Canberra's Got Style

And so...

2011-01-20T13:37:00.004+11:00

Eagle eyed followers of Canberra's Got Style will have noticed that my last post here was THE last, true. Far from signaling the end of style for Canberra - I'm please to be able to pass the baton to new media showcasing the best of our beautiful town.

If you've enjoyed my company here, I'd love you come join me in my creative journey at...

There's a new house tour page, with a few new looks I've been working on, fashion design, furniture, DIY and general being thrifty and fabulous...

I do hope you'll come and join me,
Love and best wishes,
Ninaribena xxx

Frocktober 31: Final frock!

2010-10-31T11:38:00.004+11:00

So Frocktober has been survived, no frock has been visited twice. I have enjoyed this, and I hope you have too. I would like to thank the wonderful people who have made this effort worthwhile with their generous donations and warm comments and I can proudly say that we have raised $570 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation!

Thank you friends,
Love Nina x

Frocktober 30: Call Me

2010-10-30T20:35:00.003+11:00

Something fun for fete day at the school, it's the "Call Me" dress - always a conversation starter! And here's another new clutch handbag and necklace for my Tango & James collection.

We have some thunder around currently... I love it!
Hope you're staying out of the rain... or jumping in the puddles,

Love Nina x

Frocktober 29: Mod squad - not quite

2010-10-29T14:07:00.003+11:00

This cute retro 70s dress has already got alot going on, so today, I'm keeping the accessories to a minimum.

Well Frocktober, I can see the finish line now, and I can confirm that I can make it to the end without repeating any frock! I never knew I had so many dresses - many are ones I don't wear enough! Lessons have been learned at the hands of necessity!

I have some big thankyous to make, so stay tuned...

Love Nina x

Frocktober 28: Vintage inspired

2010-10-28T11:34:00.002+11:00

GREAT NEWS!!! We have reached my fundraising goal - awesome! Thank you to those who have made generous donations... and if you were planning to, it's (of course) not too late, click here to check it out - lets see how much we can smash the goal posts!

Today's frock is another librarian length dress with dangerous curves, this time accessorised with red (click here to see it with yellow - love it!). I made it from a vintage Vogue dress pattern with modern fabric...

Today I'm wearing it with:
Tango & James earrings, bangle and brooch
Belt by Jolie
rather deadly shoes via Ebay

Love Nina x

Frocktober 27: Little Black Dress

2010-10-27T14:07:00.003+11:00

Today I won a small struggle to dress-down this little black dress... I've added a few unexpected colours into the mix with my accessories...

Cardi: Sportsgirl (5 or so years ago)

Bonds singlet

Knee socks from Alannah Hill
Tango & James bangle (again!)
Cutest ever earrings on etsy

And my boring brown belt and boots to keep it grounded and not-too-candy

I'm also road testing a new style of clutch handbag which will make it's debut at the next Handmade Market in December - you like?

Gorgeous day... have you been outside?
Love Nina x

Frocktober 26: Boldly

2010-10-26T13:42:00.005+11:00

A boldly striped door and a boldly patterned frock...

This is one I made but rarely wear... now, I don't know why I didn't!
I'm wearing it with my 'sensible' shoes: the heel is only 4cm high!

Love Nina x

Frocktober 25: Surprised!

2010-10-25T19:12:00.002+11:00

WELL... the simple catch up with a girlfriend I haven't seen in 'a while' turned into the shock of my life today, when she rocked up at the door with her 7 MONTH OLD BABY!!! Needless to say, he is so a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e... I die!

Lesson learned: Must make contact more often!
Thanks for an AWESOME morning D,

Love Nina x

Frocktober 24: Out with the Gals

2010-10-24T21:35:00.003+11:00

A movie date with the gal pals to see Eat Pray Love and a delish dinner to follow, gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

Today's frock is from Alannah Hill at DFO. I'm loving that it's stretch allowed accommodation for my dinner and the whole packet of Maltesers I consumed during the movie! Ahem.

How was your weekend?
Love Nina x

Tango & James: Reloved Revamped

2010-10-23T20:27:00.000+11:00

Images just in, of my debut Tango & James fashion collection... and a twist... every piece is conceived from re-claimed materials and are one-of-a-kind items.
Shown as part of the collective of designers at Reloved: Revamped at Craft ACT at the end of September, here is my "Goodnight Moon" collection...

Quite a few pieces sold on the evening, and others are still available for sale, please contact me if you are interested or inspired!

Frocktober 23: Simple Saturday

2010-10-23T15:25:00.002+11:00

Something easy going for a relaxed Saturday. This is a 'balloon dress' made from tshirt jersey with a simple belt, I've teamed it with some cute new shoes which arrived this week, and an op shop found hounds tooth print scarf.

Yeah!

Frocktober 22: TGIF

2010-10-22T14:11:00.002+11:00

It's almost like Summer today! Perfect for frocking up and going out!

Hope you have a gorgeous weekend,
love Nina x

Frocktober 21: Mellow yellow

2010-10-21T11:53:00.005+11:00

A vintage/retro frock with scarf, for today's foggy start. Happily, the sun is out, and I'm procrastinating over patching some walls ready to re-paint.

Dress: Op-shop
Shoes: Nine West, via Ebay
Belt: Jolie
Scarf: Cotton On
Earrings and bangle: Tango & James

Hope your day is happy sunny,
Love Nina x

Frocktober 20: In the black

2010-10-20T12:52:00.005+11:00

A dress by Piper today, too short to wear without extra leg coverage - I'm wearing it with faux Black Rats (sorry Sass and Bide - love ya) and some more killer boots...

I'm loving these deeeep pockets, and my mod op shop handbag.
Love Nina x

Frocktober 19: In the pink

2010-10-19T16:34:00.005+11:00

I'd like to send a huge thank you to the gorgeous Tania McCartney who has featured my Frocktober challenge on her blog and put together a montage of the highlights for us! Also a big thank you those who have donated so far - your support is so appreciated!

I'm still aiming to raise $500, so we're on the way... but I'd love to see more go into the OCRF kitty, so let's do it Canberra's Got Style...

So, to today's outfit...

Teetering around in high heels is not a drama when they're as cool as my favourite boots... they go nicely with today's frock, a self made pink and brown number...

Like strawberries and chocolate!

Hope you're having a sweet day,

Love Nina x

Frocktober 18: The illusion dress

2010-10-18T13:39:00.003+11:00

Today, a black and white stripe frock made originally to wear dressed up to a wedding. Here, it dresses down just as well...

I'm loving the illusion of great form, thanks to the converging curved lines, check out how I made it here.

