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For those of you in Perth WA, the current issue of X-PRESS Magazine (06.08.09: Issue 1173)features an article on Bo Ra. The lovely Emma Bergmeier had some kind words to say about the launch of the label.

Also check out Emma's personal blog at www.dropstitch.com.au for some Perth style!

x

B 

Photoshoot!

Photographer: Jason Boudville  

Location: Belle Bijoux Australia 

86 Rokeby Road Subiaco WA Australia  

Date: 28th July 2009

To view the rest of the shoot visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/breebora/sets/72157621749488735/

Also check out Jason's Blog at http://tannicteeth.com/

*Update*

Have been told that the beanies are close to being sold-out for the 2nd time. Gotta be quick guys!!

x

B

Bows n' Rah

Beanies and bow headbands in store at Belle Bijoux Australia now!

Bo Ra has made it's debut at Belle Bijoux in Subiaco and the response has been, quite honestly overwhelming. Each piece is handmade, complete with adorable handmade swingtags. Beat the winter blues and dress up your winter coats with cute beanies and bows!

Currently the bow headbands come in three colour variations:

• Lamé Gold
  
• Lamé Red
  
• Wetlook Black Vinyl
  

New colours will be arriving in store this week. They include:

• Black Velvet with Gold Embossed Polka Dots
  
• Red Velvet with Gold Embossed Polka Dots
  
• Blue Velvet with Gold Embossed Polka Dots
  
• Purple Velvet with Gold Embossed Polka Dots
  

As for the beanies, the first order of beanies sold out in under 2 weeks! New stock was delivered on Friday so pop into the store to get them before they're all gone!

The first three beanie colour variations that sold out have been repeated:

• Black beanie/Red velvet, gold polka dot embossed bow
  
• Grey beanie/Black floral embossed fabric corsage
  
• Cream beanie/Peach corsage ( this is a vintage fabric, so get in quick as this is last of this colour variation!)
  
• Black Beanie/Grey polka dot lace fabric corsage

Included in the new delivery are 4 new colour variations (Yay!)

• Black Beanie/Purple velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow
  
• Grey Beanie/Cream, gold shimmer lace fabric corsage
  
• Black Beanie/Blue velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow
  
• Black Beanie/ Black velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow
  

Black Beanie/Purple velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow

Grey Beanie/Cream, gold shimmer lace fabric corsage

Black Beanie/Blue velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow

Black Beanie/ Black velvet, gold embossed polka dot bow

These colour variations are all exclusive to Belle Bijoux Australia, so if anything takes your fancy head to 86 Rokeby Road Subiaco. There are some really amazing pieces instore at the moment, particularly the fabulous fascinators (there are even ones adorned with leopard print fabric!) so it's definitely worth a pop-in.

PS. A big thanks to Kate from Belle Bijoux for agreeing to be my head model! xx

(Apologies for the poor quality of the pictures. Due to being lugged around everywhere I go, I think my polaroid camera is at its last days.) 

Presenting...

This week Belle Bijoux Australia in Subiaco, will be stocking my creations under the label Bo Ra. I also have a brand, spanking new logo, designed by the very talented Kara Smith (lilac.wine@hotmail.com). 

Belle Bijoux Australia is located at 86 Rokeby Road Subiaco, Perth Western Australia. This store has been one of my favourites since it opened a year ago, and everytime I step out of the house I am guaranteed to be wearing at least one of Belle's gorgeous pieces. The store stocks various treasures crafted from the softest leather, from handbags to hairclips. Another thing I can never go past are the array of vintage scarves Belle has collected from all over the world, and for a modest price too!

Below are images of some of the luxurious leather bags designed by Belle and can be purchased from the Subiaco store.

Hello. How are you.

What's going on?

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. Uni, work commitments, playing with Olive and playing with our new kitten Elky have been consuming all my spare time. I dusted the cobwebs off my Brother a couple of weeks ago and rustled up some creations, but haven't had a chance to put the photos up as they've been handed in as samples to a potential stockist.

The good news is...

Under the label 'Bo Ra' these creations will soon be stocked at the stand alone store of my favourite Perth designer.

Once the order is finalised, I'll reveal where, when, what, how...

Bo Ra Vs Style Voyeur

About a month ago the lovely Marcia asked me to lend her some of my pieces for a Style Voyeur photo shoot she was directing.

Check out the Style Voyeur website to see behind the scene shots and also spot the leopard print ruffle mini I would absolutely DIE for!

http://www.stylevoyeur.com/

PS. Click on this Style Voyeur link to see Jade from Boys Boys Boys rocking a purple metallic corsage at last years Prom 

http://www.stylevoyeur.com/2008/10/bourgeois-bogan-prom-4.html

When things just go together...

