Just last week, amidst the frivolity of fashion week, I visited Bella Inspirations in Elwood, a quirky little store with lot’s of bits and pieces to make you look and feel good.
Candles, soaps, perfumes, scarves and bags adorn the walls, from brands you know and love.
I started out testing perfumes, a favourite being Juliette Has a Gun, (crazy name, amazing scent!) created by Romano Ricci (great grandson of Nina!) in the ‘Romantina’ fragrance. I’m still sniffing the sample card nearly a week later.
Accompanying me to the Bella event was Yahav Ron from Paris 99 where I had just acquired my first Valentino. (Yes, THAT Valentino – more on this the first chance I have to wear it!). Yahav had heard of Juliette Has a Gun and many of the other labels stocked at Bella, and given his worldly travels, you know they are brands of choice.
But the main reason for attending the Bella store was to check out d-lux, a range of scarves and wraps made from the highest quality natural fibres including Australian merino wool, silk, linen, cotton and cashmere. The scarves are printed or plain in the most fabulous colours for the season, and are hand loomed and hand finished.
Director of d-lux, Sheena, was in store to show us the range and just how one can (or should!) tie a scarf properly. We looked at drape and style before she showed us the holy grail of scarf tying – the plait.
Now, a girl I used to work with had the plait scarf tie perfected. No matter how many times she used to show me, I never got it, but after a few minutes with Sheena, I think I have it nailed – and you can too.
Check out this video of Sheena and try it for yourself – perfect in a bright print for the Spring evenings when it’s a little cooler!
The charming Bella Inspirations is owned by Michelle, and her mother operates a sister store in Tasmania. Their aim is to provide new and interesting products to their customers; things that make you look and smell great!
Bella Inspirations Victoria
98 Ormond Road Elwood
Bella Inspirations Tasmania
Shop 10 Quadrant Mall Launceston
