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Bandelle Bandelle Just an Australian girl who is inspired by the Beautiful Things in Life - fashion, art, design, and amazing places along my travels. I'm also a jewelry designer for Bandelle, an online custom fashion jewelry boutique.
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Bebe au Lait
2008-02-29 07:56:00 Before we take a trip to Austin in the morning to see our 10-day-old niece, Evie, I thought I would end the week with a sweet find for all of the mothers out there. Dear little Evie is just the the most precious little baby (Aunty Kylie’s unbiased opinion) and mom and daughter seem to ... More About: Fashion , Bebe
Project Runway: Rami is ?in? the finale
2008-02-28 06:55:00 I was excited about this episode tonight because our Project Runway judges had to decide who the third designer would be to go to Fashion Week. Was Bryant Park calling Chris or Rami’s name? It was a surprisingly tough decision because both designers showed so much creativity — even more than usual. Our Project Runwayers selected ... More About: Finale
Not your typical hotel
2008-02-27 06:00:00 Let’s take a trip to Thailand. My sister and brother-in-law are on a year long travel adventure around the world and they have already covered 29 countries. Are you jealous yet? Don’t worry, I have been for the past 9 months. Recently they stayed at the quirkiest hotel I’ve ever seen…and it’s in Bangkok of ... More About: Hotel
Victory Ford?s apartment on Lipstick Jungle
2008-02-25 18:52:00 I would love to live in Victory Ford ’s apartment on Lipstick Jungle . Victory, played by the beautiful Lindsay Price, is a fashion designer on NBC’s new hit show. Lipstick Jungle ’s set designers better watch out because I want to move in right now. Her apartment has so much personality, created by a mix of antiques, ...
Embracing yellow: Nicole Miller
2008-02-22 18:23:00 A few days ago I saw these Nicole Miller dresses on Kenzie Kate’s blog and now I can’t get them out of my head. I have been so distracted by them that I stopped my jewelry making just to write this post. (Left to right: Nicole Miller strapless print silk sheath in yellow, printed shift ... More About: Fashion , Yellow
Puppy love: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
2008-02-20 19:12:00 I was reading an article about the dynamic design duo of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Elle Decor magazine this morning, which features their brand new pet-friendly flagship store in Manhattan. This 11,000 square foot storefront showcases their “Relaxed Design” furniture — comfortable, classic, and afforable pieces with the design ethos that “you will ... More About: Love , Puppy
Florals
2008-02-15 21:39:00 While yesterday was the day of red roses, I wondered how many people were daring enough to give their loved one a bouquet of calla lilies, orchids, or gardenias (I definitely dropped some hints to my husband). Next time you want to send a bouquet, you could take it one step further by giving them ...
The love letter
2008-02-14 20:28:00 Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Since historically this is the day when people profess their love to one another, I thought we’d talk about the old-fashioned love letter. It’s a lost art. Those words on paper that just make your heart ache have been replaced by emails and text messages. While I am just as addicted ... More About: Love , Letter , Love Letter , Entertaining
Project Runway: The Art of Fashion
2008-02-14 08:01:00 The artist in me just loved this challenge. This week on Project Runway the designers were taken to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to seek out inspiration from the Greek and Roman Sculpture courtyard, the European Painting wing, or the Temple of Dendur. Our Runwayers then had to design a look that was inspired by ... More About: Fashion
Organic lines of White Forest Pottery
2008-02-13 20:31:00 Nature is beauty. Beauty is nature. And that’s exactly what the work of Nancy Bauch from White Forest Pottery reflects. I don’t need to say another word… I first heard about Nancy through Bluelines (Blueprint magazine - we’ll miss you!) and was completely mesmerized by the organic quality of the gold weave bowl. That’s exactly what ... More About: Organic , Lines
The search for the perfect trench coat
2008-02-13 05:13:00 Alright, I admit it — I don’t own a trench coat. I’m sure Tim Gunn would be appalled since it’s one of his 10 essential items that every woman must have in their wardrobe. From the moment I saw the last scene of Entrapment (how many years ago?) with Catherine Zeta-Jones dressed in a tan ... More About: Fashion , Search , Perfect
