TASAKI

Japanese based company - TASAKI is an ever-evolving Jewelry company with an obsession for quality. Known for producing fine jewelry mainly incorporating one of nature's most precious gemstones - the pearl, over the years, TASAKI has managed to take their talents to an international level. With locations in Asia, North America, as well as Europe, this company continues to rise in the fashion industry. In April 2011 TASAKI revamped their Ginza, Japan flagship store to reflect the modern progression within their company.

In an effort to refresh the angle of the brand, TASAKI teamed up with American Fashion Designer Thakoon Panichgul to create a line of jewelry that would surpass the expectations of luxury-brand jewelry consumers across the globe. The Spring/Summer 2011 THAKOON for TASAKI put a contemporary edge on the ever so classic pearl, while maintaining the Japanese elements upon which the brand was founded. 'New Classic' and 'Seductive' are the two main themes behind the aforementioned collection. With a youthful spirit, diamonds and pearls were creatively set into lariat necklaces, exquisite chain bracelets, and edgy two-finger rings (amoung others). These pieces suit a wide range of age groups and appeal to many different personalities; any woman can find that special icon that embodies her personal style.

CEO of TASAKI - Toshikazu Tajima was extremely impressed with the pieces that Thakoon created for the Spring/Summer 11 line; this lasting impression led to an invitation for Thakoon to become the new Creative Director of the brand. Thakoon Panichgul humbly accepted the esteemed position that he was offered.

A pearl fanatic myself, naturally, I am absolutely loving the risks that Thakoon has taken thus far, and can't wait to see what he will bring to the table for the TASAKI brand in the future.  Details of the upcoming collection will definitely be coming soon, so stay tuned for more on Japan's leading luxury jewelry brand - TASAKI.

(my favourite piece from the collection)

XoXo,


Sassy

Denim Jeans - To Freeze, Or Not To Freeze ?

Hey Dolls,

Some of you must be asking; 'Why in the world would you freeze your jeans?'. I don't blame you for being curious at all; if I were you, I'd probably ask the same question! Well, I bet you had no idea that freezing your denim jeans, as weird as it sounds, can actually be a good thing. Surprisingly, many people do NOT wash their denim jeans at all. Throwing your favourite pair of jeans in the freezer can benefit the longevity of raw denim, and kill bacteria as well. It is quite common for people to wear their jeans more than once before giving them a good wash. Experience shows that prolonged time between washes allows for the preservation of the colour and integrity of denim jeans. Freezing your jeans can also contribute to maintaining the jeans’ softness and pleasant smell. Bare in mind that you are not limited to just denim jeans pants; you can freeze any piece of denim clothing if you so desire. Isn't that a ‘cool’ discovery?!!

The procedure is very simple. All you need is:

-1 gallon-sized zip-loc bag

- A freezer

-The denim of your choice

All you have to do is neatly fold your denim, place it in the zip-loc bag, and seal it shut. Next, just place the bag into your freezer and go on with your day. It’s that easy. Allow the denim to freeze for 24-48 hours before naturally defrosting them. After your item has completely thawed, your denim is ready for wear!

Sounds good right? Ehhhh, I’m not too sure about that. In fact, I disagree with the elimination of traditional washes from denim care. Why? You see, this is where elements of fashion and science collide. Anyone, with a solid background in Biological Sciences knows that freezing does NOT kill ALL bacteria. Freezing does kill some types of bacteria- yes. However, the multiplication of certain bacteria is merely stunted while frozen at a temperature of 0°F or less. Once thawed, the bacteria resumes multiplication even greater than before with the new population of organisms being more adaptive to cruel freezing temperatures. This is the case for most household bacteria, as well as those present in food. There is no scientific proof that the same principles do NOT apply to denim jeans. 

It is for this reason that I’d definitely freeze my jeans between wears to help keep them fresh, but I would NEVER dismiss classic washing. Whether you 'traditionally clean' or 'freeze clean' your denim - this is definitely something to think about. If you've never experimented with freezing denim jeans - GO FOR IT ! If you've never tried washing your denim jeans - GO FOR IT! If you've never thought about combining both cleaning methods...yep, you guessed it - Go FOR IT ! Trying new things is always a crap-load of fun, and the results are bound to be interesting!

XoXo,

Sassy