Merry Christmas to all..

Taking a moment to reflect on this last year, I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words, support, and constructive criticisms. Villain Accessories is growing. And because of that I feel I too am growing. I wanted to take a minute and thank a few people who have helped me this last year because like many sometimes I forget its good to bitch about the good as well.

I wanted to thank my set designer, roadie, banker, cashier, fashion model, driver, laborer, sales tech, sounding board, and fashion adviser who consequently is also my loving husband of 9 years Steve. With out him, Villain would have never been born, nor survived as long as she has.

I would also like to thank Joshua, for being Steve's stand in; driver, fashion model (small wrists), and box carrier. It's nice to know we have a back up who cares- even more so its nice to know you will suffer the unbearable hours of helping me choose the right gemstones, because you know its important to both, me and Steve.

I would also like to thank every shopper I have ever had, and will have. Your comments inspire me, your sales are appreciated, but the smile you have when your walking by, and your speed down shifts, or when you pick up a piece and tell me "magnificent" If you purchase or not, that is what tells me I am doing good. Thant I am headed in the correct direction.
I thank you all, and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.

Handborn knows what they are doing.

On November 29th I did something that goes outside my "business plan" I left the bay area, and participated in an event known as HandBorn. 50 designers in 5 different store location in downtown Modesto. Some free food, Drinks, a DJ upstairs in our location the Rage Hair Salon. I'm thinking yeah okay we'll try it. They call it a modern craft bazaar. and I have to tell you ladies and gentleman it is no joke.

At 5:45there were shoppers milling about, at 6pm and the flood gates opened. Men women Couples, girlfriends, parents, co-workers, shit I even saw an police officer shopping on duty. (no names to protect the innocent) this show Rocked.
The atmosphere was a bout fun and shopping ant let me tell you that what these ladies did, that's what their husbands, boyfriends,girlfriends and partners did. in the downward dog position of the economy, Handborn stretched my ass out and made me remember this is supposed to be fun.

Thank you Handborn

Guardian Angel Necklace

Shelter me under thy wings. Lighten my path, direct my steps. Do not leave me, stay quite near me and defend me. But above all come to my help in the struggles of my life.

As a licensed Funeral Director in the state of California, I help people through one of the most horrific experiences of their lives. The loss of a loved one. Through laymen terms and casual conversation people tend to use the term "Closure" when they refer to coming to terms with their loss. I say to have "closure" in dealing with loss is like closing the door on them for eternity.

I personally prefer the term "Acceptance", because in my eyes you over time come to accept that your friend, husband, mother is not coming home. That they are not going to be there when you call, or need to talk in a traditional sense. Which is not an easy reality to come to terms with.

That being said I have created "Hadija", a winged representation of our loved ones who have passed over. Who in my eyes are there to protect and guide us as we carry on.

I name this piece in memory of my best friend Hadija Lorraine Royer.

"Say it Forever" is great for the person who has everything, or for the person whose gift is a true definition of friendship, motherhood and more. These pendants are hand stamped letter by letter, so each one will vary slightly adding to each ones personality. The options are only limited by your imagination.

This lil' beauty, A sterling silver necklace with a personalized pendant is one I made a for a great friend of mine.

Words for Thought

nothing is worth more than today
love is the dawn of marriage. marriage is the sunset of love
sisters by chance friends by choice
the best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it
dwell in the possibility
love is the beauty of the soul
she believed she could so she did
well behaved women rarely make history
baby on board
faith
achieve
honor
* apple of my eye
blessed
trust in him
* basket case
the best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it
running with *scissors

* charms are special orders & may extend delivery date

Whole sale world

I have officially been introduced into the world of wholesale. The store that will be carrying me is called Moments Dreamed. They are an online boutique out of the San Francsico bay area. Ester and I are both very excited about our new found relationship.

Their site is currently being updated for the Fall/Winter Collections.

Introduction

Welcome to Villain Accessories blog. I am here just to share my experiences, grow and share my beauty. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer, and learn from my mistakes.

About Me

Brandi Collins, is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of California.Towards the ending of her apprenticeship that the birth of Villain Accessories jewelry came to fruition.

“I needed an outlet. To experience the loss of a loved one is profound. But to experience the loss of countless loved ones; because ultimately each family you serve becomes your family, is outright exhausting."

When asked about the clever tag line "Because being beautiful makes you the bad guy" she has found that her clientele's responds to it quite well. Usually I get a giggle. Because as little girls, young ladies, and grown women, we all know it to be true."

Inspired by love and loss, Brandi has been able to incorporate her vision and create a fantastic collection of vibrant, eclectic, as much as it is stunning line of Jewelry.