☾✧ .nourish. ✧ ☾ bahgsu jewels look book & interview

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Bahgsu Jewels 'nourish' look book 

"nothing can NOURISH the soul but light" - RUMI

'an invitation to retreat into your sacred sanctuary. not to be selfish, but rather to embody full self-preservation. a choice to create healthy boundaries in which you feel free yet secure. this look book was created as a reminder to carve out time for pure nutrients. perhaps this means fresh blue berry smoothies, long desert walks, moonlit yoga or getting lost in a guide to palmistry. there are as many ways as there are souls.'

all jewels in this collection have been blessed and balanced under the full moon energy :: created with the intention of acting as guide to support. to nourish.

photographer: Keith Ketchum // model: Meghan Uruburu // director: Madgi Del Moro 

jewels: Bahgsu Jewels // clothing: Novella Royalle & Free People

www.bahgsujewels.com

Gosh I don't even know where to begin about this beauty, role model, inspiration, teacher, friend, & well the owner of Bahgsu Jewels. This wonderful soul & I connected just after my mum passed around a year and a half ago as I was looking for something to help me heal and connect with my mum. It was the right time for both of us and ever since I am in continuous awe of all she has achieved and how she is able to create such magic with her hands. Each and every jewel I have bought from her has held such a deep connection with me and I have felt the story of where it has come from every time I wear it 

(which is about every day hehe).

Wherever I go, people see my beautiful rings and comment on how extraordinary and unique they are and well that pretty much sums up her too. She is has such a caring, loving and wise soul that warms to anyone she comes across. I haven't had the chance to meet her yet but I am sure that all who are around her adore her energy and vibe just as much as me and agree on everything I have said. I can't thank her enough for opening me up and teaching me all about crystals, something now that is very special and dear to my heart.  She has allowed me to open myself up again to life and helped me find ways to feel my mum around even if she isn't physically here. Thank you :)

I hope you all check out her magical label and read her story below, it is worth it i promise. 

You can follow her jewellery journey on instagram at @bahsgujewels.

.an interview with madgi del moro.

star sign: Pisces

favourite colour: Translucent ocean blue

birth stone: amethyst

Where does the name Bahsgu Jewels originate from? and what is your design philosophy?

The word Bahgsu is an ode to a small village in the Himalayas where I took silversmith classes that shifted my life. The Indian town is spelled with the g and h switched so I created a new word for my brand name which is pronounced bag-sue. This journey, as in most of life's great explorations, opened my heart and mind to the beauty of truly living in the moment. Not allowing past disappointments or future expectations to cloud the gift of now is this special place where my most powerful designs are born. Every design tells a story from a moment that created a space of expansion.

You live between Byron, Bali & California, how does this inspire your designing and what brought you to living so many places?

To be honest, I have not stop exploring the globe for more than a few months over the last decade. This wanderlust is at times an addiction! Which I'm sure some of your readers can relate to. It is a mental space where anything-everything  is possible and that feeling is what being truly alive means to me. And when you are tapped into the juicy place of full gratitude for this excitement of life that is where true creativity thrives.

Do you have a specific crystal that you are drawn too or simply wear everyday? and why do you think that is?

Crystals contain a matrix much more dense than our own. Meaning there vibrational field can transmit, purify and create light energies that benefit our own molecular bodies in beautiful ways. I feel more in tune with nature when adorned in crystals. As far as a specific one, well, that depends on what mood I'm in- sometimes I have them draped over my entire body and sometimes just sleeping with one under my pillow is perfect.

What would be a typical outfit for you? and do you have a favourite crystal?

My favorite crystal.... Wow! Hard question. The crystal that instigated the bahgsu jewels journey and I am drawn to it more repeatedly is Chrysoprase. This bright sea foam green stone has proven to be the gem of new beginnings, bringing subconscious thoughts to consciousness and reminding me to breathe deeply. My typical outfit is usually draped in  soft & thin clothes, my lover always tells me I'm the queen of layers.

What do you do to take time out for yourself or where to travel to to re ground yourself?

Grounding myself is a daily ritual. Through walking, meditation and yoga I find I can settle back into a place of peace & relaxation.

As an entrepreneur I find myself wearing all of the business hats and this paradigm leads to long days and at times obsessive working. Don't take me wrong, I love every second of it but disconnection is blissful as well, so, once a year, normally for around 2-3 weeks I solo journey. This alone time allows for re-connection with my truth and rejuvenation of my spirit.

