western australia

Golden

April 4, 2015

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – North Beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Isabella Tattoos – Flash Tattoos

Bikini – I’m not your Type

Rings – Arrow | Mother of Pearl | SW Midi Rings

Belly Chain – Grace Bijoux

Hat – Ace of Something

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

Hair – The Nest Hair Boutique

Feeling oh so summery and festival ready in all this inspiring flash….loving the new blue tones added to the already amazing metallics from the original creators of the metallic tattoos :) Paired with some divine James Michelle gold jewels and beautifully handcrafted bikini all the way from sunny California! I’m super excited to announce my family will be trekking back to Cali this summer. We can’t wait to see our families and even more of this beautiful place we call our second home. Thanks to all who suggested some amazing places to visit on instagram recently. Please feel free to leave comments here on my blog if you have some must see sights and adventures, and any must stay accommodations you’d like to recommend.

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Her Empire

January 16, 2015

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Bombara Maxi Dress + Crystal Necklace + Shield Cuff + Crystal Ring + Goddess Mandala Throw – Her Empire

Bikini

Anklets + Toe rings + Rings – Peace | Snake + Cuffs – December Nights | Fortune – Embella

Feather Chain belt – Grace Bijoux

Rings – Aloha Gaia –Luna + Strong midi | Wolftress Native Roots – Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT at checkout for all Aloha Gaia jewellery + Native Roots ring

Hat

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

Hair – The Nest Hair Boutique

Some days I love nothing more than a simple white maxi and a few crystal jewels, bare feet in the sand, salt on my skin and to dance upon the sand as the ocean rolls in and kisses the shore over and over again. It sets my spirit soaring and evokes that mermaid vibe I love so much.

This beautiful afternoon I had the pleasure of wearing some gorgeous designs, made with love and passion, from the divine Her Empire boutique. A magical, bohemian inspired one stop shop perfect for the travelling gypsies, the magic makers, the wild dreamers and all those who seek something unique and inspiring. Beautiful owner, Aly, draws together passionate creative designers to bring forth a stunning collection of designs for all the bohemian babes wanting something that you just can’t find in your shopping mall. It’s so refreshing to discover so many interesting designs that spark my creative fire and allow me to style, play and create magic. I hope you guys find some magical pieces too that remind you of how amazing and wonderful you all truly are.

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

New Light

January 2, 2015

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Pullman Resort, Bunker Bay, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Filagree Halterkini – Anna Kosturova

Solid gold Circle Ring + Triangle ring + Twist ring – Ernest & Joe

Starfish pendant + Arrow cuff + Ella Lace Ring + Nautica Coral Ring – Nicole Fendel Jewellery

Rings – Amarilo | Lexi & Roy | Five & Two

Belly chain – Grace Bijoux

Dress

Hat

Eco, vegan nail polish – Willow Byron Bay (Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT and checkout)

Hair – The Nest Boutique

There’s nothing quite like watching the sun rise for the first time on a new year! That radiant light just seems that little bit brighter and lighter and full of endless possibilities. As I felt the first light of 2015’s sun shine upon me I was completely overwhelmed with excitement for all that is to come. And simultaneously so content after an amazing night of belly laughs and connections with my dearest family and family. It was a wonderful moment of pure happiness.

I didn’t actually make any new year resolutions this year. I’ve spent each day of 2014 practicing the art of refining my lifestyle, my thoughts, questioning my beliefs and bringing more love and light to my being each and every day. As the sun rose I simply gave myself a metaphorical pat on the back, a heart felt thank you for taking better care of myself this year. I know I will only continue to expand my heart in 2015 and journey on this path of self love.

It’s been a wonderful year of fulfilling many of my dreams and watching it all unfold before me. I feel such immense gratitude for all the love and support I have received from my beautiful family, friends, work colleagues and cyber community. Thank you to all of my blog followers for the time you take to follow my journey and the beautiful messages you send me.

Here are some pictures from my recent turquoise adventures to Bunker Bay wearing some crochet favourites from the divine Anna Kosturova and Spell and the Gypsy Collective. And check out my 2014 highlights here on Flipagram.

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Loving Vibrations

December 20, 2014

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Plaited Tube Top + Plaited Bottom (Tile Print) – Rue Stiic Swim

Purity Crochet Kimono – Wilde Willow

Violet’s Swing Necklace + Rose quartz ring + T-bar ring – Ernest + Joe

Rings – Aletheia & Phos X Mimi Elashiry | Aloha Gaia handpiece | Shayote | Don Biu

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

Large Cookies and Cream Fedora – Ace of Something

“Do not be afraid to shine your light. It is a beacon for those lost in the dark, a reminder of the way home”

This post is dedicated to all the beautiful souls out there who have journeyed to the light this past week, and to their loved ones who are grieving their loss. I’m sending a whole lot of loving vibrations out to all who need it right now. It’s been a pretty sad news week, both in our home and in our world. We all need so much love and light.

Warm hugs, kind words, peaceful vibes, offerings of love….first aid essentials to help heal the wounds of the heart.

I love you all so very much.

Deepest love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Slowing down

December 7, 2014

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Sorrento beach, Western Australia

Outfit Details

Nails (Harmony) – Willow Byron bay – Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT at checkout (AUS ONLY)

Hair – The Nest Boutique

When everything around you encourages you to step up your pace, it’s more important than ever to remind yourself to move at your own pace. Stay grounded and focused on caring for yourself, by only doing what you can. And know that what you do…is always enough. I feel so much peace wash over me simply when I say the words “I am enough”

I hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful ride as the holiday season inches closer. Be easy on yourself if you are already feeling burnt out. There is no need to be more than you are. Because you are already more than enough. You are everything!

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Summer Sunday Sesh

November 24, 2014

Photography – Bobby Bense

Model/Styling – Helen Janneson Bense

Location – Waterman’s Bay, Western Australia

Outfit Details

RINGS – Ankh ring | Lotus ring | Snake ring | ‘Connection’ Mandala ring – The Fifth Element Life (Use discount code GYPSYLOVINLIGHT for all mandala rings)

Hair – The Nest Hair Boutique

Nails – Willow Byron Bay (Chemical free, vegan nail polish)

A beautiful sunday morning at the beach with the family in one of my favourite bikini styles and so much fresh bright silver! Summer is just around the corner here in Australia and I’m dreaming about all things white, bright and light. Many a summer sunday sesh to be had sipping margaritas by sunset :)

Stay tuned for a little holiday edit I’m working on later this week, which is basically my shopping list (I wish!) for this summer ;)

With love and gratitude,

Helen xx

Helen Janneson Bense

western australia

Golden

April 4, 2015

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Her Empire

January 16, 2015

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January 2, 2015

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December 20, 2014

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December 7, 2014

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November 24, 2014

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