Love Nina x

Frocktober 17: Going dotty

2010-10-17T12:00:00.004+11:00

Frock: Stop Staring! on Ebay
Spotty top: garage sale!
Necklace and bracelet: Tango & James
Shoes: Big W

Happy Sunday,

Love Nina x

Frocktober 16: Pippi Longstocking

2010-10-16T12:08:00.004+11:00

It's freeeeezing today (relative to Spring anyway)... but I thought a little colour would brighten the gloominess of this grey day. Here's a little look at the 'project' I mentioned on Thursday... turns out I scored one table for my study and this one for our entry/hall. The timber details are gorgeous, but it will need re-finishing - to paint or stain?

I also couldn't help myself at Typo (again!!!) and bought the cuckoo clock - which I may or may not paint.

The frock is a vintage Ebay find in baby pink, big buttons on the front and knife pleats all around the skirt - it's actually a very demure dress - but not when you add Pippi Longstocking legs (more Alannah Hill)!

Frocktober 15: um.. hello?

2010-10-15T14:19:00.004+11:00

Mother nature, turn of the tap lady! We're about to see a mudslide.

Loving my knee high legwarmer/sock thingies (from Top Bargain - shh don't tell anyone) and my "My Little Car Jacket" from Alannah Hill (squee!), bought today at DFO.

Hope your weekend isn't too soggy,
Love Nina x

Frocktober 14: Sneaky stripes

2010-10-14T16:24:00.005+11:00

A slightly sheer vintage beige frock today, teamed with bold black and white stripes beneath... sneaky? I snuck off to a Fyshwick auction house this morning to collect my next project... something new for my home office/studio/atomic disorganised chaos - I do hope this helps!

Please sponsor my Frocktober challenge here.
Love Nina x

Frocktober 13: beautiful rain

2010-10-13T12:33:00.002+11:00

I adore a rainy day, and with children in tow, I can have them as an excuse to jump in the puddles! This morning we dusted off the umbrellas and walked to school, gumboots and all!

Today's dress is called the "Super spy" dress, it's by retro label Heartbreaker and think it's pretty awesome and easy to accessorise - even if it looks way more awesome on the model!

Hope you get to jump in some puddles too!
Love Nina x

Frocktober 12: Vintage style

2010-10-12T13:34:00.002+11:00

While barely technically a dress, this gorgeous vintage fabric from my grandmother's stash has been loosley fashioned into a belted frock for today's spring floral outfit... I've worn it as is a couple of times, but intend to make an honest piece of clothing with it one day!

Love Nina x

Frocktober 11: Stop Staring...

2010-10-11T19:13:00.005+11:00

...actually, don't! This dress is a bit of a fave, but I've been saving it in case of a cool change in the weather, which arrived today in time for a return to the daily school days routine. Ahh, school mum, reporting for duty...

A bit slinky, a bit plaid, librarian length - plus curves! Sourced by hubby on Ebay, it's "Heather", by Stop Staring!

Gorgeous! Love Nina x

Don't forget to check out my whole Frocktober Challenge... I'm wearing a frock every day this month to raise funds for ovarian cancer research... please sponsor me here dahhling... I'd really really love your support, xx

Frocktober 10: Modern Glamour

2010-10-10T15:23:00.009+11:00

Modern Glamour... I like to think I've got the suburban blend happening. And maybe my version is a little more on the relaxed side of things. I picked up a few delicious new books during the week at Paperchain in Manuka, one of which was Kelly Wearstler's Modern Glamour, loaded with inspiration galore... I'm loving it all, but one question comes to my mind...

I wonder if Kelly Wearstler ever had a ballistic rubber pig stuck on her ceiling?

Probably not... I'm just saying...

Here's what's new in my dining room, 6 garage sale chairs and a large fabric covered canvas... love it!

Hope you've had a glorious weekend,
Love Nina x

Frocktober 9: baby shower

2010-10-09T18:20:00.005+11:00

This morning I spent some time in the kitchen making some cutie little cupcakes for a friend's baby shower, without knowing the gender of said impending arrival, the colours of the day are pink, blue and cream... awww.

Meanwhile in a kitchen next door, smoke was seen billowing out the door at my (very) elderly neighbor's house... and thus I can confirm I learned a few important lessons...
1. I can, in fact, sprint quite well in these seemingly impractical shoes all terrain (through the garden bed I planted the other day and over a retaining wall!).
2. Though the 'cooking' was put out before flames came about, smoke inhalation... not good.
3. It's important to keep an eye out for those who may need it at times.

4. smoke is not an entirely appropriate aroma to wear to a baby shower... I feel rather dishevelled

None the less, we are all fine and a delightful afternoon drinking bubbles and eating cupcakes followed... sigh...

Love Nina x

Frocktober 8: a seaside day trip

2010-10-08T20:31:00.003+11:00

For the last day of school holidays we took a day trip to the beach with the kiddies. The weather could not have been more divine, the sea sparkled in the sun, shells were collected and many sandcastles were constructed and deftly ruined. Two exhausted little people sleeping well tonight!

Back to the ol' routine next week... boo. These holidays have been a bit gorgeous!

Love Nina x

Frocktober 7: Minnie mouse goes to Manuka

2010-10-07T14:02:00.004+11:00

I've not ever worn this dress before because of it's slightly-too-short hem line, but this time, teamed with a slightly longer skirt underneath, suddenly I'm a little more comfortable with it's length...

Dress: Valley Girl on Ebay!
Shoes: Ebay
Skirt: Op Shop
Necklace: Tango & James (available at Shop Handmade)
"superficial" decal: Typo

And some red lippy for no other reason than... why not?!

Love Nina x

Frocktober 6: Lunch with a friend

2010-10-06T17:05:00.003+11:00

I've been waiting for a fun excuse to wear this adorable bow from KimoYes, so teamed with a little orange cardi and some Tango & James jewellery, it's perfect with a pale blue Alannah Hill slip... although, who needs an excuse to be colourful?

And there's a new chair in town too!
Love Nina x

Frocktober 5: In the city

2010-10-05T15:30:00.005+11:00

Heading into the city for a ride on the carousel, a spot of shopping, a cruisy lunch and some gorgeous sunshine...

A beautiful day,
Love Nina x

Frocktober 4: In the Garden

2010-10-04T16:01:00.006+11:00

Gardening usually seems impossible... around here, it's a mammoth proposal. A major re-design is upon us out front... these are just the begining...

Sigh... things are looking better already!
Love Nina x

Frocktober 3: Sunday schleping, feeling frankly seedy

2010-10-04T15:45:00.006+11:00

After celebrating yesterday's magnificent wedding with much, much champagne, things this morning are well seedy. Despite this, by the end of the day we managed to clear a civillised corner of our lounge room for small people's new computer. Desk $1.25 on Ebay, awesome school chair from reader Susan, wall canvas from Typo.

