Handmade Knickers & Bras

Sad news from BambiLion

2011-08-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Hello lovelies!

Hanna here, doing my first ever blog post!

Firstly is a bit of sad news from BambiLion headquarters. Unfortunately from now on, Erin will no longer be personally involved in the business. It is very sad to see her go, but she'll always be an honorary member of the BambiLion family. I just wanted to say a big thank you to lovely Erin who helped shape Bambi into what it is today. It'll be hard without her and I'll miss her SO much, but she's moving in a different direction now and I wish her the best of luck! Plus we're still best friends, so I can't complain too much!

In relation to this big announcement, I have another one brewing. Watch this space!

I'll be doing blog posts much more frequently from now on, with lots of exciting things like big sales (yes, a big one closer to Xmas is planned... I'm talking MASSIVE savings) and competitions.

To end on a cheerier note, here are some more photos of our stunning model Miss Samii La' Morte. Some of these were a little cheeky for Facebook, so here they are for you! Samii is wearing our Ice Cream knickers with pasties and a custom pair of knickers with matching pasties (blue stripey). You can follow Samii's adventures here.

Much love,

Hanna x

~*~ Photo time!~*~

Romance

2011-01-23T00:16:00.000-08:00

New year = full year

2011-01-06T23:01:00.000-08:00

Hope you guys all had a super Christmas, now that its the new year it means new products and lots of work for BambiLion!
The Eye masks mentioned in our last post have been a great success with them all being sold last market! we have a whole new stack of one-of-a-kind pretty vintage, silk, and cotton ones so if you missed out last time do not fear.

Our Valentines Day set is complete! pre-orded or come to rose street where we will have two already for sale, a small and medium.
Hanna and i will also be making limited edition Valentines day hand drawn and coloured cards.

Our next Rose street market is on the 23rd January, come and check out our new stock and new market stall look!

Erin & Hanna

Bras, knickers, market, they are my excuse

2010-12-17T15:16:00.000-08:00

So i got up to 4 blogs then dissapered from blogger, i know what your thinking "what a lazy crumbum" but my excuse for not writing 7 blogs is really really good, in fact i have 6 excuses!

1. Filling a order for the gorgeous Sideshow Annie Costume Parlour! This knickers and pasties set is called Orient Express. Visit the super pretty shop at 735 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, Vic.

2. Creating a cupped bra. This is one of the first cup bras we have made, it took a bit of time but we think its super cute. Made from pink floral cotton with an overlay of mini fabric roses! Finished with a big white bow.

3. Eye masks! A first for BambiLion, we have made 6 one-of-a-kind cute soft eye masks, some made from cotton, others made from saturn or silk.

4. preparing for our market! Yes another Rose street artists market this sunday the 19th. It's the last chance to come and visit our stall before Christmas!

5. Pretty little stall. Our Rose street stall is going to be easy to find as this week we have made cute flags that say our name: BambiLion Lingerie.

6. Valentines Day. We have completed our red Valentines day set. For a sneak peek come visit us at rose street where we will have it on display. you can even pre-order one for Valentines day.

Yes, we have been quite busy, i think that this longgg post makes up for my broken promis right? RIGHT?

x Erin

Limerence Love

2010-12-12T16:49:00.000-08:00

BambiLion has some very special stock awaiting you in Limerence Boutique. They support lots of hand made Australian designers and artists, so if your anywhere near Belgrave, Vic, be sure to drop in and say hello!

Check out the website limerence.com.au

Disaster master!

2010-12-12T01:53:00.000-08:00

We were at the Rose street market today for our second time, the sky was blue in the early morning, the air filled with excitement for Christmas, today was going to be a good day.
.......
Unfortunately it rained cats and dogs and rabbits. Lucky for us we had a small shabby umbrella to keep our stock dry, with the exception of all the holes in it giving us the gift of never ending drops. This umbrella was courtesy of rose st but seemed a little out of place among the other forms of "protection from the elements" other stall holders were given. It seems we had the worst spot (i guess someone has to have the dodge area, right?) we had a drain next to us that was overflowing and made a miniature flood at our feet and were the only ones (apart from Mr no umbrella who had a stall next to us) to not have some kind of suitable shield from the rain. Sad to say but we had to leave.

If you missed us this week we will be back to give it another shot next week...well, we have to, we've already paid for the stall...

SO SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 19/12/10.
Same time, same place, no rain (fingers crossed!)
Check previous blog for map.

x Erin: the bitter individual who wrote this blog.

Im late, Im late, for a very important blog update!

2010-12-11T04:51:00.000-08:00

So it't about 11:59pm on Saturday.... i said i would write a blog everyday for a week... I am still keeping to my word (just), and its only the second day!

