Creating the 'Nereid Bra':

I started with a plain nude bra and began decorating it with lace. My idea was to sew the lace with a cinched bottom in order to mimic the shape of a shell. 

Then I began to embellish with crystals, pearls and some of the sea shells that Rachel and I collected on the beach. I constructed this piece during Hurricane Irene. Throughout the night the high winds and rain seemed to inspire me greatly, fueling me with artistic energy.

My final product.

& I made a small seashell hair clip.  

 -Jaclyn Leigh