What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

Dad always told me "darling, my love, go with the flow"

What does the future hold for Bahgsu Jewels?
The future is full of evolving & constant refining.... Discovering & supporting more small conscious gem mining operations and introducing new & exciting crystals.  Also, look out for  my  latest look book 'NOURISH' to drop (launched now :D). This collection is an invitation to create space for renewal & to slow yourself down.

Bahgsu Jewels Nourish from Keith Ketchum on Vimeo.

I hope you loved this post and it inspired your morning :)

love & light,

leana xx

Wings Hawaii- Samantha Howard interview

Wings Hawaii is a label I have really enjoyed learning about and getting in contact with. When you stop for a minute and really learn about the girls behind this label and the story that comes with it, you will be truly touched. I am doing a thesis at the moment looking at sustainability and ethical choices when designing. Wings Hawaii is a true example of this, taking into account many factors into looking after the environment; something I truly admire.

They are all mermaids at heart; something with share, and of course I just can't get enough of their Summer look book, the video has such a fun hawaii vive to it you instantly want to jet set off somewhere tropical. 

I was lucky enough to have a little interview with designer Samantha Howard, 

I hope you enjoy it...

check them out at: 

www.wingshawaii.com

How did Wings Hawaii begin?
Wings Hawai’I started as a college project. It started with one single butterfly wing .the wing was representation of the personal transformations that we all go through. As creatures on this earth we can evolve on a daily, monthly, yearly basis. Sometimes just the recognition of this is so transformational in itself.

And why the name 'Wings Hawaii"?
Wings was a pretty literal description of the pieces I was creating. Every piece that is created has a story behind it. Each piece is derived from experience. They are dreamt at night or in the middle of the day. They are a reflection of the people in my life; their impact on me, or of a personal experience. Each of these different things that inspire the jewelry or clothing are all part of this personal transformation. They are all physical manifestations of reality. Every experience we have helps us grow our own Wings and become the woman we each want to be. So to answer the question, its Wings Hawai’i because we are each on our personal adventure, flying in and out of each others lives learning to be ourselves.

What gets you up in the morning and do you have a quote that you live by?
In the morning I am usually pretty happy to get up, go to the gym, visit my vegetable garden and get to work . I was told at one point: “find something that you love to do for work and you will never have to work a day of your life.” I love going into the studio to try and accomplish as many things off my never ending list as possible. I love creating, and I love speaking to people’s hearts.

What is one the most amazing things you have ever seen or found under the sea?
The most amazing thing I have seen under the sea is really hard to say. So many experiences that have blown my mind in the world underwater. Snorkeling north shore Oahu searching for shells and spotting one down a little deeper than I think I can dive, only to get there and grab it and kick as fast as I can to get back to the surface is probably one of my most favorite feelings. But it’s the dreams after a day of that that are really my favorite because I can stay underwater forever.

What do you consider your own style to be like?
My own style is really hard to pin point. At one point in college I decided that I wouldn’t be someone that could be classified and I dressed differently every day. I wanted to not be recognized for always looking the same. Now whats so funny is that I feel like I dress pretty simply, and the same every day. now no one ever recognizes me. (which I am totally ok with, its just so funny…especially if I take off my glasses!) My standard is a pair of jeans a white tshirt and a flannel or a chambray shirt…all of these things you can find really cute versions of in our store. I love embellishing these simple items with lacey and crocheted elements. I like to keep my clothes simple so that I can wear fun jewelry. The simpler the clothes are the more jewelry you can wear ;)

Do you have a favourite piece out of all the pieces you have ever designed and made?
A favorite item…that is really hard to say because there are a lot of pieces that have very special meaning to me, and may seem to be so simple to someone else. I love to believe in the power of manifestation. One of my very best friends from my childhood ran down a dark path and a lot of the jewelry I make I have little nuances in the numbers or inspiration that I hope to bring light to her journey. I would have to say that those are some of my most special pieces.

Where is your favourite place in the world to visit? to relax, unwind and be inspired?
My favorite place in the world to visit is anywhere I haven’t been yet!! To relax and unwind…interestingly enough, I think that its LA. I grew up in LA, my parents are still there, I feel my grandparents there. Sometimes when I need to ground back down that’s the place I need to do it. Family is super important to me and its hard to be away from them so much. So when a beach break or mountain hike isn’t cutting it I know that its time to return to get back to Venice. Its changed a lot since I left 13 years ago, but I know its heart is still there.

What can we expect for the future of Wings Hawaii?
The future of Wings Hawai’i. I am scared to say. Any time we have made a plan for the future it has happened right away. So I don’t know If I am ready to say. How about achieving greatness.

Enjoy their new Summer 2013 Look Book video below...

LIVIN' LOVIN'

Love Leana

xxxxx