And fresh flowers from the garden to brighten the day!

Love Nina x

Frocktober 2nd: a most divine wedding

2010-10-03T13:02:00.009+11:00

Yesterday we were lucky enough to attend the beautifully styled and love filled wedding of sweethearts Viktoria Novak and Tristen Cassar. With no detail overlooked, the bride's own dress was the great show stopper for me... peacock inspired throughout, this wedding was one sensory delight from start to finish...

Divine!

love Nina x

Frocktober 1st: Floriade

2010-10-02T09:34:00.009+10:00

For the first of Frocktober, I took the family to Floriade and enjoyed the gorgeous Spring sunshine and flowers... what better way to start off than with a floral frock?...

Going to Floriade?... don't miss the famous Lake George Zebras, the Australia Fair street organ, and the award winning "Balcony Overlooking Downtown Mars" by our local designer Melanie Neist and of course, don't forget to stop and smell the (er) roses!

Love Nina x

A time for change: Canberra's Got Style frocks out

2010-09-27T21:10:00.000+10:00

My friends, I have recently made a most difficult decision to step down Canberra's Got Style blog to allow for a fresh beginning for new and undiscovered projects. The decision is only difficult because my work here is not done, new designers and events are emerging every day and I only wish I could afford the time they deserve to be shared here. In the 3 years since the beginning nearly 400 posts have come by, and here they will remain, a record of Canberra's emerging style.

I love that Canberra's Got Style has made an impact (however small) on perceptions of Canberra for locals and visitors alike. I've had an amazing experience here and hope you all have too.

So, this is not quite the end, there will still be October - or rather Frocktober. For our final month I will be breaking my usual uniform of jeans to instead wear a frock for every day in October - all to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. I hope you enjoy a little look into my wardrobe with daily outfit shots of my month of Frocktober, and consider donating generously to this worthy cause! You can join in too, so check out the what the Canberran Frockettes are planning for you at their blog.

Much Love, Nina x

Hope to see you here...

2010-09-27T20:23:00.000+10:00

ReLOVED: ReVAMPED

2010-09-14T19:11:00.011+10:00

I've been busily designing, thrifting, collating and stitching up a gorgeous little fashion collection of one-off pieces for the catwalk fashion event coming up at the end of this month, Re-Loved Re-Vamped, formed by dynamic fashionista duo Hanny and Lee Dewar.

I just can't wait to show you what I've been up to, here's just a sneaky peek at something from some of the 5 local designers in the show...

Above: Tango & James

HannyD Creations

Chris Murray

Tamara Russell

Zoe Turketo

This event, hosted at Craft ACT, showcases sustainable and recycled fashion to the people of Canberra. Each designer has been given a brief to deconstruct, re-work and re-imagine existing clothing and materials into new creations, promoting a sustainable fashion culture.

"Re-Loved:Re-Vamped" will be held on Thursday 30 September in the gallery space of Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre in Canberra city. Doors open 6pm for pre-show drinks and nibbles. Admission is FREE! Come and join our fabulous designers who have worked so hard to create their fab collections.

Be there! Love Nina x

Handmade Market in Bloom...

2010-09-10T09:00:00.000+10:00

Hope to see you there! xxx

SPRING!!!

2010-09-01T08:00:00.002+10:00

A pinch and a punch for the first of the month... and it's SPRING!!!

Here's something to look forward to in our gardens this month... not to mention the defrosting of the landscape and a return to leaves on the trees.

Enjoy! love Nina xxx

Fashn Treasure is back!

2010-08-30T08:02:00.001+10:00

Ikea road trip: Bring it home

2010-08-25T17:07:00.007+10:00

In time for Christmas prezzies, Bring It Home are offering "a fun day of shopping at the world famous Ikea Store in Sydney. Travelling in your luxury seat belt equipped coach, you'll enjoy a relaxing, hassle free drive from Canberra " on November 20th.

Here's a few new things at Ikea which have me drooling...

I think this one will be a popular ride so book now!

Contact Nicole for more details

Awesome!

Don't Miss: Canning Stock Route exhibition

2010-08-20T13:14:00.003+10:00

On now at the National Museum of Australia, and showing until January, this free exhibition is one not to be missed. I took my little guy along yesterday and neither of us wanted to leave! Here's a sneak peak at some of the amazing artworks in the exhibition - keep in mind, they are in huge scale... they take my breath away...

Nada Rawlins, Ngurra Artists

Left: Jan Billycan, Yulparija Artists Right: Jakayu Biljabu, Martumili Artists

Jukuja Dolly Snell, Mangkaja Arts

Don't forget to check out the interactive computers and squash a few virtual ants!

Loving: Handmade Living

2010-07-21T18:50:00.004+10:00

Too gorgeous... just revealed at the Handmade website, from the founders of Handmade Market and Shop Handmade, is this divine book written by Tania McCartney with illustrations by Tina Snerling...

This book is choc full of amazing inspiration and how-to info to help you on your own Handmade journey, featuring many of the talented designers stocked at Canberra's Shop Handmade, and many more! And great news, it's set to land in store in early December (how perfect for Christmas gifts!). You can pre-order your own copy at the Handmade website and have your copy signed by the author!

Delicious, I can't wait! xx

Recycle in style: A re-vamped preview

2010-07-19T21:11:00.002+10:00

So inspired was I after last years eco fashion show Re-loved, as promised, I have been quietly working away on a delicious collection of fashion looks to present in this years show to be held at the end of September. The challenge: using only the most heinous pre-loved clothing and re-claimed materials, create a collection of 5 gorgeous, wearable looks.

Works in progress are looking good, but if you want to see the whole collection you'll have to wait until September 30. Until then, check out the Re-Loved blog for the latest info and designers. It's going to be gorgeous so don't miss it!

Love Nina x

Loving...

2010-07-18T20:27:00.002+10:00

From Canberra's own Claire Cimbora, designer of Schmooks, a collection of art necklaces.

"You Are my Sunshine" art necklace, $29us on Etsy.
As seen in LMNOP magazine... Gorgeous!!

Don't miss...

2010-07-14T14:55:00.002+10:00

Find out more at the Fash n Treasure website here.

Happy Friday: Keep Warm in style

2010-06-04T14:27:00.005+10:00

Handmade Market is on tomorrow...

Saturday 10-4 at Kamberra Winery off Northbourne ave.
Hope to see you there!
Love Nina xxx

Tango & James: This goes with that

2010-05-28T17:12:00.009+10:00

As the next installment of Handmade Market edges closer, some new designs are being finalised ready to send home with you, you lucky thing! Here's a little look at just some of the goodies I've been working on...