BambiLion will be at Rose st Artist Market this sunday 12th so make sure you come down to buy all your christmas pressents! We have new knickers and broochers for sale and a special christmas deal with our cards, 5 for $12!

A map for you below will tell you where to go.
(didn't mean that to rhyme.... honestly)

GO HERE!

See you tomorrow!

7 blogs in 7 days.

2010-12-09T20:32:00.000-08:00

We have been so busy the last few weeks getting ready for our next market, creating goodies for stockists and sewing our Valentines bras and knickers that we have neglected our lovely blog :(

As a sorry for our lazy behavior we will wright a blog everyday for a week. Super!
so.....
1st blog: Friday. (strange day to start a week but...)
Photos from our first photo shoot are up! Click here to check out our facebook album for the full look-see, as for now, here is a sneak preview.

Photoshoot for Bambi!

2010-11-18T23:02:00.000-08:00

Hanna and i made our way to the country today for a BambiLion photoshoot where balloons, hoola-hoops, pearls and tea cups were involved, and of course cute knickers!! We can't wait to show you all!

Shhh, it's a secret.

2010-11-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

It's our favourite time of the year- The Victoria's Secret Fashion Parade. View an adorable slideshow of the parade and behind the scenes HERE

Love is in the air.

2010-11-12T22:41:00.000-08:00

We cant help ourselves when it comes to ruffles and bows so have decided that this Valentines Day we would go all out!
Work in progress on second pair of knickers for VD <3

Sneaky peaky

2010-11-01T05:26:00.000-07:00

Hanna and i have been hard at word designing 2 lovely bra & knicker sets for Valentines Day. Here is a SNEAK PREVIEW of the knickers for one set.

We're not putting up pics of the bra because everyone loves surprises, right?
keep checking back for updates!
Erin.

Fragment Squared

2010-10-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

Here is something special for all you sydney siders.
Fragment Squared, an exhibition soon to be at Baromiter Galley close to Sydnes CBD includes contemporary textile design from RMIT University.
In short, i attend RMIT, BambiLion has work in there, GO SEE IT!
A selection of screen printed and digitally printed designs are on display, all in the form of unmade knickers... i.n.t.e.r.e.s.t.i.n.g.

Also, go and check out a lot of great new designers who also have work in there and if you go on opening night you get....FREE FOOD! oh my god!

Opening:
Tuesday 26th October 6 - 9pm

Gallery Times:
27th, 28th, 29th, 30th October 11am - 6pm
31st October 11am - 3pm

website: http://fragmentsquared.tumblr.com/

We're all business

2010-10-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

An exciting arrival came in the mail. Our new business cards!

So cute~

To Market, To Market.

2010-10-14T00:22:00.000-07:00

Upon packing up our first market at Rose st, Hanna and i looked at each other and knew, we were both hooked.
The cute layout, the fun atmosphere, the super nice and friendly stall holders, the beautiful sunny weather, i could go on, but i have to do homework so I'll stop... point is... We LOOOOOVED Rose street market! Our next confirmed date for Rose street is the 12th December, perfect time to buy your Christmas presents *wink wink*

x Erin

We are now part of The Rose Street family

2010-10-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

This Sunday the 10/10/10 (wow) is our first stall we have at the Rose street artists market! Come down and say hi, you will be able to spot our glorious table of knickers and cute goodies from a mile away!
Just a peek.

Market is open from 11am-5pm, you have NO excuse so get out of bed and get your self a pare of knickers pronto before they all sell like hot cakes!... we hope.

Here is even a map for a little more convenience. Gosh, I am so good to you.

xErin

Slack-attack

2010-10-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

Forgive me, I have been a slacker with this blog for the last month. To make up for it i will show you all the new Screen Printed and Silk knickers we have whipped up!

xErin

Showing our passion for PinUp

2010-09-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

Meet our new friends over at http://www.thepinupgal.com.au/
Sexy retro PinUp fashion to take you back to the good ol' days.
Here is just a peek on what they have to offer.

x Erin

I'ts no use crying over Spiled Milk.

2010-09-04T16:25:00.000-07:00

BambiLion has been featured in the gorgeous online Spilled Milk Mag. This magazine is a delight to look at, with beautiful photos and pretty fashion features! Lovely!

Laser Puppies

2010-08-25T00:05:00.002-07:00

Laser cutting today, which means more cute goodies for you!
Below you can see the laser cutter in action.

These will be made into broochers and necklaces for BambiLion to sell at markets!
I will also be hand painting some of the cut outs for extra adorable-ness.
Keep checking back to see the final product!

x Erin

B-e-a-utiful.

2010-08-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

I was hunting for some silk to screen print on so took a trip to Beautiful Silks which is on Victoria street between Brunswick and Nicholson.

