You can find Roisin and the Beadylicious lovelies on Facebook but come and meet her in person at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on Sunday 6th February at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
BEAUTILICIOUS BEADYLICIOUS
We love the Beadylicious creations by Roisin Robertson. Inspired by vintage styles, Roisin revamps old to make new and using recycled materials she handcrafts beadylicious pieces to jazz up any outfit. Here are just a few of the pieces we are coveting.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
KEEP WATCH
Give some green loving this Valentine's Day and choose a really unique and gorgeous gift that gives a thought to the planet. I love every single jewellery collection that Jennifer at Jennifer Robinson Jewellery creates because it is so different from anything else I have seen, each piece is totally unique, and she incorporates the most interesting vintage pieces into her designs.
I was delighted to receive one of her gorgeous silver spoon rings for Christmas from my parents and now I have my eye on one of her vintage watch part bangles or necklaces, or maybe even both. The problem is that they are all so lovely and all so different that I can't decide which is my favourite. Here is a selection of some of her newest designs which will be available this Sunday when they make their debut at Frock Around The Clock.
Make sure to arrive at Frock Around The Clock early on Sunday (open from 11am to 4.30pm) as Jennifer's watch part designs sell like hotcakes!
I was delighted to receive one of her gorgeous silver spoon rings for Christmas from my parents and now I have my eye on one of her vintage watch part bangles or necklaces, or maybe even both. The problem is that they are all so lovely and all so different that I can't decide which is my favourite. Here is a selection of some of her newest designs which will be available this Sunday when they make their debut at Frock Around The Clock.
Make sure to arrive at Frock Around The Clock early on Sunday (open from 11am to 4.30pm) as Jennifer's watch part designs sell like hotcakes!
The Name's Bond, Jenny Bond
Jenny Bond Interiors will be celebrating one year of exhibiting at Frock Around The Clock this Sunday! Where has the last year gone?! We all love Jenny's quirky recycled furniture pieces and I have just had a preview of some of the projects she has been working on for the vintage fair this weekend. Here are a few of my favourites.
You can view more of Jenny's vintage and restyled pieces on her website and facebook page, but better still, come and meet her face to face at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair this Sunday 6th February at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm.
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| I love the soft white paintwash and the lace top on this set of drawers |
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| And it looks even more amazing now the lace panels are echoed on the drawer fronts |
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| I'm a sucker for vintage lace and pretty china |
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| A lovely retro clock and check out those retro cushions in the background! |
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| This beautiful tray has fabulous carved detailing |
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
STARLET NAILS
I am delighted that Debbie Hughes, creator of Dazzle Me With Your Tips, will be joining the vintage beauty team at this Sunday's Frock Around The Clock.
For super sexy starlet nails, Debbie is your gal. And with a passion for vintage glamour and specialising in high quality hand and nail care including manicures, pedicures, acrylic extensions and gel overlays she is in great demand with the vintage loving ladies of Belfast and beyond.
Having let my nail beauty regime slip somewhat lately I managed to get fitted into Debbie's packed appointment schedule this morning and visited her in-house salon for some much needed nail pampering. What a treat. Not only do I now have sizzling hot vampish nails ready for this weekend's vintage fair, but I also had a fabulous cuppa and wonderful chat with the marvellously warm and friendly Ms Hughes in a lovely relaxed environment. I didn't want to leave, but had to as Debbie's next customer was due to arrive and having booked ahead for my next appointment I left with starlet nails and a smile.
You can visit Debbie at her in-house salon, or at the New York City nail bar at Victoria Square where Debbie is the manager. Call 07873711860 or email missdhughes@hotmail.co.uk for an appointment.
Or come along to Frock Around The Clock this Sunday where Debbie will be setting up a mini salon alongside the rest of our vintage beauty team. Hope to see you there!
