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Sydney designer Kellee Cruse has captured Mexico's colour and spirit in a range of fashion adornments carrying inspirational sentiments for wearers.

Santos Wish has amassed a large cult following over the past four years and is now available in over 80 leading fashion stores both nationally and internationally throughout NZ, USA, UK & expanding.

'The idea to bring Santos Wish to Australia happened when I received an unusual gift from Mexico, sent by a friend with a letter explaining this was my 'lucky' necklace, it carried wishes for me of peace, protection and luck. This was one of the most thoughtful gifts I'd ever received and was also an invitation to follow my heart and explore Mexico. Mexico is where I found so much beauty and inspiration; from the Mexican Caribbean's turquoise coastlines, Mayan and Aztec ruins to cosmopolitan cbd's and unique street looks.

Returning to Sydney I was surprised by the interest friends had in both Mexico and my saint necklace, searching for a way to keep Mexico close and share the feel good sentiment of the saints, Santos Wish was born. Mexican spirited jewellery with meaning.' Kellee Cruse

No stranger to creativity Kellee founded online fashion & lifestyle magazine in 1997 which ranked as the most popular online destination for Australian women for three consecutive years (Femail.com.au source *hitwise). Following its sale Kellee was invited to join Pacific magazines, after several years she was appointed Marketing Manager for several of ACP Pty Ltd's, leading Women's fashion, lifestyle magazine titles.