Hair vines - 8 reasons why we love them!

1. Versatility

Hair vines can be worn in a multitude of different ways. You can make them work with an upstyle or with your hair down. So even if you've fallen in love with a hair vine but haven't had your hair trial, rest assured, your hairdresser will be able to work it in regardless!

Image by Sally Pinera via Style Me Pretty

Available from Dirty Fabulous €200

2. Prettiness!

Most hair vines have a combination of sparkling stones, pearls and silver or gold tone metal making them some of the prettiest options for your wedding day!

Image by Lane Dittoe via Style Me Pretty

3.Boho perfection
If you're striving for a boho lux look then you NEED a hair vine to complete your ensemble. Secure your headpiece so that it runs over your forehead and you're good to go!

Image by Fiona Clair Photography via Rock n Roll Bride

Available from Dirty Fabulous €210

4. Comfortable to wear all day

You're wedding day can be quite epic, from the early rise to start your beauty preparations to being the last two love-birds to leave the dance floor. With this in mind it's important to be comfortable all day, last thing you want is a hair-style induced headache... nightmare!

Hair vines can be pinned in neatly or tied with ribbons meaning they can be secured with very little hassle and certainly no pressure.

Image by Archetype Studio via Style Me Pretty

Available from Dirty Fabulous €155

5. A sparkling alternative to a floral crown

You love the idea of a floral crown but it's just not...well you... A hair vine could be the perfect compromise. Dainty enough so as not to be overpowering but has a definite touch of glamour. 

Image by Carmen Santorelli Studio via Style Me Pretty

Available from Dirty Fabulous €175

6. They are timeless
Hair vines can work with any bridal look without dating it. So whether you are aiming for romtaically classic, 1920's Gatsby, retro or modern; a hair vine can be the perfect addition to tie your bridal style together.

Image by Kristin La Voie Photographyvia  Style Me Pretty

Available from Dirty Fabulous €85

7. They can be worn with veils

This is possibly my favourite thing about hair vines! I love the dramatic and etheral look of a full veil worn over the face with a hair vine tied to secure it.

I also love a full length Juliet veil worn with a hair vine and a shorter, mid length wedding dress, it just harks back to the 1920's and Deco days!

Enchanted Atelier  headpiece photographed by Laura Gordon via One Fab Day


Available from Dirty Fabulous €175

8. Added oomph for the back!

Many bridal hairpieces are worn near the front of the face or to the side but even though you won't be able to see it too much; wearing your vine to the back means everyone else can enjoy it! 

You will, after all be standing for quite some time with your back to your guests, and then there's the first dance. Your guests will be able to ooh and ahh over your gorgeous hair decoration!

Image by Katie Grant Photography via Style Me Pretty

Available from Dirty Fabulous €75

Refined Elegance

We're loving Donna's bridal look. It's elegant yet totally true to her individual style. Donna came to Dirty Fabulous looking for the perfect headpiece for her 1930's style, ivory silk wedding gown.  We created a bespoke headpiece with soft tulle and rhinestone crystals and added a bird cage veil for a touch of drama. 

Sublime! Oh and her bright blue flowers were dazzling!

Congratulations Donna. 

Iconic Celebrity Brides: The Vivacious Marilyn Monroe

Next up on our journey through the fabulousness that is "vintage celebrity brides" is the legendary Marilyn Monroe.

As most of us know, Marilyn had a rollercoaster of a life full of great highs and unfortunately great lows. But a wedding day will always be filled with happiness, joy and promise and we'd like to keep things jolly here at Dirty Fabulous HQ so we'll focus on these!

Marilyn was married 3 times in her short life. Early on at 16, in her heyday as Norma Jeane but in order to secure a movie contract she sought a divorce.

Her second marriage was to Joe DiMaggio who remained a close friend to Marilyn.

For this ceremony Marilyn looked chic and relaxed in a black dress suit that had a super cute matching jacket with ivory fur trimmed collar.

Stunning!

Dirty Fabulous has a similar 1950's jacket in stock. I love the bow detail at the waist,

€320 size 10-12

On her third wedding day, which was to Arthur Miller, Marilyn wore a simple but beautiful blush fitted dress that hugged her curves to perfection. 

It's such a classic "Marilyn"shape that in vintage circles, similar pencil dresses are known as "wiggle" dresses as the nipped in knee and hip hugging shape make you wiggle as you walk, just like Marilyn!

We have this stunning 1950's lace wiggle dress with satin bust which is so reminiscent of Marilyn's.

€380 size 10-12 

To complete her ensemble, Marilyn wore a demure cap with tulle short veil.

This 1950's bow cap and veil from Dirty Fabulous is perfect piece to help you bring a little Monroe glamour to your wedding day. 

€160

Whatever your bridal style add a touch of vintage glamour, you know your inner starlet wants you to! 

Dirty Fabulous Headpieces

Above are just a few images from our recent photoshoot of the headpieces available from Dirty Fabulous.

They include bespoke pieces made by Caroline to your specification, original vintage pieces and vintage style pieces by modern designers.

You can tell we have a huge and varied range!

The shoot took place in Dirty Fabulous HQ and the photographer was the super talented Aga from White Tea Photography

Make-up, hair and styling was done by myself and Caroline.

All the clothing and accesories are of course from Dirty Fabulous

Our gorgeous model on the day was Hannah from Distinct Model Management

True Blue!

Oooh I just adore Tasha's retro styling for her recent wedding day. She teemed her gorgeous lace and chiffon 1950's Dirty Fabulous prom with vibrant cobalt blue accessories. 

Her hair and make-up are true 1950's siren and her half veil completes the look perfectly!

Love, love, love, love love!!!!

Congratulations to Tasha and her new hubby

Dirty Fabulous Vintage Wedding Dresses

1950's Organza Prom Dress With Cage Veil

Vintage Column Dress With Ostrich Feather Shrug

1930's Beaded Satin Wedding Gown

Dirty Fabulous Bespoke Bridal Headpiece

Pale Duck Egg 1950's Prom Dress

Vintage Pamela Dennis Wedding Gown

1950's Organza Prom Dress

Vintage Fish-tail gown with Victorian capelet

Organza 1950's prom dress

1950's Blush Pink Taffeta Prom Dress

It's Bridal season once again in Dirty Fabulous! A big congratulations to anyone who recently got engaged and welcome to the wonderful world of weddings!!!

We adore vintage wedding dresses as they allow women to express their own individual style on The Big Day without breaking the bank. There is absolutely nothing like the feeling of wearing a glorious, unique gown with it's own special history attached.

Whether your wedding is a small, casual affair or the full works, if you are looking for something a little bit different then vintage is for you!

Above are photos of Dirty Fabulous vintage gowns taken by fashion photographer Maria McGrail, truly lovely... you can contact Maria at 0876754684 or mariamcgrail@gmail.com for all your photographic needs!

Make sure you make an appointment to come into Dirty Fabulous to view our ever changing bridal collection

Phone us on 01 6624249

or email info@dirtyfabulous.com