Real Bride: Kelly is the Cat's Meow!

SWOOOON!!!!!!These photos!!!

For her big day, pastel haired beauty, Kelly, chose one of our own designs: The Cat's Meow from our Papermoon Bridal collection. She totally rocked her unique look which had a modern twist on 1930's Old Hollywood glamour.
There's nothing we love more than seeing a bride staying true to her individual style for her wedding day and we're so proud that one of our Papermoon dresses was perfect for Kelly!
Thank you so much to Kelly for sending in her stunning pics by photographer Paula Gillespie.
Check out Paula's instagram and Facebook pages to see even more fabulous photos!

Congrats to Kelly and her new hubby!
xxx

All about Papermoon Bridal by Dirty Fabulous

At the end of last year we launched our limited edition range of vintage style wedding dresses.

These 8 vintage inspired gowns have been lovingly designed by Caroline and I.  

Taking inspiration from some of the most beautiful vintage gowns we've encountered over the years of our vintage obsession we worked to create gowns our customers would adore.  

Our capsule collection is called Papermoon by Dirty Fabulous.

 Papermoon Bridal by Dirty Fabulous

The Sweetie Darling

For all the sultry sirens channelling their inner startlet.  This 1930's style gown is begging to be sashayed in.  The rose gold beaded collar adds a luxe touch to a dress that is all about hugging the curves. 

 The Cherry Pie

A cupcake of a cutie! Taking it's inspiration from one of the very first 1950's prom dresses we had in store, which became one of their most asked after dresses. The blush colour and soft tulle pleating bring the bridal style stakes to a whole new level! 

The incredible cake in the image was created by Cathy's Bakes and Cakes

 The Dollface

We've taken the very best features of some of our most stunning 1950's tea length dresses and combined them to create a timeless and classic dress that's sure to delight. It even has pockets! 

The Cat's Meow

A champagne beauty the most wonderful aspects of the coveted gowns worn by old Hollywood movie stars. The low back, looped rhinestone encrusted shoulder straps and draped bias cut skirt make this a show-stopper!  

 The Holly Go Lightly

One of our most popular designs! The full lace skirt is reminiscent of the fabulous, fun dresses worn by Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. We've added a removable tulle shawl collar to create the perfect neckline.

 The Smitten Kitten

A ballet length tulle 1950's style bridal prom which has been decorated by shimmering sequins on a classic illusion top neckline. For the fun bride who wants to sparkle and dance the night away.  

 The Society Dame

The regal lady of the collection. This lace, form fitting wedding gown has a frothy, detachable tulle train that is begging to descend a grand staircase! The tulle collar can also be removed taking it from a show-stopping number to a sleek lace silhouette in moments. 

The Tallulah

Well hello there! A wedding dress inspired by it's namesake. Where do we start with this dress?  The jewel-detail open back? The crystal buttoned deep cuffs on an open slash sleeve? The fabulous V neckline? This is the wedding dress vintage dreams are made of!  

Prices range from €795-€1500 

Papermoon bridal was a once off capsule collection. We have limited availability so get in touch quick before they've all flown!!!

For more information contact Kathy or Caroline at hello@dirtyfabulous.com or 01 6111842 

The Team for the Papermoon Shoot

We returned to our home county of Monaghan to assemble a team of extraordinarily talented and creative individuals that would help encapsulate their unique collection. 

The breathtaking photography by Táine King and wonderful film making by Ronan McMeel brilliantly interpreted the identity of Papermoon Bridal and the personality of Dirty 

Fabulous.

The models on the shoot were some of the most amazing ladies we've ever worked with. They helped make a long days work completely effortless and fun! 

Thank you Lorraine, Airida, Miriam, Laura, Ustina, Cait, Ellen and Joanne.  

Photographer Táine King hard at work  

 Lynn McNally of I Do Make-Up was the make-up artist extrordinare who did the flawless vintage looks for all 8 models. It was an epic task!

 Michelle and Sinead from Serenity Hair and Beauty were absolute stars who created the most wonderful vintage hairstyles to suit each dress.

 Filmmaker Ronan McMeel and artist, Barry Quinn hard at work behind the scenes.

 The Papermoon Collection was shot on location in the Hilton Park

A fabulous location that can be rented for your own wedding!

Honeymoons & Weddings Abroad by Confetti, 2017

Ooh, just a teensy bit jealous that two of our Papermoon Bridal dresses went to warmer climes without us!!!

Our Smitten Kitten and Cherry Pie, tea length, 1950's inspired, wedding dresses are featured in Honeymoons and Weddings Abroad; a new edition from the team at Confetti.

But just look how fabulous our gowns look in the glorious sunlight. They are the perfect choice for a destination wedding!

Styling by the ever wonderful Carmel Daly and gorgeous photography by Anita Sadowska 

Hair and Make-up: Roy Wong

Model: Aixa  

Do you want to see some beautiful vintage wedding dresses whilst sipping prosecco?

Of course you do!!!

Dirty Fabulous will be back at Trinity City Hotel for their bridal brunch on Sunday the 5th of March.
It's a wonderful afternoon of bubbles, nibbles and of course the very best of our vintage bridal and occasion wear set in this chic, city centre hotel.

Trinity City Hotel's bridal brunch will be hosted by the gorgeous Irene O'Brien. This is a lady who  knows a thing or two about vintage fashion and style in general! She'll be introducing our gorgeous vintage bridal fashions and generally being fabulous!

With Lovefool wedding photography, Cool & Co. stationary and the Darren Kennedy range of suits from Louis Copeland, you'll have all you need to plan an utterly stylish city wedding!