Check out all of the hot hot hot designers and more info on the market website...I'll have jewellery, slouch bags and some lovely winter warming accessories, so come and find me indoors at the Handmade Market 10-4 on Saturday the 5th of June (and wish me a happy birthday!)... It all happens at the Kamberra Winery (extra parking at EPIC)... don't miss it!

A little exhibition...

2010-05-24T11:53:00.008+10:00

A little exhibition I've been meaning to see, open until May 31st at the Jas Hugonnet gallery, is work by Natalie Mather - also known as Pony on her gorgeous blog Pony & Pink.

Natalie Mather
Knot
2010, Spray paint, synthetic polymer on plywood
60 x 60cm

Natalie Mather
Jurassic
2010, Spray paint, synthetic polymer and pencil on plywood
90 x 60cm

See more of her work here.

Interesting and colourful, like the girl.

The whimsy collection

2010-04-28T16:29:00.006+10:00

More goodies I've been whipping up - delivered today to Shop Handmade...

A whimsical homewares collection with loads of fun colour! Cushions and wall art to ignite imagination...

Enjoy! Love Nina x

Home Beautiful: Colour Book

2010-04-26T20:10:00.008+10:00

Freshly arrived on the news stands is the Home Beautiful "Colour Book", which, as well as featuring my own home (in the Whimsical colour trend chapter), is jam packed full of images which have me drooling for their colour inspiration to die for...

Many thanks to editor Rosanne Peach at HB for keeping me in the loop and for doing such a beautiful job!

If you are stuck for colour in your home, this book is a must to inspire something elegant, bold, fun... or even whimsical! It starts here... go for it!

I'm drinking in every page, Love Nina x

Tango & James: a black and white collection

2010-04-23T14:03:00.004+10:00

New from Tango & James, a black and white collection of handbags, arriving at Shop Handmade tomorrow...

Happy weekend, love Nina x

Shop Handmade is open!

2010-04-16T08:20:00.011+10:00

I have no words... ok maybe one... SPECTACULAR!

Cheeeeeeeers!!!

Shop Handmade is at 20 Allara st, City walk (toward the Casino)
{Photos thanks to Jennie at Posie Patchwork}

Make, Believe

2010-04-12T15:17:00.012+10:00

Gorgeous... An exhibition by Canberra artists Amelia Thompson (of local fashion label, Grazed Youth) and Anna Madeleine, featuring fashion design, mixed media and animation.

The guiding inspiration behind this collaborative work is the artist’s shared experience as young women at significant junctions in their artistic pursuits. Together they have explored ideas of growing up and being lost in an unknown world, and conceptually drawn parallels of their experiences to those encountered by the heroines of classic fairytales.

Make, Believe looks at the notion behind the games we play as children and the role that they play in us now.

The exhibition plays on contradictory references to the traditional, nostalgic form of the fairytale in contrast to the new and the modern. The artists aesthetically reference this through the use of a sepia verses technicolour, using the visual form of old-fashioned games in a new, digital way, mixing the familiar with the unexpected. This collaboration has seen the creation of a refined collection of original pieces which push the boundaries of individual mediums. The outcome of this is an exciting and dynamic collection of work.

The exhibition will officially open at 6pm Friday 16 April and will treat guests to a fashion parade and live music. Make, Believe will run from Friday 16 April- Sunday 25 April 2010 at ANCA Gallery: Rosevar pl, Dickson.

Shop Handmade: a sneaky peek

2010-04-08T16:54:00.009+10:00

It's all excitement and hard work. A week ahead of the grand opening of Shop Handmade, things are starting to take shape. I am giddy to see the amazing work already lined up to be deliciously merchandised in store, but for now, here's a behind the scenes sneaky peek of work in progress...

Check out the Shop Handmade blog, where just some of our amazing local designer goodies are being revealed daily... LOVING!!! And be ready for the grand opening Friday April 16, doors open at 9am!

Happy Weekend darlings... I'll be wall papering! eeeep!

Love Nina xx

Handmade arrives again

2010-03-27T16:06:00.004+11:00

Here's where I'll be on Sunday with some of my new Tango & James pieces...

So hope to see you there,

Love Nina xx

Sweet tooth Tuesday: Chocolat

2010-03-16T14:13:00.005+11:00

When Canberra's Heidi Ross swapped her hectic career as a nurse to nurture what was once an academic interest in the origins of chocolate, into a blossoming small business the Curious Chocolatier emerged.

"Chocolate is such a versatile ingredient and every day I discover something new about it. I want to explore the possibilities that are open to us with this amazing and addictive ingredient. I want to "stir the chocolate pot" and push the boundaries of the conventional and traditional uses of chocolate."

Flavours include: Dark mint chocolate with Raspberries, Dark chocolate with Rosemary and Apricot and Dark Orange chocolate with Roasted Almonds, Milk Caramel Chocolate with Pecans, 70% Dark Chocolate with Coffee and Fennel, 70% Dark Chocolate with Strawberry and Sichuan Pepper. All packaged in their vintage inspired signature water colour illustrations... so tres chic!

Check out the full range at the Curious Chocolatier website and at Handmade Market on March 28th... can't waiiiiiit! Love it!!

Nina x

Handmade Market: Adorn Me

2010-03-10T07:35:00.001+11:00

Don't forget Handmade Market is on in just 2 and a half weeks, now at Kamberra Winery on Northborne Ave, it's on Sunday March 28th. Here are some of the unique fashion and jewellery pieces you'll find...

1. Millicent Russell 2. Trove
3. Six In A Row 4. Summerblossom
5. Andie Meredith 6. Sinead Buckney
7. My Sweet Muse 8. Amanda Rae
9. Tango & James 10. The Mad Hatter

Don't miss it! I'll be there with my homewares and fashion accessories label, Tango & James. Awesome!

High Tea with Her Excellency

2010-03-08T15:12:00.000+11:00

The “Friends of Malkara” Fundraising Committee for Malkara Special School are hosting a decadent Hats and Gloves High Tea on Friday, 26 March 2010 at Government House, Canberra at 10.00 am through to 1.00 pm Attendance $90, RSVP Friday 12th March 2010 to malkarahatsandgloves@gmail.com

"It's a morning to don your finest attire, sip champagne and eat a delicious high tea. There will be a fashion parade by Memento, as well as raffles, silent auctions and lucky door prizes."

With the gracious hospitality of Her Excellency, The Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AM.

And with a good friend of mine on the decorating committee, I just know it's going to be tres divine!

Happy Friday: Handmade Market

2010-03-04T22:43:00.015+11:00

Handmade Market is back this month and only 3 weeks away!! Here are some of my favourite homewares finds...

