Introducing . . . Festibelle Bands!

"Think. . . Pretty Flower Girl meets Bohemian bride"

With the sun shining (in between the sub tropical rainstorms) the summer season is fast approaching and I have been creating a new piece for my Emi-Lou Designs collection. Not quite in the ‘jewellery’ category, however this, my friends, I have named my ‘Festibelle Band’. 

(Picture of: Emi-Lou Designs “Festibelle Band” 2012)

(Picture of: Emi-Lou Designs “Festibelle Band” 2012)

(Picture of: Emi-Lou Designs “Festibelle Band” 2012)

The inspiration came from being told to ‘sort out my room’ by my mother back home in Wales a few months ago! Whilst ‘sorting’ (ie reminiscing over old diaries and childhood love notes, yellowing with antiquity… and trying on old plastic multi-coloured jewellery that was never in fashion then - let alone now)…  I came across an ivory and green garland headband that I wore as a 10 yr old bridesmaid- 14 years ago! Still brilliantly intact I tried it on (obviously) and although a little garish for a rainy Sunday afternoon in Wales there was something incredibly romantic and organic about this head dress. 

(Pretty little flower girl garland head band. Google images).

No sooner did I come back to London I started experimenting with my own garland headbands. By utilising lengthy ribbon at the back, 10 yr old bridesmaids and ageless summer lovies alike can wear them… floating around the 2012 summer festivals. Interweaved with fresh water pearls, sequins and vintage style flower garlands, each handmade headband is unique from the next. 

 

Think Kate Moss’ wedding meets A Midsummer Nights Dream… Glastonbury meets Soundwave (Croatia). What ever the occasion I hope I have created something for everyone, a summer of individuality, youth, love and happiness.

Emi-Lou xx 

N.B. All photos taken from google images. 

ps. I will be adding some more photos of my “Festibelle Bands” very soon.