Vintage Stylin

Anna's outfit - Top- Jigsaw, Shorts- Wrangler, Bag - Vintage, Ring- "Love at War" Solid Sterling Silver with etched detailing by EmilyKate at www.emilykate.com.au or contact@emilykate.com.au for all sales and info inquiries.

Hello my precious fashionistas! Have I got a style post for you! So I finally get a chance to catch up with my good friend Anna, If you don't already know Anna T Pham Director at Blushion' Style, you are yet to discover this hidden talent in the fashion scene! Anna T Pham started out working in Fashion Retail whilst studying fashion design where she made her debut creating a few pieces towards her collection for her course. Anna had been making her own outfits/styling and altering/reworking clothing for herself and others for the past few years before heading into the direction of fashion blogging for her blog Blushion' Style - http://blushionstyle.blogspot.com/


After getting all snap happy and chatty about all things fashion, I get a chance to sit down with this multi-talented lady....

5 minutes with Anna.....

So what inspired you to work in the field of fashion?
Fashion has always been apart of my life one way or another. I grew up watching my parents make clothes and it kinda started from there. I would help out by sewing labels onto shirts to making my own Barbie clothes. I was inspired mostly from my mum though. She was very fashionable and still is! I would watch her get dressed and be inspired all the time.

How has working in fashion retail helped you persue your career in fashion as a designer/stylist?
Having worked in retail for almost a decade sure has its benefits! Apart from the amazing discounts and a decent sized wardrobe, I have also taken away with me valuable skills and knowledge about the fashion industry on a retail level. Especially from a consumers perspective. Understanding about consumer behaviour has helped me as a designer and a stylist as I have a better understanding of what consumers would want under different circumstances and situations.

Tell me a little about your business Blushion' Style...
Blushion' Style is just a fun blog about my fashion inspirations. I blog about what inspires me, street style and my outfits. I have also recently added a Made to Measure service.

So I hear you also do tailoring/altering/reworking of garments as part of your business? Please tell me more about that and what other services you provide etc...
I have been making clothes for myself for a long time and I always get requests from friends and family to custom make clothes for them! I started to make good money from it so decided I would make this service available to my readers. The Made to Measure service - includes bridesmaids dresses, party wear, designing and alterations. I will soon add a reworked vintage service too.

So your passionate about all things vintage, in what ways do you think vintage/recycled or reworked fashion makes a difference to our environment?
I love vintage clothes! Not only is it unique in the sense that no one else will have the exact outfit I have but it is also the most eco friendly way of dressing. Recycling old clothing by giving it new life through dressing it differently, or reworking it saves it from landfill. It's just an additional bonus for me that every time I wear vintage clothes, I know I am making a positive contribution to a better, healthier future.

What are your thoughts on Eco, Sustainable and Fair trade fashion?
I think its really important. The fashion industry is a multi billion dollar industry and for any business to be successful, it must have all of the three P's - People, Profit and Planet.

What is your favourite Eco fashion label?
Stella McCartney

What are your favourite trends at the moment?
I don't really follow trends very heavily. I kinda incorporate it into my own style - which includes, peplums, collars, wide legged pants and anything high waisted. These styles will always be on trend for me.

Where do you see fashion in the next 5 years?
Hhmmm that's a hard question to answer but it would most probably be repeated. If we look back in the past, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. They all have their distinct styles. The naughties however incorporate all these eras together and each season, it just kind of takes turn to be in the spotlight. We did for a while, dress mostly in black due to the reaction to the GFC. Maybe if something really significant happens in the economy, that could also transcend to our fashion choices.

What are your goals/direction you see yourself acheiving in the near future?
I just want to be happy and successful in what I do. Happiness is the most important thing. You gotta be happy with what you do, otherwise you won't be successful!! :)


Well that pretty much sums up our interview. Thanks Anna and what an interview it was! I really look forward to seeing great things from this young lady, look out top international designers this girl is the next big name in Fashion!

Look out for more featured artists and creative people in the industry I will be featuring on the blog... Until next time folks......

XX Em

Eco Friendly Street Style

Street Style Post - All clothing vintage from EKOLUV- Eco/Sustainable Lifestyle and Fashion Boutique - Coming Soon! (Launching in 2012) Vintage MGXX White Top, Brown Waist Belt, Silk Pattern Skirt and Taupe Suede Bag. RayBan Aviators

All Accessories - EmilyKate - www.emilykate.com.au- Eco Luxury Vintage Jewellery
"Maya Necklace" - Sterling Silver with carved elephant black onyx stone, White Coral and Swarovski Crystal
"Love At War" Ring - Solid Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring with etched detail

Eco Transport

Hi all,


It's been a while since I have posted but I have an amazing company I would like to introduce you to, the things this company is doing and working towards in making a difference in the world environmentally and socially is outstanding and I want to share it with you....

BAMBIKE

(Bamb EcoLogical Technology Inc.)

There are many companies getting in on the bandwagon into 'Greener' technologies and therefore many advancements have been made in terms of Eco transport including hybrid and battery powered vehicles and bikes, more research and use into renewable energy sources, the offset and trade of carbon emissions and of course the use of efficient energy sources such as hydro electricity, wind turbines and solar energy. 

Now you may ask what is Bambike? Bambike is a socio-ecological enterprise that hand-makes bamboo bicycles with fair-trade labor and sustainable building practices. Bambike builders come from Gawad Kalinga, a Philippine based community development organization for the poor, working to bring an end to poverty. They are also working on a bamboo nursery for reforestation and have plans for a reef rehabilitation project. Bambike is a company that is interested in helping out people and the planet, dedicated to social and environmental stewardship. Their goal is to do better business and to make the greenest bikes on the planet.
Bambike Builders (aka BamBuilders) are incredibly skilled craftsmen. They hand-build the greenest bikes on the planet.

Nel, Ferdie, Ramil, James, and Fred (shown from left to right) are all members of a community development program called Gawad Kalinga (GK). They live in the rural town of Victoria, Tarlac in the Philippines. Before they were building Bambikes they were working a number of part-time jobs, driving pedi-cabs, welding, farming, and other odd jobs as day laborers.

Gawad Kalinga’s mission is to build communities to end poverty. Bambike shares GK’s vision of a poverty free Philippines and contributes to the cause by hiring GK villagers, providing them with sustainable livelihoods. The Bambuilders now work full-time at the Bambike workshop, inside the community where they live, close to their families.

What does this mean for us and for our current transport methods?

Demand for the use of 'Greener' transport worldwide is on the rise with the advancement of society's awareness on the effect we have on our environment and the impacts our current methods of travel have on our future and for future generations to come. This advancement in 'Greener' 'Cleaner' thinking means not only small scale business's but also global corporations are already underway with 'Greener' transport and the use of 'Greener' technologies. For example the well known Toyota Prius Hyrbrid Motor vehicle that was released a few years ago and several hydrogen cars now in existence, with most of them being concept cars. These eco-friendly driving machines include the Chevrolet Equinox, the BMW 745h and the one that's currently available for lease in California, the Honda FCX.

Some of BamBike's products include; their infamous Street bikes, All-terrain bikes, BamBeach Cruisers, BambRacers, and Custom Bamboo bikes. They are currently looking into upgrading certain models of the bamboo bikes with added features with the advancement of 'greener' materials and technologies into developing newer models of bikes for different climates and landscapes, thus appealing to a worldwide market. With the brand already selling their bikes in San Francisco in The United States, as with the rising demand for more greener methods of transport, we may very well expect to see some of these bikes cruising our beloved Australian terrain, sooner than we think.

Email	bamb.bike@gmail.com
Website	http://bambike.com