Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts

Monday, 9 January 2012

Mimótica Micola...The science of making all things fancy!

I’ve many times frowned at the phrase ‘I’m at a loss for words’...as someone who always has something to say or a comment to throw into the mix I’ve never really experienced the mysterious ‘I’m speechless’ moment.
I’m a fashion blogger, someone who has a toolbox filled with quirky adjectives and made-up words at the ready to describe any fashionable item you might just toss my way. Yet, I believe the fantastically creative people at Spanish store Mimótica Micola have finally given me the unmentionable pleasure of that first speechless moment... When I first laid my eyes on their beautifully crafted handmade handbags and shoes I was...for lack of a better phrase...at a loss for words!
So I’m allowing the handbags to speak for themselves...something I believe us bloggers should try more often. You’ll find the experience invigorating...drink in the beauty of each picture....and to experience more ‘speechless’ moments visit Mimótica Micola’s website and their





To give you a bit of background, Mimótica Micola was created in 2003 by Racquel Micola, who learnt to sew from her grandmother, a seamstress who specialised in repairing torn bullfighters’ costumes, from whom she inherited an insatiable taste for attention to detail.
Mimótica Micola’s products are handmade using high quality leather from Spain and Italy. You can shop from their beautiful collection online at their easy to use online store or their flagship store located in Barcelona. Also, I’ve got some great news for my South African readers...they ship to South Africa AND their stock is currently on SALE! So, don’t waste any time...do yourself a favour and pamper yourself with a treasure from the Mimótica Micola store. Simply click on the logo below to be transported to a handbag-filled paradise!

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Half a mile in my shoes...

Everyone knows how much I love all things handmade and who can resist a good story behind a pair of great pair of shoes, so when I found out about HAMS shoes I was, needless to say, ecstatic!
HAMS stands for Half a Mile in my Shoes and they are a small business that empowers female prisoners by using the women’s handcrafted tie-dyed fabrics to custom make beautiful espadrilles and pumps!  I was invited to take a sneak peak at the fabrics and look at these awesome pics I snapped! What really got me is the fact that every fabric is unique and handcrafted.







If you’re interested in owning your own pair of unique HAMS shoes, come join me at the pre-launch party where you will be able to choose a unique design for your very own pair of HAMS shoes and the best part is it’s super cheap! R60 as a deposit and R60 on delivery of your shoes.

The event details are as follows:
597 Gerard Marais Str
Constantia Park Ridge
Saturday, October 29
 11:00am - 2:00pm

Keep in mind 50% of the profits are used for women’s rehabilitation!  For more info you can also visit their website: http://www.wix.com/hamshoes/hams
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