New local talent

This week I was fortunate enough to meet with a fabulous new local talent - Nat from 'Handmade by Nat'. I've been very excited about seeing her work because I knew it promised to have colour and incredible bead work. So imagine how happy I am to say that in a week, Sorella Store will be the exclusive stockist of 'Handmade by Nat'.....well until everyone realises how good her work is and tries to snap her up too! I've attached some pics of her work, but for more, check out the Sorella Store facebook page.

Sorella Store also carries local designers Sophie Kyron, Lavish, Paper Skye and we've just picked up gorgeous styles for next Summer from Zahir.

Supporting local talent is really important. We have an emerging and growing fashion industry in WA and it's inspiring to see new designers and new collections every season. The work that goes into each collection is mind-boggling; the design inspiration; the drawing and re-drawing of styles; sourcing fabrics and metals and stones and gems; meeting with agents; manufacture and production; sourcing stockists; fashion shows; media and marketing; and you are always work several seasons ahead! So big love from us to all the creative minds keeping us in amazing fashion. xx

Ipads are like drugs......

I was very spoilt by Father Christmas this year and got an IPad. Kind of scary though because technology and I don't usually agree...on anything.But I feel like this IPad and I really connect. It knows what I need - like Bubbles, and Mahjong, and lists....oh the lists I can write on my IPad are the stuff dreams are made of. And it pleasantly beeps to let me know that something on my list is due. And the apps are brilliant. I was a total app bah-humbug. Now I get it. And so I feel like IPad's are drugs. I can't stop myself,I'm even talking to it! And don't even get me started on Angry Birds!

Anyone else eat way too much over Christmas? I keep saying it's only once a year which is lucky because the leftovers seem to last all of January! But I planned my Christmas outfits very carefully this year.

So Christmas Day saw me in Manning Cartell pants, a White Verve top and Owl of Eden earrings. Very festive and colourful but loose enough to fit the obligatory pudding and home-made cassata.

Oh I think my IPad is calling me.......

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.
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WA Fashion Talent

So it's PFF week which is extremely exciting for anyone involved in fashion - as a designer, retailer, stylist, buyer, or anyone who loves fashion! And it's a fabulous list of talented designers on display this week. The shows promise to be stunning.
What I'm personally excited about is the WA fashion talent, so many gorgeous models, stylists and designers, who are getting the accolades they deserve.

Just recently I was lucky enough to have Kim join the team at Sorella Store. Kim comes in on Saturdays and to be honest, makes me feel lazy! She just doesn't stop ( mind you I am nearly old enough to be her mother as she pointed out ha-ha!). But what Kim may not realise yet, is just how talented she is. She has been designing and making a dress for Sarah, who you've met if you come down to the store on Friday or Saturday. We basically gave Kim a heap of ideas, and just this week we've seen the finished product. And it is incredible! So Kim, when you are showing your creations on the Paris runway, we'll be cheering you on from the front row (very quietly and properly of course, it is Paris after all!).

For all the news and images from PFF, follow the official site...and every fashion blogger in Perth right now!
See you soon
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