The INCA Collection is a collaboration between designer Camila Felizardo of Gold Coast label Bahagia Designs and Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller of online store The Hanging Space.

Bowden and Schoeller wanted to create a collection of on-trend, unique and affordable statement jewelry exclusive to their online store, which stocks labels by talented emerging and independent Australian designers.

 After collaborating on the design for each piece with Bowden and Schoeller, Felizardo, who originally hails from Brazil, used her high quality design, sculpture and craftsmanship to create a one-off collection inspired by the pyramids of ancient civilizations from Mexico and South America, reflecting the Incas and Aztecs.

Felizardo has avoided a mass produced range as seen in many main stream boutiques, by lovingly designing, sculpting and handcrafting each piece to produce a truly unique collection where not one piece is the same.

The collection is made up of a signature pyramid cuff and statement ring, as well as double knuckle rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings using both brass and the highest quality sterling silver to offer two different price points.

The INCA Collection is available online now at http://www.thehangingspace.com.au/ and is already proving to be a hit.

The Gold Coasts favorite designer, vintage and jumble fashion market, The Village Markets, will kick-off winter in style on June 5^th with over 50 fashion stalls as well as live performances by a host of local musicians.

The Village Markets (TVM), are excited to be announcing they will now run fortnightly on the first and third Sunday of each month, starting in June, thanks to overwhelming support from the local community, designers, stallholders and TVM fans.

Market organizers Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller are relieved to have received official approval by the Gold Coast City Council to run the event fortnightly as part of their successful year-long application for a Material Change of Use Permit.

‘We have wanted to run TVM fortnightly for sometime due to the heavy demand from both our designers and fans, so we are really excited to be able to announce that this will be happening as of this month on Sunday June 5^th and 19^th’, says Bowden.

‘Our dedicated shoppers no longer have to wait a whole month to get their fashion fix and our stallholders are thrilled to be able to showcase their collections each fortnight, a win for everyone’.

Not only do shoppers converge on TVM in the hope of scoring the perfect, fashionable market buys or vintage treasures, they may also be snapped for the TVM Style Snaps.

Stylish TVM shoppers photographed are posted on the TVM blog, which is now ranked 132 in the world for Street Style Blogs, proving Gold Coasters are no longer lagging behind when it comes to the style stakes.

 Stalls this Sunday 5^th June will include Blossom, Fifty Women Fainted, Fox Meets Owl, Box Vintage, Deadwood Vintage, LoKoa, BU Designs, Daughter, Penelope Jane, The Laughing Cat, Indiegovintage, Sisterhood Sewing, Jemma Peisker Fine Art, Four Years of Friday, Kama 7 Designs, Go Lightly, Red Vintage, m+j, Rezzurection, Two Trees, Jewellery by Kim, Drowning in Decadence, Long Way Home, Vintage Carnivale, Penni Lane Vintage, Hattie Petite Handmade Hats, LOLY Fitness Wear, chase.dakota, Faith Design, Candy Store, Love Street and a handful of second hand designer jumble stalls for those on tight budget.

The Gold Coasts favourite fashion markets, The Village Markets are on this Sunday April 3^rd and they’re set to feature 60 stalls including emerging fashion labels, one-off designer jumble stalls, art and vintage.

TVM are held on the first Sunday of each month and have fast become a must do event on the Gold Coast cultural calendar, attracting over 2,000 market goers through the gates.

Stalls this Sunday include TyNi Couture, Box Vintage, LoKoa Line, BU Designs, Daughter, Peaches & Cream Vintage Couture, Creations by Clair, Indiegovintage, Sisterhood Sewing, Lil Gem & Emily Kate, Zamm Zamm, Kama 7 Designs, Red Vintage, Magic Bean, Rezzurrection, Two Trees, Jewellery by Kim, Hello Friend, The Best Little Vintage Van in Vegas, Bird & Rose, Long Way Home Vintage Carnivale, Hattie Petite Handmade Hats, Lehcar Designs, Chase Dakota, Faith Design, Candy Store, Luxe Boutique and more.

Local musicians Campfire Atmosphere will be serenading shoppers, plus there’ll be a coffee cart and BBQ.

The Village Markets are held from 8am – 1pm on the first Sunday of each month at Burleigh Heads State School Oval, Lower Gold Coast Highway Burleigh Heads QLD.

At the March TVM, shoppers had some fun showing how much they love their monthly TVM fashion fix:

SPOTTED on the streets of the Gold Coast - trendsetters at the January TVM (The Village Markets).

Loving the laid back style of these market-goers! They have all mixed vintage and thrifted finds with chain store pieces for an effortlessly cool finish. What do you think, I’d love to hear your thoughts?

Sarah & Kate

 Sarah & Kate were both sporting all vintage finds.

Sarah

  Sarah – Tainted shirt, One Teaspoon jeans & Ray Ban sunnies.

Gareth, Bodhi & Loren

Gareth, Bodhi & Loren were wearing pieces from Sydney boutique Tuchuzy and accessories collected on a recent trip to South America.

Katie & Raquel

Katie is sporting a vintage playsuit from Byron Bay, a Country Road hat and a studded bucket bag.
Raquel wears a Cheap Monday singlet and thrifted floral maxi skirt.

Sophie MacGinley is a Gold Coast girl with a busy day job, ultra cool blog ‘Peppa Hart’ and loads of style to boot. I caught up with Sophie over eggs benedict at Vintage Espresso to find out more about her style, her loves and her place in the wonderful world of blogging.

