Star Mela.....

Stunning Star Mela...

Remember these bags ??!... Elliot Man & JADEtribe

www.starmela.co.uk

Remember the sensational bags by Elliot Man and JADEtribe featured here a while back?...Well, it would seem that Lala Moon are ahead of the fashion pack!!....Since returning from India, I have picked up 2 x publication both of which feature veryyyy similar bags, bought to you this time by the superb Star Mela ...and, the best news of all is that they are readily available via www.starmela.co.uk.

There is no doubting that Elliot Man's bags are the real thing. In the bazaars of Delhi I saw plenty of attempts at creating colourful totes using exquisite old Indian textiles....perhaps, Lala Moon will create it's own range!! WATCH THIS SPACE!

JADEtribe annoyingly had sumptuous bags but were impossible to get hold off aaaahhh... therefore Star Mela is the way to go.

Bags range from 35 uk sterling to 150 sterling

Star Mela is definitely worth a look at for all their other beach inspired clothing..

a new twist.......

Get your orders in fast!!

If anyone would like one of these AMAZING bags and would like me to bring it with me to the UK, let me know asap.....You wont believe the number of people who stop me to comment on this bag!!

The 'picnic' bag measures 30cm by 30cm with the base with 23cm.

Each bag is unique in hide patches, the handles are strong & durable and are made of twisted coloured cotton strands with tassles. The bag has a gingham lining.

This bag is ideal for all your daily needs & great for new mums and all the baby's bits n'pieces....

The bags are $130 usd which is seriously good value!

wish list.... peacock clutch

Look at these sumptious clutches with peacock detail. Wow!

The clutch purses are 23cm width by 12cm height and they are available online through Etsy and Red Ruby Rose.

All bags are handmade and Red Ruby Rose can ship globally.

The bags cost approx $95usd each

wish list.... JADEtribe

Okk so today I am feeling a little blue :-(....Sooo, I thought I would find something to blog about which was 'V'IBRANT to try and lift my spirits!

Wollahhhh, I think I have the ultimate pick-me-up - JADEtribe an amazing range of accessories by Kimberly Hartman

Her accessories are fashioned from multi-cultural, handmade tribal textiles and are personal forms of art and expression.

Her style is a little bit beach-y, a little bit bohemian jet set... and 100 percent natural and ethical which is refreshing in itself.

As her website writes - JADEtribe is the true embodiment of fashion with a conscience. Whether it’s the handbag repurposed from hand embroidered baby carrier cloths, or the hand braided jewelry that jingles, or the organically dyed and hand loomed traditional textiles, each element of JADEtribe carries in it a piece of Kimberly’s heart and a piece of the hearts of the women in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand whose lives have been improved by making it.

I have fallen in love with these images BUT the bad news is there is little info available as to how to get hold of the items... I feel like a little girl in the sweet shop but without 1 dime to buy anything :-(

Oh well... Alll I can do is direct you to the website, where there are listings of all the places that stock her beautiful things...

Happy hunting....

ready for the weekend.....

What have you got planned for the weekend....? Are you going somewhere nice? BUT like always, have you left the packing until the last minute ???ahhhh!

In fact, thinking about it, do you even have something to put your clothes in ??

Maybe you do...BUT maybe it's not quite right - perhaps your current bag is a little too small to squeeze everything into comfortably or perhaps it's a little too cumbersome??

After all, you are only going away for a night of two....

What you need, without a doubt, is the perfect weekend bag - stylish, just the right size and unique...and I think I have just the bag for you!

Miahziga the creation of a dear friend, has some great bags all of which are hand made using top quality argentine leather.

- Size 63cm by 40 cm but bags can be made to individual spec. too.

- No two bags are the same. NB: coming soon the leather/cow hide combination

- Cost $250 usd + postage

COMING VERY SOON (I am going as fast as I can!) is Lala Moon's online boutique where you will be able to purchase all sorts of lovely things!

Have a lovely weekend!

For futher info on Miahziga bags - drop me an email or join the facebook group.

wish list........T

Louis Vuitton 'Pochette Nightbird' bag

Christian Louboutin ' Hola Lita' sandal

T is for Thursday, tribal and tassels....

A lovely friend kindly bought with her a stash of foreign glossy mags when she flew in to Bs As last weekend... I am in heaven as I browse through all the spring editions. It seems that tassels are still 'in' in a big way and that there is a lot of tribal influence in the Spring/Summer collections.

If $$ were no object then I would buy in a flash -

i) the Spring/Summer 2010 Louis Vuitton 'Pochette Nightbird' bag - with it's Indian style adornment adding a touch of the 'exotic' to the luxury brand. Whilst not particularly big - 7.1" x 10.6" x 1.2" it is very fun!

$2240 usd

and then ii) these 'Hola Lita ' sandals by Christian Louboutin with gold platted, red and leopard print leather.... grahhhhhhh!!

$465 usd

first image courtesy of UK Vogue (May 2009)

wish list...

Elliot Mann is the MAN! or as his webpage aptly puts -

Quote { 'Our dating life is proof that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. So Elliot Mann must be from Marnus. One look at his bags, and you’ll suspect the guy’s too good to be true...'}

Elliot Mann who resides in the East Village NYC makes the most BEAUTIFUL bags out of vintage embroidered fabrics from all over the world, each bag is a one-of-a-kind creation.

All are vibrant in color and pattern with sturdy braided leather handles, and they’re big enough to tote around a laptop and groceries on top of the essentials

The Elliot Mann Province Bags 'folio' and 'lily' are constructed from vintage remnants of 100% cotton and handwoven fabrics and have adjustable handles made from genuine braided leather.

sizes (vary slightly) L. 21" x H. 16"

$275 usd