ReLOVED: ReVAMPED

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


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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

SPRING!!!

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

Treasury: happy pretty colour

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.

Handmade Market: Christmas style

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.

Standing ovation: Viktoria Novak's official launch

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

Handmade: In Bloom

Handmade Market is on again soon... and now in a fabulous new location. Following the recent surprise closure of Albert Hall (presumably for restoration), the next installment of Handmade will be bigger and better at the Yarralumla Woolshed - a fabulous rustic space with room to move.

Handmade: In Bloom will be brimming with our ever talented Handmade favourites (including yours truly) and many more emerging Canberran artists, designers, crafters and foodies and makers to bring you the best of Canberra... and some pretty spring things...

1. Mooza wall art 2. The Owls Are Hunting table lamp
3. Tango & James Flutter Mobile 4. Look Mamma Gift Card
5. Annie Pritchard Wren original painting 6.Grace Designs flower brooch
7. Tango & James Table lamps 8. Tango & James printed cushion
9. Flat Bird blossom wall decal 10. Prim & Pretty brooch

6-9pm Friday Sept 11 (50 sellers) twilight market
10-4 Saturday Sept 12th (100+ sellers) in full bloom
Now at Yarralumla Woolshed
off Cotter Road, near Lady Denman Drive, kinda near the zoo and gorgeous Government House

Oh yes: KimoYES

Since discovering KimoYES at the first Vintage fair last year they have been my most eagerly sought stall every time. I was thrilled to learn they are Canberrans and are expanding their range of handmade items which will be available at the Old Bus Depot markets and at the next installment of the fabulous Handmade Market (Sept 12)...

Already established as merchants of beautiful vintage kimono panels and off-cuts online, mother and daughter team, Jill and Jane Grant of KimoYES also create incredible quilts and cushions. New to the collection are baby booties, fashion brooches and an amazing collection of unique fascinators - what an awesome way to use these fabrics!

Stay tuned at Handmade Market for the launch of Chinchilla Creations, a fashion line of embellished shirts and fascinators developed by Jane... I can't wait!

So Gorgeous! Shop online at KimoYES.com and see them at Handmade Market in bloom in September. Love it!

Something for your weekend...

I've been busy this week preparing more Tango & James goodies to show-off and sell at this adorable event...

Ladies and little ladies alike will be sipping organic tea and nibbling darling treats amongst Canberra’s loveliest flowers at MissChief Maker’s Winter High Tea. Hosted by Rodney’s Nursery in Pialligo, the event will showcase several new and exciting ranges of divine interiors, women’s and children’s fashion, and accessories – all by local talent. Enjoy live jazz music and a book reading for littlies by local author Tania McCartney.

New design ranges featured at this event include Mr Mudge, Prim and Pretty, Karmen Sega Designs, Tango & James, Histoires, and Poppy, Bean & Bloss. Mr Mudge will soon be selling its childrens range at MissChief Maker.

The event will run on Saturday 27th June between 1pm and 4pm, with plenty to enjoy for the old and young.

MissChief Maker is a specialist childrens clothing boutique which sources and creates unique and vintage-inspired clothing for boys and girls aged 0 to 6 years. Alongside its collection of pre-loved clothing, MissChief Maker offers new, re-purposed and handcrafted garments, selected and made with care. MissChief Maker also prides itself on sourcing and supplying locally handmade accessories and gifts for children and women. The store is located at Rodney’s Nursery.

Rodney’s Nursery, a Canberra institution, is located at 24 Beltana Road, Pialligo. Contact 6248 6933 or nursery@rodneys.com.au.

Gorgeous! Hope to see you there,

Love Nina x

Wedding in style: Gorgeous

Written by Kathryn Porritt

Caterina and Joe are one very stylish Canberra couple who tied the knot on Saturday 18th April 2009. My involvement in their day was to style their wedding and honestly, with Caterina at the helm, they really didn’t need much help. This is one glamorous lady.

Here are the gorgeous photos from Caterina and Joe’s wedding, styled by Canberra event planners (weddings parties anything) Pink Frosting and photographed by the very clever Steven from Creative Image.

Caterina and Joe were married at St Christopher’s Catherdral in Manuka, followed by a stunning reception at Rydges Lakeside Ballroom in Canberra City.

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Caterina’s hair and makeup using Napoleon Cosmetics were by Bentley’s Bridal at the Jamison Centre, Canberra.

Caterina’s stunning gown is by Arushie Bridal Couture in Leichardt. The ruffles and boning are so gorgeous. When I first saw Caterina, she took my breath away.

Bridesmaid gowns in a soft mushroom latte colour, accented with black netting by Park Avenue Bridal Parramatta.

Yes, Joe and the boys also look great… What a handsome bunch of Canberra boys!

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And the Pink Frosting team download underworld rise of the lycans movie did a wonderful job of styling the reception. The Rydges Lakeside Ballroom has never looked better! The team at Rydges loved it so much, they’re using our glamorous images in their advertising…

Caterina and Joe, congratulations and thank you for sharing your amazing day!