They had SO much silk that it made me jump for joy and I wished I had magical powers to stop time so I could roll around in all the silk without being kicked out of the store.
mmmmmmm silk.

Hopefully we will have some 100% silk knickers for you soon!
x Erin

Screen Printing!

2010-08-21T03:54:00.000-07:00

As we have many different styles of knickers we decided to make tags that match each group. We have:
Original BambiLion
Vintage
100% Silk

Some of the knickers in these groups will be screen printed so we have made extra tags to attach to those ones.
They have already been screen printed. Here is the process!

First the screen is cleaned.

Then coated with photographic emulsion. which is used when exposing your image onto your screen.

Transparent film is then printed out, stuck to screen and put into the exposure unit which puts the images onto the screen.

The ink is mixed.

Time to print!

Fin!~

We just need to sew them up and attach them to some soon screen printed knickers!!!
xErin

We are Castlemaniacs

2010-08-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

Back in our hometown of Castlemaine; my mum has made apple & rhubarb pie, there is a tiny wren playing in the grass and I can see a pancake in the sky made of big fluffy clouds.
We have also picked up some super cute bunny fabric!

x Erin

City Knickers!

2010-08-05T04:32:00.000-07:00

Hanna and i have been hard at work today creating pretty new knickers for you all!

Our new range is inspired by the beautiful cities of the world.
Here is just a taste. Versailles, from the the country of looooove; France
Super sweet!~
x Erin

E-e-e-e-etsy

2010-07-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCING: BambiLion's brand new online store, with gorgeous new goodies for you!
We are so excited, check it out here. (and tell us what you think!).

x Hanna & Erin

Cards of creatures great and small.

2010-07-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

BambiLion intruduces our new card range!
Adorable pictures and writing from vintage storybooks make this card a cute extra gift to go with that pair of knickers you were looking to buy for your friend ;)

Be inspired to get out all your childhood story books and have a flick through.

Memory
All alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days
I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again.

Squirreling around

2010-07-24T02:51:00.000-07:00

Squirrel likes to gnaw his nuts in the safty of his jar.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!~
x Erin

Dear Miss Hayley

2010-07-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

New Knickers!
Meet Miss Hayley, she likes walks on the beach, loud partys, Pinatas and drinking tropical punch. She comes in extra small, but hurry there are only 2 in stock and no more will be made!
Email us at: bambilion@hotmail.com for details on how you can order.

Shooting Lasers from their eyes.

2010-07-15T23:51:00.000-07:00

We have been working on BambiLion at a snails pace lately, only creating some cards and cutting a few patterns.
Fear not, next week is set to look like a full week of BambiLion with Wednesday being a celebration of NEW STOCK! Which will include Hair clips and Brooches made from wooden laser cut designs. Super exciting!

x Erin

Screen Printed knickers.

2010-07-08T16:45:00.000-07:00

Some new knickers are being designed that include screen printed patterns! Get excited, these knickers will be on sale soon.

xErin

Insperation, Fascination, Imagination and lots of Creation.

2010-07-05T01:58:00.000-07:00

This is the new work space for BambiLion!
We hope to start creating more knickers and extra special things for you here.

x Erin

Im a 'fan' of Knickers

2010-06-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a new style of bow, i call it 'the fan'...yeah, i know so original haha.

This bow will feature on some new knickers we are creating with this cute vintage floral fabric! Awwwwww!

x Erin

Rabbit eyes very Pretty, and the rabbits nose so sweet

2010-06-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Look at this little sweet post card i found at southbank. The artist is called Elise Hurst and she has an exhibition on now at 'No-Vacancy Gallery' Melbourne.
Adorable.

x Erin

BambiLion Blogging at last.

2010-06-25T06:20:00.000-07:00

Hanna and I thought it was time to give BambiLion a blog life, I mean who doesn't like blogs? what a ridiculous question.
We will keep you up to date with all things fabric, ribbons, new styles and markets, plus all the cute things we come across in everyday life. :)
You can also follow us on Facebook! wow-ee.

So, what is BambiLion? If you already know, then way-to-go! you win a free pair of knickers!
...Not really. Sorry.

BambiLion Lingerie was launched in May 2007, by Hanna and Erin.
Our first burst of inspiration came in our hometown of Castlemaine when we were in target and saw the tipple 6 pack of woman's briefs, delicate floral patterns on such unattractive no-shape knickers. At that point we where inspired to bring back those florals and other lovely designs in a new and modern way, so we started BambiLion.
Think luxurious fabrics, beautiful laces, adorable buttons, and cute bows.
Hanna and I make every pair in our little lounge room, so you know each one is made with love and hard work.
We try to make each creation unique, even if its just a change of bow or button colour.

x Hanna & Erin