the inbloom collective: July 2012

July 31, 2012

holiday packing post #3: Grecian Inspired Sandals

I came across these sandals and knew immediately that they belong in EVERY Summer holiday suitcase.

Great with a tan, a simple Grecian inspired sandal will be the perfect finishing touch to almost any outfit. (Think cycling shorts, denim hot pants, beach cover-up or a dress.)

Go to http://www.ancient-greek-sandals.com/ and have a look at their unique collection.

A neutral, leather pair is your best buy from an "invest in your wardrobe" perspective, but for those who find it too plain, any pair would be beneficial to have in your suitcase when away from home.

July 29, 2012

Getting Married?

Try these for size! Or perhaps just as inspiration for your own unique design. Pretty engagement rings:

Oval diamond with pink diamond surround setting. www.asprey.com : http://www.asprey.com/collection/engagement/engagement_rings/diamond

Rose gold ring with champagne diamond by Monique Péan.

Auburn rough diamond. Visit www.diamondintherough.com and browse through the Covet Collection

www.cartier.com

Brown diamond ring by Neil Lane.

Cushion cut blue sapphire ring by Robert Procop.

Visit www.bergdorfgoodman.com to see more from Paul Morelli rings

My favourite! This fancy ring from www.leviev.com. Dark grey diamond with pink diamonds in pink surround setting. Notice the rose gold in between? Stunning ring this!

The ring from www.harrywinston.com - Belle Solitaire ring
http://www.harrywinston.com/store/engagement/diamond-rings-2/products/belle-engagement-ring

Aura Solitaire ring by De Beers.
www.debeers.com

July 26, 2012

my HOW TO: printed jeans

my HOW TO: printed jeans by madelinenortje featuring current/elliott jeans

T shirt
surfacetoair.com

Sleeveless blouse
$37 - glamorousuk.com

J Brand floral jeans
mytheresa.com

Current/elliott jeans
my-wardrobe.com

Platform sandals
shoptheshoebox.com

Abercrombie & Fitch flip flop shoes
abercrombie.com

Kenneth Jay Lane clip on earrings
net-a-porter.com

Necklace
preebrulee.com

my HOW TO: printed leggings

my HOW TO: printed leggings by madelinenortje featuring lace tops

Chanel print t shirt
oqvestir.com.br

Glamorous lace top
$28 - republic.co.uk

Fat Face leather jacket
$75 - fatface.com

Printed legging
$31 - forevernew.com.au

BCBG Max Azria ballet flat
bcbg.com

Abercrombie & Fitch flat sandals
abercrombie.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs stud earrings
$62 - harrods.com

Ring
$12 - bijou-brigitte.com

holiday packing post #2: Colourful Print Pants

Beyoncé

If you normally avoid anything from colour to print...this will be a tough one for you!

BUT JUST TRY IT!

You have nothing to lose - you're on holiday and a printed pair of jeans/ pants will just put you in an even more relaxed mood. (To show you exactly "HOW TO", I'll do a few Polyvore sets with ideas on how to wear the seasons printed pants, after this post).

If you prefer the printed dress option, make it a maxi length, loose fitting and, preferably, in cotton - which then can double as a chic beach cover-up as well.

Whatever your choice, be it dress or pants, just choose something that's completely opposite of your "everyday" look. Something that is bright and will make you smile when you take it out of your suitcase.

Printed Trousers by ZARA

July 25, 2012

Miss Selfridge

HUNTER Kids First Wellies

The Hunter Kids First Wellies are SO cute! Literally the ONLY shoes my 20 month old baby girl gets from her room herself and WANTS to put on. Available in South Africa, from InBloom, in both Navy & Fuchsia.

The luxury lifestyle range, Thandana, at InBloom

Massai Carrier in full leather (Tobacco)

InBloom has been a proud stockist of the Thandana Luggage Co. brand since the beginning of 2011. Their latest range consists of both laminated fabric items with genuine bovine hazelnut (tan) leather handles & side pockets and chunky, gunmetal trims, as well as full leather bags like the Massai Carrier, Messenger & Lolly bags and Work Satchels - all available in three leather options: Hazelnut (tan), Tobacco (chocolate brown) and Matte Black.

These luxury lifestyle travel bags are each a unique investment and the fun, earthy prints (some on the linings inside the bags) will allow you to play designer and put together a luggage set tailored to your own hearts desire.

InBloom currently stocks the Large Travel Bags, Medium Travel Bags, Leather Messengers, Utility Bags (shopper/ beach bag - you choose), the Nappy Bags (includes changing mats), Vanities, Single Toiletries, Lolly Bags & Masai Carriers.

All other bags in their range are available on custom order. Should you require items seen on the Thandana Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.406995156004074&type=1 ) or on their website ( http://www.thandana.co.za/ ), please send enquiries to info@inbloom.co.za.