Brisbane Blooms

Brisbane Blooms

A while ago I was taking part in an art competition at the Aspire Gallery called Petite Pieces. I am always exited to be part of such prestige competitions. It;s not my first time taking part and it;s always fun. I had a long break of two years due to my gorgeous little Andrada but now it was time to be an artist again.

For this year, I was inspired by the beautiful city that I live in Brisbane. The watercolour print is inspired by the vibrant , colourful city of Brisbane, so Brisbane Blooms was ready to meet the world.

Tulips, Magnolias, the fabulous Brisbane River, fashion portraits and Ink made this piece come to life. Brisbane runs in my little girls veins and means so much to my family now. She like this piece is a true Brisbanian.

Brisbane is always colourful, fun, vibrant and bright. Since fashion art is my thing, I got inspired by flower crowns, that are so popular here in Brisbane and the River that is so important to all of us. A blessing and a danger at the same time. The city is so stunning and full with flowers….

If you are interested in Brisbane Blooms, please contact the Gallery.

 

XO,

Lorena

 

Maidens …..

Maidens …..

Maidens…. 

 

I had the pleasure to be part of a great photo shoot inspired by the Medieval time… So feel free to enjoy one of the latest collection Maidens.

Collaborations with

Photographer: Evocative Light 

Makeup: Neeka Dewar of Dewy Beauty

Hair: Kitty Dann of VonKat

 Accessories: Ink & Lace by Lorena Balea-Raitz

Red, Green and Silver Gowns: Little Red Lantern

Models: Karina Monaghan, Kyali Bennetts Model,

Ruby Grace Barker

Dogs: Odin and Nirvana from Wolflings

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

All the designs are handmade and one of a  kind.You can hurry up a grab one or,

you can custom order one design.

If you want to have a look, please visit the

shop here.

 

XO,

Lorena

 

Polar Star Dress

Polar Star Dress

 

 

Polar Star Dress

Fashion is such a delicate, sometimes funky and impulsive thing with a touch of surprise. And with the words of Tim Gunn: “Make it Work!” This is exactly what Tatiana Sheverda did! She created a fabulous Polar Star Dress.

90 simple white plastic bags were about to be transformed into this gorgeous dress!

 

 

Collect, cut and create strings,…. and start knitting!

 

Knitting is actually quite fast, and knitting plastic is not only fun but also it gives shape and the panels are to be connected to create the cut. To keep the panels into shape Tatiana treated them with heat from an iron.

E voila… the Polar Star Dress…. Innovative and Made in Australia! 

 

So please if you want to see more funky designs or even order one , check her Facebook out and Instagram! I am a follower and always exited to see more designs from her ! Love the Polar Star Dress!

 

XO,

Lorena

 

Ultraviolet…..

Ultraviolet…..

Pantone color of the year 2018 is ULTRAVIOLET

 

Are you ready for this? I am for sure! I was and am attracted to almost all shades of #purple Ultra Violet is always connected to mystery, cosmos and limitless energy.

Purple stands for artistic power and Ultra Violet pushed boundaries and opens up.

Historically, there has been a mystical or spiritual quality attached to Ultra Violet. The color is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today’s over-stimulated world. The use of purple-toned lighting in meditation spaces and other gathering places energizes the communities that gather there and inspire connection. ( From the Pantone Website) 

I got inspired by #ULTRAVIOLET and so Bedouin Iris was born. An illustration sold on Bluethumb .

Do you like Ultraviolet?

 

XO,

Lorena

 

 

Amazing people…..

Amazing people…..

Amazing People….. 

When you work in a creative industry, like I do…. it;s not  easy to find the right people to work with…. You hustle and hustle and look for the people that make it work.

 You want to know who made it work for me?… Meet these amazing women!  I think I found the right hair and make up person… and a gorgeous photographer!

Please meet Neeka Dewar from Dewy Beauty  

She can do wonders with Make up and Hair! Check it out!

( Published in Obscurae Magazine October 2015 Issue
Photographer: Rejis Jones of Photographie by Rejis
Makeup Artist: Neeka Dewar of Dewy Beauty
Models: Fiona McFarlane, Lara Ellis and Tarryn Camp)

Photographer: Casey Bron
Model: Tiana Hoole
Makeup and Hair: Neeka Dewar – Dewy Beauty)

So if you are in Brisbane and need a Make Up Artist Neeka will make you feel amazing! Check her out and see for yourself!

And now to another beautiful lady a gorgeous fun photographer! Meet Krysta England from My Ohana Photography

I met Krysta a while ago but time wise I was not ready to work with her because my collection was still work in progress. I promised myself, that this collection needs to be done and photographed before 2017 end. And in November we all had a window open and the deal was sealed. I will not talk about this specific collection tooooooo much because it’s all under warp and still work in progress!

Shhhhhh….

If you need a wonderful relaxed photographer Krysta is the person to contact! She is easy to work with, fun and very professional.

Maternity shoots, newborn, weddings , etc… you name it she can make magic!

 

Have you find your amazing people ? If yes, let me know who they are!

XO,

Lorena

 

 

TBT Throwback Thursday

TBT Throwback Thursday

TBT aka Throwback Thursday….

We all know how time flies and I guess TBT – better known as Throwback Thursday reminds us so well how life goes by…. Years go by, social media changes, family grows, business goes up and down , etc….

Who actually invented #TBT , well this is a big mystery like the Bermudas I guess…

This is what Google said about… TBT

So pinpointing the true first #tbt post is tricky. Looking at Google Trends, though, it seems people started looking up Throwback Thursday more regularly in February 2012, and since then, interest in the hashtag game has increased substantially.May 30, 2013

What are your most memorable TBT?

 

This TBT , well a trip home… to Germany. Another TBT is dear to my heart like this one….

My Little one wearing a traditional Romanian Outfit…. All these memories stay with us TBT or not TBT….. What do you do with these type of memories…? You cherish them and you keep them in your soul, heart and mind….

Or this my teaching carrier started here in Brisbane, Australia.

What is your best or memorable TBT?

XO,

Lorena

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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