Belle Bijoux http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com Belle Bijoux Australia Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:24:36 +0000 en hourly 1 Cobalt Blue I ♥ You… http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/cobalt-blue-i-%e2%99%a5-you/ http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/cobalt-blue-i-%e2%99%a5-you/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:24:36 +0000 bellebijoux http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/?p=1738 If you’ve been on my FB page you may have seen a little sneak peek of my new favourite colour for winter Cobalt ‘bluebird’ Blue! If you didn’t, no sweat, you will find it in this post.

Here’s why I ♥ this colour so so much!

Are you feeling it?

None other than Charlotte Olympia Paloma Heels http://www.charlotteolympia.com/paloma-336.html

Love Audrey Tautou

Almost as good as BB but not quite ;-)

Vintage Sequin Earrings http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Vintage-Sequin-Earrings-Cobalt-Blue-Button-Dome-Clips/16574359

Katy Perry, I’m loving this look for about 5 seconds

Evangeline rocking the Katy Perry Look!

Elianah’s turn!

& Greg & I’m ummm dead meat!!

Uma Thurman

Found this fabulous ring today by Brooklyn designer Andy Lifschutz http://www.andylifschutz.com/

& another one with a splash of Cobalt

Santorini Greece

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Horse Head Bangle France Circa 1975 http://jewelry.1stdibs.com/jewelry_item_detail.php?id=34166

Bluebelle my bike! The Cobalt colour makes me bolt :-) ha ha such a loser!

YSL Arty Metal Ring in Lapis Lazuli

Miss Minogue in J’aton Couture? But my favorite is the elegant Jessica Alba!

Raw Cobalt Quartz Crystal

Belle Bijoux AW Collection Sneak Peek Cobalt ‘bluebird’ Blue

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BB ♥ BB

p.s. btw I’m not promoting smoking in any way shape or form it’s just such a hot image ;-)

all images from google & taken by amazing photographers ;-)

]]> http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/my-mister-sun-muse/feed/ 0 The Soul Of My Heart روح قلبي http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/the-soul-of-my-heart-%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%ad-%d9%82%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a/ http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/the-soul-of-my-heart-%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%ad-%d9%82%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +0000 bellebijoux http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/?p=1676 My Egyptian friend Morsi has this beautiful saying in Arabic which he uses when referring to his gorgeous son Zaki.

‘The Soul Of My Heart’ روح قلبي  it’s a way of saying ‘I love you baby’ I absolutely love this term of endearment and as a mother your children really are your heart & soul.

So this phrase got me curious and this afternoon I have spent a few hours looking at beautiful Arabic things which have my creative juices juicing… inspiration for the summer 2012/13 collection I think so!

You can check out Morsi’s photography here:

http://www.mindzoom.dk/

He’s also published a book dedicated to Zaki entitled ‘The Soul Of My Heart’ and you can view it here:

http://www.mindzoom.dk/wordpress/

Enjoy! Love BB xox

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http://www.uptowntwirl.com/my-collection-inspiration/6462/

and I got a tad bit excited! The beautiful model is french actress Clemence Poesy and the images are shot by David Oldham for Glamour UK.

If France is your thing then you should also check out Cara’s original artwork at www.caragray.com A piece belongs on my wall, alas, if only I wasn’t saving my penny’s for Europe!

ENJOY!

Clemence Poesy and her posies

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Bijoux Heart http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/185795

Isharya http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/185795

Dannijo http://www.dannijo.com/product_info.php?products_id=467

Erickson Beamon http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/195746

Isharya http://shop.isharya.com/v/site/stage/isharya-earings.html

BELLE BIJOUX! Coming Soon xx

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Isabel Marant never get’s it wrong.. loving this effortless look also love the jumpsuit found here http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/183599

More Isabel Marant but which colour? a close friend just purchased the moss green colour… I’m thinking it’s my fav too.. she was rocking it with a little peach frock.. These boots have inspired a pair of cowboy boots in my winter collection stay tuned! http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/180874

I found this spectacular piece of gemstone goodness on Etsy.. at a whopping $795 I’ll be saving my penny’s for this baby!

I’d feel like an absolute goddess in this Zac Posen dress http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/181682

This just says romance to me.. it’s Rosamosario & can also be found on net a porter http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/177948#

I’ve already bought my leopard print Tigerlily swimmers but I’m thinking I need these too! Zimmermann http://zimmermannwear.com/domestic

Arrivederci

(I’m learning Italian & I’m excited about it can you tell?)

