New Multi Strand Necklaces

Dropped of some new necklaces at Made You Look on Saturday and was delighted with the response. These C'est Joli necklaces layer on ropes and cords to create a dramatic impact, yet are incredibly light weight.

Ssh... new love: Paper!!

Whilst visiting mon cheri in Antwerp last week, we took in this amazing show at the Fashion Museum. It exhibits a vast collection of mostly dress dating from pop themes of the 60's to present day and head pieces from the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2009 collection - all made from paper!! Lots more inspiration and perhaps a new material for Chapeau de Gateau to try!

Pop Art Dresses

Chanel Show Headpieces

Oops, Hair Dress!?

Origami inspired

Hot Off The Press!

Cord Metallic Necklaces

New looks for the C'est Joli Accessory Line. They can be found in my Etsy shop!

Black and White Organza Bouquet

I loved the way this ribbon bouquet worked out!! It is so feminine and pretty, yet modern and edgy. I think using the black border helps give it a modern twist on a classic bouquet. There is a double layer of black eyelet lace around the edge, which makes it really pop.

What's New On The Shelves

Oh, I'm guilty ADD -Alison's Design Disorder. I do get side tracked from time to time and it is especially hard in my day job, working around such beautiful ribbon. I'm constantly thinking of what I'd like to try next...

Here are some of my necklaces that incorporate Mokuba ribbon, cords and laces.

Ribbon Colour Theme

I've put together a collection which utitilize the bride's theme colours of plum, purple and violet. These colours will be followed through out the wedding in various elements. Trying to extend some of the looks in a different manner as well. Could that Brooch have been on the cake topper? How else could that place card holder be used? Here's what has happened so far!

The Bouquet

Classic creams with purple accents with the flowers and bow

Corsage

Corsage on cake topper

Boutonniere

Place card holder and later used as a stand for a photo/card

V & A: My Beautiful Paper Hat

Simon's double take with rocket tubes at sides and back

Adie models Ben's feather/origami fastenator

Adie's princess tower hat with flower

Ben's shark/alien news

Alison's captain hat with sports news and flowers

Decided to take a break from ribbon for an evening and had some fun with kids and friends to create paper hats! I was inspired by the exhibit showing the V & A in London,

Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones.

You can create your own look and submit the photos to their group on Flickr