TIME Fashion Parade

What's your fantasy?

TIME (Towards International Medical Equality), is a student-run non-for-profit organisation that is committed to the promotion and establishment of equitable health care at home and abroad.

This September, TIME is once again hosting their annual fashion parade. The parade will feature the work of both established local fashion houses and up-and-coming student designers, each of whom have developed a unique new collection specifically for this event.

Featured names include Aimee Kahl, Rhaman Donovan, Allanah Sarafian, Natasha Dearden, Sharon Williams (she's a BrisStyler!!!), Nadine of Spitfire Designs, and Teighan and Danielle of Teda Clothing.

This necklace by Bristyler, Sharon Williams, will be featured in the parade along with some of Shazzabeth's other jewellery designs!

There will also be a special performance by MedRevue Band!

:: Details ::

Where: The Old Museum, 460 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane
When: Wednesday, September 28
Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Tickets: $12 TIME members, $15 non-members
Ticket Purchase: online

New Products from Shazzabeth at BiDM!

Shazzabeth Creations has been busy designing and creating new products to be unveiled at the September 4th BrisStyle Indie Designer Market. There are new chainmaille necklaces in the works, including a necklace in the always popular Byzantine weave as well as a necklace in a variation of Shazzabeth's own Chrysanthemum chain.

There will also be new wired pendants on show. Shazzabeth's current favourite uses both silver and gold wire and two boulder opals - very Australian!

New earrings will also be availabe. Made from handmade motifs in fine silver as well as more in gold fill and sterling silver.

Also new to the Shazzabeth range are kits catering to those who want to "make their own". Kits include a Geometric Squares Bracelet as well as hand forged ear wires in sterling silver and packets of torch balled head bins in fine silver.

If you would like to see more of the Shazzabeth Creations range then pop along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th, 9-2pm

St Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

BrisStyle Weekly Round Up

** STOP PRESS! Vote for you favourite BrisStyle Indie Marketeer and WIN!**

For those attending the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on Saturday keep your eyes peeled for the BrisStyle Promo Stall where you can vote for your favourite BrisStyle Indie Marketeer and win!

While enjoying a spot of retail therapy have a little think about who you think has provided the best BiDM experience:

- Has someone knocked your handmade socks off with superb service?
- Is there someone with handmade Indie designs that you just can't live without?
- Is there a stall that really stands out as being unique and inviting?

If so then submit your vote for your favourite BrisStyle Indie Marketeer at the BrisStyle Promo Stall for a chance to win a Limited Edition BrisStyle Tote and your Favourite Marketeer will win an award and prize!

BiDM: Saturday 5 December, 9am-4pm @ St Augustine's Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.


** New BrisStylettes **


This week BrisStyle welcomes Louise from Cloud Seven Designs. Louise makes unique jewellery in a wide range of styles and materials. There's bound to be something for everyone at Cloud Seven Designs. Our pick is this statement piece Branch and leaves pendant necklace.


** BrisStyle Member News **


There's no rest for the wicked for super-fly Sam from Jetta's Nest! Sam's beautiful bloomin' buttonhead brooches took out the Living Creatively Beautiful Brooch competition! And we know why, who could resist those beautiful big eyes. Bloomin' Buttonheads will be available at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market and at Jetta's Nest headquarters. PLUS Sam will be available at the BiDM to sign limited edition BrisStyle totes featuring a Jetta's Nest design.


Kimono Reincarnate pendants now come in a new shape! Elegantly tall and slender, each piece is made from vintage kimonos and preserved under resin. Check them out here or in person at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on Saturday!


Show your support for Sharon from Shazzabeth on Etsy Voter this week! Sharon's beautifully crafted Exotica and Amethyst necklace has been nominated for Etsy's favourite Lux Gift, be quick and cast your vote for Shazzabeth here.


The latest pbyers design product is in the works! The ultimate accessory will debut along with new Summer fun dresses at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market this Saturday 9am-4pm at St Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. Here's a hint of what the ultimate accessory will look like... but you'll have to come to the market to be the first to see the finished product retailing at $20 each.


Miriam from BubbaChenille is sewing away for the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market. Be sure to check out her vintage chenille bibs and eye-catching bottle bags with funky trim, perfect for keeping your water cool and preventing drips in your bag and car.


