BEGINNING BOUTIQUE : SNAKES AND LATTES

Time for another Beginning Boutique lookbook to warm your winter wardrobe! cute and quirky, this time around model Miann looks gorge' even with that killer snake. Love those crystals...

Shop the looks at BeginningBoutique.com.au

BEGINNING BOUTIQUE : BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE

This week suddenly brought on a case of the shivers here in Brisbane; Winter is certainly making an early appearance this year! So I thought I would post up these cosy pics from Beginning Boutique's May look book to warm up the start of the new week for everyone. Happy Sunday!

5 MINUTES WITH : BEGINNING BOUTIQUE

(words and artwork by lil ol' me - click pic to enlarge )

GB- Where did the idea for Beginning Boutique come from?

BB- I have a fond spot for amazing spaces and boutiques and after shopping at Colette in Paris I was sure that there was a definite need for a cool shop like that! This eventually morphed into an online store that took graphic design very seriously and provided clothes as a form of expression that not a whole pay cheque demands!

GB- Things kicked off for you in January 2008, what was the hardest part of getting BB off the ground?

BB- Getting our name out there, no one knows you exist online if you don't tell them!

GB- Biggest lesson learnt from having an online business

BB- Start small and work with what you have + LEARN THE LESSONS! By that I mean don't just do it because you want to - get some head knowledge.

GB- If you were to start all over again what would you do differently?

BB- Im not sure I would want to change anything as I have learnt so much.

GB- Describe an average day for you

BB- Hmm there isn't one, between meeting with designers, PR agents, interns, employees and trying to get some work done there really isn't anything that is continuos except a sweet-as-coffee and (!) chatting to everyone on Facebook

GB- What motivates and inspires you?

BB- I am inspired and motivated by life in general, the way a girl looks in her favourite outfit, Nylon magazine, nasty gal's store, blogs and so much more.

GB- What's the best part about working for yourself?

BB- The best part about working for myself is that I plan my day and get to do it my way.

GB- Worst part

BB- Accounting

GB- Describe Beginning Boutique in a few words

BB- BB is one of Australia's fastest growing online stores with a cool attitude, and I want to get to know you!

GB- Whats next? What does the future hold for BB ( and Sarah)

BB- Whats next… maybe getting a piece of paper showing that I have a bachelor in Business, maybe some euro travels not sure exactly, but whatever it is, it's exciting!

GB- What would you say to someone wanting to start their own business? do have advice for Australia's next generation of women entrepreneurs?

BB- If you want to start your own business GO TO UNI AND STUDY BUSINESS! Then if you still want to do it - go and intern for someone that is doing what you want to do. While you are doing this make sure that you have got it all planned - INCLUDING your plan for if things go wrong. It has to be water tight! Then start small and do it! good luck!

GB- Thanks Sarah! and good luck in 2011

Check out Beginning Boutique's online store and their Facebook page

BRISBANE BUZZ : BEGINNING BOUTIQUE POP-UP STORE

On Tuesday afternoon I was in Southbank and had the chance to stop by Beginning Boutique's 'Pop-up Store' on Grey Street. That's where I happened across this stack of 3 rings, my latest buy. At only $19 who can pass up a stack of 3 rings! Im loving the metallic look. They come from Treasure Nest, an online shop that has a few items in the pop-up store. So if you get a chance head to 167 Grey St Before Sunday and Pick up a some great buys from Beginning Boutique or Treasure Nest.

the next buy Im lusting after is this sweet Initial ring! so perty

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL BRISBANE : PROGRAM RELEASE

The Program for the Brisbane Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival went up over the weekend and is here if you want to check it out! Shows will include Scanlan &Theodore, George Wu and Gal Sorronda, Beginning Boutique and White Sands. The festival hosted by South Bank this year will run from the 6th to the 13th of August and tickets are available online already.

(pic from mbff site)

MISS UNKON. ON BEGINNING BOUTIQUE

As an add on to yesterday's 'Photo Of the Day' I thought I'd put up some runway shots from Miss Unkon's recent RAFW appearance. Since its launch in 2009 the label is already garnering plenty of interest and making great strides forwards and up (always the best kind of way to stride). The Vine recalls their runway as "a refreshing and playful show " and My Wear Weather said it was "sweet and cheekie fun". If you are looking to scoop up the anticipated new collection head to Beginning Boutique. For a limited time they are offering a 10% refund on all pre orders when you pay up front! How Great! (Check out the post they've done for the collection on the Beginning Boutique blog and log onto the shop to see what you can pre order today!)

PS Stay tuned for a little something extra from Beginning Boutique in the coming weeks!

Runway shots from MissUnkon.com