‘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…

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

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

Lilac Ring from www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro 💜💗💜 #florallove #flowers #ring (Taken with Instagram at www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro)

Sydney Etsy Team’s Show ‘n Sell night markets

World Bar, Sydney

Hey guys! Just wanted to share some photos with you of my jewellery stall display at the Sydney Etsy Team’s Show ‘n Sell night markets at the World Bar, Sydney! I was going for a ‘whimsical wonderland’ theme to showcase my tea party rings, floral earrings and alice lockets for the night.

Think white pompom bunting, Wonderland-themed props, pink peonies, Snow White singing birds with a sprinkling of felt balls and cute owls!

I also had a collection lookbook of course, spotted a few guys checking it out too which was pretty cool :)

Met some cool local Sydney designers such as Penny from Uptights and queen crafter Kitiya Palaskas. We had some cool DJs, sausage sizzle and even a craft raffle. A big thank you to the Sydney Etsy Team for organising such a cool event for independent designers - it was a success!

Check out my jewellery collection via Facebook and my Etsy shop. 

Experimenting with my stall display for Show n Sell markets in Sydney 💛 (Taken with Instagram at www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro)

(Source: facebook.com)

Outfit Planning: Ice Cream with the Girls ♥

Grey cable knit sweater by unknown Korean designer

White rhinestone studded collar blouse

Flower brooch by Nikki Montenegro

Pleated skirt by unknown Korean designer

Orb Clutch by House of Baulch

Floral earrings by Nikki Montenegro

Chronograph Watch by Michael Kors

Beige pumps by Tony Bianco

(Source: etsy.com)

Romantic jewellery for tea parties and whimsical occasions🎈 #shop #boutique #etsy #shopping #australian #jewellery #accessories #onlinestore #pastels #rings #locket #bows #floral #flowers #whimsy #aliceinwonderland #hightea #teaparty #designer #brooch (Taken with Instagram at www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro)

Flower Crown Rings by Nikki Montenegro

Available via my  Etsy shop

Hmmm…Nailpolish Suggestion: How about wearing some sparkly glitter nail polish with this? Try OPI Spark de Triomphe ;)

Bespoke Magazine Feature!

Thank you to Jessica from Bespoke Magazine for the lovely mini feature of my work! I’m so happy to see my rings from the ‘Petals Collection’ featured in the Autumn Lovin’ section of Bespoke Magazine Issue #6 ♥ 

Bespoke Magazine is a quarterly print zine about all things creative :)  You’ll find handmade tutorials, beautiful art, photography, designer interviews and more fun stuff.

Get your copy via Bespoke Magazine. 

Nikki 

Inspiration: Flower Crowns

The inspiration behind my ‘Flower Crown’ Ring Collection were those beautiful flower crown headpieces made out of luxurious chiffon florals, vintage lace and other romantic embellishments, such as these gorgeous handmade crowns by Etsy artisan Myra Callan from Twigs&Honey. I love her work!

Photo:

Models wearing flower crowns by Twigs&Honey

Rings by Nikki Montenegro

See the complete inspiration board on my Pinterest ♥

Style Board: Whimsy!

Here’s something cute and fluffy for you to look at today…I’ve put together a romantic style board made up of sparkly dresses, Cinderella shoes, a quirky mushroom cake, whimsical crowns and cute jewellery pieces to complete your whimsical look ♥ 

Hope this pin board gives you some inspiration for when you’re planning your next cute outfit! See my other style boards on Pinterest

Nikki 

Lookbook: Ivory + Orb

What I Wore Today:

White scallop collar blouse with black trim by Asos, tan bow tie shorts by Marcs, nude coloured pumps by Tony Bianco , orb clutch by House of Baulch and Flower Crown Rings by me.

Nailpolish Suggestion for this look: OPI Spark de Triomphe (silver sparkly glitter polish)

‘Til my next outfit post! :)

Nikki

Happy Valentine’s Day you!

Click on the pic and come join our little tea party ♥

See you there :)

Nikki

(Source: pinterest.com)

A Garden Tea Party

Check out this beautiful Garden Tea Party wedding inspiration that I stumbled on today from the lovely Elizabeth Anne Designs blog. Featuring ‘Love in the Garden’ shoot by Kailey - Michelle Events. Absolutely beautiful!

Nikki