by Penelope Herbert | Aug 9, 2016 | News
In a frank interview on The Style Podcast, Samantha Wills talks about her early days selling handmade ‘beach vibe’ jewellery at the Bondi Markets and her first foray into Australian Fashion Week. She reveals the drama of growing too fast, being $85,000 in debt and what happened next. Click the title to LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
by Penelope Herbert | Jul 19, 2016 | Accessories
I was delighted to interview the charismatic and talented Samantha Wills for The Style Podcast. From her base in New York City we talked jewellery, business, grit and glamour… and why she might be turning into her mother! To READ MORE please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Jun 13, 2016 | Accessories
As the weather cools, fashionistas will be thinking about winter jewellery and ways to wear new season colours. Taking inspiration from her home town of Melbourne, Louise Ambry hand-crafts special accessories perfect for cool climate fashion. I’ve been a fan of Xada Jewellery for several years because Louise seems to interpret the perfect combination of on-trend colours. To READ MORE please click the title.
by Penelope Herbert | Nov 24, 2015 | Accessories
I am so glad it’s still a great trend to pile on bohemian beads because Xada Jewellery does it better than anyone. Think Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss. Think Louise Ambry; the Melbourne-based jewellery designer who makes all her exquisite beaded jewellery by hand. Using semi-precious stones, silver, bronze, blush, suede and leather thonging, Xada Jewellery is the perfect gift for every fashionable gal; no matter her age. And for Christmas, Xada Jewellery has a new range of bohemian beads to suit any style.Single strand, warp-around, layered, short, long and with mix ‘n match bracelets. The perfect gift….