For super sexy starlet nails, Debbie is your gal. And with a passion for vintage glamour and specialising in high quality hand and nail care including manicures, pedicures, acrylic extensions and gel overlays she is in great demand with the vintage loving ladies of Belfast and beyond.
Having let my nail beauty regime slip somewhat lately I managed to get fitted into Debbie's packed appointment schedule this morning and visited her in-house salon for some much needed nail pampering. What a treat. Not only do I now have sizzling hot vampish nails ready for this weekend's vintage fair, but I also had a fabulous cuppa and wonderful chat with the marvellously warm and friendly Ms Hughes in a lovely relaxed environment. I didn't want to leave, but had to as Debbie's next customer was due to arrive and having booked ahead for my next appointment I left with starlet nails and a smile.
You can visit Debbie at her in-house salon, or at the New York City nail bar at Victoria Square where Debbie is the manager. Call 07873711860 or email missdhughes@hotmail.co.uk for an appointment.
Or come along to Frock Around The Clock this Sunday where Debbie will be setting up a mini salon alongside the rest of our vintage beauty team. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 28 January 2011
HANDMADE WITH LUV
Another first-timer at the next Frock Around The Clock is Luvlii who will be selling a selection of vintage handbags and also handmade bags and dresses crafted from vintage fabrics and trimmings.
Brighten up your wardrobe and your day with beautiful citrus colours of orange, lemon and lime.
Luvlii items are handmade by Paula Trainor in her little cottage in the heart of the Mourne Mountains.
Visit Luvlii on Folksy and now also at Frock Around The Clock on 6th February.
LOVING SPOONFUL
Making a debut at the February Frock Around The Clock is Loving Spoonful, specialising in rings and bracelets handcrafted from antique silver spoons, sugar tongs and forks.
It is thought that the spoon ring first appeared in the 1600s when servants who couldn't afford silver or other precious metals for wedding rings stole silverware from their masters to craft into rings.
As with all wedding rings, a spoon ring denotes love, commitment and responsibility and therefore makes a unique and romantic gift for your Valentine.
And by choosing a gift that is recycled from something that already exists, the impact on the environment is reduced.
You can find the Loving Spoonful store on Folksy, and now also at the February Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
PRETTY LITTLE THINGS
Following on with the preview of new exhibitors who will be at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on 6th February, we take a look at some gorgeous craftings from Kellie Mairs of It's The Little Things.
Kellie's handmade and refashioned jewellery, accessories, stationery and homeware ranges perfectly combine the things that we love - pretty trinkets, vintage images and recycled materials.
My favourites are the recycled domino brooches decoupaged with a variety of vintage images, the recycled bottle top magnets, and the beautiful handcrafted gift tags and stationery. I will definitely be treating myself with a few of these on 6th February.
You can purchase Kellie's designs from her website, and from her shop on Folksy, and now you can make your selection in person at Frock Around The Clock.
Kellie's handmade and refashioned jewellery, accessories, stationery and homeware ranges perfectly combine the things that we love - pretty trinkets, vintage images and recycled materials.
My favourites are the recycled domino brooches decoupaged with a variety of vintage images, the recycled bottle top magnets, and the beautiful handcrafted gift tags and stationery. I will definitely be treating myself with a few of these on 6th February.
You can purchase Kellie's designs from her website, and from her shop on Folksy, and now you can make your selection in person at Frock Around The Clock.
More information on Frock Around The Clock and all the other Decadence Vintage Events can be found at http://www.northernirelandvintage.com/
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
HOW TO WEAR VINTAGE
When I ran my Decadence vintage boutique, one of the things I used to tell customers is 'vintage is not a costume; you can either make or break an outfit with vintage and the trick is not to overdo it if you are aiming for a stylish look'.
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| © Aidan Monaghan |
Some people are born with an innate (and enviable) ability to put together an effortlessly stylish look, while others would like to be more creative with what they wear but don't know how to successfully integrate vintage into a contemporary wardrobe.
