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Writing in the rain - Tony
January 21, 2010

Tony and Gwen are rocking the synth. Our little studio is warm and candlelit, above the glowing city - Tom
January 27, 2010

We’re back at the writing studio this afternoon. Its sunny and clear, we can see all the way to the ocean! Hoping to catch one today - Tom
Writing songs in hollywood please send me vibes - Gwen
Stop procrastinating, write a song now - Gwen
January 28th, 2010

West Bloomfield’s own Samantha Bankle Schefman recently made history in the world of costume jewelry, becoming the youngest designer at the legendary Miriam Haskell company. Her first assignment? Creating singer Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line, set to hit Macy’s in March.

Now corporate-owned, Miriam Haskell has ventured into creating jewelry for celebrities, designers and department stores including Betsey Johnson, J. Lo, Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and Old Navy. The company recently signed an exclusive license agreement with Gwen Stefani, who already has successful clothing, handbag and fragrance lines.

MUSIC INSPIRED
Schefman said she grew up listening to Stefani’s band No Doubt, and now analyzes the singer’s solo work.
“I study it for the line I’m working on,” Schefman said. “It’s definitely a reference and everything she sings about is translating into our designs. I’ve taken myself away from being a fan and more of working for her.”

The jewelry, like Stefani’s other fashion ventures, is inspired by the Tokyo street culture embodied by her Harajuku Girls back-up dancers.
“The line has ended up being pieces for the fans that are kind of based around the girls and Gwen,” she said. “A lot of it’s based on what’s trendy and what’s selling, but we’re experimenting with all different materials. The first set is very rock chic.”
“They’ll be very different looks. They’ll be cohesive but they’ll definitely transition for the seasons and our own inspirations,” Schefman said.

According to Schefman, Stefani caused a stir when she visited the Miriam Haskell offices in Manhattan to plan her line. “People wanted to meet her and be there because she’s gorgeous and perfectly put together, so we weren’t even allowed in the meeting,” Schefman said. “I haven’t met her yet, but I have a whole lot of respect for Gwen. She’s definitely driven and talented.”

ARTISTIC FAMILY
Schefman said she was excited to be assigned to the Harajuku Lovers collection and coincidentally, it wasn’t her first brush with Stefani. While at CCS, she interned at Stefani and Company in Keego Harbor, owned by Cary and Jesse Stefani, who are relatives of Gwen and designed the wedding ring for her marriage to musician Gavin Rossdale.

Nightime writing session with Gwen & Tony. This song is feeling really good… Wish i could tell u more. Patience! -Tom
sunsets, skyscrapers, silhouets and new songs. -Tom http://twitpic.com/pxl9k
Writing: writing? writing! sometimes such a challenge, sometimes too easy! -Tom
sometimes i listen to prince and i think - it is not possible ?? how can he be this good??? i worship him - gwen x
songwriting can be fun!! what a great day with tony and tom - writing new no doubt! one day down - back at it tomorrow gwen x
Sunset at the secret spot! http://twitpic.com/o6wj2
Our secret songwriting pad has the most amazing views of LA and Hollywood, all the way to the ocean. Plus a pink drumset! -Tom

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And in other exciting news, No Doubt’s management asked for a copy of one of my photos, which has now been added to No Doubt.com! Check it out here.

Here’s one of my favourite photos that I took:

I will also be uploading my other fan photos to the gallery at a later stage  :)

Tune in to MTV this Sunday October 4 @ 9:30pm to check out all the killer live performances from F1 Rocks in Singapore - Including Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, N.E.R.D & No Doubt.

Check out the promo video here.

The concerts are set for 5 p.m. Oct. 24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets are $39.50-$150 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday through 877-598-6659 and www.livenation.com.

Other top names scheduled to perform at both concerts include pop-rocker Sheryl Crow, indie-folk act Fleet Foxes, Australian hard-rockers Wolfmother, alt-rock icon Gavin Rossdale (Stefani’s husband) and, of course, the event’s organizer, Neil Young. The Monsters of Folk, the indie-pop dream team of Conor Oberst, Yim Yames, M Ward and Mike Mogis, will also appear on both days.

In all, the lineup should be taken as a breath of fresh air by Bridge regulars, who have long complained that Young relies too heavily on the same cast of performers, such as Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews. Of all the acts on the bill, only Crow, Young and Oberst (as Bright Eyes in 2005) have performed at past Bridge benefits. That number could change, however, since Young commonly adds more acts to the lineup as the dates draw closer.

These concerts are fundraisers for Hillsborough’s Bridge School, which aids students with severe learning disabilities.