1960's Flashback...it's all about the hair!

We adore the drama of the 1960's beehive hair-dos and strong make-up in this shoot.

I think they work beautifully with our 1960s wedding dresses and jewellery.

The shoot was the brainchild of Veronika Byrne a fab hairdresser based in Co. Monaghan with a love of retro hairstyles.

Here are all the credits:

Hair - Veronika Byrne Wedding Hair Expert
MUA - Louise Kaiser
Wardrobe - Dirty Fabulous
Flowers - Olga Apine Floral Beauty
Photographer - Tiara Rad Photography Mill

Model - Dannielle Phipps Fogarty 

Fashion Repeating - Episode 1!

I thought I would do a series of posts about the cyclical nature of fashion and how certain things never go out of style (or if it does, it's not long before it's back!)

Whether its a cut, silhouette, colour combination or overall look, the following have crossed decades and in certain cases, centuries!

For the first post in this series - I'm mad for plaid!!

Tartan Dress 1830

Tartan dress 1880 - Fashion Institute New York

Fred Perlberg 1950

The swinging 60s

1970s

And you really can't mention tartan without a nod to.....

Vivienne Westwood 1980's
(My favourite designer!)

Linda Evangelista in Christian Lacroix 1990

Alexander Mc Queen 2006

(note the bustle silhouette, very similar to the 1880s dress!)

And to finish up...

2012 - Rhianna looking positively demure!

 Raid your wardrobes ladies, tartan was all over the Autumn / Winter 2012 Catwalks!

x Caroline x

Vintage Fashion Show Round-Up

 Vintage Fashion Show Sunday the 25th September at the Mercantile on Dame Street.

Looking glam backstage.

1950’s lace and taffeta white prom wedding dress 

Bespoke cage veil fascinator 

Left, 1950's  teal lace dress with satin cumberband and full skirt.

Right, 1950's nude lace swing dress with 1940's dove grey fur cape.  

Left,1960’s hot pink satin beaded gown

Right, 1950’s pink tulle and satin ball gown, bespoke rhinestone belt and hair piece 

Left, 1960’s black velvet shift with chiffon and feather cape

Right, 1950’s red brocade wiggle dress with peplum         

Left, 1930’s wine and ivory bias cut gown with 1940’s fur cape

Right, 1950’s Bombshell strapless beaded gown

The final walk through

Above are just a few snaps from the vintage fashion show, organised as part of the Dublin Burlesque Festival.

We had the pleasure of styling the glamorous models along side other vintage enthusiasts; Horse & June, Jenny Vander and Hayworth.

Those in attendance enjoyed afternoon tea while the models sashayed through the restaurant in delicious vintage attire!

The fantastic Bugle Babes entertained for the remainder of the afternoon, giving a super 1940s vibe to a rainy 

Sunday in Dublin.

A huge congratulations to Epiphany for organizing such a wonderful event, we were delighted to be apart of it and are looking forward to the Second Dublin Burlesque Festival already!

Breffni

Monday 29th June Dress of the Day, 15% Off!

Monday's 15% Off dress is a beautiful summery 1960's two piece top and skirt. The top is open at the back and has delicate white and silver beading at the bottom.
The skirt is a lovely figure hugging shape.
This vintage number is a size 6
It costs €290
On Monday it is €246.50
Call Dirty Fabulous on 01 6624249

Fri 26th June Dress of the Day 15% Off!

Today's dress of the day is actually an elegant and feminine 1960's dress with matching jacket in a soft duck egg blue.

This would be a fabulous number for the mother of the bride in an upcoming summer wedding.

The suit is a size 12-14

It costs €465

Today with 15% Off it is €395.25

Call Dirty Fabulous on 01 6624249

Wed 10th June Dress of the Day, 15 % Off!

This is such a gorgeous early 60's lemon yellow party dress, it's super girlie and perfect for a sun shiny day!

It has a lace bust and green velvet band at the empire waist and looks beautiful on.

This dress is €195

On Wednesday the 10th only it is €165.75

Call us on 01 6624249...

Monday 8th June Dress of the Day, 15% Off!

For Mondays Dress of the Day we have a chic Parisian vintage lace shift dress.

I love this little number, it reminds me very much of Chanel!

This dress is approximately a size 12 -14.

It costs €320

For Monday only this dress is €272

Give us a call on 01 6624249

Dress Of The Day 15% Off! Saturday 6th June

Today's dress is actually a tunic dress suit from the 1960's by Parisian designer Edouard Mercier.

It's completely hand beaded and is utterly stunning!

This suit is approximately size 10-12.

It costs €595

Today it's 505.75!

Phone us on 01 6624249 if ou're interested in this baby!

Diva's and Dresses!

We were super excited to have received another shipment of vintage dresses from our New York trip this week.

We've added more full length vintage prom dresses from the 1950's, gorgeous wiggle dresses and classic 60's shantung silk dress suits to our ever changing vintage collection.

Next week we will post up oodles more photos as we are still preparing these fabulous pieces for your perusal.

It's our honour and delight here at Dirty Fabulous to currently have two of Ayelet Lalor's Diva's in residence. Ayelet is a Dublin based ceramic artist, sculptor and friend of Dirty Fabulous.

I hope all our customers agree how amazing these pieces are, don't they just tie in perfectly with our Dirty Fabulous theme!!! These pieces can be commissioned and even personalised for an extra special gift.

For more information on Ayelet and her Art works visit http://www.ayeletceramics.com/

Gimme Gimme Gimme those vintage treasures!

Along with our fabulous vintage occasion dresses and costume jewellery, we also sourced lots of uber chic hats and bags.

Here is just a sample of what's in stock in Dirty Fabulous....

1950's black and cream floral hat with net €95

Cream snakeskin evening clutch...Gorgeous! €160

1950's black pill box hat with velvet and leatherette floral clusters €95

1960's cream and pink delicately beaded evening bag €120

1960's Kermit Green handbag with gold clasps €145. Loving this one!!!

Dirty Fabulous Mother Of The Bride!

It's so important that the mother of the bride wears something unique as it's a very special day for her too!

A beautiful vintage dress or suit allows any mother the confidence in knowing that no other guest will turn up in her dress...the horror!

I hope you all agree that our very incredible mumsie model looks stunning in these co-ordinating outfits from the 1950's and 60's.

Happy mothers day to our mum and all of yours! (Don't forget to spoil her)