Stylish Criminals

Fay Watson - Cocaine Dealer

Doris Poole - Jewel thief

Jessie Longford -Legendary shoplifter

These women's mugshots from the 1920's were recently uncovered at the New South Wales police department archive. They are part of a collection of around 2500 showing the seedy underworld of early 20th century australian life. 

Wedding Style

What we Love: These incredible wedding dresses by designer Jane Bourvis, created in her Atelier in Notting Hill, all the pieces are created from Vintage and Antique gowns reworked from Edwardian, Victorian to 20s gowns, incorporating delicate textiles and fine laces. They are of course all unique, custom made, and handcrafted, we couldn't love them more!
Where can you get it? Her Atelier is at 89 Goldbourn Road in Notting hill, London 

Style Inspiration

We found this amazing video of Rita on one of our favorite Blogs Advanced Style, here Rita, who has over 70 pairs of sunglasses, talks about her sense of style..

Paper Inspiration

What we  love: these paper sculptures by Australian artist Anna Wili-Highfield, created from archival cotton paper, painted and then sewn together to create an animal. 

Where can you get it? Though she has taken on big commissions for the likes of Hermes and Anthropologie she predominantly  takes commissions for  private clients around the world..lucky us!

Deco love...for valentines!

We love this Deco inspired jewellery by Elke Kramer...very A&B!  

We love...

Hand made leather accessories by Kuni Awai. Available from B Store's new shop on Kingly Street, London.

From friday 10th - Sunday 12th Feb Kuni will be offering an in store personalisation service free of charge.

Perfect for valentines gifts!

In Celebration of.... The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

This is our favourite commemorative piece for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A royalty mosaic mirror by Candace Bahouth. This is 1 in a series of 5 mirrors made from her collection of royalty china. Please contact us or www.candacebahouth.com for more info, prices etc.

Photoshop...the way we like it

London Calling

We've been to the decorative fair in London this week and found some great inspiration for an upcoming new project....watch this space.

A shaded view..

Don't miss the last few days to catch ASVOFF, the first fashion film festival showing here in Barcelonas Caixa Forum. It is the creation of Diane Pernet, a first generation fashion blogger whose website 'a shaded view on fashion and film' showcases all that is inspiring and fashion forward. A rare fashion treat for Barcelona...