1. The Owls Are Hunting lamp 2. Kaile Boutique baby linen
3. Flat Bird surface art 4. Third Bird ceramics and textiles
5. Ensparkle ceramics 6. Rancho hand drawn
7. Tango & James cushion 8. Made by Jack handprinted textiles

Only at Canberra's Handmade Market
SUNDAY March 28th at Kamberra Winery
Check out the website for all of the details.

A Right Royal Affair

2010-03-03T08:59:00.001+11:00

Lovely!

Sculpture: Skylen Dall

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Just arrived: too much cuteness

2010-02-25T07:25:00.001+11:00

Just arrived at Casa Ribena: my cute, cute, cute order from Mooo. They specialise in customising their already adorable designs with your child's name. Hugo's already LOVING his backpack (first pic) and he and his big brother are never taking off their new t-shirts!!!. Here's what else I'm loving...

Chalk board stickers (luurve the woodland animals), personalised wall art, very cool invitations for parties, faaaaabulous birth announcements, adorable name labels, pencil case, library bags, and more...

And thanks to Mooo and Canberra's Got Style we have a giveaway for some lucky Canberra kids. I have a few sample goodies for the first kids with the right names!!! Items are below...

"Ryan" t-shirt size 2; "Harry" Backpack; "Natasha" wall art

First in, best dressed!!!

Love Nina x

Don't miss: Mathilda's Market

2010-02-24T07:38:00.001+11:00

Canberra's little market for the best handmade kids goodies...

Too cute!
Love Nina x

Love is a Battlefield

2010-02-23T14:18:00.006+11:00

BATTLEFIELD is a butoh inspired Live Art work that explores the cross generational desire to reach for perfection through conformity.

Using Butoh and 80’s dance, Chenoeh Miller will direct CYT performers aged 18-25 in the all encompassing sensory experience of Battlefield. With a Butoh body as their foundation the performers responses to Battlefield will be evocative, startling and thought provoking – the human propensity to seek perfection through conformity will be laid bare. The performance will take place in an intimate space and is suitable for all ages!

Chenoeh is well known for creating work which fuses the two performance styles of Butoh and Live Art: Butoh originated in Japan in the late 1950s, Live Art was a term coined in the 1980’s in the United Kingdom. Check out her previous work @ www.littledove.com.au

BATTLEFIELD will be performed March 11-14th Contact CYT Office for tickets on (02) 6248 5057

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and now to get you in the mood and because it's awesome... here's the hot hot hot clip for the original "Love is a Battlefield", do make sure you stay for Pat Benetar gettin her freak on from 3:20mins AWESOME!!!

Give-away winners!!!

2010-02-19T08:18:00.002+11:00

As promised, here are the winners of the giveaway announced on Sunday. The lucky 8 will each win a double pass to the Tom Ford film A single man, thanks to Icon Movies and Canberra's Got Style. Chosen by random number generator, they are...

Comment #14 The Shopping Sherpa
Comment #24 Grant
Comment #10 Katie
Comment #2 Susan
Comment #29 Storm Orphan
Comment #12 Perempuan
Comment #15 ACTing like a Mamma
and Comment #32 Emma Jane

Congratulations winners, can you please email me your postal address so you can claim your prize,

Love Nina xx

Treasury: happy pretty colour

2010-02-17T07:54:00.004+11:00

Take a look at an Etsy treasury I had to share with you. This has been curated by Leah Sawyer and includes my Flutter Mobile in fine company...

"Blackbirds and Butterflies"

So pretty! Thank you Leah.

Fabulous give-aways: A Single Man

2010-02-14T23:24:00.009+11:00

Thanks to Icon Movies and Canberra's Got Style, we have a special giveaway to my style-loving readers... 8 Double passes to a beautiful film by fashion designer Tom Ford: A Single Man...

Set in a sun-drenched 1960s California coastal canyon, featuring revealing performances by Colin Firth (foxy), Julianne Moore (I'm just freaking loving her hair) and Matthew Goode, A SINGLE MAN marks the breakthrough directorial debut of internationally influential American fashion icon (and former Gucci head designer) Tom Ford. Targeting indelible images of love, loss and rebirth, the film is a personal testament, filled with deep emotional resonance. So don't forget the tissues!

Torn apart by the shattering impact of the death of his long-time lover, college professor George Falconer (Best Actor Oscar nominee, Colin Firth) experiences the most transformative day of his life, blending past and present, desire and despair, and discovering that love persists even after the object of love is gone.

"The film is an aesthetic pleasure, like being in a designer hotel, reading a deliciously sad novel." The Times Online.
Take a look at the preview... Oh {sigh}...

A Single Man opens nationally on February 25th and will be showing in Canberra at Dendy Cinema. To be in the draw to win one of 8 double passes to the film, just leave a comment to this post, I'll be choosing the winners by random draw on Friday morning (19th). Australian residents only.

How delicious... don't you just love it?

Love Nina x

Easter Lillies?

2010-02-12T21:53:00.002+11:00

These beauties made a surprise appearance from the jungle portion of my garden this week, something lovely in time for Valentines day...

Well hello there Easter Lillies - I have been told!

Happy Valentines Day to you all,

Love Nina xxx

Handmade Market gets bigger and better - Again!

2010-02-11T19:12:00.000+11:00

Revealed this week... two snippets of most excellent news regarding a new location (and date) for the next Handmade Market and... a full time retail space for the hottest Handmade goods in Canberra!!!

So, while you've been waiting for the next market event, Handmade creator Julie Nichols has been one very busy lady. Confirmed for Sunday March 28th, the market is set to be staged in and around the Devine rooms of Kamberra Winery - lovely! Julie has also revealed that some awesome new local designers have submitted applications this time around, so of course I can't wait.

Then of course we will have the central city retail space launched shortly after the market and I have been lucky enough to be involved in designing Shop Handmade. Here's a sneaky peek at what is on the drawing board...

Loads of spaces for large and small items, jewellery, clothing, art, literature and more... it's going to be a little bit of Handmade heaven!

I'm so there! Love it,

Love Nina x

Sweet tooth Tuesday

2010-02-09T13:25:00.003+11:00

By Canberra's Amanda Thorson on Etsy

Spotted: Shopping Sherpa in print

2010-02-07T22:25:00.003+11:00

A darling surprise in this Sunday's Relax magazine... the home and stylings of Anna Maria Sviatko - also known as The Shopping Sherpa. Seen right here at Canberra's Got Style, the monochromed one shows us why she's soon to be featured on the ABC's Collectors program in April! Congratulations AMCS!

