Category Archives: INSPIRATION

Blog posts on fashion and jewellery inspirations

Plastic coolness

By Camila | Published February 21, 2012

The fantastic Melissa Galeria in Sao Paulo, located in Rua Oscar Freire, which according to Excellence Mystery Shopping International is the 8th most luxurious streets in the world and second in the Americas only behind 5th Avenue in New York, where is located the second of the Melissa Galeria Concept stores in the world. The [...]

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Inspiration of the day

By Camila | Published February 20, 2012

Yesterday she was a baby in my arms and today she is modelling in Milan. With big hopes of becoming another Brazilian supermodel, my baby sister Cindy Mello, at only 16, is already attracting a lot of attention and compliments in Milan, Italy. I couldn’t be prouder! Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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Emily Fang at NZFW

By Camila | Published September 12, 2011

The lovely Emily Fang of Little Black Book rocking her Bahagia custom made pieces at New Zealand Fashion Week. Love the pics!         Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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“Solitude is Bliss” by Micah Gianneli

By Camila | Published September 11, 2011

Beautiful style post on melbourne’s RAWW Blog by stylist and photographer duo Micah Gianneli and J-Dawg. Micah wears her custom made REEF ring and the so popular Skull studs. Check the whole post and Micah’s ultra cool outfits here.                                 [...]

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INSPIRATION OF THE DAY

By Camila | Published September 8, 2011

Such a cool picture. From one of my favorite blogs,  5 inch and Up. I just love Sandra’s style and beautiful photographs. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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INSPIRATION OF THE DAY – VINTAGE JEWELLERY ADS

By Camila | Published August 26, 2011

Tiffany & Co 1964 Van Cleef & Arpels 1943 Bvlgari 1969 Tiffany & Co 1968 Boucheron 1940 Tiffany & Co 1962 Hermes 1950 Harry Winston 1972 Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Harry Winston 1948 Cartier 1963 Bvlgari 1967 Boucheron 1941 Van Cleef & Arpels 1971 From the site Paper Pursuits. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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LADY DUFF GORDON – THE FIRST FASHION ICON

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

 Lady Duff Gordon of fashion house LUCILE was a woman well ahead of her time. She was a divorcee and a savvy business woman in the 19th century, two things that nice ladies did not do those days. She was also an extraordinary fashion designer and dressmaker. She owned “fashion houses” in London, Paris, New [...]

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THE LADY OF THE RINGS

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

Pile them up! More is more, all shapes, sizes, colors, textures, precious or not, all welcome in this hot trend in which Mary-Kate Olsen has to be the absolute queen.   Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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VINTAGE CROCHET ON ETSY

By Camila | Published July 10, 2011

Check out this amazing ETSY SHOP I’ve found! Vintage crochet patterns from the 60′s and 70′s selling for only $2 dollars.  That just inspired me to grab my crochet hooks again. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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AMAZING BRAZILIAN GEMS

By Camila | Published July 10, 2011

Last time I visited Brazil I went to see the gemstone mines in the extreme south of the country.                                                         One of the many places I visited is [...]

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THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS

By Camila | Published June 15, 2011

I am in love with british jewelry designer Stephen Webster‘s vision of the SEVEN DEADLY SINS…. My pick for today has to be Vanity, what’s yours? WRATH 18CT ROSE GOLD RING SET WITH WHITE DIAMONDS, RUBIES AND RED GARNET PRIDE BLUE TITANIUM RING SET WITH WHITE DIAMONDS, PINK SAPPHIRES AND AMETHYST SLOTH 18ct YELLOW GOLD [...]

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EDIE SEDGWICK

By Camila | Published March 30, 2011

Edie Sedgwick was a New York socialite that became famous in the 60′s for hanging out with Andy Warhol and being one of his muses. She died at only 28 of an overdose but for someone who was gone so soon she certainly made a huge impact in the fashion scene being a reference in [...]

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THE MUST HAVE PANTS THIS SEASON

By Camila | Published March 29, 2011

It’s skinny, it’s cargo, it’s khaki, every celebrity is wearing it and every single label has their own version this season… So get inspired by the lovely ladies below, pick your budget and go shopping, you will find a pair almost everywhere. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S FAMOUS ROCK

By Camila | Published March 29, 2011

Of all her 8 husbands Richard Burton was no doubtly her greatest love. And the one who spoiled her the most with another great passion: DIAMONDS.  The most  famous of Liz Taylor’s rocks is The Taylor Burton Diamond, a 68.00 carat (33.16g) purchased by Burton in 1969 for well over ONE MILLION DOLLARS (the correct [...]

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TINY DANCER

By Camila | Published March 29, 2011

I found this series of videos on Ganoksin, its about 40 minutes divided in 7 parts and a must watch for anyone interested in making jewelry. Giacomo is a true artist, he’s got over 50 public videos showing how he makes his amazing little masterpieces and I am slowly going through them and falling more [...]

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BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY BY SILVIA

By Camila | Published March 29, 2011

Brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich’s amazing jewellery, check out her site for a lot more! BACK TO HOME PAGE   Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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