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| © Aidan Monaghan |
We would all love the ability to style our heirloom pieces and our vintage purchases so that we look chic and confident, not outdated and drab, so I am very excited that Image Consultant, Glamour Stylist and Personal Shopper Lynsey Hakin of 'Image Confident Vintage' will be joining us at our next Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on 6th February.
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| © Aidan Monaghan |
Through Image Confident, Lynsey works with her clients to improve outer image and promote elegance, beauty, presentability, and well-being through enhanced confidence, and now visitors to Frock Around The Clock will be able to avail of her services and learn how to create a vintage look without looking as though they have just stepped off the set of a costume drama!
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| © Aidan Monaghan |
Wearing vintage is not about following rules, in fact for most of its devotees the appeal lies in turning your back on fashion trends to be individually stylish, but for those who are new to vintage, advice on how to integrate vintage into a modern wardrobe to achieve that individual twist is invaluable. Knowing how to make a timeless classic the focal piece of an outfit, or how to add interest to a modern outfit with vintage accessories, is a necessary tool in the vintage girl's bag of style tricks and one that is now within reach for us all.
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| © Aidan Monaghan |
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
FINDINGS OF A MAGPIE
Are you looking for inspiration for a Valentine's gift? We love the handcrafted designs by Catriona McCambridge at Orio. Her 'Findings of a Magpie' collection is based on the use of 'new to me' materials including previously-loved clothing, buttons and brooches. Choose from cuffs, necklaces, brooches and hair accessories.
Catriona sells her beautiful creations on Etsy but they are also stocked by the exclusive Una Rodden boutique in Belfast and The Boudoir in Dungannon, and on February 6th they will also be available to purchase at Frock Around The Clock.
Catriona sells her beautiful creations on Etsy but they are also stocked by the exclusive Una Rodden boutique in Belfast and The Boudoir in Dungannon, and on February 6th they will also be available to purchase at Frock Around The Clock.
The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair is on Sunday 6th February which takes place at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm. Admission costs £5 for adults and £3 for seniors and students. See http://www.northernirelandvintage.com/ for more information.
PIMP MY PLATE
We can't get enough of pretty vintage china at our vintage fairs so lucky for us that we have a new seller coming along to our February outing of Frock Around The Clock with a new take on an old idea.
Me Auld China will be travelling from Dublin to Belfast on 6th February with their stash of china cake-stands created from authentic vintage matching and mismatched crockery, and we can't wait to get our hands on them!
Me Auld China use plates from Edwardian times through to the Art Deco period to make single, double or triple tiered cake stands of all shapes and sizes, with patterns ranging from shabby chic to vintage elegance.
All cake stands made by Me Auld China are one-of-a-kind, ensuring that your purchase is truly unique and individual. And if you want something a little more personal you can opt for their 'Pimp My Plate' service to give your old plates a new lease of life. A lovely idea if you have sentimental or heirloom pieces of china that you want to showcase.
You can contact Me Auld China from their website or from their facebook page. Better still, come along and meet them at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on Sunday 6th February which takes place at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm.
Admission costs £5 for adults and £3 for seniors and students. For more information visit http://www.northernirelandvintage.com/.
Me Auld China will be travelling from Dublin to Belfast on 6th February with their stash of china cake-stands created from authentic vintage matching and mismatched crockery, and we can't wait to get our hands on them!
Me Auld China use plates from Edwardian times through to the Art Deco period to make single, double or triple tiered cake stands of all shapes and sizes, with patterns ranging from shabby chic to vintage elegance.
All cake stands made by Me Auld China are one-of-a-kind, ensuring that your purchase is truly unique and individual. And if you want something a little more personal you can opt for their 'Pimp My Plate' service to give your old plates a new lease of life. A lovely idea if you have sentimental or heirloom pieces of china that you want to showcase.
You can contact Me Auld China from their website or from their facebook page. Better still, come along and meet them at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on Sunday 6th February which takes place at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm.
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