And, a hot tip... stay tuned for more Canberra's Got Style featured homes in the pages of Relax magazine in their effort to show real Canberra style! Nice one!

Love Nina x

Have you met MissChief Maker?

2010-02-01T08:13:00.001+11:00

Nestled into the gorgeous gardens of Rodney's Pialligo, there lies a treasure trove of the coolest and prettiest goodies for kids and mums - and with a cafe and playground at the door step - it couldn't get more decadent (if you have tiny ball & chains like I do!).

Misschief Maker, housed in it's own little (new) rustic shack is run by Canberra mum Katie Dawson, and is entirely stocked by women and mums, busily hand making lamps, clothing, acccessories, toys and more - including 13 Canberran's! Plus a range of pre-loved threads for little ones.

Now's the time to check it out though, because, not only is the weather perfect for lolling in the gardens with a cold drink, but Katie is running a "gold sticker sale" for February - in time to make room for Autumn stock arriving soon. With loads of handmade clothes marked down up to 30% off and the big kids back to school this week, bring your pre-schoolers... I'll meet you there!

Goregoussss!

Love Nina x

Real Estate rooms

2010-01-29T13:42:00.007+11:00

It's been a while since we've had a real estate perve on Canberra homes... here's whats got me agog...

I covet: the amazing and important architectural modernist masterpiece, "The Round House" in Deakin. It has me speechless... and it's on the market. Eeeep.

Gorgeous colour and fun furniture in Flynn

Sleek minimal white meets delicious textures in Red Hill

An art house in Hawker

And this one just has me bemused about the classiness of this millionaire's penthouse pad... seriously... so that's what they get up to in there (ahem). But I do love the antique armoire in the bathroom.

Have a marvelous weekend all!
Love Nina x

Happy Australia Day!

2010-01-25T18:45:00.005+11:00

A little Aussie inspiration...

All available now on Etsy - click on the images to see more.

Hope you are celebrating Australia day the right way... with a meat pie!
And if you're seeking some retail therapy... support Australians!

Love Nina xxx

Hey... Relax

2010-01-24T09:00:00.003+11:00

Happy Sunday Canberra!

Hummingbird Fauna cushion, back in stock soon at Tango & James on Etsy. Don't forget to check out our other talented Canberrans on Etsy here.
And, if you're new to Canberra's Got Style... welcome! Check out some fabulous Canberra homes with style here.

and have a relaxing day!

Love Nina x

Hot shop: Typo

2010-01-18T16:23:00.007+11:00

Typography in design is riding high right now. Turn a page in any interiors magazine and you're sure to find plenty of inspiration. Hitting the spot is new Cotton On venture, Typo, with new stores in the Canberra Centre and DFO, I just can't resist...

They stock all manner of stationery items, journals, notebooks, and folders. Wall stickers (HOT!!!) decor letters (HOT!!!) and some crazy-fabulous pen holders bookends and mugs! With quite a different flavour to Kikki K and Smiggle, it's well worth a look.

Love it!!! Check it out!
Love Nina x

Welcome back in 2010!

2010-01-13T14:53:00.018+11:00

Welcome back stylistas - did you wonder where I'd gone? I've been busy...

Shopping and thrifting,

Eating and chilling...

Making, styling, sharing...

Enjoying my summer garden...

And enjoying the chance to check out some new blogs etc. Ahh summer, but could someone please turn down the heat?

Love Nina x

What fabulous fun have you been up to?

Christmas if it kills me...

2009-12-17T16:48:00.006+11:00

With the count down to Christmas day all but completed... can I finally sit down with a congac please? Here's a little taste of what's under my tree this festive season...

{Merry Christmas from Canberra's Got Style}

love Nina xxx

Guess who's in Cleo magazine???

2009-12-15T14:31:00.005+11:00

Surprise... Look who's hanging out on page 180 of the latest issue (Jan 2010) of Cleo Magazine!!!

Since spotting my home featured on Made By Girl blog, Lifestyle features editor Joanna Barry has been busy putting together a page around the things I do and make! In an issue bursting with style - well it was curated by fashion designer Alice McCall - CLEO invites you to "have a perve through the window of the coolest pads from here and OS (minus the AVO)".

A big thank you to Joanna, who did a lovely job of it - and choosing some fabulous "Get the Look" items all of which I (ahem) have to get!!! (I really really want that cutlery now!!!). And my gratitude also goes to Jennifer Ramos (Made By Girl) for pointing the way! xxx

But wait, there's another fabulous reason to grab a copy... on page 32, our very own Lady Smaggle (part-time Canberra girl) shows us another fabulous fashion DIY!

And if you're visiting Canberra's Got Style for the first time, welcome! Put your feet up with a cuppa and check out the archives! If you are looking for more about my home, click on the "casa ribena" tag. If you are looking for my Tango & James shop, there's a link at the top of the side bar, and if you are looking for other brilliant Canberran designers check out the designers tag.

Love Nina {doing a little happy dance} xxx

Polka Luka: Summer sale and exhibition

2009-12-09T10:38:00.003+11:00

I've mentioned my adoration of the work of Polka Luka... now's your chance to grab Christmas presents (or something for yourself!), with a hot sale and exhibition on...

Says Alex, "I will be selling my current range as well as pieces from my previous ranges, as well as a variety of seconds, samples, and sales stock!"

Awesome! Check it out at The Front Gallery in Lyneham (right near Tilley's) from Thursday night.

Tango & James this Christmas...

2009-11-18T07:43:00.003+11:00

Only 5 weeks until Christmas... Here's the perfect gift idea for the sassy gals in your life... make up a set from the Tango & James jewellery range at Handmade Market on Saturday November 21st and have it gift wrapped for free, ready to sneak under the tree! There are loads of combinations to please anyone, but here are some of my faves...

I'll also have a limited run of handbags...

and more clocks, lamps and cushions...

All handmade by yours truly right here in Canberra!

Don't miss out, come and find me at the Christmas Handmade Market, I'll be in the "ballroom" inside the Yarralumla Woolshed. It's open on Friday night too, but Tango & James will only be there on Saturday. I love it when you all say hello and I can't wait to see you there...

Love Nina x

Fashion Finds at Handmade...

2009-11-14T13:28:00.009+11:00

Check out these hot fashion finds... a little taste of what you will find at Handmade market next Saturday...

1. Chinchilla Creations Sequin top 2. Necklace by My Sweet Muse
3. Glamour tu-tu by Gypsy Tu-tu
4. Sleepwear by Anna Stockel 5. Moyou Laser cut felt rings
6. Acrylic cuff by Sinead Buckney 7. Shoulder bag by Tango & James
8. Jackson Kerr Printed T-shirts 9. T-shirt by Amanda & Formosa
10. Red Circle pendant by RAW 11. Ikat Dress by Rummage

Be still my beating heart... sigh!
Handmade Market is on 10-4 next Saturday 21st November at the Yarralumla Woolshed (off Cotter Road). As well as fashion, don't miss the fabulous homewares, foodies (drooling) and fun. And don't forget about the FREE BUS to and from Civic - awesome!