Hospitality: IKEA Style
2008-02-11 20:51:00 And we thought IKEA was big in America. Wait until you take a trip to Europe and stay at a bed-and-breakfast or rental apartment. IKEA must be the store of choice for the privately owned properties in the hospitality industry. From furniture, to bathroom fixtures, and right down to the flatware, IKEA’s brand can be ... More About: Style , Hospitality , Ikea
Inspirational studio space: Amy Butler
2008-02-09 00:01:00 Every now and then I come across designer work spaces that seem so inspiring. I think it’s great to get a behind the scenes look at the lives of our fellow talented designers and artists out there. After finding all of those original gift tags on Etsy in Amy Butler prints, I browsed her site ... More About: Inspirational , Space , Studio
Project Runway: WWE Divas challenge
2008-02-07 16:50:00 I’m not quite sure what to say about the WWE Divas challenge on Project Runway . The Levi’s denim disappointment was at the bottom of my list but that challenge now has a replacement. This week our Project Runwayers had to design an outfit for the WWE Divas to wear in the ring. Not high fashion, ... More About: Fashion , Challenge
Uncoventional laptop bags
2008-02-06 21:01:00 Who says you have to carry around a bulky black laptop bag that you find at Best Buy or Circuit City. I’m not going to anymore. Thankfully my custom jewelry making profession allows me to be somewhat mobile, especially if I’m writing a post on this blog or updating the site. So I lug around ... More About: Laptop , Bags
Original gift tags
2008-02-05 21:59:00 It’s almost that time of the year when the pastels make an appearance from the depths of my wardobe. It means that I’m ready for the season of showers. Baby showers, bridal showers, and just about any excuse to have a shower. When I give gifts, I often like to wrap them in creative ways. ... More About: Original , Gift , Tags
It?s all about yellow this spring
2008-01-31 16:38:00 It’s hard not to notice all of the yellow. I went shopping over the weekend and in the front of almost every store was a section of beautiful spring yellow garments. Perfect for lifting my mood. As we saw in the 2008 Pantone color forecast report, freesia is one of the spring season’s hottest colors. ... More About: Fashion , Spring , Yellow , Yello
Fresh wall art
2008-01-28 22:27:00 I’ve been looking for ideas to freshen up the walls in my studio space. When I am making jewelry all day, I want to be inspired by what is around me. I think my walls need a bit of a lift. So the search begins… Changing the color is definitely an option (and a must!), perhaps ... More About: Wall , Fresh
Project Runway: Levi?s Denim Disappointment
2008-01-24 17:40:00 Dress after dress. Was anyone else a little disappointed in this challenge? Our Project Runway crew had to design an iconic denim look that captured the spirit of the 501 legacy. Talk about uninspiring. I certainly wasn't sitting at the edge of my seat this week. Maybe it's because denim is just denim. Don't get me wrong, I live in my jeans. But part of the appeal of Project Runway is being exposed to designs that you couldn't normally find in stores. More About: Fashion , Denim
Sleeping with a good conscience
2008-01-23 05:25:00 I would find it hard to believe if you didn’t agree with me that there are few things better than climbing into bed and covering yourself in a mountain of blankets, especially if it’s cold and rainy outside. A few minutes of reading will easily get me into what I dearly call the zone. Perhaps ... More About: Sleeping , Conscience , Good
Tea for two
2008-01-21 02:35:00 There are many things to love about the States, but they brewed away a lovely tradition in the Boston Harbor two hundred years ago. There is something utterly civil about relaxing each day, if only for fifteen minutes, with a sweet biscuit and a hot cup of tea. Each sip can reach your furthest extremities ...
Project Runway: Avant-garde challenge
More articles from this author:2008-01-17 05:47:00 Kit, what happened? Now here’s a designer that I expected to see more from. I earmarked Kit in the first episode because I thought by the end of the season she would “wow” us. But for this Project Runway avant-garde challenge, Kit was the loser. Our Runwayers had to create an over the top conceptual avant-garde ... More About: Fashion , Avant-Garde 1, 2 |
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