Anthropolgie sale 2018 - top picks!
Everyday Abby Anthropologie embroidered kimono

Since I started my self-imposed shopping ban (if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know why!) I now very rarely look at online shops.

However yesterday I was stopped in my Instagram-scrolling tracks by this image from @everyday_abby - she had just bought this Anthro embroidered Dala jacket on sale and OMG I was in LOVE!

I went directly to the website and contemplated buying it for a good ten minutes or so. In the end I managed to restrain myself, although I am still very much in love with it!

In the meantime, I nosed through the rest of the Anthro sale, and here are my top picks!

So now you know my latest fashion crush, what’s yours?

Sadie xx

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The beginnings of a small jewellery business part one... kitchen tables and Mighty Mighty Markets
Here I am at my very first market at Mighty Mighty Markets on Cuba Street, Wellington in 2011

Here I am at my very first market at Mighty Mighty Markets on Cuba Street, Wellington in 2011

Hi everyone!

This week has been a time of reflection for me. Today marks six years to the date that I released my first ever ‘official’ collection, Sueños del Sol. And on Friday I had the pleasure of talking to a whole lecture theatre (eek!) of final year marketing students at Plymouth University about Shh by Sadie and the journey that has brought me and my million beads to where it stands today.

In preparation for my talk I sat down and spent an afternoon trawling through my old Shh photo archives and, oh my goodness, it was amazing remembering some of the jewels I’ve made, markets I’ve attended, people I’ve worked with and all of the ups and downs along the way.

When I began teaching myself to make jewellery in 2011 I never dreamed that anything would come of it, let alone that anyone would buy it - it was simply a new exploration, a new hobby, and I enjoyed wearing the earrings and bracelets I’d made for myself.

Shh by Sadie handmade statement jewellery

Working full time in my ‘day job’, I soon started attending markets on Saturdays with my borrowed table cloth and vintage teacups and saucers to display my jewels on (the teacups often had more interest than the jewellery!). I just wanted to sell jewellery so that I could go home and make more. (Well, that hasn’t changed!)

I was also selling online via Etsy, and I still don’t know how I managed to actually sell anything with the terrible photos I took! I remember taking my first product shots late one Saturday night, on a badly lit kitchen table, balanced on teapots and teacups (the jewellery, not me), because I was so eager to get my Shh by Sadie Etsy shop up and open. Yet people did buy the jewellery (which was at that time mostly brooches made of felt and fabric, button and flower earrings, and simple bead earrings and necklaces), and often came back for more!

I ALWAYS appreciated it when my lovely friends visited me at markets and came and had a giggle with me :-)

I ALWAYS appreciated it when my lovely friends visited me at markets and came and had a giggle with me :-)

Shh by Sadie at Matchbox Studios, Wellington

From there I went on to be stocked in my first few real shops - Rex Royale and Emma on Cuba Street, along with The White Room Gallery in Island Bay. Markets continued, stockists grew, and I was even featured in a few blogs, publications and the Mighty Mighty Market poster plastered across Wellington that I had to close my eyes every time I walked past because it was so hideous… :D

I’ve posted some photos of the early Shh days here - hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did. You’ll see that there was always a love of pink! And a lot of skulls back then too!

If you remember any of these Shh jewels or markets, I’d love to hear from you or see your photos.

I’ll post the next phase of the Shh journey next week.

Sadie x

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And if you made it this far - here’s that Mighty Mighty Market poster!!

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Mums Handmade HeartMade Knitted Denim Coat - winter crush!I
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I’m sure you’ve all seen the Mums Handmade chunky knitted cardigans that swarmed over Instagram this year and every effortlessly chic blogger was photographed wearing?!

Well I am now absolutely in LOVE with their latest creation, the Mums Handmade HeartMade knitted denim jacket.

I always LOVE denim - denim shirts, denim jackets, and of course denim jeans (duh). I’m a fan of wearing denim with a great pair of heels, a cool handbag and a colourful cuff or necklace, and so this jacket would slide itself perfectly into my wardrobe.

I’d wear it with a simple black top, skinny jeans and high heels, and it would keep me super cosy all through the upcoming winter….ahh.

Available at mumshandmade.com.

What’s your latest fashion crush?

Sadie x

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Jasmine Hemsley's Golden Milk Recipe - Attempting to cook new things!
Jasmine Hemsley Golden Milk recipe Port Eliot Festival

You may remember in July I went to the Port Eliot Festival, and while I was there I had the absolute pleasure of attending Jasmine Hemsley’s cookery demonstration.

A lot of the Ayurvedic principles and advice Jasmine talked about during her demonstration buried themselves into my mind, and I have since been attempting to integrate some of these dietary changes and recommendations into my life!

I sampled Jasmine’s Golden Milk at the time and it was deliciously warming, soothing and comforting. The day after the festival I had my first attempt at making it myself. To be honest, mine definitely tasted like gritty curried milk, and so I’ve since invested in a new sieve (he he) and believe that practice should eventually make perfect!

You can find Jasmine’s Golden Milk recipe here. If I can make it, you certainly can! :-)

Sadie xx

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WIN all these goodies with our WANDERLUST giveaway!
Shh by Sadie Cai swimwear beach babe vacation wear

We are super excited to have teamed up with some of the HOTTEST designers for this exclusive Wanderlust themed giveaway!

The lucky entrant will win all of the vacay favourites pictured below including the Shh turquoise Rio bracelet, Cai Swimwear bikini, sunnies and Bali body luxe bronzing lotion, Instyl Boutique outfit and Bits and Pieces to go endless summer floppy hat!

To enter visit the Shh by Sadie Instagram page. Competition ends Sunday 23rd September. 

And check out Cai Swimwear, Instyl Boutique and Bits and Pieces to go for your sunshine essentials!

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