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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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Double Take: Monster-In-Law {Part Deux}
2008-05-06 17:32:00 Erin from Design For Mankind generously released her fourth e-zine last week, where she featured artists and photographers who have found inspiration in the most unexpected ways (download your copy here). I’ve found that writing this Double Take series has been an unexpected source of inspiration (thanks for the encouragement, Erin), as I’m often more ... More About: Monster , Part
The story about Brown
2008-05-05 18:14:00 What do you think this jug was used for? Milk? Wine? The only facts we know are that it was found in Holland and there is a small inscription on the top of the jug with the numbers, “2 1/”. There must be a story behind my new jug, just like everything else at Brown . Last ... More About: Story , The Story
The Matchbox Project
2008-05-02 00:58:00 If a little decorated matchbox was perched on the seat next to you in the train, would you be curious enough to open it? Just a little peek wouldn’t hurt, right? A new phenonemon known as The Matchbox Project was started a year ago where thoughtfully decorated matchboxes were placed in unexpected spots all over ...
Ascot Lady at the Races
2008-04-30 17:37:00 I stumbled upon the Ascot Lady collection from Ralph Lauren — just in time for the Kentucky Derby this weekend (May 3, 2008). I’ve always loved the idea of wearing oversized hats, but the reality is that they wouldn’t suit me in the slightest. So I’ll wait to see some pictures of the Derby-ers and ... More About: Fashion , Races
Style card
2008-04-28 18:12:00 We were on our way to get hair cuts on Friday when my sister whipped out a style card from her last hair cut in Sweden at e-hair. I thought it was such a handy card — photos of the front & back of your hair cut plus the color formula they used for highlights. ... More About: Beauty , Card , Style
Picnic Lovin?
2008-04-24 23:42:00 It has been such a treat this week because my sister and brother-in-law are visiting from Australia. They are getting used to the mild Houston heat but Melissa commented on how we just don’t see many people go on picnics. Part of the reason is that we all don’t dare go outside in the ... More About: Entertaining , Picnic
Double Take: Monster-In-Law
2008-04-22 17:00:00 It’s that time again — inspiration from the silver screen. Lovely Erin features this Double Take series on her blog, Design for Mankind. Erin has been a particularly busy woman this week with her Roadmaps series — a guide to pursuing YOUR career goals in life. And to top it off, she’s now a ... More About: Monster
M & Co
2008-04-21 16:44:00 How sweet it is of Monica from M & Co to award Bandelle an “E” on her blog. Monica, if you are reading this, the feeling is definitely mutual. I’ve only been blogging for a few months now and it has honestly opened up a whole new world to me. Each morning I log onto ...
Frame it up
2008-04-17 19:01:00 Sometimes I like wall art just as much for the frame as I do for the actual painting, mixed media piece, or drawing. Case in point — at the Bayou City Art Festival there was a lovely artist who painted on top of black & white photographs and framed these pieces in her very own ... More About: Frame
Dinner with Donna Hay
2008-04-16 23:27:00 What’s on your menu tonight? Lately I haven’t been cooking nearly as often. And it’s such a shame because cooking dinner is definitely a part of the day that I enjoy. What stops me from pulling out the pots and pans besides the busyness of the day is grocery shopping. Some people really enjoy the ... More About: Dinner , Entertaining , Donna
Mark Liu?s Zero Waste Fashion
2008-04-15 22:05:00 Thank you to Jessie from Zesty Perspective for sharing a new talent with us. Her comment on Lara Miller’s eco-friendly collection inspired me to find out more about Mark Liu’s Zero Waste Fashion . What a genius… It’s unclear what materials Mark Liu actually uses, but his technique is truly fascinating. During the process of making a ...
Eco Fashion: Lara Miller
2008-04-14 17:00:00 Cute, right? Now you don’t have to feel guilty about buying a new Silvia blouse or Sehner skirt because they are made from eco-friendly materials. Lara Miller ’s Spring Summer 08 line is all about bamboo fabrics — striped bamboo, chevron lace bamboo, bamboo with organic cotton details, and guess what, even seaweed with jersey. ... More About: Fashion
Summer earth tones
2008-04-11 20:27:00 Do you feel like you have a whole new room to decorate in the summer? Our patio is not very exciting and eventually we’ll get around to decorating it if we end up deciding to stay here. My first instinct would be to introduce bright pops of color (you know I love color) but it ... More About: Earth , Summer , Tones
Concrete beauty from Jan Jander
2008-04-10 19:52:00 I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a pack rat when it comes to magazines. They are scattered all over the house in a disorderly way with most of them laying next to my bed in piles. But that encourages me to pick up an old issue on a whim and flip ... More About: Beauty , Concrete
Double Take: In Her Shoes
2008-04-09 03:05:00 Are you ready for another installment of Double Take on Design for Mankind? You know how I was telling you that Erin inspires us with style picks, artist interviews, and her dailies series, well she is also the writer behind her amazing e-zine. Check out this month’s issue entitled, “Nooks & Crannies: Inspiration in the ... More About: Shoes
Style pick: Mackage