** BrisStyle Member Giveaways **



Christine from Little Diva is running a giveaway that'll make you feel good and look good! Head over here for your chance to win 2 Little Diva adjustable rings and a tin of Nudey!Rudey! "Mother's Little Helper" Organic Soothing Balm.

And of course don't forget to enter our December Blog Giveaway - PART 1, where you have the chance to win a gorgeous Noah's Ark tote made by Robyn from Hot Fudge;

and a gorgeous Dashie Dog made by Ali from Jellygnite and Little Jellygnite, as part of her Little Loxie range.

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market (BIDM) Update - 4 weeks to go!!

With only 4 weeks left until the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market (BIDM) things are really starting to heat up!

(Teapot Hat by The Seamstress and the Daughters)

This week, we're starting off our tour or all things BIDM by paying a visit to Suzanne, Marie and Melissa of The Seamstress and the Daughters. Marie has been sewing up a storm making cute little skirts and boys shorts while Melissa has been busy whipping up hats, bibs, toys and cars. Suzanne's been getting out the sticks and crocheting "Teapot Hats".

(Summer Satchel & Accessories collection by Taybian)

Next up we're visiting Melissa of Taybian. Melissa has been expanding her popular current collection to include other accessories, as well as designing a new Summer Satchel & Accessories collection. This will include matching belts, purses and clutches. You can check it all out here.

(Colourful Stretchy Chainmail Bracelets by Shazzabeth Creations)

Sharon from Shazzabeth Creations has been working on brand new Colourful Stretchy Chainmail Bracelets and a new stall setup complete with personalised bunting!

(urban avine print by Sally Flynn - Flight Industries)

Next stop is Flight Industries. Sally has had a big day in the studio revelling in printing. There's reprints of favourite card designs and new designs in store.... and that's not all! To celebrate the enthusiastic feedback Sally's Ibi tote design received, she's designed and printed an Ibis and Scrub Turkey print.

(Christmas skirts by Tutus and Muddy Shoes)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Tutus and Muddy Shoes craft room this week! Anneliese has been working on Christmas dresses, skirts and bloomers. You can check it out here.

(Clothespin magnets by Designs of the Heart)

Sarah from Designs of the Heart has been busy making Clothespin magnets and small magnets with sweet sayings. You can see more of them here.

(Silk top by SM Boutique)

There's plenty of wrinkly fingers and elbow grease forecast for the next few weeks at SM Boutique. Sandrine has lots of felting in process with some accessories for you and some new items for your home. Sandrine's amazing silk tops can be pre-ordered now to be ready in time for Christmas. Just pick a design and colour (details here) and let Sandrine's magic do the rest!

(Ladybird by shellyberelli)

It's sweatshop central in the shellyberelli craft den (aka the dining table). Shelley has been working on lots of pretty purses and wristlets, new boutique lines including laptop cases, nappy bags/change mats, and colourful holdall handbags that will feature in the shellyberelli 'custom order corner' at the BIDM. You can see more of the range here.

(Nostalgic Owl applique on recycled fabric Flutterby Top by Jetta's Nest)

Last stop off for this week is at Jetta's Nest. Sam has been sewing like crazy and working on Christmas Cards and Gift Tags. Check out the sweet new owl design from her Nostalgic Collection featured on this Flutterby top made from recycled fabrics. You can check more out here.

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Still want more.....here's a sneak peek at some new stall setups from Up in Annies Room, Chi Designs and Shazzabeth Creations, a tasty morsel of what's in store 4 weeks from now at Brisbane's hottest destination for all things handmade, the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market!!!

(New stall setup - Emma of Up in Annies Room)

(New stall setup for Shazzabeth Creations)

(Chi Designs market setup from The Finders Keepers Market)

Stay tuned for more BIDM updates next Tuesday!!

October Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations The Soap Corner and Aik.

The random number generator decided that Hayley from REread will be posting off her three beautiful bunny brooches to the blogger from The Soap Corner.


And Aik from Partitions pour le piano is the winner of the gorgeous chainmaille necklace by Sharon from Shazzabeth.


If the two lovely winners could please send us an email with your postal address to brisstyleteam@gmail.com, Hayley and Sharon will pop your items in the mail for you :)

And thank-you to everyone who entered. Don't forget, we will have another double giveaway starting on 1st November, with gorgeous giveaway items from the lovely Amanda from Twinkle Star Art and Bel and Em from EmBelISH. So check back to get your entry in for that one, and enjoy reading about our featured members at the same time.