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Car & Surfboards, Lorne 1968

Union Jack, Lorne 1968

Four Sunbathers, Lorne 1968

Beauty Pageant, Lorne 1977

Bondi Lady, 1975

Surfer Boys & Girls, Lorne 1975

Bondi, NSW 1997

]]> http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/lifes-a-beach/feed/ 0 All I want for Christmas and then a bit… http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-and-then-a-bit/ http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-and-then-a-bit/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:57:03 +0000 bellebijoux http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/?p=1485 BAG

Would you believe it if I told you that I don’t have a bag from the ‘Mister Sun’ Summer collection yet? I have the Millie wedges in all three colours, in fact I’m onto my second pair in black… reason? I haven’t been able to make up my mind! but today I had a BB epiphany, it was of course to be Miss Evangeline in Mint. She is going to carry all my things; I will love and cherish her! We will have picnics in Hyde Park, do day trips to York (she will carry my camera) she will tag along with Greg (Mr Guns) & I on many romantic over-nighters. Evangeline & I will be inseparable!

http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/shop/evangeline/ $699

ASTRONOMY

Since a child I have always had an overwhelming fascination for the stars. I’m constantly day dreaming about distant universes, constellations, parallel dimensions and sentient beings. Daydreaming about the incredible beauty that is out there, the not knowing of what exists, leading me to the conclusion that I’ll never know, which turns my mind inside out with excitement and a curiosity to learn more. I’m hoping I’ll be treated to this great UWA extension course. It goes for 4 weeks and is held at the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin. To make it more exciting Buddhist Abbott Ajahn Brahm will be there also debating religion and science.

http://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CC264 $129.00

p.s. we are all made of star dust

MUSIC

Now you all know how much I love and adore Florence. Well she will be here in May and I will be there with Belle’s on!! By some miracle I’m going to get myself backstage. I plan to corrupt her with all things BB!

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=FLORENCE12#.TuXV60rhXwg

Burswood Dome (Birdswood as Greg would say it) 17th May 2012 $89.00

My favorite track from Ceremonials..

Florence & The Machine \’No Light\’

SUNNIES

Thanks Scarlett Stevens from San Cisco  http://www.facebook.com/sanciscomusic I have just discovered this great collection of sunglasses by Thierry Lasry. I already have 2 pairs of tortoise shell sunnies! Do I have a problem? who cares right…? their hot!

http://thierrylasry.com/ Lingery-010

JEWELS

So much talent here in WA. I’m a HUGE fan of the jewellery label ‘ALUSHIA SANCHIA.’ I have the ‘Luca’ ring featured below but would really like the ‘Tusk Poison Bottle’ to match.

http://www.alushia-sanchia.com Luca Ring $130.00

http://www.alushia-sanchia.com Tusk Poison Bottle $300.00

LANGUAGE

Another UWA extension class that I want to do is a 6 week beginners course in Italian. I find it such a passionate and beautiful language. I would love to answer when people ask me “are you Italian” (it’s the nose & the name) “Si…” I’m not, but if I get good enough I can pretend!

http://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CC032 $239.00

image courtesy of http://www.wedding-zine.com/277/best-place-honeymoon-destination-suggestions-locations/italy-venice-gondola-romantic-honeymoon/

AND OF COURSE MORE THAN ANYTHING WORLD PEACE!

$ FREE

image courtesy of  https://precipii.wordpress.com/category/politics/slogans-politics/

PEACE LOVE & HARMONY

Love BB xox

]]> http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-and-then-a-bit/feed/ 0 VLADIMIR TRETCHIKOFF http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/vladimir-tretchikoff/ http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/vladimir-tretchikoff/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:55:36 +0000 bellebijoux http://www.bellebijouxaustralia.com/?p=1471 I’m a huge fan of Vladimir Tretchikoff.. his work inspires me to no end.. in fact I have planned to have his paintings on almost every wall in my new house.. to read more about him check out his biography here http://www.vladimirtretchikoff.com/biography.htm It is a superb read.. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself.. Now enough of me sounding all proper.. here’s a few of my favorites! Would love to hear which one/s you love? xx

The Dying Swan

Chinese Girl

Fighting Zebras

Balinese Girl

Lost Orchid

Melon Boy

Zulu Girl

Dying Swan

Lady From Orient

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