Bambina
Browsing around Etsy on evening I came across the most colorful store. Bambina caught my eye with all the bright leathers and the many different styles to chose. I knew immediately I wanted the share her shop with you. Cheryl sent me a business card case to review and enjoy and I am so glad she did. So let me start by saying this is the softest leather ever. No really. Soft, and supple. And look at all the colors to choose from! Her designs and attention to detail are spot on. The stitching is perfect, and the seams are straight. Loving the metallics, and these darling little live love laugh pouches. Hello? Can you say stocking stuffers?
Oh, and did I mention affordable? Yup! I shared a few of my favorites from her store, and asked if she would share a little bit about her, and her design process below. I think you're going to love her!!!!
Oh, and did I mention affordable? Yup! I shared a few of my favorites from her store, and asked if she would share a little bit about her, and her design process below. I think you're going to love her!!!!
1. Where do you draw inspiration from for your designs?
Inspiration for me comes from anywhere and everywhere. From traveling to travel photography to interior design magazines and everything in between. I'm always attracted to and inspired by colour so anything I design will have a splash of colour in it. No matter what I make, it has to be practical, whimsical and colourful.
2. What made you take the plunge and start your own business?
I think if you're passionate about what you do you should pursue it. I wanted to design my own line of accessories so for me there was no hesitation about starting my own business. It was a very natural next step to take after I got a degree in design.
3. Share a little bit about your own personal style and what we might find in your closet.
For me Miss Marple is a style icon. My own personal style is relaxed but put together. I'm not mad about trends that will last a season but prefer to buy pieces that I'll know I can continue to wear over the years and will coordinate easily with existing pieces in my wardrobe. I don't like spending time thinking about what to wear so I can usually pull something together very quickly from my wardrobe (since I have mostly separates that work together). I love my riding boots (which I've had since 2008) and wear them practically daily in winter - unless it's raining or snowing then I'll throw on my turquoise Hunter boots. Both go well with skinny jeans from Top Shop and a Boden top or sweater. For summer and warmer weather I toss on ballet flats or my sandal standby - a pair of classic leather sandals from Greece that go with everything. If I'm wearing a dress it's a wrap with Sigerson Morrison boots or a tunic with wedge espedrilles or flat sandals.
4. If you had to choose, which piece is your favorite?
I have several pieces that are faves and that might be considered go to pieces. This season I've been wearing my Boden Rainy Day Mac everyday. It's lightly lined and perfect for autumn and spring. If I could wear it year round I would!
5. What are some of your favorite trends right now?
I'm not mad about trends - unless they are something timeless that are back in fashion. For me that would be a Breton striped top. They never go out of style.
6. Which piece would you say is your best seller?
Hands down the Personalized Mia Leather Passport Cover has been my bestseller. It embodies the collection's philosophy of being practical, functional, whimsical and affordable. And of course it comes in loads of colour combinations so customers love the options they have to personalize them.
Thanks Cheryl!
Now for the great part, Bambina is offering a 10% discount for the next week on any purchase from her shop with the code SKYS10. Seriously think about all the gifts.......stocking stuffers, co workers, neighbors, and even a little something for yourself you can order! Hop over to her shop and look around, I think you will love it!
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