Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Monday, 12 May 2014

Hope & Glorious Hen Party

<3 Jen
My wee sister is getting married in less than two weeks! Last weekend we celebrated her hen do. It was quite simply amazing! The day was organised by Hope and Glorious Vintage and they could not have done a better job!
Here I am post makeover - total transformation. Enjoying the delicious afternoon tea.

 They provided a really fun prop box so we could all play dress up

 Each hen had an individual makeover - make up and hair

 Gorgeous Linda playing with the props!

Kirsty chilling with a glass of Fizz post makeover - the wide grin says it all! Everyone was made to feel so special :)

Champagne and strawberries on arrival and
each hen got a little package with a vintage brooch and mirror

Mother of the bride really enjoyed the day! I didn't even get pics of the crafts and games provided - we each made a fascinator and played fun games.

 The wonderful ladies from Hairaid Shelter hard at work - they are so talented

My gorgeous mama after her makeover

Jen in the styling area. Venue was the picture house

Finishing touches ready for the big reveal!

Yowzer what a babe!

Jen enjoying her photo shoot with the very lovely photographer Lara Blake

Hair and make up had true staying power - this was hours later after dinner at Clarice House!

During the day we also had a wonderful afternoon tea served on vintage crockery. This post is already rather photo heavy so I might save the food for another write up ;)
A very special day I will never forget!

Jo
xx



Monday, 5 May 2014

Summery dresses

Ilana Kohn
Since spraining my ankle (sob) I've spent a lot of time on pinterest ... oh dear... however I have found some amazing summer dresses
Ilana Kohn
Dusen Dusen

Samantha Pleet

I've been trying to make my own dress patterns in the last few weeks and these dresses have really inspired me to make a similar pattern with a fitted vest and loose midi length skirt.
My pinterest board with more beauties like these can be found here

Jo

xx



Sunday, 27 April 2014

& other stories

Hope you're having a good weekend! I've been down to Brighton - it was wonderful! On the way home I stumbled across & other stories whilst doing a bit of mobile web browsing.
Here are some of my favourite things on the site at the moment:

 Pointy flats - come in three colours (grey and orange) but I think I like the black ones best
 Knitted leather shoulder bag
A zesty pouch to keep your handbag in order
Lovely white maxi lawn dress

Better get saving my pennies!!

Jo
xx

Friday, 11 April 2014

Navy blue and gold shoes

A combination I love...
Maggie - always looking good

Rashida Jones - Glamour magazine

www.thesfstyle.com

aaand I see Lotta from stockholm now making antique gold clogs here

What's your favourite colour combination?

Jo
xx

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Whole lotta love


I've been eyeing up clogs online since last year when I noticed lots of bloggers were wearing gorgeous Swedish Hasbeens clogs. After a couple of months trying to find a pair my size I finally found Lotta from Stockholm. Very reasonably priced and beautiful too. I took the plunge and got a navy blue pair with a low heel. I feel so glam in my lovely Lottas! Just need to resist buying them in every colour.....




Jo
xx

Sunday, 16 March 2014

Spring dressing







Love the relaxed styling of these spring outfits ... ideal for a walk in the hills or hang about town of a weekend. Really can't remember where I found them originally - sorry will add a credit if I find out!
Jo
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Saturday, 15 March 2014

Birthday

Yellow Orla Kielyesque birthday dress from www.sheinside.com

Gorgeous sisters

Tom <3

Celebrated the big 30 last weekend in Manchester. The perfect weekend - afternoon tea party with my sisters then out for dinner and cocktails with family and friends at the Rosylee in the northern quarter. Massive brunch and trip to Stockport vintage on Sunday :)

Afternoon tea spread

Homemade pom pom decorations

Stockport vintage village

Agapanthus interiors in Stockport

Another lovely sun filled shot in Agapanthus

 
Yes please

mmmmm

Lotta from Stockholm cloggs from my Mummy :)

Floor cushion from Jodi-Jo Retro and Aesops Fables illustrated book

More flowers!

Jo
xx

Sunday, 26 January 2014

Polka dots

Searching for the perfect navy polka dot dress today...here is some inspiration..

Liv Tyler (glamour magazine)

Tilly - www.tillyandthebuttons.com 

Erin - www.calivintage.com

Erin - www.calivintage.com

Jo
xx