New Kimono Reincarnate products to be launched at BiTM!

With only 3 more sleeps till the new BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market, Melanie from Kimono Reincarnate shares some exciting news for the big night!


"Only a few more sleeps until the BrisStyle Twillight markets! And quite possibly even less actual sleeps as I’m so excited with still lots to do. Not only do I have a new marquee for the occasion, but I also have two new lines ready to debut on the night.

I’ve been stitching and folding away, preparing my new vintage kimono origami cranes with embroidered wings. Many have “love” and “joy”, but there is also “hope” and “peace”, and a “health” in the making. As the Japanese origami crane is not only a symbol of peace but also traditionally of longevity and fidelity, they make a great gift for new babies, weddings and for any lover of things Japanese.


I keep joking that as my kimono offcuts keep getting smaller and smaller, my range continues to expand as I can’t bear to throw them away. Well, with my new range of sterling silver studs, I don’t think even I can get any smaller. They are lovely delicate little pieces that you wouldn’t believe the detail found in the vintage textiles I use. The resin captures the light to really make them shine as well as preserving that tiny little sliver of history forever.


Now I have one big job left before our lovely market under the stars; a new hanging display for the cranes. The power tools come out tomorrow! Come by and say hi at the market, and I won’t mind if you sneak a peek to check that I still have all my fingers intact."


Check out Melanie's exciting new products at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market this Friday 30 April at King George Square, Brisbane City from 5-9pm!

Paint the town Zed..

Legendary Brisbane radio station, 4ZzZ is celebrating it's 35th birthday in 2010 and to celebrate they're offering you, yes you the opportunity to unleash your creative juices on the biggest blank canvas Brisbane has to offer!

The 4ZzZ Paint the town Zed competition is offering one lucky entrant the opportunity to transform the brick frontage of 'Zed Towers' into a mindblowing Brisbane icon. If you think you've got the goods make sure you get in fast. Entries close 30th May 2010.

For more information head to the 4ZzZ website.

Rock'n'Wrap prep for the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

Want to know what's going on behind the scenes at Rock'n'Wrap? With two weeks to go and counting El lets us in on a little sneak peek of her BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market preparations...


"Twilight markets?! How exciting! And so pretty – fairy lights, lanterns....oh good golly, I’ve got none of that. In fact, I’ve got no lighting organised at all! Better get my skates on.

Right, more sterling silver wire ordered. Colourful and unique cabochons all lined up....which ones to use first? Actually, I’ve got some beautiful Queensland Agate ready for the final polishing out the back on my lapidary machines. Shiny as glass, beautiful velvety reds. Maybe I should make some of those into wire-wrapped pendants first. And some gorgeous ocean-coloured malachite/chrysocolla. Got some hot pink druzy crystals here somewhere too... And earrings, there’re fabulous matching lampwork glass beads here somewhere.... oh there they are, plum, lavender, turquoise. I’ve got a lot to work with, and a lot of work to do! Oh, and the ever popular Ear Candy earrings, so simple and dainty. Perfect for making in front of the tellie. TV, what am I talking about, I’ve got a 14-month old, I don’t watch television. And Playschool doesn’t count, we’re too busy dancing and singing to get any jewellery made. Oh, great news. Nonna’s coming to stay for a week, so I can do some uninterrupted wire-wrapping. Huzzah! Absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings and necklaces for everyone. Well, everyone who comes to the fantastic Twilight Markets, that is ;D See you there!"

You can check out all of El's finished products at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets, King George Square, Brisbane City on Friday 30 April, 5-9pm.

Mix Tape: The Kids Issue

The new Kids Issue of Mix Tape is out now and will be available for sale on the BrisStyle stall at both the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on 30 April, 5-9pm at King George Square and at the BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market on 8 May, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.

MixTape is a proud sponsor of the BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market and the Kids Issue looks to be a bumper one, check it out here.

Sybella Boutique at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

Belinda from Sybella Boutique has been sewing up a storm and is super excited to share a sneak peek of her preparations for the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market! Take it away Belinda...


"Ok so I have been strapped to the sewing machine in preparation for the twilight market. I am beyond excited and can’t wait to see King George Square filled to the brim with all things BrisStyle under twinkling lights. One of the new products I will have available is sybella coin purses – this will be the first market they will be available at. The poor delivery man got a hug from me the when my new shipment of gorgeous Japanese linen arrived. He couldn’t understand my excitement at seeing the Wizard of Oz, rabbits and babushka doll linen but I am sure you can! I ripped the package open before I even signed for it. I will also have a few new and one off designs available on the night. See you there!"


The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is on Friday 30 April 2010 from 5pm-9pm at King George Square, Brisbane City.

Behind the BiTM scenes with Mrs Smiley's Lockets

BrisStylers are getting ready for the first BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market and we're giving you a little behind the scenes sneak peek at what some of our fabulous marketeers are working on for the big event! Kicking it off is Vanessa from Mrs Smiley's Lockets:


"Table cloths are ironed, gazebo is clean, lights have been tested and my new market frock is hanging in the wardrobe....now all I need to do is make some lockets! I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of some fabulous rare postage stamps and vintage sheet music that I have managed to get my hands on and am very anxious to get to work with them. Having used postage stamps and sheet music for such a long time now, this new collection will be something extra special with some music being over 100 years old. The best thing is, as with all my stamp and music lockets, they will all be one of a kind and available at the first BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market."


Mrs Smiley's Lockets can be found at the first BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on Friday 30 April from 5-9pm at King George Square, Brisbane City.

The Big BrisStyle Giveaway

The Big BrisStyle Giveaway is on again!

At the start of each month a group of BrisStylers will be hosting a giveaway on their blog!

So, what are you waiting for? Get clicking and check out these great giveaways. BrisStylers will be entering links on this post throughout the month so check back later for more glorious giveaway updates!

Please note only members of BrisStyle are eligible to enter their link below.