We'll be at the Markets this Sunday

http://www.southsydneymarkets.com.au/

If you're going to be around South Sydney this Sunday, drop by and say hi. I will be there with some fabulous bargains as well as some new jewellery and collectables that have just arrived. Just look for the Mink Schmink stall.

Some of the specials:
Earrings start from $5 - Bangles start from $5
Plus heaps of reduced clearance stock (necklaces and bangles) at up to 50% off

New Winter Goodies In Store For Under $30

Polka Dot Scarves have arrived at Mink Schmink - Available in Pink/White, Red/White, Black/White and White/Black. Made from cottony goodness, these soft and tasselled scarves are nice and long - perfect for layering and adding some colour to your outfit. $22 each.

Jungle Beanies are back - we have 15 designs to choose from now! These quirky beanies are full of character and personality. Why not have some fun with your headgear this winter! Forget the chain store beanies that are cheap and nasty and support fair trade by buying a jungle beanie.

All are handcrafted in Nepal with 100% Wool outer and lined with super warm polyester fleece. These beanies will love you as much as you'll love them! We guarantee that these beanies will get some conversations going too! One size fits most - great for kids, teens and adults. $29.95 each.

We're 3 Years Old!

Wow - Mink Schmink is 3! How time flies! The store has grown from strength to strength and we have our wonderful customers to thank for their support and love. Keep spreading the love people!

PILGRIM Jewellery Sale!

Ok Ladies, if you've had your eye on a bit of PILGRIM bling, now is the time to make your move!

All of our PILGRIM Jewellery is on sale for June only and is only available in the store. First in, first served.

Prices start from $27.95

Check out pics of what's on sale!

New Jewellery: Paper Art Bracelets

These are a bit of fun to brighten up your outfit! Each bead in the bracelet is covered in paper art - while I wouldn't recommend washing the dishes with it on, it certainly looks great for a fun day out! These new designs are our favourites - which do you like?

Limited stock - $15 each

Jewellery Trend: Cowgirl

These just arrived in the store today and we're in love with it's sassy styling! Yeehaaa!

Paper Art Earrings

Paper Art Earrings

Wild Wild West Long Necklace, Cowgirl Hat Earrings.

Wild Wild West Necklace (White Gold Plated)

How Will You Keep Warm This Winter?

The weather has been four seasons in one week lately, but I know what's coming... Cold, cold and more cold. We've past the halfway point in Autumn and while it might be 27 degrees Celcius today, I can feel a change in the weather.

When it gets cold I am going to be prepared - Wooly socks: check. Scarves: check. Insanely cute animal beanie: check.

 

You can get the mouse beanie in our online store!

Yep, our wonderful animal 'jungle beanies' are back in stock and we have some new designs to add to last years most popular designs.

Each one is fleece lined, has long ear flaps and ties, is made from 100% wool and is handcrafted in Nepal. What better way to show your support for fair trade while looking good?

Yes, these are real beanies. And yes, they really are as cute as they look. We have 12 different designs at the moment but we'll be adding more to the range soon. We'll keep you posted ;-)

While you may or may not like Paris Hilton,you have to admit, the mouse beanie looks super cute!

2 New Pilgrim Jewellery Collections Have Arrived

These have just arrived in the store! They are even prettier in person and are perfect for any season.

Harmony Collection

Globular Collection

Zipper Art Jewellery

Zipper Art has landed in Australia!

How fabulous are these jewellery pieces!? These have just arrived from USA and we adore them!

Earrings $10 pair, Bracelet $15 and $19.50, Necklace $27.50 and $35
Pink, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow (All with Silver Zip) and White (Gold Zip) sets also available.

Where's Alice?

I have always had a soft spot for teacups and teapots (as many of you would know) but now I love them even more since Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland came out. Suddenly they are turning up everywhere! I've been scouring the net to see what kind of jewellery the film and story have inspired and I'm pleasantly surprised.

What do you guys think of this trend? Love it? Hate it?

Where's Alice? by minkschmink featuring Disney Couture jewelry

Items in this set:
Angelic Pretty Rose Printed Dress w/Ribbon, $215
Lio Suede Mary Jane Flats in Noir, $290
Large cream suitcase with stud detail, 520 GBP
Designer Jewellery Jewelry Fashion Costume Vintage Accessories..., 350 GBP
Gunmetal New Bow Diamante Heart Bracelet, Vivienne Westwood, 180 GBP

Ok, I know what you're thinking... That's a lot of moolah to spend on some designer goodies, but we can dream right?! And in the mean time, you can still get your 'Alice' look with my teapot and teacups range of jewellery available in store (cheeky and shameless plug, I know).

