Mick, Keith, Jerry and R-Patz....

Today you find me exhausted, but very, very happy and BEYOND excited about the vintage

shoot we did at a secret location outside of Bath on Sunday.
The team all rocked up bright and early Sunday morning to go through our plan of action; Zac (of Artisan and Great British Hairdresser fame) was planning some extreme 70's meets modern day BIG hairstyles to complement Sophie Bee's amazing, retro terra cotta coloured make up. Marc (le Galle-photographer) had all the vintage shots planned, so we just had to get our fabulous models looking the part and we were off.
The setting was stunning, a number of Hollywood films have been shot here and you can see why. The atmosphere is dark, gothic and dramatic, it's steeped in history. I honestly think a better setting for these clothes would be very hard to find. The backdrop of the antique wallhanging and the priceless panelling was an amazing juxtaposition to the floaty and sparkly disco gowns the girls were rocking.
Our models looked stunning; Jenny had an almost vampiric beauty, a young Helena Bonham Carter was mentioned more than once on set. And If Kristen Stewart ever tires of playing Bella to R-Patz's, Edward in Twilight, Jenny could step right in. Frankie, our second model, was a consummate professional - with her tumbling pre-raphaelite curls and bee stung lips, she was a dead ringer for a young Jerry Hall and creating some stunning lines in the clothes, even racing to be shot when we spotted a willing peacock!
The two girls were given the brief that they were early morning explorers, wandering the rooms and secret passageways, the morning after the most decadent country house party ever. They were so convincing, one could almost imagine Mick and Keith sprawled out in some distant bedroom amidst the hedonistic wreckage of the night before.
After the majority of shots were finished in the house (along with a behind the scenes video), we decamped to the gardens to take the final few shots of the day whilst the sun was still in high in the sky. The secret walled garden, the peacocks and the ancient bath house added that extra frisson of drama to a perfectly pastoral scene.
And then, just as soon as it had started, it was over. As we packed up our equipment, accessories and leftover lunches everyone agreed it had been a storming success. A brilliantly talented team of professionals and a one in a million setting, it really doesn't get much better in fashion photography.
Will keep you posted on the results when they are ready....I for one CANNOT WAIT!!! xx

Lauren Hutton, Jerry Hall and Talitha Getty...1970's chic, baby.

People, I am SOOOO excited about the photoshoot this weekend! We are going to a stately home near Bath to spend the day taking some shots of our very favourite 1970's pieces; floaty maxi gowns, vibrant colours and hippy chic a-go-go! I can't wait to see the clothes come to life on our stunning girls in such a dramtic backdrop. And that's not all...we have the talents of the famous Zac from Artizan (who is best known for working his magic on the likes of Amy Williams and was last seen straightening up a storm on The Great British Hairdresser) and the super smiley and mega talented make up artist extraordinaire Sophie Bee (www.sophiebee.com) to work their magic on our beautiful girls. With the genius that is Marc le Galle at the lens, I for one think this will be a fashion shoot to die for. Stay tuned for pictures, vintage bunnies. xx

Weddings, Movie Stars and Ossie Clark.

Well, busy few days for everyone, eh? Haven't blogged for ages as its all been go here at SV. First up-we have our brand sparkling new website up and running (Merci to Mr Alex at Zonkey!), few lovely pieces up there now (though its only lil me taking photos, so it will take some time to have the whole stock up there!), not least of which a fab little Ossie Clark tea dress in perfect cranberry red-just gorgeous *sigh*. Also a cute little Lanvin dress, ideal for throwing on if you don't know what the weather is doing. We are also going to be moving a few things around on the shop floor over the next few weeks-stay tuned for more details!
We had an unusual day off for the beautiful Royal Wedding last week and oh my, what a spectacle. Call me a soppy ol' fashion lover-but that day was perfection. From the early moring start on the sofa, to the arrival of the dashing Princes, to the unveiling of the That wedding dress. So, so pleased to see it was Sarah Burton for McQueen (although it sort of give the game away when she arrived the night before with a few tell tale signs it was her!) I loved the slight bustle, the elegant silk tulle veil and the embroidery over the skirt. All that workmanship, some things just can't be reproduced by machine, they just have to be done by hand. And its nice to see there are still artisans out there who have the skill to complete it. When it was all over in our street, people started spilling out of their houses clutching jugs of pimms, and bags of sausages for our traditional street party. What bloomin fun! And what a brilliant way to get to know your neighbours. Highly recommended. So, a great day (and night) was had by all. In the future I shall try to get to bed before 3am...but that's another story.
Next day was suitably jolly in town, with an air of hope and happiness clinging to every one of the shoppers. Something had lifted in the UK and people were realising it was ok to smile at each other (goodness knows how long it will last!). I made it to the end of the day (slightly hungover)and had the pleasure of serving a certain Anne Hathaway (Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Oscar host...) who stumbled across my shop whilst spending a secret weekend in Bath-Hollywood A List comes to Scarlet!Whoop!
An exhausting, but satisfying few days, I certainly needed my lazy Sunday with the papers after that! xx