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Independent Focus: Karmisa Jewellery | QueenBeady

Every now & then I like to delve in to the inner realms of the Independent Brands and showcase them here on my blog. Last time I interviewed Cara of Cupcake Couture which you can read about here! This time I’m chatting with Athena who owns & runs business, Karmisa. A new, upcoming jewellery brand that has all your go-to statement pieces. With Christmas coming up I thought it was an opportune time to have a chat with Athena…

So, tell us a little bit about the brand Karmisa?
Karmisa is an online jewellery boutique. We specialise in big, luxurious statement pieces. Our jewellery is handpicked and reflects the Karmisa customer, confident and glamorous.

And who is the brain child behind this gorgeous brand?
I’m Athena, I’m from Ireland and living in Dublin. I turned my fashion and jewellery obsession into a career and launched Karmisa in Spring, 2014.

What is your favourite piece of the Karmisa Collection & why?
I have a few favourites depending on what kind of outfit I feel like wearing, sometimes boho, girlie or more edgy. Although my ‘go to’ piece would have to be the gothic rose statement necklace as it toughens up a girlie outfit. It also doubles up as a headpiece as seen on our brand ambassador Stephanie.

What inspires you on a day to day basis to create this unique set of jewellery?
What inspires me when selecting jewellery for Karmisa depends on several things. Seasonal colours and trends but mainly what the Karmisa customer would wear and what I cannot wait to arrive in Karmisa HQ. You have no idea how ridiculously excited I get about jewellery arriving!

So aside from Karmisa, where else do you shop for all your accessory needs?
I don’t have any particular ‘go to’ shop. I find jewellery is an afterthought in a lot of stores and this is mainly why I launched Karmisa, apart from my love of sparkly things! I find a lot of pieces when I’m travelling. I love small independent stores and online stores too, which I usually find through Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

Finally, If you could pick 3 things what would you take on a desert Island?
It would have to be my laptop, a Wi-Fi connection and chocolate. Loads of chocolate!

You can follow Karmisa on Twitter & one their website!

Rebecca xxx

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December 9, 2014
Dogtooth & Monochrome | QueenBeady

Leather Jacket Quiz Clothing | Dress C/O Rare London | Necklace Claire’s Accessories | Barely there Heels New Look

Now we all know that I like to play dress up, right? So of course when you are given a pick to choose a dress you know I’m not going to go for your average dress, yep! So when it came to picking a dress with Rare London this limited edition Dogtooth Monochrome dress was top of my list. Not only is the black & white trend so bang on for AW14/15 it had a pretty organza skirt overlay that just made me feel so girly.

It retails at £56 on the website, sadly there was a small nick in the dress on one of the seams but it will be easily fixed by Mr C’s Grandma’s sewing skills. I did advise Rare London on this so hopefully they will be vigorously checking their orders like the little good eggs they are! They even offered to replace it but I’d prefer them to save them for their paying clients (Because I’m as good little egg too!)

I got this in a size 12 to accompany my ever growing bust, however, I was pleasantly surprised that there was quite a bit of room to fit even more breast in so I may have got away with ordering a size 10 but I always like to act on the side of caution when getting something off the world wide web.

I teamed it with my black leather jacket from Quiz and my barely there heels from New Look which an absolute staple for me (comfy and on trend – what more could a girl ask for?) It kind’ve felt like I had just rewound back to the 1950’s and stepped on set for Grease the Movie!

I also created a ponytail with a wrap around to give this outfit a more edgy appeal. I had to stop myself from going Lily Allen-esque and rocking my fluorescent pink Nikes!

How would you have rocked this look? A similar way or completely different? Let me know in the comments below!

Rebecca xxx

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September 21, 2014
Cluelessly Vamped Up | QueenBeady

Fluffy Jumper Miss Selfridge | Necklace New Look | Leather Trousers Topshop | Clutch New Look | Chelsea Boots Barratts

There comes a time in the year when the leather trousers come out and are a staple item from my wardrobe. The days are cooler and you don’t have to frantically talc’ yourself down to try and squeeze yourself in to the little blighters.

I recently wore this outfit to a new local bar & grill called Sir Dukes which you can read about here! The atmosphere is pretty eclectic and funky so it warranted a fluffy jumper and leather trousers combo.

The outfit has a really naughty but nice feel to it. With the cuteness of the powder blue fluffy jumper (thank god pastels are still in for the AW14 season!) that scream Cher Horowitz and being ‘’so totally clueless’’ but the leather trousers completely vamp up the whole outfit!

Add a few simple touches with my black and white statement necklace and an oversized clutch you have yourself a day to night outfit that takes you in to Autumn quite nicely.

How are you transitioning in to the Autumn months with your outfits?

Rebecca xxx

September 17, 2014