Confetti, lipstick and Jean Shrimpton.

Wow, great day with the guys and girls involved in today's shoot! The genius behind Shoot DHS agency (David) approached the shop with the idea of doing a Jean Shrimpton styled shoot around Bath. Of course, we jumped at the chance. Apart from the fact that I am probably The Shrimp's number one fan, I just love those striking 1960's looks that were ubiquitus back in the day. The two girls chosen (sisters) had the perfect doe eyed, elfin looks that fit with the bright colours and bold poses of that era.
David and the gang first shot Sarah and Alice in a pink mini dress with daisies appliqued on, and a white 1969 handmade Guipure lace dress, with wicked sleeves. Then we moved on to a more beachy, colourful couple of dresses that would match their orange lips (thank you, the lovely Sophie Bee) and bouffant hair do's (courtesy of the brilliant Phil at Artisan). The final looks, shot in a local cafe were straight out of Breakfast at Tiffany's-all long elegant evening gowns, glittery clutches and clip on jewels.
Everyone worked spectacularly well together including the very talented photographers Piers Cunliffe, Lee Martland and April Samantha. Can't wait to see the final shots!

In other news...the sale is still on and going great guns! Some ridiculous bargains to be had as we try to make space in the shop for more pieces that arrive on a daily basis. Had a couple of stunning would-be wedding gown just in too. In case you were looking for that something a little different for your big day. One of them (1950's), after we had had it cleaned, had what looked like a small pink mark. On closer inspection, we realised it was confetti, still trapped in the folds- a mere 60 years later....that just about made my day.

Til the next time you lovely people....xxx

Vintage scooters, Bath Life and It's Darling!

Well, here we are again!

Hope you like this little photo, just an example of some of the great shots we got from our 1960's "Scooter Girl" shoot in Bristol. Loads of fun and some amazing vintage mopeds!

Just so you're in the know, The Scarlet Sale yesterday and we've already had a lot of positive feedback. We are so massivly overstocked (with more pieces coming in every day!) that we felt it only right to have an exclusive sale event. It may not become a regular occurence, so I'd get some incredible bargains whilst you still can.

We were lucky enough to be featured in the latest edition of Bath Life in a lovely double page spread which you can view online at their website www.bathlifemag.co.uk or try and snaffle a copy from your local coffee shop! Take a look if you can, I think the guys at Bath Life have done a fantastic job of showcasing Marc Le Galle's fantastic photographs and the team's amazing work from the Corsham Court shoot last month.

We have also been featured on a couple a cool blogs, most notably www.alicias-blog.com and www.hatirose.wordpress.com. Always nice to see bloggers and lovely to read their views on our little boutique!

Next up for us is the It's Darling Fair (www.itsdarling.blogspot.com) at the Guildhall on the 16th July. Lets hope its a sunny weekend so all you vintage and craft enthusists will pop along to see us!

On the 17th we have another photoshoot to attend with a bit of an Alice in Wonderland theme going on....more details once we have completed it, but another exciting development I think!

Just took possession of a huge amount of gorgeous 1960's pieces, all kept lovingly in their original garment bags,perfect for summer weddings and in keeping with Vogue's prediction of a 1960's resurgence next season! If I can let them go (I kind of have to!) they will all be on our shelves by this weekend.

See y'all soon I hope!