Crystal-Iced

With the sheer excitement of holiday's this year, I completely forgot to write my year ending blog post! So, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are having a very happy new year. 2011 has to have been one of the most eventful years at  Crystal Iced , but every year is special and I cannot wait to see what innovations  Crystal Iced  brings forth in 2012. Oh, did I tell you we're working on a DRUM KIT for the stunning Holly Valance!! It looks amazing and I can't wait to reveal the... Read Full Story

Hi all, Been a while since I blogged last, but have been working on some super amazing projects and commissions, hence the delay. First of all I would like to share with you a pair of fully covered trainer's which belong to the one and the only ALEX SONG, footballer for Arsenal. I went for blacks and silver tones to keep the look very classy and manly of course: Colours used were: Jet, Cosmojet, Crystal & Jet Hematite.  Alex loves his new Crystal Iced trainers... Read Full Story

After watching Beyonce's "Telephone" video (by Lady Gaga) I remember spotting a gorgeous pair of high heel shoes she was wearing. This inspired me to put forward a challenge to myself, to create a Swarovski Crystal version of the shoes. After over a year of pondering (& having little time also) I finally decided to go ahead any make my Diamant et Perles design on the shoes in almost every Swarovski shade available! The results were jaw dropping... I've never seen a prettier pair of... Read Full Story

It is so exciting to be included in the VOGUE Secret Adress Book, which is in the December 2011 issue of Vogue UK. To quote in the words of Vogue: "Saima Anwar Call it personalisation, customisation, or prettification but we are endlessly tempted to decorate generic objects making them your own. If you'd like your decorative flourishes to have more decorative flair call on Saima Anwar. Swarovski elements are the detail of choice for this meticulous craftswoman and she can personalise... Read Full Story

Estee Lauder LIPSTICKS with Swarovski Crystals! These are officially the hotest accessory around. You can swap the lids onto a new lipstick when required. The 8 cute designs will be available are 8 different shades of lipsticks. As they are limited edition, they can only be purchased this Christmas at Harrods (2011). So make sure you get your hands on you EL "lippy" before it sells out. I'm so very proud of these designs I made for Estee Lauder! :D xoxo Read Full Story

So I received a challenge to create Rainbow Brite on the back of an iPhone for my long time client Helen! Helen always asks for the cutest Crystal Iced designs for her phone, but this had to be one of the most challenging design I had received (ever). The above picture is the brief.. To create Rainbow Brite on the white iPhone 4. Here are the results: I'm so happy Helen requested this design, because it's just showed me that there is no limit to what can be done at Crystal Iced... Read Full Story

It's common practice for me to have a big smile on my face at work . I love my job lots and lots and especially am thrilled when receiving an envelope addressed to me like this: Oh yes! It contained my 11th thank you card from Kemi Liza and its out of this world cute! The message inside is the sweetest. It is now proudly on show in my office . Making any other business owners who visit me very jealous indeed :)  I love how my collection makes jaws drop in awe.  More to the point... Read Full Story

Don't you think these nails are amazing? Mad manicures... We  ♥  them :) I think it's something that has to be tried at one point or another (it's so simple). It's basically inspired by our CandyPop Cupcake Ring , which is a gorgeous little kitsch ring made with Swarovski Crystals . Here's how you can make the nails to match.. You will need: 1. Moderately good sized nails. 2. Pink and white nail varnish. 3. Swarovski Crystals , or whatever type you can get hold of. 4. A slim... Read Full Story

This February, I had the great pleasure of designing a  Crystal Iced  masterpiece for wife of famous Arsenal footballer Alex Song; Olivia Song. Here is what Olivia went for on her Apple iPhone 4: The  Diamant et Perles w/ Butterfly and Initials  design. Using  colour combinations Jet, Cosmojet, Black Diamond, Crystal, White Opal, AB and Pearl. It turned out stunning and Olivia is delighted with it. Read Full Story

Did I tell you I'm in love with Google? It's nothing new... It's just that I do everything with Google day in day out. Let's not get started on this topic because I could go on forever :) *I really do love Google*. Google is the coolest brand in the world and to receive a commission from them has to be the highlight of the start of this year (along with the launch of CPJ of course). Project was to CI 6 of the Google Nexus S phones for a competition. Here is what we came up with: Out of... Read Full Story