Outfit Post - Featuring Manhunt Designs..

When I was at Poppy Penelope recently I came across some amazing necklaces from designer Madhunt Designs.

Madhunt Designs is a super stylish jewellery brand created by a mother of two who was sick of having her expensive necklaces and bracelets drenched in slobber and being damaged or broken from her kids pulling too hard. Her range is made of '100% food grade safe silicone' that is non toxic, BPA, lead and Phthalates free. They are even washable with either soap or by dishwasher/ washing machine up to 60 degrees. Silicone does not support the growth of bacteria or mould so it is the perfect choice.

All necklaces come with a satin cord with a compact break away clasp that will come undone if tugged on and the beads stay on the cord without falling off!

I loooove the colours and they even have a range for kids. For all the mums and mums-to-be out there you have to get your hands on these!! I couldn't resist getting one for myself even though I don't currently have a baby.

I chose one with smaller beads and teamed it with another shorter necklace by I Like Minnie! That's the great thing you can wear one or two...

 

In this look, true to my style, I'm wearing a mix of vintage with modern. I bought this man's denim shirt from my favourite vintage store in Tyabb and teamed it with a skirt from Gorman. I love how the colours of the necklace are complimented by the colours of the skirt.

And to finish off I added red heels from Wittner for a more sexier look.. You could alternatively add sneakers (converse/Adidas-like) or flats here instead. I would probably do this if I'm running around after Xavier for the day! After all, the sneakers trend is so hot right now...

 

If wearing such a short skirt isn't for you then some skinny jeans or straight leg pants that just graze the ankle would look great too!

 

How would you wear these amazing necklaces?

Skirt - Gorman (similar styles available in store now)

Shirt - second hand/ vintage store (similar styles available at Zara, Seed Heritage, Witchery)

Shoes - Wittner (available in black and nude in store now)

Necklaces - Long - Madhunt Designs, Short - I Like Minnie (both available at Poppy & Penelope)

Rings - Naomi Murrell (available at Poppy & Penelope)

Bag - Georgie Cummings (available at Poppy & Penelope)

Poppy Penelope - Part I

I interviewed Shell Lam, owner of Poppy Penelope because I wanted to share her amazing store with you! I first met Shell at Camberwell Playgroup! Our sons were both enrolled on a Thursday. We always spoke about her dream to open a homewares and accessories store and she always inspired me to think that I should follow my dreams! 

Previously a Private Banker to the super rich, she now has made this dream a reality. Poppy Penelope is a beautiful store with only the best and fine homewares and accessories. It's a true representation of her - modern, classic and unique. She hand picks each designer and will only stock the ones she admires and believes in.

I asked her about the style of her home, she laughed and said 'not like this!'. Shell has a 2 & 4 year old so she said at home it's practical and functional at the moment, 'I need to be able to wipe everything down'. I can relate to that! Like me, she has one special room which house all her special pieces and is where she can display her style. 

This is why the store is so amazing because this is her creative and inspirational outlet. She can't have what she wants at home so she puts it into the store!

What are the top 3 sellers?

* Skincare by The Aromathery Co, Therapy Range - everything ranging from hand creams, hand and body washes, foot creams, diffusers and candles. She even stocks a men's range.

* Children's books and toys - brands such as Janod, Wilson & Frenchy and Winter Press Avenue do extremely well.

* Jewellery/ Accesories - Shell loves fine, handmade and unique pieces. Therefore she stocks designers such as Pigeon hole, Après Ski, Katrina Barnden, Naomi Murrell, I like Minnie, Madhunt Designs and Kingston. She has scarves from Bella Ballou, a label from Denmark and also has a huge range of clutches and bags from Arlington Milne, Elms & King and Georgie Cummings. 

The jewellery and accessories are definitely my favourite. I love the fact that most of them are local Australian designers! 

Over the next few posts you will see me sporting a couple of the designers with different looks.

So where does Shell see herself in 5 years? 'Continuing to live the dream with a bigger version of Poppy Penelope and to travel to source more exclusive international brands'.

Doesn't get more inspiring than that! 

Quick 5 with Shell - 

1. Black or White? Black

2. Vintage or Modern? Both

3. Sushi or Pizza? Sushi

4. Coffee or Tea? Coffee

5. London or Paris? London

Make sure you get yourself in there to check it out and if you are interstate Shell will happily post to you!
 

Poppy & Penelope

1826 Malvern Road

Malvern East VIC 3145

www.poppypenelope.com.au

T - 03 9912 0679