For your viewing pleasure... Here's the trailer for Alice in Wonderland:

The 80s Are Back!

I'm pretty excited to hear that the Powerhouse museum has an exhibition about the 80s - a decade where I spent a lot of time with my Cabbage Patch Doll and Punky Brewster Doll, a decade where perms where HUGE and so were shoulder pads and belts, a decade where waistlines were high and neon colours were cool... 

Come to think of it, a lot of my fondest childhood memories are soaked in 80s events and paraphernalia (Lego Sets...Scott and Charlene's wedding on Neighbours...Dresses with puffy sleeves ala Princess Diana... Cassettes...Rollerskates...Getting a Culture Club showbag from the Easter Show...)

*Karma karma karma karma karma chameleeeee-onnn*... ahem.. where was I?..Oh yeah, the exhibition.

For those of you old enough to have lived through and experienced the 80s I highly recommend visiting the Powerhouse Museum to see 'The 80s Are Back'. They've painstakingly put together 'relics' of the 80s. From Music (who can forget Madonna's 'Like a virgin'?), Fashion and Design, to Video Games, Partying and the AIDS Crisis.

For those of you young enough to be discovering ther joy of the 80s now during what's been called the 'Neo-80s', you'll love this exhibition too. I bet there'll be lots of "That's so nasty!" but even if you go for the gawkfest, you'll have fun too. You'll see where a lot of the 80s fashion came from and what inspired it.

And for the Michael Jackson fans, his sequinned jacket and glove will also be on display!

Children of the 80s rejoice!

Images via Powerhouse Museum

Why Did I Wait So Long?

Over the last year I have been working hard at designing and making my own line of acrylic jewellery. It's been truly rewarding and I love every minute of it. Even more rewarding is the positive feedback I've been getting from the customers in the store. But what if you can't get to the store to see it?

Yep, I know... I need to put some photos of it up on the web. So last week I bought a photo tent set up with lights. Boy, I've gotta say, it was well worth the investment (why did I wait so long?!).

I'm happy to share these photos with you all - mind you, these are my first attempt at this kind of photography myself so if you are photographically minded and have any tips for me I welcome them.

I've only done a few with a black background (and I can't wait to do more with other colours) I hope you like them - tell me what you think!

Geometry Bangles with Line Engraving in Clear and White Acrylic

 

Geometry Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain

Tea for Six Necklace

  

Double Teapot Necklace

  

Horsey Necklaces

  

  

 

Lace Heart Reversable Necklaces in Clear and White

Arcade Necklace in Frosty Ice

70+ New Sale Items To Make You Smile

There's a lot of jewellery in our store. And now there's even more in our online store! Yippee!

I've just uploaded more than 70 jewellery pieces that are on sale - so if you can't visit us in person you can at least see a bit more of what's on sale (and hopefully snap up a bargain before someone else beats you to it!).

I've added lots of necklaces, earrings, rings and some brooches and bracelets too ^_^ I think if you have any birthdays or special occasions coming up, there could be some great present ideas to be had.

I have limited quantities of each, but there are literally more than a thousand designs in the store, so if you can pop into our Newtown Store, you'll find so much more! In the meantime, be sure to check our online specials!!

Here's a taste:

 

Romance Necklace $29.00 

Save 20% 

Now $23.20

 

Romance Ring $27.00

Save 20%

Now $21.60

 

Heart Earrings in Antique Gold Finish $15.00

Save 20%

Now $12.00

How you can save 30% on Tatty Devine

We're having a sale and now you can save 30% on Tatty Devine's AW09 Collection! Wuhoo! Purchase online at our online store or visit us in person (457 King St, Newtown NSW 2042)! We'd love to see you so drop by and say hi!

Design Spotlight: Ivy Design Picture Table

Now here's a clever piece of furniture that makes good use of space. Verena Lang's design company Ivy Design is producing these clever tables that fold up and become a picture frame for your favourite large prints. They're a little pricey at EUR1440 (made in Italy and this price is before shipping), but worth the kudos for the design....Now we just need IKEA to come up with their own flat pack version :P

 

 

Bridge Design in Holland

Yes, this is a real bridge in Holland. This certainly brings a new perspective to draw bridges. You wouldn't want to get stuck on the bridge with this design. I'd like to see what Hollywood could do with a car chase scene with a bridge like this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Via Frozenly.com