Celebrate Summer with Totomoto...

'Totomoto Celebrates Summer!' was a fantastic night of fabulous jewellery, quirky gold ironing boards and a glass of something bubbly! The stand out pieces on the night were the Passion Flower Cluster Necklace in copper (pictured in gold below) and the Honeyeater Booblace.

Drawing inspiration from Australian flora and fauna these timeless and unusual pieces are sure to become collectors items. I was like a kid in a candy shop. I had the privilege of wearing the 'Passion Flower Cluster Necklace' in copper for most of the night, it looked amazing with my Gorman navy Backgammon dress. Sadly my budget couldn't stretch that far and after careful consideration I picked out a Passion Flower ring in copper (only one of six) and a Honeyeater Necklace in copper (also only one of six). I have already wore both several times and would love to add to my collection.

If you missed out on this fabulous event don't despair! Totomoto is available in Western Australia at Behind the Monkey, Beaufort Street, Highgate and Nells, Glyde Street, Mosman Park. For other stockists across Australia please click on the link.

Billie & Rose Christmas Party 2011...

 

 

 

Last week the team at Billie & Rose held their Christmas Party at Defectors above the Flying Scotsman. It was a cool summers night, with 80's tunes pumping and a live performance from a member of local band the Trigger Jackets.

Staff and VIP's enjoyed special cocktails designed for the night. Creative dance moves were displayed by the fashionable throng and even yours truely wasn't imune.

For those that couldn't make it, why not try recreating a Billie & Rose Cocktail for yourself...

Billie & Rose Cocktail Specials

Billie & Rose –Hendricks Gin, fresh lemon juice and sugar shaken up and floated with Wild Strawberry liquor

Dark & Stormy – Appleton VX Rum, lime, Angostura bitters (light on the bitters) topped with Ginger Beer

Yum! – Abolut Berri Acai, Aperol, fresh lemon juice and Agave Nectar shaken into your cocktail glass

Sooky La La – Brokers Gin, Elderflower Cordial and fresh lime juice stirred down and served ‘up’

Manhattan – Wild Turkey, Sweet Vermouth and Angostura bitters stirred down and garnished with a 

Maraschino Cherry

Tommy’s Margarita – Herradura Bianco Tequila, fresh lime juice and Agave Nectar shaken with a classic salt rim

Hat Affair Loves...Fenella Peacock...Poetica Collection

Noir Enchantress Dress with White Star Dress

 

White Star Dress

Rouge Josephine Dress with Rouge Star Dress

Rose Star Dress with Rose Josephine Cardi

 

Naturel Josephine Tunic

Naturel Rapture Dress in washed silk

Noir Rapture Dress with Slip

Noir Ambrosia Dress and Noir Ambrosia Slip

Noir Necessary Dress with gris panels

Spotted Silk Ottoman Shirt with Noir Ambrosia Slip and Hakama Shorts

Noir Ambrosia Slip with Hakama Lace Shorts

'Poetica' is a collection of soft, ethereal, timeless pieces, executed with Fenella Peacock's signature finesse. At Nells on Glyde Street, Mosman Park this Friday from 4- 8pm Fenella will be showing her latest collection.

"It is shaping up to be a fabulous night! We will have models mingling with guests wearing 'Poetica', serving drinks and gorgeous delectable s, " said Fenella Peacock. Items will be available for purchase on the night. 

If you would like to attend this fabulous event please RSVP on (08) 9284 6009.

 

Love Lucy 'Alice Takes a Trip' Headband in Fuchsia

 

Love Lucy 'A Little Bit of Nonsense'

Love Lucy 'Alice Takes a Trip' Headband in Cobalt

Love Lucy 'Alice Takes a Trip' in Powder Pink

Love Lucy 'Windswept'

 

Love Lucy 'Candy Stripe Delight'

Love Lucy 'The Cat That Got the Cream'

For those that are new to my blog and wonder at the choice of the name 'The Hat Affair' wonder no longer. I am a milliner and collector of vintage hats. My millinery label 'Love Lucy' is available exclusively from Nells. Each piece is individual, made with a mixture of vintage, recycled and collected materials and beautifully hand finished. All pieces pictured are available for purchase on Friday during the 'Poetica' preview.

Hat Affair Loves... TOTOMOTO

Honey-Eater Booblace

Passion Flower Necklace

Butterfly Armour

Small Oval Totomoto Desert Ring

Totomoto is the creation of Perth jewellery designer Cynthia Ellis. Taking her inspiration from flora and fauna, Cynthia's beautiful pieces are crafted to perfection. This Thursday night (December 8th, 2011) she will present her latest collection as featured during the recent 'Perth Fashion Festival' (See photo's below). These limited edition exclusive items will be available to buy on the night. 

If you would love to attend this amazing event and pick up one of these coveted gems, just RSVP Cynthia, cyndy@tomomoto-australia.com 

(Source: Images provided by Cynthia Ellis)