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

Irish Examiner Saturday July 11th 09

Uber stylist Annmarie O'Connors' feature "Trend of the Week" in the Irish Examiner on Saturday's is not to be missed. July 11th's piece was all about statement jewellery, definitely a trend we are loving here in Dirty Fabulous and one that is set to continue into Autumn/Winter 09.
Statement costume jewels from the 1950's to 1970's are a gorgeous addition to any collection and here at Dirty fabulous we just received a big delivery of drool worthy pieces from the USA.
Phone us now for an appointment to oogle these beauties!

Fri 5th June Dress Off the Day 15% Off!

Today's dress is a fab 1970's one shoulder Grecian party dress!

It has a lovely sparkly aurora borealis brooch on the shoulder strap and the dress is just perfect for a wedding abroad or even for the super hot weather we've been having lately!
The dress is approximately size 10-12
It was €210
Today it is €178.50

A total bargain for this one of a kind on trend dress!

Phone us now on 01 6624249

The wonders of vintage clothing!

Ahhhh....vintage clothing, we just love it...the tailoring, the fabrics, the colours and of course the sparkles!

We've posted these images of Dirty Fabulous dresses to highlight how individual vintage style can be.

The first image shows a 1960's elaborately beaded turquoise swing coat, a complete show stopper €420

In the second image we have used a collection of pieces from the 1950's right through to the 1970's to create a unique party outfit, it's so pretty!

Lastly is a flirty little number from the 1970's. It is a hot pink flapper style dress with a scoop neck that is embellished with rows and rows of silver beads. It also has a drop waist and a figure hugging skirt.