Wardrobe Essential: Versatility

Braided leather ropes work easily as a wrap choker, necklace, skinny scarf or belt!

 

Black braided leather ropes 

                   Tobacco braided leather rope 

                 Nude braided leather rope

                      Palomino braided leather rope 

                   Palomino braided leather rope

Mano Bello Leather Ribbon Bow Belts as Wedding Dress Belts

When you are planning your big day, and you want to create a unique look but keep your costs down, Mano Bello Leather Ribbon Bow Belts are a welcome surprise. These strap belts are easy to wear, come in most any color, and are under $50. You could even outfit your Bridesmaids with matching leather sashes without putting a major dent in your Wedding budget.

Rustic elegance is achieved easily with the addition of these simple wedding dress sashes. So, are you planning a rustic or woodland wedding day, or are you more steampunk or tribal? Even a traditional gown could be adorned with a simple white leather or ivory leather strap and look classy as all get out, AND without breaking the bank. Find them HERE.

                                        Mano Bello Leather Ribbon Bow Belts SHOP now.



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Getting Noticed....

It was very exciting to be asked by reknown stylist, Karl Templer, to feature Mano Bello leather accessories in a shoot with the amazing photographer Craig McDean for Interview magazine. It's a good feeling to be noticed considering that Mano Bello is a small solo design studio, with one sole designer. Not to mention that Cyn would much rather be designing than marketing, creating rather than being media-social.
Artists can be funny like that.

INSPIRED by Karl Templar & Minimalist Hippie shoot.

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                                                    In BLACK LAMBSKIN.

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Color and Leather

I am loving color in my fall accessories.....

Embossed Brown & Salmon Clutch Shop here:

                            

Preppy Leather Stripe Cuff  Shop here:

Fresh Water Pearls & Leather Bracelet  Shop here:

Seafoam Hair Bow  Shop here:

intense

                           

Style...

                      

                              

                           

fashion cuffs

During one of my "breaks" in my daily activities playing Fashion Designer....I came across an old friend who I haven't talked to in years. As it turns out, with "like attracting like" and my being a musician at heart, I was delighted to find him successfully living out his musical talents in a most delightful way! I would like to share with you, a song from my friend John Cate along with his band.  I am going to be singing this song ALL DAY, in my head!  I love it, John!  <3
                                                                Without Your Love

Fringe

Leather Fringe Scarf in Mustard (link>)Leather Fringe Scarf in Mustard

Leather Floral Strands (link>)Half Price! Floral strands

Leather Scarf in mustard (link>)mustard scarf

in the UK

Ursula Roxy, Photographer  http://www.wix.com/ursularoxy/photography.

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Make-Up-by-Kerri-Evans/131670983570417?sk=wall

Mano Bello Wrapping Flowers

Mano Bello Wrapping Flower sashes

UrsulaRoxy Photographer

Flowers

Link to these and more Mano Bello at Mano Bello shop to the right.....

My target market.....

I've been getting sound business advice from specialized professionals in the fields of Photography, Business, Marketing & Advertising. I've leapt inside the web for hours, absorbing free information and tips from various resources.

I've learned that the "way to go" as far as becoming a successful Fashion Designer is actually pretty well laid out, with plans, strategies, predictable outcomes and how to reach them. Although not easy...it is possible and actually probable IF you have a great product AND you don't get discouraged and give up!

I have never been one to conform to "the way to go" in any part of my life. All of those "black sheep" cliches apply to me.

Just the other day, my trainer asked me why (and that everyone else wondered, too), WHY on earth do I keep my Thoroughbred's mane long? Ha! (I thought). My mare is in training for Dressage. There are strict rules and guidelines regarding manes, tack, dress, etc., if you seriously want to "make it" in that arena (pardon the pun).

Well, I said.....because it's beautiful AND I like it. It is, and I do. That simple.

I have always questioned everything and more often than not, have come up with different answers than the accepted ones. Not that I'm smarter, just a bit braver, maybe, and maybe a bit rebellious....? 

 Secretariat's great great granddaughter...."Jewel of the Cat".....(Storm Cat foal)

So, I need to reach my target market. Then, I need to seduce them with beautiful models, probably something sexy, maybe something edgy.....creating an image that the consumer will further along in their own imagination and fall in love....with my product. Then I will be successful and my products will be in high demand!

Sadly (to me) that's probably true. 

I won't go that way. I don't like what it says, what it portrays, how it teaches the public to be sheep.....herded and told what is good and what is not.

I happen to love my designs. Why else would I make them? Sometimes I won't sell one, because I just have to have it for myself. 

So, then all I have to do is find other women out there that are like me!

The funny part is that I do not like shopping, I do not like being told what's in and what's not, I happen to like keeping my cashmere sweaters year after year and my wool slacks and jeans year after year. I love finest quality textiles, don't mind paying for them....and they laaaassst. Classic styles, I find timeless...like Audrey Hepburn....and today, Rene Russo. Update the quality classics with the right accessories! 

I find myself,even, being seduced by some of the J Crew catalogs of late. They have the most beautiful models and photographs...I can't help but love cover to cover......but, I go no further, since they have all of their products manufactured in China. There's always an ethical element involved for me. I think.

So, I am adopting a slogan for my new shop. "Keep the wardrobe......transform it with the right accessories". It's better on the environment, on our wallets and on the battle to remain "in" which changes from week to week.

Take that black turtleneck and that dark gray pencil skirt to heights challenging today's fashion, with a beautiful leather bustle.....or a feminine trio of red roses at your waist.

Because YOU like it. Because it's fine quality. Because it's NOT available at Nordstrom's or Saks.

Being featured on Etsy

 

Leather Flowers Collection

Treasury link below here:
Handpicked Treasuries with Mano Bello

Until I figure out why I can't upload photos to my blog right now.....I will at least provide some entertainment for your eyes by providing links to colorful "Treasuries" featured on Etsy. These are handpicked items researched and chosen by designers with a theme...usually a color theme. It's a nice way to see some beautiful creations from a handful of designers at one time. Also an honor to be one of the chosen!

Enjoy the view!
More treasuries here: Featuring Mano Bello

Today's PROMO SPECIALS at Mano Bello

Deerskin Cuff

  

Matching Cala Lily necklace

I would love to see someone get to take advantage of this lovely pairing of bracelet cuff & necklace in chamois colored deerskin. These are both beautiful items and are marked down substantially for a promotional sale introduction to Mano Bello!