Songbird darling Boh Runga is soaring high as she goes from strength to strength - not just with her music but also with her jewellery designs.
The New Zealand born beauty began her jewellery creations with her Birdland collection - which was received so well she quickly followed it up with Messenger Stories. Since then she has been on a roll of success and has also created The Lotus and the Snowbird range and most recently The Tiger Collection.
While doing journalism I was lucky enough to chat to the lovely Boh a couple of times about her music and jewellery. She is now a bird of flight between New Zealand to see family and LA where she is based for her music and although she is all kinds of crazy busy, when I asked her if she'd like to feature on The Blue Room, she was kind enough to spare me some of her time. Here's what she had to say.....
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Shell - How would you describe the "Boh" girl?
Boh - The Boh girl or woman isn't necessarily someone who follows trends. I have different ranges that appeal to people from all walks of life.
Shell - What inspires you to create such amazing jewellery?
Boh - I'm a big accessories girl and I have been collecting jewellery for a long time now. I think about what I would like to wear and about what other people would like to wear. I'm glad that people enjoy wearing it!
Shell - As a young girl did you love jewellery?
Boh - Yes! Did I ever. I used to make bracelets for myself out of whatever was available. I also went through a phase of wearing more than one watch on my wrist. I don't even know what that was about!
Shell - What do you love most about living in LA these days?
Boh - The glorious weather, anonymity, Mexican food and the gigs that are happening all the time.
Shell - Have you had any pinch yourself moments there yet?
Boh - I met the guys from Kings of Leon, they are ridiculously handsome and uber indie chic. But meeting Slash and listening to his new album with him was a pretty odd moment. I put my two cents in about which songs I thought were singles. The first single off his solo album is the one I suggested, I'd love to think I had a part in choosing it but I strongly doubt it!
Shell - Here are some quick questions to finish off with. Your most treasured possession?
Boh - My family.
Shell - One thing you never leave the house without?
Boh - My phone.
Shell - Your favourite quote?
Boh - I can resist everything except temptation - Oscar Wilde.
Shell - Any tattoos? If so, what? If not, why?
Boh - I have asked my sisters to design a tattoo for me that represents my family....still waiting.
Shell - Heels or flats?
Boh - Heels. Always heels.
Shell - Bright red lips or dark smokey eyes?
Boh - Bright red lips. Faster to do in a hurry!
Shell - Song you are listening to at the moment?
Boh - Ellie Goulding's 'Starry Eyed'. Very cute and unusual.
Thanks Boh! xx
Thanks Boh! xx
