Made By Sam

CLUTCHES IN {VEGAS}

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:36:15 +0000

One of our favourite customers was spotted using one of our favourite {MBS} clutches at one of our favourite restaurants in Brisvegas…

THIS SUNDAY @ {CHANDLER MARKETS}

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:23:29 +0000

Come and see us at the Chandler markets this Sunday 25th April

{5:30am-1pm}

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/markets/527903.chandler-markets

OUT & ABOUT IN {NEW YORK CITY}

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:09:00 +0000

Per Se was rated as the 6th best restaurant in the world and no. 1 restaurant in the Americas last year. Per Se, from renowned chef Thomas Keller, debuted in February 2004 in the Time Warner Center building at Columbus Circle in New York City. With striking views of Columbus Circle and Central Park, the dining room is a rare blend of open space and easy intimacy, discreet drama and understated luxury. Per Se has refined and redefined the dining experience. It certainly did for us. We were fortunate enough to get a reservation (usually required 3 months in advance) on our recent holiday in New York. Can’t say I’ve ever had a meal quite like it! The food is beautifully conceived, elegantly presented, and as varied as the colours of the rainbow. The two tasting menus comprised of 11 incredible options. There were many great memories of the night – including the mini ottoman provided to rest our clutches on. Great attention to detail! xx

{MOTHER’S DAY 2010}

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:50:10 +0000

I heart my mum – kind of like NYC, but not. So much more though, it’s a different – quiet and excitedly and ever so constant. There’s no one in the world like her (how beautiful is she????). No one can make beef stroganoff quite like her. No one can hug quite like her and no one has better chat about not much at all than my mum. She’s a rock. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her – it’s pretty easy to do as you’ll never meet anyone quite like her. This isn’t the point of this blog, but I couldn’t let this opportunity go without giving her a shout out. Love you Mum!!

Okay, so back to where I was going with this one… Mother’s Day. It’s only a month away, Sunday 9^th May team. It feels like we’ve just said ciao to Christmas and sayonara to Easter. Is it commercialised? Yep. Should we show our mums we love them any or every other day of the year? Definitely. Do we? Hmmmm, probably not as often as we should. Don’t get all guilty on me… Just think of it as an opportunity to make a choice either today or tomorrow or on Mother’s Day to do something about it… It’s a day to let her know how much she is appreciated and loved.

You don’t have to spend a bomb to make her feel like the most loved mum in the world.

For example: take our bling handbag hooks.. They’re half price between now and Mother’s Day. They come beautifully packaged already.. Add in a hand written note… Pure gold – tick!
Or, perhaps she’s a bit of a funkster and loves her clutch bag when lunching with the ladies.. Throw in a photo of the kids in there… Done!

Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration for your mum sometime between now and Mother’s Day! xx

ALL THAT SHIMMERS {JEWELLERY}

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:43 +0000

I’ve always loved things that sparkle. Sparkly shiny objects. There’s something mesmerising about them. Have you ever made yourself go cross-eyed and stared at something sparkly? If you haven’t, don’t judge, just try. It is seriously mesmerising. Sunlight on water, crystal chandeliers, sparklers, champagne bubbles, the diamantes on my tutu when I was 5 – maybe that’s where it all stems from?

{Simple pleasures} – one of the inspirations of our vintage bling jewellery range.

It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. That’s so not what we’re about at {Made by Sam}. Take our ‘shine like the stars of the universe’ earrings. They’re $40 right? They’re the shimmer in my workplace most days. So let’s think about cost per wear (my favourite way of justifying many of life’s important purchases). If you wear them to work for 12 months (let’s say), well you’re only paying 15 cents per wear. Bargain of the century!

Moral of the story: Whether you need that ‘oh so expensive designer-look’ piece of bridal jewellery, the perfect headband for the races or a quick fashion fix for that Friday night on the town always give us a visit because you just never know what sales might be lurking round the corner. In saying that, we might just leave our Valentine’s Day sale items up for a bit longer. x

HELPING HAND FOR {HAITI}

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:51:18 +0000

Thank you for ordering with us this month. You have just made a donation towards the relief effort in Haiti. As you may or may not know, we are donating 50% of all our profits in January and February towards this cause.

A powerful earthquake of 7.0 magnitude struck southern Haiti on Tuesday 12 January, rocking the capital Port-au-Prince. The quake was followed by two strong aftershocks. Reports indicate that 50,000 people have died, while three million have been affected.

Our team were (and still are) feeling completely helpless in the wake of the devastation, so we’ve decided this is how we are going to make our contribution. We’re not usually into shameless self-promotion, but please tell and encourage your friends to purchase in January and February, so that we can increase our donation.

May all those involved be touched by healing and hope.

Thanks again. {MBS} team xx

CELEBRITY {CLUTCHES}

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:58:41 +0000

It’s official. Clutches are the evening bag. Check out these gorgeous trendsetters at the Golden Globes with their clutches.

You don’t have to go all the way to LA to find the clutch for you.. They’re right here in Brisbane.

http://www.madebysam.com.au/store/clutches

{VALENTINE’S DAY}

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:32:55 +0000

Hopefully cupid will make it to you by February 14.

Gentlemen: we’re just trying to do you a favour.

Ladies: feel free to give him a hint!

{MBS} PHOTO SHOOT

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:25:49 +0000

Our first photo shoot of 2010 was a long, but luscious day(s) stepping out of this world and into a storybook filled with a constellation of whimsical beauty, vintage glamour, flirty innocence, high society chic and dramatic elegance.

Here is a peek at what went on behind the scenes of our campaign shoot on location in Brisbane, featuring our model, Tanielle Davies. She braved bull ants, 38° temperatures and sunburnt feet – and for all of this we are grateful.

The stunning Tanielle is going to be featuring throughout our 2010 campaigns (photography by Mark Edmonds of Mark Edmonds Photography). We believe she captures all that {MBS} represents in this season. She is {m}emorable, {b}old and {s}tylish.

Storylines will see our heroine as the protagonist in a series of scenarios: the disco diva, antique bride and midnight maiden to name a few. She is you. The accessories are the support actress – up for an Oscar perhaps? The peacock fascinator, darkness of the night clutch, goddess chandelier earrings, and bling on bling handbag hooks – fundamental in setting the scene, in setting your style.

WELCOME TO {MBS}

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:15:53 +0000

Welcome to our new online home and shopping boutique. Explore our collection for a short time, long time but definitely for a good time! Or if you fancy putting your feet up and receiving an update every now and then about the latest {MBS} goings on, then sign up for the newsletter.

Expanding our wings…

Our journey first started with handbag hooks only.. A practical and pretty solution to the bag on the floor or on the back of the chair whenever you’re out and about.. After many wines, walks and chats with the gorgeous girls in our world and much inspiration from the feminine things that surround us, we are delighted to launch our new range of clutch handbags, headwear couture and vintage bling jewellery.

These treasures were made with you in mind sculptured by styles, labels and icons we all love.. We are enchanted by Jackie Onassis, everything @ Anthropologie.com, glamorous distinction, the era of art deco, all that shimmers and sparkles, Verve shared with friends, New York in winter, Vogue, Colin Cowie, Mimco, red kissable lips, city lights. And that’s just before 10am.

Whatever your desire, celebrate the pleasure of self expression as you wear your {MBS} creation. Whether it’s brunch on Sunday, a walk in the park, the wedding of the year or just popping out for milk, there has never been a better time for glamorous enchantment, to take the plunge and be yourself.

Looking forward to sharing in 2010 with you!

{MBS} team x