chocolate & pink is one of my favourite colour combos!

its no surprise to see chocolate truffle & rose dust among Pantone’s 10 hot colours for autumn 2010

the richness of chocolate is the perfect base to compliment many shades of pink. it’s a classic combination that’s both fresh & sophisticated

this week, I’m delighted to feature some gorgeous handmade accessories from the AnK Bowtique

Angie & Kristy are the talented mums who make this range of delightful accessories & teach their children through the school of the air

using the prettiest ribbons, touches of crochet, vintage yo yos, & flowers of all types, their attention to detail & the way they combine colours has taken their made it shop to #1 on the top 100 Australian Handmade kids sites

their delicious chocolate crochet beanie + Kate Korker clip co ordinates perfectly with Madi’s pink Bridget B sweater

Pumpkin Patch had a gorgeous pink & chocolate collection a few years ago – Ebay is a great source for near new items like these:

there are lots of pink & chocolate goodies in the AnK Bowtique (thanks Kristy for these photos!)

Claudia Felt & Fabric Stretch Band + Lily Bow Headband

Olivia Bling Trio Clips + Mikaela Bow Clip +

try mixing textures – chunky cords, knitwear, suede & battered leather-look jackets + girls will love this grosgrain ribbon belt

AnK Bowtique’s facebook fans are the 1st to find out about new products & garage sales – so make sure you sign up!

& check out this blog for more pink & chocolate goodness!

thanks for stopping by!

when a client books a session, the number one question they have is “what do we wear?”

the key is to wear something that makes you feel comfortable & confident

some people love the tried & true look of denim + white

but you can really have some fun creating outfits with colour & layers – like this:

with dark denim & splashes of emerald green – these outfits match, but don’t look like a uniform because the layers & textures add character!

wearing layers or a sleeve is a flattering look for most people (even if you’ve been working out like Angelina Jolie)

so this time of year, when the days are starting to get cooler, is an ideal time to schedule a portrait session

stay tuned for more what to wear wednesday posts!