Riot Girl of The Week: Ain Earle

Ain wearing Colour Riot Jewelry
during T&T Carnival 2014

Today, we're starting a new series where we spotlight some of the fabulous women who rock Colour Riot Jewelry. First up, we have Ain Earle from Trinidad and Tobago. 

Who are you in two sentences or less? What makes you, “you”?

Ain wearing custom earrings by
Colour Riot Jewelry

Ain Earle, a strong minded, unique and passionate individual. I'm tourism & hospitality trained and

an avid enthusiast of culinary, culture, fashion and event management

Describe your personal style?

I would say my personal style is whatever I feel comfortable in and makes me stand out, I’m not one to fit into the crowd so I don’t wear many trends but try to add my own touches to pieces to make them unique. I tend to go toward boho-chic sometimes afrocentric pieces that are different to the usual styles - always something that catches my eye.

What's the thing that you're most passionate about right now?

 Well I just started a new job where I am involved in events and marketing which are two things I am very passionate about especially in the field of tourism. So I'm truly grateful for that.

However, one project that some friends (Emma Hiscock and Stephanie Rydle) and I just embarked on is a local fashion market called Racked TT that is happening July 6^th at the Verandah Restaurant. 

We created Racked to create awareness of the local talent that we have in the fashion industry. Many designers have such great products but no real avenue for showcasing it and generating sales. We wanted to encourage designers and producers to connect and market their brands to retailers and customers through an engaging avenue. There are many markets hosting food and craft products but none for just fashion. This is what Racked will do!

We also want to encourage emerging designers of both clothing and jewellery/accessories to ensure that their products are of a high standard to and that they are always producing and creating quality products for their clients, both new and return.

What's your mantra for life? What words do you live by?

Carpe Diem and Live, Love, Laugh, Learn!

Anything else you'd like to add?

I consider myself a Colour Riot Girl as I know what I want and I go for it. I can be bold and exciting when needed and that’s how I view the Color Riot brand and product. It’s bold, unique, full of colour and excitement. It compliments my casual/social wear and adds a pop to my work-wear too. I truly appreciate and love these pieces of art (wish I can buy them all )

Tune in next week where we'll be showcasing another Riot Girl on the blog! 

#throwbackthursday First Photoshoot....

Today, I found myself thinking back to the first time I ever got my work professionally photographed circa 2012. I was so nervous about how it would turn out. But anxiety turned to joy when I saw the result. The model, photographer and stylist did such a great job. 

My style has changed a lot since then but I still sometimes go back to these pieces, from time to time, for inspiration. 

Photographer: Haydn Gonzalez 

Model: Sommer Olliviere

Stylist: Kyra Barker

- Patricia, Designer and Lead Colour Riot Girl

Colour Inspiration of the Week: The Ndebele Tribe

Vibrant Ndebele Art  

Have you ever heard of the Ndebele tribe? Chances are you've seen elements of their culture in fashion magazines and not even realized it. The women of the Ndebele Tribe in South Africa create the most colorful geometric paintings and bead work. All of the it is done by hand.

Legendary supermodel, Iman, poses in front of an Ndebele
house painting

The Ndebele people first started painting artwork on their homes during the 18th century to communicate with each other. The paintings were a secret code that could not be recognised by the European settlers who were encroaching on their land. What the Europeans saw as non-threatening folk art was actually a subtle means of resistance!

Learn more about the Ndebele people here

New Signature Bangles Now Available From the Colour Riot Store!

Summer's here and so are our signature bangles! 

These bangles don't just add a pop of color to your wardrobe, they add a pop of color to your life. 

Made from a variety of exotic prints, and sold in sets of four, this colorful wrist candy incorporates intricate beading techniques inspired by tribal cultures from around the world. 

Artsy and cool, they take you on that on that boho-chic adventure you've always wanted to be on. 

Get them while they're hot at www.colour-riot.com!