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LuluRox jewellery

July 31, 2020

(NEST Helsinki)

Continuing from my previous post about Nest Factory and newly opened NEST Helsinki shop, I’m happy to introduce you to LuluRox jewellery. As I’ve already mentioned, NEST Helsinki is a shop of three different designers and one of them you’ll get to know in this post.

Abbie moved from London to Helsinki 7 years ago and from her previous work experience in the Fashion industry and living in one of the world’s fashion capitals she put it all into creating her own brand LuluRox.

She is self taught jewellry designer and what started just as a hobby has turned into her passion and work.

Firstly starting slow from her own home where she used to have a studio to make the jewellery she also used it as a shop but soon realised that jewellery would need a place of it’s own so she opened a small shop in Helsinki city centre. It’s helped her get more noticed and create regular customers but she craved for a shop with more visibility and possibly shared with somebody else but it all needed to fit well together and be the right time for a change.

When Tracey approached her with an offer to open a shop together, it came just in the perfect moment and Abbie was eager to show her collection and newest designs as well as get a whole new group of customers. So far the response has been great and Abbie is excited to see where it all goes. She’s definitely on the uprise of her brand and if you’re not able to stop by and meet her in person at NEST Helsinki, you can always take a look and shop at her newly redesigned webshop.

What makes LuluRox jewellery the one which you will love and wear for a long time? Abbie uses only the best materials such as gold fill which is better than plated because it lasts for decades. She uses sterling silver and charms which are 14 karrat gold fill as well as natural pearls and gemstones.

LuluRox is demi fine jewellery designed for every day use. It’s easy to combine bracelets with each other by stacking them up or to combine necklace, bracelet and earrings from the same materials/ line. It’s customisable and personal jewellery. Everything is handmade in Abbie’s home studio in Helsinki but materials come from UK and only from the small businesses like herself. Abbie is always ready to welcome you at NEST Helsinki and tell you more about her jewellery and if you wish design you a piece of jewellery exactly after your wishes! 🙂

I love elegant, timeless jewellery which is not too official and perfect for any occasion and LuluRoxx is just that!

*This post has been made in collaboration with NEST Helsinki and LuluRoxx jewellery but all of the opinions are my own.

Lifestyle, My Work

Nest Factory

July 29, 2020

(NEST Helsinki)

One of my favourite things to do on days off is to just walk the streets of Helsinki and simply “wonder” around without any specific schedule or reason besides just to be present in the moment and hopefully discover something new, what I haven’t noticed before.

As we live our daily lives, it’s easy to get “stuck” in our usual routines and places which we commute to or walk by. The most interesting shops, secret spots, cute cafes and such are usually found scattered through the outside of the strict city centre. It’s the same case with NEST Helsinki which just recently opened on Korkkeavuorenkatu in Ullanlinna district.

NEST Helsinki is like a breath of fresh air in the most stylish and frequented part of Helsinki. There are lots of little cafes and special shops with different local designer names but only NEST sells unique, ecological and sustainable designs all handmade!

Three inspiring ladies have opened NEST Helsinki with so much love and thought put into it and every detail at the shop is just as if it was supposed to be like that or there. I’m happy to support them and their business and I hope that you’ll be interested to learn more about them and what you can find at NEST Helsinki. 🙂

I’m starting with Tracey, my sweet friend, known under brand name Nest Factory. I’ve known her for couple of years and since the day one, she’s been one inspiring, spot of sunshine human in my life. From her passionate support for women in India who are making all of her designs by hand and in the oldest tradition known, something that’s almost dying out and therefore so rare nowadays to her vision and constant belief in bright future of small businesses and supportive community.

Nest Factory will surprise you with some of the most beautiful patterns and prints which beautifully fall over the most softest and of best quality cotton you’ve ever put on! From kaftans and tops to robes and dresses, you will for sure find something that’s just perfect for you and Tracy will be there to answer any of your questions or give you a style suggestion.

Tracey’s inspiration are colours, her trips (especially to India) and bringing two opposites like India and Finland together in her designs. When deciding on the designs her leading though is “romantic vs. ethnic”.

She loves working at NEST Helsinki and even though Nest Factory has webshop, she loves the interaction with her customers which pop by the shop daily and sharing the space with other two likeminded designers but least favourite part of the job might be the “unknown” situation during pandemic times and depending on delivery services/ post to receive her designs since they’re all made in India.

I asked Tracey if she has any vision or what’s her wish for the future of NEST Helsinki and with a significant spark in her eye she mentioned that she hopes one day they will expand to Copenhagen and Stockholm and maybe become a lifestyle brand.

*This post has been made in collaboration with NEST Helsinki / Nest Factory but all of the opinions are my own.

*Text and photographs by me.

Lifestyle, My Work

Final day!

March 4, 2017

If you’ve been on a hunt for some special items to add to your closet or if you’re in a complete “wardrobe makeover” phase like myself, I’m sure that you’ve been either browsing online shops or have visited the actual stores in your city in order to find those perfect items. 🙂

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Season’s favourites

November 17, 2016

As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, the snow has arrived to Finland and we’ve been enjoying some brightness and Winter fun ( read: sliding through slippery streets, making first snowman, putting on 4-5 layers of clothes 😀 , etc. ) but as of yesterday, we’re back to Fall like weather, warmer temperatures and pouring rain.

Something that does make me happy about this kind of weather is the styling of my daily outfits, it’s not too cold for “I couldn’t care less how I look like” outfits, but it’s perfectly “chilly” to be more playful and creative with my combos.

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