How did Peppa Hart begin?
I am actually looking to start an online store in 2011 with my best girlfriend, so a blog was a great way to start getting our name out there prior to launching. I also have a busy day job, so blogging each night is a good escape.

“peppa hart is a place where i share photos, art and fashion. anything i find beautiful or inspiring or maybe both. i hope you enjoy reading it as much as i like writing it. love love x”

Where do you find inspiration?
Other blogs such as Fashion Toast, Gary Pepper Vintage, RUSSH, Jak & Jill, Bleach Black and Studded Hearts, as well as the websites of labels such as Sass & Bide and Style Stalker which have great videos, I also draw inspiration from my girlfriends, art, horses, family and the 70’s & 80’s.

Celebrity style you’re loving?
Jess Hart, Isabelle Lucas, Alexa Chung, the Olsen’s and Sienna.   

   

Describe your personal style?
It’s a mix of basic pieces such as a singlet from the likes of Sportsgirl or General Pants, paired with a crazy oversized shirt or cape and vintage shorts. I mostly do oversized on the top half and I love vintage t-shirts. Most of my wardrobe is black.

A peak inside Sophie’s wardrobe:

1. This belt was part of my grandmother’s vintage collection, I love animal print!
2. I sourced the fabric and designed this sequin floor length cape and then had it made in Bali.
3. These boots were a gift from my best friend Roxy picked up on her recent visit to the USA.
4. I have a fetish for black bags with studs or chains. These are my faves, Thomas Wylde (left) & Chanel.
5. I love silver jewelery. My collection mainly consists of chunky rings, stacked bracelets and men’s watches. Every piece I own has meaning.
6. This Cassette Society swimsuit was a gift from my girlfriends.

What do you think about fashion on the Gold Coast?
I think it’s getting much better now as there are more choices with online shopping and the trend towards vintage.

Where do you shop on the Coast?
On the Gold Coast it is really only Le Deux in Burleigh and The Village Markets. I mostly shop online at Topshop, ASOS, Nastygal and Urban Outfitters (for homewares). I also get a lot of my pieces made in Bali.

Check out the Peppa Hart blog.

This week I caught up with the beautiful and talented Kate Campbell, an emerging Gold Coast designer with style and class beyond her years.  After pledging to follow her dreams into the fashion industry at the ripe old age of 11 with her best friend, Kate has never looked back.

Having recently completed her fashion studies, Kate has been getting hands on experience working for one of the Gold Coast’s industry stars Lisa Brown.

In 2008, when Kate won her school designer of the year award, Brown was the presenter and offered her a trial on the spot. Brown was so impressed with Campbell’s speedy sewing skills and quality craftsmanship she just had to have Campbell on her team. Two years on and Campbell is still loving every minute of the experience.

‘Lisa is amazing, she collaborates with her staff and often seeks our opinion on ideas, and she is very creative’.

However it doesn’t stop there for this blonde beauty, with Campbell swiftly establishing a label in her own name. Her pieces are inspired by beautiful fabrics and the way they fall on the body, the Kate Campbell range is currently stocked exclusively with online boutique The Hanging Space.

Campbell says the Gold Coast is no longer the poor cousin when it comes to fashion and in fact believes it is now rivaling our interstate cities.

‘Fashion on the Gold Coast is definitely evolving; I see it as a blend of coastal chic and beautiful florals’

‘It is no longer about denim shorts and bikini’s’.

As for her own personal style Campbell is ultra feminine and mature beyond her years. She is heavily influenced by her stylish interior designer mother.

‘I want my own label to bridge the gaps, catering for women aged 18 to 60 with different pieces for different age groups.’

A beautiful floral dress from the Kate Campbell collection.

‘I am hoping for a trip to Indian Trade Fair in 2011’

‘As for my label I am hoping to really get working on more samples, have flexibility and complete control of all aspects of my business including direct access to my customers’.

3 Quick Questions….

Favorite labels: Alberta Ferretti, Chloe, Miu Miu, Carla Zampatti, Lanvin & Balmain.

Favorite piece I own is: a Country Road mist grey cape with mesh detail. It is really dressy so I only wear it occasionally.

Top of my wish list: to create a beautiful collection and reduce my stress levels!

To celebrate the end of the year in style, I have selected a gallery of the most stylish shoppers from The Village Markets for 2010!

On the first Sunday of every month, thousands of fashionistas flock to Burleigh Heads State School to score the latest in local emerging designer fashion and vintage wares. Not only are they looking for the coolest and most on-trend buys, they are also donning their best market attire just waiting to be snapped by TVM style scouts.

Here are my favourite stylers for 2010. Who is your pick? Don’t forget to cast your comments below.

    
            November 2010:                                   November 2010:                                  November 2010:
       Yoko, Yumeno & Moeko                             Nana & Kiarni                                             Britney

    
             October 2010:                                           August 2010:                                             July 2010:
              Ashley & Sam                                                  Zarah                                                            Elle

   
                June 2010:                                               June 2010:                                                June 2010:
                   Bridget                                                         Jocelyn                                                        Leila

   
             April 2010:                                                      April 2010:                                               March 2010:
       Britney & Jessie                                                      Thomas                                                   Anna & Andy

   
           February 2010:                                          February 2010:                                          January 2010:
             Prisca & Julia                                                Sophie & Roxy                                                  Holly