Below are some of the vintage looks from our fashion show at Trinity City's bridal brunch last year: 

Places are limited so request your invite now from events@trinitycityhotel.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Irish Brides Spring 2017 - Truly Madly Deeply

 Cats Meow Champagne wedding gown with rhinestone draped shoulders by Dirty Fabulous

U Magazine December 2016: Dirty Fabulous Papermoon makes The List!

Irish Independent Weekend Magazine Saturday 31st of December 2016

What a fabulous way to start the New Year with an incredible mention in the Irish Independent,  Weekend Magazine courtesy of Bairbre Power! Woohoo and welcome to 2017!!!

Models: (L-R) Joanne Brennan, Miriam Kerley, Ustina Maximova, Laura Hannon, Cait Douglas, Lorraine McLaughlin, Ellen Greenan and Airida Seskauskaite

A dress to say 'yes' to - whether you are a vintage or modern bride

Be it a Christmas engagement or proposal at midnight on New Year's Eve, January traditionally throws up lots of wedding talk. Our fashion editor spoke to a dynamic pair of sisters who want to open up the world of vintage to modern brides

Our shoot is the epitome of romance and shouts Monaghan pride as sisters Caroline Quinn and Kathy Sherry, of Dirty Fabulous fame, showcase their unique collection of bridal gowns.

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Now based in Dublin, the sisters' store on Wicklow Street has been a haven of all things vintage, since they opened eight years ago. That was a brave move, coming as it did as the recession hit, but they stayed true to their dream and traveled the world in their quest to find genuine vintage pieces.

In a new move, they have combined their years of experience in vintage fashion to create a beautiful capsule collection of wedding dresses called Paper Moon Bride. Their latest business development came about by accident after one of their customers bought a blush prom dress and wore it as a wedding gown. The reaction was immediate and the girls found themselves inundated with requests to find other 1940s and 1950s bridal dresses from yesteryear, but assets were scarce. Caroline explains how genuine cream and white dresses from that period tend to be too small across the back for the modern bride because the garments were originally made for teenagers. In the 1950s, brides got married in delicate shades of blue and pink and it was teenage debutantes who wore the pale ivory tones.

"We designed the collection to open up the world of vintage to more customers," says Kathy. "A vintage wedding dress is completely unique, which makes it ultra special for the bride who snaps it up, but we wanted to create dresses for those that had missed out. The most beloved styles of our brides are the tea-length 1950s and 1930s old Hollywood gowns, so we decided to design four short and four full-length dresses. It's still a limited-edition collection because the uniqueness of vintage is our first love and we want to stay as true to this as possible."

The first dress to be designed was Cherry Pie, which was based on the first 1950s blush prom they sold. Taking that concept, they have designed the other seven dresses based on original ones they've bought, and sold, over the years. The dresses were inspired by names the sisters came across when they researched vintage slang and gangster speak. The dresses are available in sizes 8-26 and you can view a behind-the-scenes video of their shoot made by filmmaker Ronan McMeelin on vimeo.com/190539021.

When it comes to saying 'I do', Kathy, who was married before the sisters opened their store, says: "The 1950s prom styles have always been my favourites so I'd have to pick one of the shorter dresses. The Holly Go Lightly has an amazing neckline and fun, full skirt." For her wedding, Caroline wore a 1940s white dress with shoulder pads and a V-neck. Happily married Caroline says: "If I was doing it again, I would definitely wear the Tallulah."

Main photo above: Left to right - 1. The Society Dame, €1,400: Ivory lace wedding gown with long sleeves, detachable tulle train and also available with a removable collar (not shown) 2. The Cherry Pie, €1,150: Blush lace tea-length bridal dress with pleated tulle full skirt worn with Cherry Pie Blush beaded comb, €140, and antique cream lace and tulle veil, €185  3. The Dollface, €850: Ivory lace illusion top tea length wedding dress with Mikado satin skirt and crystal buckle belt, pearl and rhinestone headpiece, €180 4. The Holly Go Lightly, €1,350: Lace and tulle sweetheart tea-length wedding dress with removable tulle shawl and beaded belt crystal chandelier earrings, €95 5. The Tallulah, €1,295: Full-length ivory draped-column gown with slash sleeves ending in deep crystal button cuffs, low V-back with crystal, beaded chain detail and bespoke crystal bridal turban, €240 6. The Sweetie Darling, €1,500: Ivory satin sweetheart gown with train and rose gold beaded collar, bespoke rhinestone comb, €140, 1960s gold and rhinestone drop earrings, €110 7. The Smitten Kitten, €795: Ivory tulle ballet-length bridal dress with shimmering sequinned illusion top, 1950s Aurora Borealis rhinestone earrings, €80 8. Cat's Meow, €1,500: Oyster silk stain full-length gown with draped rhinestone shoulder loops and low back, bespoke crystal swirl headpiece, €180, 1950s silver and rhinestone earrings, €110

Bridal dresses and accessories: Dirty Fabulous, 21 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.  Telephone (01) 611 1842,  dirtyfabulous.com

Photography: Táine King, tainekingphotography.com

Wardrobe and Styling: Kathy and Caroline of Dirty Fabulous

Make Up: Lynn McNally, facebook.com/idomakeupireland

Hair Styling: Michelle and Sinead of Serenity Hair and Beauty Monaghan, facebook.com/SerenityHairandBeautySalonLtd

Location: Hilton Park, Co Monaghan, hiltonpark.ie

Weekend Magazine, words by Bairbre Power