Polka Luka: Summer sale and exhibition

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

Urban Tribal Necklace by Tango & James

Have a gorgeous weekend!
Love Nina x

Frugal Fashionistas

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

Designer furniture in the park

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

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.