Handmade Christmas: wishes...

2009-11-12T15:04:00.005+11:00

Dear Santa,

I've been (mostly) a good girl this year and I thought you may be interested in a few things on my wish list... just in case you'll be dropping by my house soon...

1. Beautiful Vintage jewels by My Sweet Muse
2. Wooden wall art by Melanie Swan Designs
3. Designer Art prints by Schmooks
4. Hand stamped ceramic jewels by Klei
5. Fabric formed brooches and necklaces by Begurple
6. Cute and sassy earrings by Tango & James

You can find them all at Handmade Market November 21,
Love Nina xx

Handmade Market: Christmas style

2009-11-08T16:42:00.003+11:00

Things have been a little quiet here at Canberra's Got Style once again and there's a good reason why. I've been busy creating more goodies for the fast approaching Christmas Handmade Market which will return to the Yarralumla Woolshed on Saturday November 21st.

Here are just some of the newest sassy accessories I've been working on...

Can you believe Christmas is only 6 weeks away??? So stay tuned for the best Chrissy gifts on earth, available at Canberra's Handmade Market soon!

Hot news this time around if you had parking issues in September, a free bus will be running to and from civic all day, perfect for your group of gal pals to shop shop shop. And check out Handmade's website for new fabulous sellers coming.

Re Loved 2: Fashion re-cap

2009-10-26T16:00:00.007+11:00

What happens when the task to create a Spring/Summer collection using only deconstructed pre-loved garments or factory off-cuts is given to six of Canberra's most talented emerging designers? A standing ovation for ReLoved2, showcased in the gallery space at Craft ACT , proving that we can reduce re-use and recycle in great style...

Above Left: The Renlee Label, by Karen Lee
Above Right: Polbymade, by Polly Stokes

Above: George, by Georgina Edwards

Collections from Canberran indie labels Craftilee, George, Handmade By Hanny, The Renlee Label, Hayley Caroline and Polbymade all made use of recycled materials.

Above Left: "Retro with a Twist" Handmade By Hanny, by Hanny Dewar
Above Right: "Misch & Me" Hayley Caroline, by Hayley Wandett-Smith

Above: "Misch & Me" Hayley Caroline, by Hayley Wandett-Smith

Above: "Sweetness & Bight" Craftilee, by Lee Dewar (in her own divine hot pink creation).

SO INSPIRED!
Thank you designers!!!

Stay tuned for Nina's collection at the next Re-Loved event! xxx

Happy Friday

2009-10-23T00:44:00.001+11:00

Urban Tribal Necklace by Tango & James

Have a gorgeous weekend!
Love Nina x

Frugal Fashionistas

2009-10-21T07:24:00.001+11:00

Check it out at Benedict House, Queanbeyan. Pre purchase your tickets.

Designer furniture in the park

2009-10-20T07:47:00.003+11:00

If you spotted this at the beautiful Glebe park in the middle of the city, you may have been wondering...

It's Zenith Interiors (formerly Cite Office Design), celebrating spring with Canberra's Interior designer crowd, and a chance to show off their fabulous outdoor furniture collection at a delectable picnic lunch.

Each day a different design firm met the Zenith team in their local park and were greeted by the latest new “outdoor collection” from EMU, Enea, Allermuir chairs as they feted on a picnic lunch around the new Zenith Stiletto tables. A nice way to breathe some fresh air and sample some great new furniture!

Gorgeous!!! Personally, I'm DEEPLY in love with the Re-Trouve collection available here in Canberra at Zenith... better start saving up! Sigh...

Vintage treasures: Fashion fair

2009-10-19T07:48:00.000+11:00

It’s time for eager vintage lovers to descend on the Albert Hall again. Wrapped in scaffolding it may be, but the doorways will be wide open to welcome you. Once again, dealers from around the country will be selling fabulous period, vintage and retro fashion and fashion collectibles. The fabulous exhibition this time round will be Undercover: a revealing look at lingerie through the ages.

Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue Friday 23rd October 6pm - 9pm, Saturday 24th October 10am - 5pm and Sunday 25th October 10am - 4pm. Tickets at the door $12

The best kind of retail therapy - recycling at its best in a fabulous venue with good coffee on site. A great day out.

CCAS: Exibition opening

2009-10-15T16:00:00.001+11:00

Re-loved: re-fashion

2009-10-12T13:55:00.000+11:00

Designers and avid recyclers Hanny Dewar and daughter Lee have once again joined forces under the project name Re-Loved Creations to host Re-Loved 2.

Highlighting the innovative concepts of recycling fabrics for fashion, Re-Loved 2 will showcase Spring/Summer 2009 collections from Hayley Wandelt-Smith (Hayley Caroline), Polly Stokes (Polbymade), Karen Lee (The Renlee Label), Georgina Edwards (George), Hanny Dewar (handmade by hanny), Lee Dewar (Craftilee).

Re-Loved Creations was formed after an overwhelming amount of positive feedback following the first Re-Loved parade held at designspace@CIT in March 2009 (images above). Hanny and Lee decided this was something that should be done more regularly, and started work for the next showing in time for Spring/Summer 2009. All designers involved in this current Re-Loved venture were given a brief to deconstruct, re work or re-imagine existing clothing and materials into new creations to promote a sustainable fashion culture.

Re-Loved 2 is on Thursday 22 October 2009 at 6.30 pm at Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre, London Cct, Civic.

I can't wait! Love Nina x

On show: Imaginary Fairytales

2009-10-06T20:15:00.000+11:00

Loving the looks of this upcoming exhibition featuring Claire Cimbora of Schmooks (I blogged about here) with Lisa Falzon and Marion Jones...

Above: "Around her finger" by Lisa Falzon; "The Garden Chair" by Schmooks

Imaginary Fairytales opens on Thursday October 8 at The Front Gallery in Lyneham. Gorgeous!

Standing ovation: Viktoria Novak's official launch

2009-10-05T20:03:00.010+11:00

Viktoria Novak showed us all how it's done when she officially launched her divine spring collection last week. Ahead of the spring racing season, Miss Novak has inspired Canberra's glamourati to rock the fascinator and hatinator (not quite a hat you know) with incredible style and sass.

Entirely styled by Novak, the looks were completed with her own amazing collection of vintage and fab retro wardrobe, showing us that she has an amazing eye for detail and colour - confirming her as a star on the rise.

