I recently graduated from the University of Michigan this past May with a Degree in Art & Design! This November marks the start of repaying my student loans. It has finally begun to come - in the mail, consistent calling, and throughout my emails. My student loans! They are the reminder that I have officially reached the end of an era. I am officially six months deep into post-grad life. Life after college stands filled with harsh wake-up calls (literally, cause I suck at getting up and Eric or his mom is calling my phone at 7 am). I'd love to share what I have learned so far, especially what I have learned from graduating with an Art & Design Degree. 

Life during college came with a set of instructions, a laid out schedule and places to be. Whether that was good, great, stressful, and just terrible at times, there seemed to be consistency. Like I knew Fall break was just around the corner or that I had a sorority full of the amazing woman I could go running too. Fours years later and the University of Michigan "process" or balance of dealing with classes on top of work on top of running a sorority on top of having a social life is ingrained deeply. That sounds like the real world in a nutshell, but while in school you get to claim the identity of "student," which helps! You are a student, and apart of a cultural, in my case a "U of M" cultural. 

I am so excited to announce my first ever 48-hour Flash Giveaway (which is already a little less than a day through, so quick and follow along on my Instagram @tashinaaalee). It's so easy! Win a free pair of earrings from the #SealedInIce Collection by sharing the love.

Sweater weather is my absolute favorite-- anytime you can only throw on a cozy sweater and boots, then your day is starting out right! Well, it's starting out warm and fuzzy! A fun way to elevate your fall outfit is by adding jewelry! Here are some stylish and easy ways to pair the Sealed in Ice Collection with sweater weather! Also find out where I spend most my time shopping!
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Stay Warm!

 The Sealed in Ice Collection has been live for a little over a week, and I am so ecstatic at all the support and love so far!!! Thank you all so much!

Since the shop opened, November 5th, 2015, I have been asked to share insight on materials, care, and pricing. I am a one woman shop. I am running a business, marketing, production, and distributing (plus whatever else comes with the gig) all by myself. I turned from the artist/maker to the CEO, in what seems to have happened overnight.

As CEO, I want my brand to keep a consistent and transparent tradition, so I am happy to share where I gather my materials, how to care for the Sealed in Ice Collection, and why you want to pay for quality!
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I started "tashinaemery.com" as a professional portfolio during Professional Practice Course, last October, while finishing my Senior year at the University of Michigan.  I have worked so hard on turning it into my vision of a Boutique specializing in Indigenous fashion and storytelling. The past fourth months were focusing primarily on my craft and writing. I am beyond excited and happy to have my work available to the community and public.

I can envision my Winter 2015 Collection and future work becoming the connection of two worlds merging, the modern with the natural. All my work tends to encompass the world I grew up in (on a small reservation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) with the touches of my Native American roots and integrates my fresh perspective, acquired knowledge and sophisticated style gained from exploration and travel these past few years. My work comes together to represent privilege and discourse. Illustrating the first encounter of new two worlds, a replaying of clashing cultures and what derives from it. 

Buy Native, Stay Authentic and Shop my trendy, one of a kind jewelry! Shop the Winter 2015 Collection "Sealed in Ice" Now! Each pair of earrings is timeless and depicts the bold statement each ensemble requires.​

If you're a local customer and you'd like to pick up your order instead of paying for shipping just enter coupon code: LOCALPICKUP when checking out. Then contact me to arrange a time to pick up your purchase!
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Chi-Miigwetch (Thanks),
Tashina

And don't forget to Share and follow on Social Media!
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Tashina Lee Emery is an online boutique sharing Indigenous Style, Designs & Storytelling.
TLE will be debuting her Winter Collection 2015, Sealed in Ice, handcrafted one of a kind earrings, in exactly one day!​