nikki montenegro
Nikki Montenegro is an independent jewellery designer from Sydney, Australia. She makes romantic costume jewellery pieces for high tea parties and other whimsical occasions.
Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro
Blog: http://bunniesfordinner.tumblr.com/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/HandmadeDesigner
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‘Garden Party’ - a style board inspired by pretty florals, a whimsical garden setting, and a soft pastel colour palette…
Ok! So I’ve put this Pinterest style board together to share with you my styling behind some of my tea party jewellery pieces.
What to wear with them, what kind of colours to mix and match with, and what I had in my head about what the overall look would be like.
In this ‘Garden Party’ setting, it’s all about flower crowns, white romantic dresses, pink bow ballet shoes, whimsical bunting cakes, floral jewellery, pastel balloons and round Japanese paper lanterns…
Style Icon: Miriam Haskell
If you ask me which jewellery designer I admire most, the answer to that would be Miriam Haskell. She was one of the most influential designers from the 1920s, and pretty much made the concept of ‘costume jewellery’.
This pin board shows my favourite pieces from the Haskell Jewels collection. My favourite collection of Haskell jewellery today would have to be Legacy: The Pearl Collection. I just love the baroque pearls and intricate vintage filigree work on the pieces for this collection.
Are you a Haskell fan? Would you wear her vintage pieces today?
Nikki
Hi guys! Made this Twinkle Star bracelet on the weekend - what do you think? ♥
Used my favourite Swarovski crystal colour: vintage rose (may I say it has an awesome, understated pink sparkle - cool) and a cute little star - awww.
A soft pastel Easter Weekend!
Wearing my quirky asymmetric-cut grey blazer with pomegranate red bow tie, soft lilac petal shorts, O’Clock watch in grey and Tony Bianco pumps in patent beige ♥
What I Wore Today:
Pastel pink pleated skirt by unknown Korean designer
Beige chiffon blouse by Korean designer Redopin
House of Baulch orb clutch
Mint nails by Revlon
Stackable flower rings by Nikki Montenegro
Inspiration Monday: Be My Valentine?
Hello peeps! So I’ve decided to start something awesome (I think) on the blog to cheer you up on that dreaded start to the week: Mondays! Presenting ‘Inspiration Monday!’ You’ll be seeing inspiring posts about fashion, trends, DIY, crafts and other pretty things to help get your week off to a great start!
So please, if you have any thoughts on what other inspiring things you would like to see on the blog, please let me know! I would love to hear from you :)
Ok…over to this new board…
I’ve put together a Pinterest board for you: ‘Be My Valentine?’, which is a red and pink - themed style board for Valentine’s Day, designed to inspire your outfit and mood for however you want to spend yours this year :)
Hope I’ve made your Monday a little brighter ;)
Nikki
Friday: Red and florals❤ #skirt #outfit #ootd #floral #cuff #cartier #hermes #roses
Hot off the Press!
‘Virgin Light’ Feature, Audrey Grace Magazine, New York
Hi guys! Was so ecstatic to find my jewellery featured on the very first issue of Audrey Grace Magazine! Here’s a sneak peek of the ‘Virgin Light’ photo shoot, featuring one of my rings from the ‘Petals Collection’ ♥
Model wears Alexandra Grecco dress with Nikki Montenegro ring.
Select pieces from my jewellery collection will be available for sale at the new Audrey Grace Boutique in New York City, so make sure you check it out :)
The Marie-Antoinette, Wonderland-themed opening night is happening tomorrow at the Highline Loft, NYC and it has just sold out! But make sure you have a look at the cute shop decor, as well as discover new designers from Audrey Grace in the coming weeks :)
‘Til next time,
Nikki
Colour Palette: Ballerina
Just a mini collage showcasing some flower garden rings from my ‘Petals Collection’. This set was inspired by a ‘Ballerina’ colour palette…Think pastel pinks, ballerina shoes, pink tutus and beige accents.
I would wear this to a really cute high tea party with maybe a white, diamonte studded peter pan collar top, pleated skirt, my orb clutch and peeptoe heels :)
To see the complete collection and to find out more about my jewellery inspiration, take a peek here: http://www.facebook.com/HandmadeDesigner
Nikki