L.O.V.E it too much! Check out Viktoria Novak Designs online for detailed images of her amazing handmade work... you go girl!!!

{sigh} Love Nina x

What about that market!!

2009-09-15T07:50:00.003+10:00

Yowzahhh! If you missed it... - where the bloody hell were you??? Handmade Market was H-U-G-E, and with an estimated 12,000 Canberrans and style hunting tourists descending on the event at it's new location at Yarralumla Woolshed prooved it's position as Canberra's newest premier event.

Certainly well pleased were every stall holder I spoke with, and despite the apparent short comings in the parking department, all of the shoppers were extremely impressed with the quality of work on offer, not to mention the vast quantity of it. And while moments were pure mayhem, I did manage to slip away to do just a little bit of shopping... I couldn't leave without a gorgeous sequinned top by Chinchilla Creations (and I still covet the matching jacket... sigh), a name plaque for my little boy's room by Mooza Designs and some chai from the Chai girl (ooh yeah). I shall be eternally grateful for the happy mix-up which had my stall move a significant distance from Lindsay & Edmunds chocolaterie (instead of almost on top of it) my ass says thank you.

A big big thank you to my gorgeous Frenchy friend Odile who tirelessly helped me ALL DAY! Legend.

And a special thank you to people who deemed my goodies goergeous enough to bring home, and my gorgeous readers who stopped to say hello, your comments mean the world to me, so keep them coming!

Love Nina x
Were you there too... what did you think? what did you get?

2009-09-14T23:42:00.003+10:00

We've all done it before... bought the jeans we thought we could squeeze into or the shoes too tight (but thought they would stretch) or the top that was so cute - but you'll actually never wear it! Well Riverside Plaza in Queanbeyan are giving you a golden opportunity to exchange your fashion faux pas for some shopping money! You get a $10 voucher and Anglicare get your as new piece.

Check out the Exchange booth until Sunday 20th September.

What's new pussy cat: Tango & James

2009-09-07T08:35:00.002+10:00

Well, things have been quiet at Canberra's Got Style, and it's all to to with a few new goodies I've been creating especially to reveal at Handmade Market on this Saturday September 12th. New to my Tango & James collection are a range of new sassy jewellery pieces in colours set for spring and summer fun...

Dress up your casual best with some quirky fashion accessories in hot shades of pink yellow and green - wood filigree and sculptured ribbon jewels like you've never seen anywhere before.

For the home Tango & James is serving up unique clocks, cushions and re-vamped furniture pieces ready to add a splash of colour and zest to your fabulous nest. Everything is limited edition and handmade for you right here by me, and this collection will only be seen at Handmade Market this Spring, so don't miss out!

It's noice, it's unusual... so don't miss out!
Come and say hello to me - I'll be in the "Ball room" at the Yarralumla Woolshed 10-4 on Saturday September 12th, along with over 100 of Canberra's finest designers, makers and foodies for an awesome day of music, food and shop, shop, shopping! Oh yeah.

Find out more at Handmade Market's website and see you there,

Love Nina x

Handmade In Bloom: Two weeks to go

2009-08-31T14:19:00.014+10:00

More of my favourites at the upcoming Handmade Market...

1. Rummage wall art 2. Prim & Pretty brooch
3. My Sweet Muse jewellery 4. Tango & James wall clock
5. Tango & James jewellery 6. Tango & James fauna cushion
7. Mooza Designs wall art 8. Flat Bird chalk board decal
9. Anna Stockel pyjama set 10. Tango & James earrings

Handmade Market In Bloom
Yarralumla Woolshed
10-4 Saturday September 12th

Designer Trunk show: Glamour time

2009-08-24T08:18:00.001+10:00

For three days only, Canberrans will be able to meet with the designer, Carl Kapp and his team of experts over drinks, and have the exclusive opportunity to be styled by the Sydney designer.

During the Trunk Shows, attendees will have a unique insight into the designer, and his inspiration behind the collection, and be able to purchase items sized 6-14.

Canberrans can join the ranks of Carl Kapp wearers such as Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Rose Byrne, and Rachael Taylor, and acquire pieces from the collection which are not available anywhere else in Canberra. Trans-seasonal pieces from the Winter Collection will also be available on the day.

"Since launcing the brand in 2005 we've had a growing number of Canberra-based customers. As our tailored suiting has a very strong following, I feel this is a very important demographic for us as we offer jackets classic enough to wear to the office or parliament but different enough to make it a must-have addition to any wardrobe.."

Canberra's fashinistas can expect beautiful silks and summer wools in a palette including Black, Ink, Putty and White with striking accents of Jungle, Hot Pink, Nightshade Blue and the softest metallic Italian leather. Perfect evening dresses and tops, stunning jackets and great layering pieces.

This is the perfect opportunity for Canberrans to select the next special items to add to their wardrobes.

Event details: Carl Kapp - Spring/Summer 2010 Trunk Showing
Dates and Times: Thursday 17th September 5-9pm. Friday 18th & Saturday 19th September: 9am – 12.30pm, 2 - 5pm, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Location: Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
RSVP for attendance by appointment to Weihan, phone 02 9331 5325 or 0418 290 230.

Hot hot HOT,

Love Nina x

The booty: a couple of bargains

2009-08-23T16:55:00.003+10:00

Thanks to the Vinnies Monster Clothing sale on Saturday, here are a couple of gorgeous goodies I scrummaged... for a whole $5 I grabbed an as-new Mambo tweedy overnight bag, gorgeous nude and black gorgette scarf and completely cute clutch.

Actually, I ended up there as a volunteer for the morning - re-hanging the many fallen and discarded items on the floor. I'm sure glad I went to the trouble though, of selecting the perfect outfit to clash horribly with the fluoro vest I was given to wear for my shift! But then again... what does go with fluoro orange???

It felt really nice to help out... and I got to shop thoroughly afterward... marvelous fun!
Did you go too? What bargains did you get?

Monster op shoppping event: Vinnies

2009-08-19T13:50:00.006+10:00

Awesome... For the first time ever, the public are invited to shop in the Vinnie's massive sorting facility in Mitchell. All proceeds will go to Vinnie's Youth, who care for under privileged children in our community. Don't miss your chance to have a solid rummage through the clothing items on offer...

9-5 Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd only at 10 Buckland st Mitchell.

In thrifted fashion below: Lady Smaggle, Pony , Skylark and Ninaribena...

PLUS: SATURDAY NIGHT 22nd August - Vinnies at Tuggeranong are holding a fashion parade extravaganza. Tickets to the Fashion Parade are available by calling Dee 6208 6000 or drop into your local Vinnies store.