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STYLE ADVICE: Emerald Green Diamond Drop Earrings
What I am excited about is the fact it's now officially Spring! It's going to be 20 degrees here in Melbourne today, it's sunny and the air feels fresh. It just feels like there is fun on the horizon, and lots of new fits to be worn.
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STYLE ADVICE: Lilac 60s Vintage Style Hoop Earrings
Hey guys, Hope you've been having a great week, and are looking forward to the warmer weather like I am! So my last Style Advice post was really well-received, and I thought I'd keep them going. Last weekend I took my 7 year old to a kid's birthday party, and wore some black skinny jeans, loose black top and a light denim shirt wore open over the top. I accessorised with these Adidas runners with the pink soles, and my Bashful Designs Lilac 60's Vintage Style Hoop Earrings. In the past I've also styled these earrings with a boho printed dress, and a pair of soft black joggers, floaty top and hair up in a top-knot. Love Elena
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STYLE ADVICE: Denim Blue Wishbone Earrings
So I thought it might be helpful to you guys if I offer some style advice and ideas of how to wear your Bashful Designs earrings!
Learn moreStyle Icon: Edie Sedgwick
So I first discovered Edie Sedgwick because of Lou Reed's song "Walk on The Wild Side". Although I didn't really understand the lyrics as a kid, I just loved the song. And then when I got older, I started reading about The Velvet Underground (who are one of my favourite bands to this day), Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick. Edie was a New York socialite, from a very wealthy family, but she had a very troubled life that included mental health issues and drug addiction. She started off as a model, and was considered one of the It Girls of the 1960's. Edie was a close friend and Muse of Warhol, and appeared in some of his short films. The press started focusing on Edie, reporting on her unique personal style, which often consisted of black leotards, stripey sailor-inspired tops, mini dresses, heavy eye-makeup and large chandelier earrings. Sadly, Edie passed away at age 28, having recently relapsed with her drug addiction. She made such an impact in popular culture, with Bob Dylan, Primal Scream, Lady Gaga and The Cult all writing songs about her, and Sienna Miller playing Edie in the movie "Factory Girl". I personally have been a huge admirer of Edie's style, and often include a nautical influence in my looks, along with that whole 60's, downtown feel. I will wear our Blue Glitter Boat Earrings, Red and Blue 60's Drop Earrings and the Blue Wishbone Earrings to get my Edie look.
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Why I Love Leopard (And Why It's A Modern Classic)
I think one of the things that drew me to fashion in the first place was playing with the fabrics and textiles in my mother’s sewing room. It was here that I noticed the stripes, polkadots and florals that get me excited to this day, and brings me to a near-obsession I developed with leopard print. Leopard can sometimes get a bad name, and in the past couple of years there *has* been a little bit of overkill. To me though, leopard evokes an image of stylish women from Jackie O, Debbie Harry, Rihanna and Bettie Page, and legendary icons like Keith Richards and Iggy Pop. My overwhelming love of leopard has seen me collect an early 1960’s vintage leopard coat, leopard ballet flats, leopard print scarves, a leopard ponyhair clutch, leopard ponyhair heels, a leopard beret, a leopard pencil skirt….sounds like overkill, right? The trick to doing leopard elegantly is to pick one piece to wear, and make up the rest of your outfit using one other neutral, like black, nude or brown. Having said this, you can use leopard with other prints, but make sure you introduce the leopard as an accessory rather than the statement piece of your look. My next leopard lust-have? A leopardskin pillbox hat like the one name-checked by Bob Dylan and worn by Audrey Hepburn. All the better to go with my Bashful Designs Roseanna Leopard Print Earrings, of course!