2008-04-07 17:44:00 Coveted — the spring & summer line from Mackage. Inspired by the whimsy and imagination of fairytale lands, the Mackage 2008 spring & summer collection is intended to be an essential item to take along on your summer trips. This line includes a mix of lightweight materials for the trenches, cropped leather jackets, and even ... More About: Fashion , Style , Pick
A touch of lime
2008-04-04 17:09:00 Nothing screams summer more for me than a glass of limeade. That tangy flavor pretends to quench my thirst but really it just makes me want more (try Martha Stewart’s recipe, it’s incredible). I know we’re still far away from the season of sunshine but I keep reading more about designers’ summer collections, which has ... More About: Touch , Lime
Herb garden markers
2008-04-02 17:09:00 While I was planting some flowers over the weekend, I looked over at the remnants of our herb garden from last year. The thyme and oregano are still thriving, but the parsley has seen better days and the basil, well, that died a long time ago. Our herb garden has actually gotten a lot of ... More About: Garden , Herb
Fashion illustrations by Fashion Designers
2008-04-01 16:46:00 Remember how I was telling you about my mild obsession with fashion sketches? Well, guess what, now you can own your very own original fashion illustration by Badgley Mischka, Phillip Lim, Doo.Ri, Isaac Mizrahi, Christian Lacroix, Giambattista Valli, Peter Som, Betsey Johnson, Rodarte, or Sonia Rykiel. Preview them here… Style.com is hosting three weeks of live ... More About: Fashion , Fashion Designers , Designers , Illustrations
Bayou City Art Festival
2008-03-31 18:08:00 It was a pretty spring Saturday in Houston this weekend so we took a little trip to the Bayou City Art Festival . The outdoor gallery was brimming with talent from 300+ artists working with 19 different forms of media. Several of these artists are well-known but I like to think that we got a sneak ...
Sketches from Red Heather
2008-03-28 23:34:00 I’m headed off for the weekend but couldn’t leave without sharing these images from Red Heather. I adore fashion sketches and used to love flipping through my fashion designer friend’s sketchbook when I was back home in Australia (can you believe that her name is Kylie too?). I just love the freeness of the hand ... More About: Sketches
BITTEN by Sarah Jessica Parker
2008-03-27 15:34:00 After longing for Project Runway last night with my friend Kelly, I remembered Sarah Jessica Parker ’s star appearance at the beginning of the season featuring her new line called BITTEN. As Sarah Jessica says, “Fashion is not a luxury, it’s a right,” so her goal was to create a sportswear line that would be affordable ...
Paul & Joe Beaute: Spring Creation 2008
2008-03-26 14:53:00 Talk about pretty… Have you ever tried these luscious skincare, make-up, nail-polish, and fragrances from Paul & Joe Beaute? I can’t imagine anything less than amazing coming out of those pretty little bottles, compacts, and packaging. The 2008 spring creation line is named “sweetie” — for all of the memories that owner & designer, Sophie Albou, ... More About: Beauty , Spring , Creation
Double Take: Carrie?s Apartment on Sex And The City
2008-03-25 15:48:00 It’s Double Take time! Check out my feature on Erin’s “jam-packed full of inspiration” blog, Design for Mankind. I don’t know how she manages to keep inspiring us 4-5 times per day. If you missed Caitlin’s office on Cashmere Mafia or Victory Ford’s office on Lipstick Jungle, then take a quick look. Otherwise, let’s talk ... More About: Sex and the City , City , Carrie
Blaec style
2008-03-24 15:03:00 Over our lovely Easter weekend, I managed to get some of my spring cleaning done but got a little distracted when I found a great online store called Blaec. This Santa Barbara boutique carries all of the funky brand names plus they style a few looks for you to get started. There is a store ... More About: Fashion , Style
Organizing ideas from Sköna hem
2008-03-21 15:24:00 Guess what I’m going to do on the weekend — spring cleaning! In some weird way I’m actually looking forward to it. This morning I have the windows open, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping (somewhere) so it has got me in the mood to clean out the closets. I think I’m ... More About: Ideas
The Nest: Couples Inc.
2008-03-07 18:49:00 Exciting news! We were featured in the spring 2008 issue of The Nest . Jon and I were thrilled to be a part of Tara Bruno’s story covering couples who have started their own businesses recently — couplepreneurs (read it here on The Nest.com or here for the PDF version of the magazine). Bandelle would not ... More About: Couples
Black and white wish list
2008-03-06 23:02:00 It’s a black & white Thursday. And that’s because some of my promo materials were delivered this morning and now I’m just in a black & white vintage-esque mood. I thought I would gather a few things that have caught my eye in stores and online. Holly from decor8 inspired us to create our own ... More About: White , Black , List , Black and White
Christian wins Project Runway
2008-03-06 07:48:00 This post is dedicated to all of the Project Runway fans who are going through withdrawals only minutes after the season finale aired on Thursday. What a finale! I loved every minute of it and almost every garment. Superstar Christian was the winner of Project Runway and I couldn’t be happier. This kid oozes ... More About: Fashion
Kat Macleod Mixed Media
More articles from this author:2008-03-04 07:41:00 I was in a particularly creative mood today (hence my very late post), possibly because I was inspired by the mixed media pieces of Australian Kat Macleod. Every now and then I come across a site that makes my eyes open so wide. I added Kat Macleod’s work to my bookmarks earlier this year to ... More About: Media , Mixed , Mixed media 1, 2 |
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