Our Favourite Blush Wedding Dresses!

It probably hasn't escaped your notice that the trend for blush wedding dresses is getting bigger and bigger; and isn't it just wonderful!

From the 1930's to 50's it wasn't uncommon to wed in blush or pale pink so if you're searching for a dress (particularly tea length) in these shades, then vintage is a super place to start!

Bridal blogs are full of inspiring looks, of which we've shown a few. Followed up with some of the favourite blush, vintage wedding dresses from our current collection. 

We even have the cutest blush 1950's wedding veil that just arrived and I'm sure, won't be in Dirty Fabulous for long!

Get in touch to make your appointment to find your own dream wedding dress now. We can't wait to see you!

Photo by Jose Villa via Style me Pretty

Photo by Corbin Gurkin via Confetti

Photo by Olya Vysotskaya via Style Me Pretty

Dirty Fabulous Vintage

Vintage sweetheart, embroidered organza, blush wedding dress

1950's blush pink embroidered ballet length wedding dress with tulle hem

 Pale blush embroidered sweetheart wedding dress

 1950s floral headband with blush tulle veil and velvet ribbon

 

Dublin Rock N Roll Festival

 

Dublin's annual Rock N Roll festival took place last weekend from August 11th to 13th. 

It was a weekend packed full of Rockabilly fun and frolics and of course fashion!

Above are the original vintage looks of the 1950s and 60s from Dirty Fabulous.

The super photography was by David Gannon.

The fabulous retro hair was by Lunatic Fringe
 Gorgeous make-up by Makeup Forever

We can't wait for next years festival!

Real Bride Lou and her (Dirty) Fabulous accessories!!!

It gives us the warm and fuzzies and feelings of pure joy when we know people like what we do.

Stunning bride Lou came to us with a few outfit desires. 

After choosing an amazing 1950's orange chiffon dress for her engagement party, Lou returned to us for her bridal accessories for her destination wedding in Sicily.

Lou added some Dirty Fabulous glam to her gorgeous two piece gown by Anne O'Mahony.

She wore a crystal and pearl headpiece and lace trim veil for her ceremony and a vibrant floral comb for the evening, that Caroline had created especially for her. 

To add even more vintage charm, Lou picked one of our stunning 1950's, lemon yellow lace, prom dresses for the welcome party in Sicily.

Thanks so much Lou for making us a part of your wedding! A true Dirty Fabulous dream!!!

Lou even wore two Dirty Fabulous vintage dresses for her engagement party and welcome party for her wedding!

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!

Pink and Red.... The colours you're missing out on!!!

Pink and red is one of our favourite colour combinations, but it's not one people often think to try. 

Now's your chance! There's no better time to give it a whirl than during a romantic week in February!

If you don't believe how chic and femine these two colours can look, then take some inspiration from some of the original vintage and modern images we've chosen for you...

Image from Harpers Bazaar, 1951

 Isn't this the kind of outfit you'd like to wear when wakling the dog!!! 

Image from 1959

1960's pink and red air hostess uniforms...ultra short!!!

 

Adding a splash of red with the accessories in Vogue 1955

 Another pretty 50's ensemble with bright gloves and necklace. 

Image from Moygashel Fabrics 1959

Now, how to turn these inspirations into reality:

We love how these modern looks have a nod towards the past.

Tea length skirt, statement blouse, cape and travel case. Super chic! 

Image via Pinterest

The hot pink sweater and tea length skirt has created a much bolder look. It's classic with a vibey edge.

Image via Pinterest

If skirts aren't your thing then how about some 1940's style tailoring?

Lena Hoschek 2016 fashion

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