitter: @iamsalonpennae | Instagram: @iampennae_salonpennae Credits: Cover, 2, 8, 13, 17, 25, 62, 98, 99, 118, Back Cover Ron Witherspoon Photographer, Ron Witherspoon Photography Ron Witherspoon is a former military photojournalist, a veteran photographer for oever 35 years, and a fine artist managing his business as a professional in Atlanta, Georgia armed with a Master of Fine Arts and a love of food, music and art. Web: ronwitherspoonphotography.com | Facebook: @ronwitherspoonphotography Twitter: @ronwitherspoon7 | Instagram: @ronwitherspoon Credits: All photography except Contributor images D. Renee’ Towns Dee the Makeup Artist™ has been an entrepreneur, speaker, teacher, and mentor for nearly three decades. She is the founder of The Eyebrow Spa and Posh Makeup Academy and has managed and mentored hundreds of professional makeup artists and trained interns and instructors. Web: deethemakeupartist.com | Facebook: @deethemakeupartistInstagram: @deethemakeupartist Credits: Pages 27, 41, 51, 54, 56, 70, 86, 100, 101, 102
Sudanese Spence Wardrobe Stylist, sudiSTYLE and sudiSTYLE Closet SudiStyle offers personal, corporate, and event styling services. Sudanese has been dressing clients for major events, special occasions, photo shoots, and career for over 10 years. She also rents designer fashions, jewelry, shoes, and accessories for photo shoots through sudiSTYLE Closet. Facebook: @sudistyle | Twitter: @sudistyle | Instagram: @sudistyle and @sudistylecloset Credits: Pages 51, 57, 70, 86 Photo Ian Kabethi Tahirah Carter-Roman Owner and Hairstylist Studio 2.23 Hair stylist and owner specializing in short and natural hair, color, haircuts and extensions for all ages, genders, hair types, and nationalities at Salon Lofts Perimeter, Atlanta. Web: salonlofts.com/tahirah_carter | Facebook: @taicarter | Twitter: @mrs_tahirah | Instagram: @ mrs_tahirah Credit: Pages 27, 41, 51, 54, 56, 70, 86, 100, 101, 102
Yolanda Parrish Creator & Artistic Director, Hermosa Cosmetics Yolanda is a makeup artist, a mentor, and an entrepreneur in the makeup world. Following her studies at South Carolina State University, she began her professional career as an artist for the theatrical arts program at her university. From there, she went on to work for national cosmetics brands, and eventually creating her own line of cosmetics requested by clients and other artists. Instagram: @hermosacosmetics Credit: Pages 10, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 38, 43, 44, 47, 48, 58, 59, 65, 66, 67, 73, 83, 84, 88, 91, 93, 95, 107, 108, 111, 112 Models Sonny Hill–Pages 11, 19, 24, 57, Nicolasa Anderson Johnson–Hair on 6, 92, Vrinda Kalia–Pages 12, 34, 75, 81, 91, 100 Kianna Lanier– Pages 5, 27, 37, 40, 41, 54, 55, 68, 78, 79, 82, 83, 84, T. Renee Smith–Pages 98 & 99, Sarah Walker–Pages 16, 21, 28, 33, 61, 63, 87, Gwen Witherspoon–Pages Cover, 2, 8, 13, 17, 25, 44, 62, 90, 97, 118, and Back Cover, Dyeze Wonsehleay–Cover and Pages 2, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51, 64, 71, 88, 100
Face the world with Baudacity!
– Gwendolyn Faye
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