Eco Christmas Market

As consumers we are becoming more ethical and aware of how we shop and live. The Eco Christmas Markets are all about giving a better way of living with an array of ethical, fair-trade, local, or up cycled beautiful things!

So if your looking for unusual or alternative gifts or just want to see what new and exciting environmentaly friendly products are out , then come check it out! 

The market is on Sat 10th Dec from 10-4pm at the Canberra Environment Center

  What's in store : vintage bikes, organic wine, recycled bottle cushions in eco-friendly fibers, fair trade bags, pots of mixed herbs and veggies and much more.

Photo shoot for Material Pleasures

I thought I would share with you some work I have been doing for Material Pleasures. Last Saturday I styled some shots for the store at what I thought was an un-used old train line... we had a few unexpected trains run past :/ 

Vintage dress

We finished the shoot safely though our very brave model Kathleen nearly broke her leg trying to balance on the rocky mound for the graffiti shots! 

Material Pleasures is a fashion addicts dream. They specialize in reselling pre-loved designer clothing for a fraction of the original price and their show room is HUGE!  I write for their blog as well to keep everyone updated on the new treasures that come in (the turnover is so fast! They get in about 500 new pieces every week!)  materialpleasuresgirl.blogspot.com

Camilla Kaftan

Vintage Fair

On Saturday I frocked up and visited The Way We Wear Vintage Fair at Albert Hall . I had heard amazing things about these markets but have never been,  I was hooked as soon as I saw my first vintage lady. The lady at the door was dressed in the most devine 1950s style with hair and makeup styled to perfection!

Walking into the beautiful hall was like stepping into a time machine with a blur of fashion from the last 200 years. 

The stalls were all beautifully presented. My favorite was Coco Repose by Jessica Guthrie. Jessica has a polished selection of books, shoes, hats, dresses and lots of delicious little treasures. You can check out her pretties here.

The fairs are also held in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast & Hobart. Lock in  29th-30th June in your diary for the next Canberra The Way We Wear Fair!'

For more details visit  thewaywewearfairs.com

Bel's Aviary

Last week I visited Annie at her beautiful little boutique in Manuka; Bel's Aviary. Everywhere you look in the tiny store there is something precious, adorned with beautiful books & divine jewelry.

Bel's Aviary beautiful things

 Their is something very special about boutiques that put together with such passion and personality, I just wanted to curl up in the corner and soak it all in !

Vintage Furs

http://www.belsaviaryvintage.com.au/

Manuka Arcade

Tango & James

On Saturday I visted the lovely Handmade Market. The stalls were amazing! Beautifully decorated and all selling such delectable treasure.

My favorite of the day was quirky Tango and James by Lisa Barret. Lisa salvages furniture , renewing them with her own prints, a bit of lacquer & love!. She has such a divine eye for style; check out her photos at http://www.tangoandjames.blogspot.com/ (Her site is scrumptious!! Be sure to check out the pics from her interior design gallery)

How does she have such an amazing abode with two little boys?! I cant hide the fact I have one very big boy residing with me...I have been forbidden to hide my other half's treasured stubby holder display :/ 

Lisa Barret of Tango and James
at the Handmade Market