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So I Guess We Don't Change *Too* Much
Back in high school, I loved these quizzes, q&a's etc. Guess we dont change all that much in adulthood! 30 questions and answers 1. Who are you named after? No one. My parents saw my name in some movie credits and just really liked it. 2. Last time you cried? A while ago...I can't actually remember so it must be a while ago. 3. Do you like your handwriting? Mostly 4. What is your favourite meat? Beef 5. Longest relationship? 12 years 6. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes 7. Would you bungee jump? No way 8. What is your favourite cereal? Coco pops or Crunchy Nut Cornflakes 9. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Sometimes 10. Do you think you’re strong? Yes 11. Favourite ice cream? Mint or Vanilla 12. What is the first thing you notice about a person? Their face...are they smiling? Do they seem nice? 13. Football or rugby? AFL 14. What colour trousers are you wearing? Black 15. Last thing you ate? Pumpkin scone 16. What are you listening to? A you tube video my son is watching 17. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be ? Red 18. What is your favourite smell? Lots! Vanilla, citrus, chocolate, coconut, a wood burning fireplace, garlic... 19. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My husband 20. Hair colour? Red 21. Eye colour? Green 22. Favourite foods to eat? Italian 23. Scary movies or happy endings? Both 24. Last movie you watched? The Two Popes 25. What colour shirt are you wearing? White with black stripes 26. What is your favourite holiday? Christmas 27. Beer or wine? Wine. Used to love beer until I started bloating every time I drank it. 28. Night owl or morning person? Night owl...afternoon/early evening owl? Lol. 29. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Melbourne, where I live now. 30. Favourite day of the week? Friday or Saturday
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Wear Your Heart On Your Ears
Happy 2020 you guys! I don't know about you, but I love Christmas and New Years. Especially now I'm all grown up, married and have a gorgeous little boy, any time where we can get together with friends and family, eat great food and relax, is my jam. Then comes the summer holidays, which until last week were just lovely and quite uneventful. Monday I ended up in Emergency with agonising back pain. Tuesday night some losers in a stolen car hit our car and two others. Wednesday my son projectile vomited over me, my mum and the leather couch! They say bad luck happens in there's, so hopefully that's it lol! I've also been busy designing and making some new earrings for you guys! Lots of glitter, love hearts, kindness, lightning bolts and retro glamour. Let me know what you think!
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Where It's At!
I saw this on the lovely Pip Lincoln's blog and got inspired to share my own too Making: some of the Mushroom earrings to send out! Cooking: will be cooking Mushroom gnocchi Sipping: my ice coffee! I brew a coffee in my Nespresso, add ice blocks and lactose-free milk. Reading: I'm reading Clare Bowditch's book "Your Own Kind Of Girl". It's rad and I highly recommend it. Before this I read the Ronan Farrow book "Catch and Kill", which is also awesome. Looking: at my son playing with some toy vehicles. Listening: to the strong winds outside. It's 40 degrees now but going to drop to 26 by 4pm I think. Wishing: the fires in Australia & California would stop Enjoying: my son growing and developing, and being able to share that with my husband Liking: all the pretty summer dresses coming out! Loving: the irises my husband had delivered. Fresh flowers in the house are always a win! Buying: starting to buy Christmas gifts Watching: Home design shows like Love it or List it, Fixer Upper, Renovate - Don't Relocate. And all the Real Housewives shows too. Hoping: my friends and family stay in good health Wearing: a black and white gingham sun dress from Little Party Dress Following: interior stylists and designers on Instagram Coveting: Lush green palm leaf wallpaper ala Beverly Hills Hotel Giggling: at The Secret Life of Pets movie. I know it's a few years old but we only watched it last week and are loving it! Feeling: hot, hot, hot. 40 degrees is too hot, hunni Obsessing: interior design, accessories, caramilk chocolate!
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Sale News & Life Updates
Hey guys, have been working my butt off this week to get things ready for our first Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale! Keep your eyes on the site during 29th November until 2nd December, because it's going to be a good one. I'm also spending time in between playing with my little guy Max, learning as much as I can about making this business a success! It's such a good feeling when someone wants to actually *buy* something that I have made, and my dream would be to make this my regular income. Other activities this week have been getting back into regular exercise (walking and the rowing machine are my jam), researching interior design ideas (I am obsessed with shows like Fixer Upper, Love it or List it and Masters of Flip), and doing some early Christmas prep. Oh, and dealing with the fact it's only a few weeks until the end of Term 4 (Max is at kindergarten) and Christmas itself!
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