Find & Refined {One of a kind}

mobile // necklace // tray // purse // pear // handbag

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Les carnets du Mont St. Michel

 

I like scarves and I admit I have one too many. So I always look around for nice ways to wear them. Those above, found at Les carnets du Mont St. Michel are pretty neat, don't you think?

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Find & Refined {true blue}

dress  //  bandeau top  //  bag  //  shorts  //  shoes  //  hair clip

The time is right for a little getaway and blue just feels so true! (Everyone who celebrates this weekend, enjoy!)


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It’s a kind of magic!

Talon is the brain child of jewelry designer Emily Hirsch. Originated from California, Emily relocated in Brooklyn where all the magic happens. She combines candid smells of her childhood like those of apple orchards with the talismanic powers of ancient amulets. In reality, she carefully selects and blends essential oils to fill her vintage inspired necklaces. There’s a fine selection of fragrances to choose from and personalize each amulette which can be cast in bronze, silver or glass. The cork stopper of the amulette is designed to let the subtle aromas of the scent be distributed throughout the day! In her shop you can find not only her amulettes but her beautiful jewelry creations.

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Beauty is…this skirt cape.

 
I was really blown by this design! It’s a brilliant form of apparel so delicate yet so radical too! The Skirt Cape project by Lauren Michelle Pires. 


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Beauty is …this silk scarf

For many, beauty is everything. I can’t say I disagree!  Today though, I find beauty in this silk scarf. I spotted it on frances may. Soft and luxurious to the touch, seems perfect to pamper one’s self. The colors are sublime with the right dose of pastel. Designed for those long spring walks in the country! The label is french, in case you haven’t heard it, milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre, and they have an adorable site. 

 


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Falconwright Tales!

As a photographer I’m always fascinated by the power certain images possess upon their glance. Images that captivate me! Usually these pictures tell stories far greater than they were supposed to and invite me to be part of their world. In fact, that’s one quality I always try to acheive when working either on portraits, advertising or weddings! So when I was browsing the lookbook of leather goods site Falconwright I found myself trapped by its beauty. I was sucking one image after the other unable to tame my desire, trying desperately to become that woman on the screen and live her schenario, wear her clothes, carry that bag…    

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Cheap & Chic! {Interview with Elsa from "Elsa Handmade Inspirations"}

Today, instead of the usual “Cheap & Chic” column I have the honor to present you a very talented lady. Her name is Elsa and she creates beautiful handbags from scratch! Needless to say they are both chic & cheap. Elsa is a genuine personality with flowering creativity and I’m certain that you‘ll find her designs inspiring the way I did! Elsa and I had a little chat the other day about her work, the styles she prefers and her design ethos. Let’s find out what she said, shall we?

Sophia: Elsa, how did you come to design handbags?

Elsa: I have a vast background in fashion originally. I’ve spent several years designing clothes for my own little firm which was very daunting but at the same time taught me valuable lessons on how a business is run.

Sophia: And you make mostly handbags?

Elsa: Yes! It’s a fashion item I like the most as it’s quite versatile and not as heavy on somebody’s shoulders as creating a clothes’ line, but equally rewarding nonetheless! Plus I believe in the power of accessorizing and handbag is definitely a key piece for everyone!

Sophia: Your designs are all lovely and well made. You make everything by hand?

Elsa: Yes, I have total control over production and since I make only a small batch at a time I can still manage all stages of production including sketching, cutting, sewing and assembling.

Sophia: What are the materials you prefer to use?

Elsa: To tell you the truth inspiration is what defines my use of materials. When I envision a new bag then I see what kind of materials I would like this very bag to be made of!

Sophia: So, where do you find inspiration?

Elsa: Everywhere! It sounds like a cliché but it’s true. I have a vast collection of things that boosts my creativity. I simply like to accumulate stuff. Materials are very important to me. I have tons of leathers, fabrics, buttons, ribbons you name it! Also being in the fashion department I’m always aware of new trends and depending on the season I’m influenced by them. For instance, this season velvet and fur are big so I’ll find ways to incorporate them into my collection.

Sophia: Is there a type of bag you prefer to make over and over again?

Elsa: Surely I make everything from casual to formal, but my all-time favorite is the evening purse.

Sophia: Can you define your style?

Elsa: My mood swings and my style too! Though, I gravitate towards modern but tailored with a touch of vintage and sometimes eclectism.  

Sophia: Name your favorite celebrity designer?

Elsa: The one and only Gaultier.

Sophia: Where we can find you and your bags?

Elsa: At the moment through my blog, and email which is esklavou@gmail.com.

Elsa, it was a pleasure to talk with you and share your creativitiy here. Thank you very much! 

(all images show Elsa's new collection for A/w 11)

The girl will always lust a new bag!

The wind that blows my hair almost everyday isn't enough to call it a change in seasons and sometimes summer stays longer, for a few borrowed weeks from a lazy autumn. I still go to the beach but my heart wonders in fresh fashions, my eyes search for new trends. I long to revive myself and usually a bag does it for me!  Suddenly, my strip navy dress looks different, easy-breezy still, but more sophisticated. The short of thing I could proudly wear at a client meeting or while I meet my mom for a chat over coffee!

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Item of Perfection

My eternal search for the "perfect carry-all but remain chic bag" both online and in shops has come to an end! The item that meets all the requirements is the weekender bag from the whimsical laber nancybird that holds the nicest fashion accessories I've come around! The design is amazing and the craftmanship is beautiful. It shows that this bag is the labour of love. Fine materials like italian leather have been used and details are considered to the last bit. It feels like this bag is going to be the perfect companion for a girl's adventures, never to fail her in any occasion! Feel free to indulge in the world of nancybird and who knows maybe you find your item of perfection too!

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