Monday 30 May 2016

Real Wedding - 1930's Goddess!

Gosh Darn it... Michelle looks mind-blowingly beautiful in one of our 1930's vintage wedding dresses, I mean come on!!! 
Her hair and make-up are pure perfection.
Like many 1930s wedding dresses this one originally had a higher neckline which Michelle had lowered and adapted the sheer lace panel on the back.
This could be my favourite vintage bridal look in quite a while... Thanks for sharing Michelle!








Thursday 26 May 2016

Summer Time Fashion: Vintage-Style

Dressing for hot weather can be tricky. I'm not a huge fan of the maxi dress having over-indulged in them during two pregnancies, I feel it's best we part ways!
I'm also keen to keep my thighs covered so shorts are an absolute no-no. Which is why vintage clothing is a God-send for me. Que chic capri pants, full circle skirts and lightweight cotton florals. 
This year I'll be armed and ready for any hot weather and holidays with a mulitude of tea-length dresses and midi-skirts that cover everything I want but are bright and airy... bring on the next heatwave!

For some inspiration have a look at these original vintage images from the 1950's and then some of our summery dresses in currently in stock:
  





Dirty Fabulous summer dresses:











Monday 23 May 2016

13 brides who show just how ridiculously cool a vintage wedding dress is!

We've been lucky enough to help out some incredibly cool brides over our many years in business and below is just a snippet of the stylish ladies who have graced our boutique...

1. Floral and fabulous in a 1950's daisy decorated gown.  

2. Mod chic in a 1960's mini dress with veiled headpiece
 

3. Mixing grace and glamour for the whole bridal party!


4. Pin-up beauty in a mint lace 1950's prom dress.

 5. Ethereal boho babe in a 1970's ivory caped gown.

 6. Rockabilly cool in a hi-low, lace 1950's tea length wedding dress.

7. Casually cool in Iceland in a lavender beaded 1960s gown. 
 
8. Chichi in the city in a 1960's chocolate brown lace and pink satin cocktail dress.
 
9. Effortlessly hip in Edwardian embroidery.

 10. Retro babe with 1950's headpiece and birdcage veil

11. Ravishing in an ivory tea length wedding dress.

12. Magnificently knock-out in a vintage black velvet, beaded evening gown.

13. Fringed and fabulous in a 1960's Lilli Diamond caped dress



Thursday 19 May 2016

Regal Romance

Take a step back in time with some old world glamour to inspire...








Credits
Photographer: Katya Koliban 
Wedding Dress, veil and cream floral headpiece: Dirty Fabulous
Flowers and Table Décor: Frog Prince
Hair Stylist: Claire Barry 
Make Up Artist: Rebecca O'Sullivan Makeup
Stationery: The Parlour Press
Groomswear (seen on One Fab Day): Dorian Black 
Wedding Coordinator: The Wedding Expert
Cupcakes: Cake Lab Bakery

Thursday 12 May 2016

The Heathers

I adore how this shoot by Silke Photography conjures up feelings of wistful romance with it's dreamlike wilderness setting. Model, Violet has a real classic beauty that worked superbly with our vintage wedding dresses and accessories.
I'm a big fan of the blush and baby blue vintage headpiece she's wearing, it's one of my favourites in the shop! You'd also never know that the engagement ring worn in the shoot isn't the real thing. It's a 1920's costume ring but looks so beautiful who cares that they aren't diamonds!
















 

Credits:
Photographer:  Kathy Silke Photography  
Dress Store: Dirty Fabulous 
 Floral Designer:Ginkgo Florists 
Makeup Artist: Sharon D Hair and Make Up 
 Model: Violet Jones Model