BeeGee Bags

I discovered BeeGee bags through Daily Candy, and they are so beautiful they would be sure to add elegance to any outfit. I love them all, so much so that I cannot decide which one I want more (I cam currenly on a shoes and handbag diet, so I can only have one!). They are all reasonly priced (around US $80) and available via www.beegeebags.com

Blanka

Awesome website that a friend put me on to. Has fantastic T-shirts, posters artwork books etc (all at fantastic UK prices too!) So save your pocket money and head to www.blanka.co.uk for some designer goodies.

Prada love

Never before have I experienced such a love affair with leather goods as I do now. Prada has taken design to another level, and starting with their website, it is simply magic.The colour, the detail, and the fact that it is Prada all fuel this exciting collection which has got me budgeting like nothing before just to be able to obtain one on these exclusive pieces. The main source of my delight comes from their new range of what I like to call 'fishy bags'. Being a Piscean, this decadent range of purses, clutches and hand bags is based on a tropical fish design, and I am in heaven. The only downside is the fact that I love all of the colour combinations, and therefore cannot decide which one I love more. Having seen then in person has made this even more difficult. The leather is even more luxurious in the flesh, and I have suddenly realised why people will spend huge sums of money on luxury items such as these... because they are works of art.

Hayden-Harnett

This gorgeous range of coin purses has caught my eye, and they are only US$28! Hayden-Harnett is a Brooklyn/NYC based line of leather and fabric handbags and accessories. Check them out and buy on-line, yum!

ANTIGIRL

Antigirl (Tiphane brooke) is a talented young girl who works in mixed media to create fabulous fashion-styled collages. Her work is available as prints, lithographs and books, together with a handful of original artworks. Her 'bleed deeply' collection is truly beautiful, and her gorgeous books are sewn and constructed by hand.

Rockett St George

Rockett St George has a funky collection of goods in the UK by some great designers. My favorites are Johanna Basford textile lampshades (£80), Footstool designed by Kim Robertson (£950) and Kimono Dessing Gown (£20) all available online.

Kate Spade

For lovers of all things colourful head to Kate Spade – New York. With everything from Paper to Handbags, now is the time to snap up her designs (especially while the Aussie dollar is good). She has a great book out too that was a recent winner in the Mohawk paper show.

Spin

Melbourne Scarf Festival (SPIN) . Where: Craft Victoria (31 Flinders Lane). When: Thurs June 28 – Sat July 7 (10am-5pm) Free entry . There are workshops etc. but the main event is the Scarf Market Exhibition, where you can see entries in the Scarf Awards, try them on and buy them too!

N.E.E.T

N.E.E.T. on-line magazine recently had a cool feature from fashionisspinach.com. These Easy Bangle Bracelets are for all of you origami fans out there. Nice design with potential to be as individual as you.

Kimono Momo

I found these most beautiful Kimono designs at Trunkt.org. Kimono Momo has a range of scarfs, bags, and vintage silk fabrics (they have an ebay store too) which are to die for. They would make a great gift if you can bear to part with them!

Bang!

Found this girl, Ana Laura Perez, via the Oh Joy! site. She is a creative 22 yr old from Argentina studying fashion design. There are some querky bags and little pieces on her site Bang!, not to mentions cute illustrations.

Elk Accessories

A lovely collection of winter jewelry and accessories are available from Elk Accessories. Check out their range at www.elkaccessories.com.au. The winter brooches are gorgeous, and I can't wait to get my hands on a lambswool hottie! Products can be found in boutique shops such as Hunter Gatherer, or visit the head office and showroom in Plenty Rd Preston.

Vixen

Vixen Australia is a great fashion / homewares label that produces pieces from start to finish, 100% Australian. They design and screenprint their fabrics, and the give a lovely insight into their design process on the website www.vixenaustralia.com

Amy Butler Design

Amy Butler's Design shop has some beautiful fabrics designs which she has turned into even more beautiful cushions, bags and accessories. Check out her work at her online shop: www.amybutlerdesign.expressfulfillment.com