Tiara does London

Tiara is an established brand in high quality silverware and jewellery since 1986, based in the sophistication suburb of Athens, Psychiko. Entering into the small, cozy shop is like watching yourself in your dreams as the classic princess of the most romantic fairytale. Tiara designs and creates gifts ideal for any occasion: baby celebrations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, a housewarming, or a graduation. But with a twist...with a modern and classy approach to the fairytale.

Tiara's stylish jewellery and exceptional charms are made of sterling silver and gold plated brass, bound with semi-precious stones. The silver, silver-plated and porcelain items complement the collection of gifts and define Tiara's spirit of beauty and joie de vivre. Customers can choose the materials of their 'upon request', customized wedding or baptism favours, which have made Tiara an example of first-class lavish taste in numerous occasions across Europe. The finest organza, the pastel ribbons, the silverware element and the 'lucky' charm are among those components that have established the brand as the 'bespoke creations and charms' creator of Greece.

My attention was stricken also by its astonishing pieces to accommodate any request by their demanding clientele and corporate customers.  The Acropolis Museum shop, Estēe Lauder, itsallgreek.co.uk in London, Event Décor UK and Alpha Bank are only a few of their loyal corporate customers. Tiara's wholesale clients include jewellery stores, gift shops and galleries in United Kingdom, baby shops and museum shops.

Tiara's creativity has lately traveled beyond the Greek borders with the 'Lucky Charms' collection: a series expressing Tiara’s Joy of Life, created to bring Good Luck and to attract positive energy!

This September, the physical alter ego of Tiara and owner of this fairytale, Liana Zervou travels to London to present her new collection to the UK's leading event for design-led gifts, lifestyle & fashion accessories - Top Drawer. 

I was always excited by driven business women and grande ladies who keep on dreaming to  write their next chapter of their fairytale and I wish her best of luck.

This is Tiara's official facebook page and currently the company is running a summer inspired competition with a give away a chic 'Lucky Charm'  necklace with a fine ribbon and a gold-plated leaf, symbol of good life enhanced by a blue quartz stone. Like Tiara and lucky summer...!

Tiara exclusively collaborated with the Boutique of The Acropolis Museum, designing a gold plated owl, sign of wisdom in Ancient Greece. The design was inspired by the marble offering to the Sanctuary of the Acropolis of the early 5th century, currently found at the entrance of the Musuem.

The gold plated Owl charm tied with dark green velvet ribbon, exclusively designed fot The  Shop of the Acropolis Museum.

Favours for a Christmas wedding, in the Nasioytzik Museum

Baptism favours for a newborn girl

A fine silverware, the ideal gift for a wedding ceremony.

New Yeas's Lucky Charm

Get a taste of the fairytale here:

Photo Credits: www.tiara.gr

Antonia Karra: Arm party full of braided inspirations!!!

 

When i first saw Antonia Karra's friendship bracelets it felt like love at first sight! Being a huge fun of arm parties and loving different colors, shapes, beads and textures blended together during the sun kissed days of summer i noticed that these bracelets have something unique to say, it was the piece that could give that extra touch and make my'party' the one that everyone would remember!

Meeting the designer during the 'Fun in the sun' event at Bettina boutique, i realized that Antonia Karra creates pieces that reflect her sense of adventure and love of life!

Inspired by her travels around the world AK collection is a mix of different cultures and styles sprinkled with a bohemian touch.
It all started last June during her trip to NY where she noticed all around her the arm party trend and she got influenced by Man Repeller's addiction to arm candies. As soon as she got back she started creating her own friendship bracelets and after posting herself wearing them on facebook she found out that there was a huge demand for her creations. So, she found herself creating her own fashion business!
When I asked her about her talent and how she learned to knit and bead these little arm treasures, she stated: " I was taught the handcraft of knitting by my darling grandmother. Under her loving watchful eye I pulled myself through knitting puzzles of ever increasing complexity. What started as a game to occupy my restless child’s mind soon became a habit of nature. Visions of golden Greek sunsets, the eye- soothing blue of the sea just a step away from our summer house are an endless inspiration'".

My favorite one, is the blue frayed one as seen on the second pic (taken by me :-)). In my opinion what makes AK bracelets unique is the quality of the materials she uses -silk yarns- that when knitted and blended together they have a smooth and luxurious feel. I guess that's the point when the essence of luxury is getting synonymous to hippie chic! 

You can find Antonia's bracelets at Bettina boutique, Gee list boutiques, starbags.gr and soon an exclusive capsule collection will be available for you to buy at queen Calliope e-shop!

Pick your favorite one and keep in mind that: Summer should be an endless colorful party full of surprises!

Photos via Antonia Karra-Makios facebook page

Accessorizing.Summer

Manolo Blahnik shoes

Antonia Karra bracelet

Katerina Psoma Tagari clutch bag

Elena Kougianou lace cut cuff

Maria Bratsou friendship bracelets

Katerina Psoma Tagari bag

Photos via my instagram page: @ioanna_fashionwandering