Tutu Dress + Bow Necklace = Success!

This combo makes me pine for the weekend. 

Team it with some black patent/suede lace-up shoe boots, black opaque tights and a black tailored cropped jacket... Purr-fect.

Tutu Dress.

Recipe.

-White tank dress

-Somebody's unwanted curtain from the opshop*

-brother

*I found this at my local Nulsen Haven opshop today. It's the most amazing fabric with ruches and panels everywhere.

Bow Necklace.

Recipe.

-Wet look vinyl

-Various types of gold chain

-Gold links

-Eyelets

-Pliers

-Hammer

-brother

-A determination to finish this in time to wear to Fabz' party the 

next day

Headband.

Recipe.

-Wetlook vinyl

-Silver Glitter Elastic

-Brother

Corsages.

Recipe.

-Fabric from unwanted op-shop skirt

-Leftover Hoody Fabric

-brother

-Spare needles

-Brooch Backs

Beanie.

Recipe.

-Crochet beanie

-Gold Sateen Fabric

-brother

Necklace.

Recipe.

-Wetlook Vinyl

-Eyelets

-Links

-Gold Chain

-Hammer

-Pliers

-brother

Headband.

Recipe.

-Mini corsage

-Sequin ribbon

-Elastic

-Insomnia

Tuxedo Dress.

Recipe.

-Old grey dress

-Tartan fabric

-White cotton patterned ribbon

-Ribbon

-Left over fabric from hooded cape (for bow)

-A cousin who is turning a year older and has been nagging me to make her something for months

Corsage Dress.

Recipe.

-Tank Dress

-Floral quilting fabric

-brother

-An obsession with Sex and the City and that amazing corsage top Carrie wore in the last season.

Headband.

Recipe.

-Mini corsages

-Tule

-Cotton patterned ribbon

-An ulterior motive (I originally made this for Kara as a bribe, "If you come out with us tonight I'll make you something nice for your head".)

Hooded Cape.

Recipe.

-Black patterned fabric

-Black sateen lining

-Ribbon

-brother

-A spare hand to swat away the kitten trying to play with the fabric

Scary Makeup.

Recipe.

-Primer

-Eyeshadow

-Mascara

-Eyeliner

-Fake Eyelashes

-Fake Blood

-Vampire Teeth

-A clean face

-Hairspray (to set the makeup)

Friday the 13th was Nightmare at the Manor, I messed these people up.

Mauled to death*.

Vampire fodda.

Smashed 'em in the head coz they were drinking cocktails*.

*Photographs courtesy of Kara Smith.

Mini Corsages

Recipe.

-Pinstripe Fabric

-Brooch backs

-brother

-Spare needles (fabric is tougher than metal, apparently)

Tartan Corsage Brooches.

Recipe.

-Tartan Fabric

-Brooch Backs

-brother

Customised Valentines Heart Candy.

Recipe.

-Heart Candy

-Japanese Chopstick (the kind with a pointy end)

-Red Food Colouring

-A good frame of mind

-A witty housemate

-A thousand valentines

-A place to go

Shirt Dress With Detachable Bow.

Recipe.

-Oversized Tee in a Quality Fabric*

-Shiny black fabric sewn into a bow

-Snap fasteners

-brother

*Alterations made to shirt at sleeves and neckline

When worn.

Detachable Bow can be placed on a chain and worn as necklace.

Tee-shirt Dress

Recipe.

-Oversized Men's Tee (In this case a Richardsons tee on sale from Keith and Lottie)

-Elastic

-Ribbon

-brother

Minnie Mouse Costume.

Recipe.

(Dress)

-Red jersey dress from closet

-White felt fabric (cut into polka dots and hand sewn onto dress)

(Bow)

-Unwanted Red Jersey Tank (Fabric manipulated and hand sewn into bow)

-White felt fabric

-Discarded fabric pieces for stuffing bow

-Headband

-Many bobby pins to hold bow in place

Costumed is finished off with skeleton gloves for a halloween themed Minnie Mouse.

Prom Dress

Recipe.

-Elastic

-Tule

-Fabric Corasages

-Janome

-Patience

(Time: Approximately 1 week and until 3am the morning of Prom)

Corsage Brooches for the Prom.

Recipe.

-Shiny fabrics in assorted colours

-Brooch backs

-Janome

-Boys Boys Boys*

*www.boysboysboys.com.au, www.myspace.com/boysboysboyz