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Summer Basics

January 8, 2015

Photography – Marnie Stella

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Square Top – Ruestiic

Shorts

Kimono

Classic large and twin opal rings – At Thursday

Mandala rings – The Fifth Element Life – Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT at checkout for all mandala rings

Silver/Moonstone cuff

Rings – Ono Jewellery – Nemesis | Harmonia | Omniverse | Don Biu | Five and Two

Nishka Leg Chain – Grace Bijoux

Moonstone cuff – Aloha Gaia

Moon Necklace – Hunter Gatherer Jewellery

Gypsy Soul necklace – Matters Speaking

Arm cuff – Don Biu

Nails (Winter) – Willow Byron Bay – Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT at checkout

My simple summer basics are light, bright, easy, stylish and comfortable. I’m living in white washed denim and Rue Stiic everything this summer. Perfect basics to layer some divine jewels upon. Here is one of my favourite easy, casual summer looks, along with some bright silver and opal jewels from At Thursday.

Special thanks to Marnie from @wanderlust_coconut for the awesome pics :)

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

With all my Heart ♡

December 17, 2014

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Wanderlust Warrior necklace + Free to Inspire necklace + All my Loving bracelet – Matters Speaking

Fringe Dress – Rue Stiic

Kimono – Free People

Hat

Belt

Nails (Winter) – Willow Byron Bay – Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT at checkout

It’s probably obvious by now that jewellery really speaks to my heart….the gypsy in me is beyond excited by all the creative energy and love that goes into each piece. Matters Speaking have really captured my heart with their divine pieces of jewellery. Simple, elegant and powerful emotive messages that speak directly to my soul. I love that you can share these with family and loved ones as the perfect gifts. A beautiful reminder to those you care about most they are always in your heart.

With the holidays almost upon us, and our families across the country and seas, I am feeling rather nostalgic these past few days. If life has taught me anything, it’s to say all that you want to say right away. Never wait. There might not be another day. Act now, today, this very moment, and let those you love know how much, and all you are grateful for.

I love you all soooooo very much.

Deepest gratitude xxxx

FP Me Blog Love xx

November 16, 2014

Top – Free People | Crop top – Free People | Shorts – One Teapsoon (similar)

Isabella Anklets

Shirt | Shorts | Hat | Rings

Feeling so honoured and elated right now as I just heard I was nominated for the Free People Me Blog LOVE Awards in the Trendsetter category. “The FP Me user who most inspires us with her styling and creative photography“. I’m overflowing with gratitude for the nomination right now, regardless of the actual outcome of the awards. Each day I get to create and inspire and do what I love most. I’m living my dream, and I really hope that you guys can feel how grateful I am to you all, for all your love and support.

If you so feel inclined I’d absolutely love you to take a moment and vote here for me :) Head to this pa ge or click on the image below, and then scroll down to FP Me Trendsetter category to vote :)

I’ve put together a collection of some of my favourite FP Me outfits I’ve styled and a few new ones too ;) Hope you love :)

BIG Love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Sandstorm

November 8, 2014

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene

Having one of those stormy weeks and realising that no matter what storms pass through my life, I will embrace them, lovingly. Because they are me. And this is my life. And to really allow yourself to feel and validate the multitude of stormy emotions that can arise will bring you even faster through the eye of the storm and to the rainbow on the other side. Each of life’s beautiful experiences is a wonderful lesson, that brings us closer to peace. We can choose to embrace and learn the lessons or resist, ignore and repeat them. I find that meeting the pain (which is simply a painful thought) with a loving intention really helps me find the peace and gratitude once again.

Sending you all love and peace for those stormy days.

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Dress

Hat

Aurora Tassel Bag – Losari Home and Woman

Hair – The Nest Boutique

Necklace + Rings + Cuff (similar) + Bangles – Samantha Wills

Lane necklace (turquoise) – Five and Two

Rings – Amarilo

Midi rings – Five and Two

Nails (Winter) – Willow Byron Bay

I believe in Magic

November 4, 2014

“Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars? Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. It is such a simple and such an extraordinary part of the lives we live.” Nora Roberts

Whatever you believe in, that is what makes you the person you are, and all that you see in the world and those around you. Our beliefs govern our thoughts and our actions, the words that come from our tongues, the emotions from our hearts. Every moment we have an opportunity to question what we believe about ourselves and to reinvent our life. We have the chance to be anything at all. And this great gift is what can turn your days into absolute joy.

In the quiet gap where stillness lies, and there is only the present moment, allow yourself to question those beliefs that bring only stress and suffering. This is the space where the serious magic happens. Where we can choose to let go. Where we can dream and conjure, and choose what we want to believe in. I choose peace, love, light and the path of harmony each and every time. I choose to see magic in everything around me, and so I do. It only takes a moment of being in that quiet gap to allow the insight to arise, and let go of the ego that tries so hard to protect us. I say let’s be vulnerable and experience love and joy the way that children do (and we once did). And see the magic in everything, and most of all, see the magic that we are.

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento Beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Dusk Maxi skirt + Costa Fate Crop – Sum Leta

Distant Lover Belt

Marquesas Necklace

Rings – Avinas Jewelry – Aztec + Maya | La Luna Rose – Dotty Stacker + Aztec stacker + Triangle stacker | Five and Two | Aloha Gaia

Maya Cuff – Avinas Jewelry

Cookies and Cream Fedora – Ace of Something

Anklets + Angel ring – Embella Jewelry

Nails – Willow Byron Bay (Chemical Free)

New moon intention

October 24, 2014

With the new moon upon us, it’s a wonderful time to plant new seeds of intention. I’ve spent these waning weeks in reflection, gaining clarity, reassessing everything! Today I feel very clear as I set forth my intention to flow harmoniously with the pace of nature. I want to really experience all the moments of my life with peace and love, rather than thinking about how to get from here to there. And rather than a need to necessarily slow down, (which I kind of need too) it’s more about finding peace within the chaos. Adjusting my sails and moving at a more natural rhythm. I’ve spent some time looking within to dissolve those threads that drive me into stress. I’ve allowed those beliefs to show themselves and gently be defused. And now I’ve awakened clearer, lighter and with even more acceptance for myself. I’ve come to realise that I want to follow my joy and passion within each moment of my day. To honour myself for who I am and all that I value. To see my worth with all the blossoming love in my heart.

Now is the time to refine our intentions for each day that we live on this amazing planet. I encourage you to spend this new moon time imagining all that brings you happiness and fills your heart with joy. Follow your passions and let us all live a beautiful, kind and peaceful life :)

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Adella Thin Strap Crop + Yoko Sheer Kimono – Tara Grace

Necklaces (Eden + Peaceful Buddha) + Bracelets (White feather + Eden’s Wrap + Buddha) – Guilty Jean Jewelry

Denim shorts (similar)

Belt

Hat (similar)

Rings – Torchlight Jewelry |Hunter Gatherer Jewellery (Eye + Thunderbird + Eagle) | Aloha Gaia | Ernest & Joe