Dirty Fabulous Christmas Gift Guide!

We've picked out some of our favourite and unique pieces to help make someones Christmas extra special! We have hundreds of gift ideas in store priced from €25 and up. If you spot the perfect gift but can't make it into the store then we're happy to ship, just give us a call on 01 6111842!

1. 1960's Red Silk Velvet Hat €95

2. 1950's Bakelite Ivory Floral Clip-On Earrings €55

3. 1960's Gold Metallic Bag €95

4. Rose Gold Tone Crystal Pendent Drop Necklace €65

5. 1950's Gloves €45 Each

6. 1930's French Beaded Purse with Belt Loop €65

 7. Petite Vintage Gold Toned Zebra €75

Sibling Successes: Cara Magazine Oct/Nov 2018

Written by Thom Breathnach

Photography by Johnny Savage

Real Bride Claire : Simply Stunning in an Original 1930's Wedding Gown

Aren't these wedding photos fabulous!

Claire chose an incredible 1930's, silk satin wedding gown with Art Deco rhinestone belt for her big day. It had a lace collar which she had removed to keep the silhouette quite simple and fresh.

This dress had an amazing low back and slight train which I'm sure Claire's guests would have appreciated! 

Photography by Aspect Photography 

Congratulations to Claire and her new hubby!

If you'd like to share your Dirty Fabulous wedding dress photos send them through to hello@dirtyfabulous.com, we'd love to see them!

Irish Country Magazine - April 2018: MY BOUTIQUE

Easter Egg Brights!

As April approaches, we can sure that Spring is well and truly here...whether the sun shines or not!

Spring is a perfect time to introduce more colour into our lives. It'll give you a pep in your step and bring a smile to your face. Dirty Fabulous is simply bursting with colour. We've a veritable rainbow of shades in delicate fabrics of lace, tulle, organza and silks. Get in touch to make an appointment for your next occasion dress. Our special vintage dresses will make you feel so happy you'll be twirling in front of the mirror!

 

Happy St Patrick's Day - we're proud to be Irish!

It's time to pull out ALL the green from your wardrobe!

St. Patrick's Day is a time for family fun, maybe a parade in the pouring rain, a hot whiskey and all the green, white and gold you can imagine!

Whether you spend the day in hiding or go the whole hog we have a long weekend to think about, and cherish our Irishness. We love our little country and the people in it so we'll be kicking up our heels with the kids and most likely dressing like an Irish flag!

Maybe we'll take some inspiration from these glamorous ladies of the 40's and 50's , or maybe we'll look like bedazzled shamrocks...you'll have to wait and see!!!

Photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill's, April 1952 Glamour

Image of Isabella Albonico, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper's Bazaar, February 1960

Photography by Cecil Beaton for Vogue, 1940

Dirty Fabulous Vintage

Real Bride Karina - Wildly Beautiful!

  Photography by Benson Russell

 Photography by Benson Russell

Photography by Roisin Macken

Real bride Karina, chose a soft, asymmetric, vintage wedding gown and sheer cape veil for her recent wedding. Her relaxed, romantic look was simply wonderful for the picture perfect location.  We adore these photos!

Congratulations to Karina and her new hubby!  

Red and Pink - Switch It Up You Big Romantic and Wear These Colours Together!

We'll be colour blocking our way into this week! Whether you celebrate Valentines or ignore completely, there's nothing wrong with taking a little timeout to show your love and maybe spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest. 

Personally I'll do something nice with my kids on Valentines and hopefully squeeze in a date-night with the hubby at some stage during the next week or two. It won't be much different to any other week but love is important, essential in fact, so why not spend a little time being grateful for the family, friends and partners that are part of your life.

Just for the heck of it I'll be wearing lots of pink and red! 

Below are some original vintage images and then vintage dresses from Dirty Fabulous in an array of fabulous pink and red tones to inspire!

Have a wonderful week and remember "you are loved!".

  

Erwin Blumenfeld for Harper’s Bazaar, 1942

 1959 Ballgown

 Grès (Germaine Krebs) 1953 Evening Gown, Photo Pottier

 Liz Pringle in Claire McCardell 1952

Photography by Norman Parkinson, 1949

Dirty Fabulous Red and Pink Vintage Dresses to Make Yours


1960s baby pink dress with matching cropped jacket

1950's raspberry pink wiggle dress with matching belt

1960's lipstick red, chiffon wiggle dress

1950s Couture pink silk satin column gown with silk floral corsage

1940s fire engine red, silk satin evening gown

1960s hot pink, beaded cocktail dress

1940's dusky pink rayon dress

1950s pink satin evening gown with beading

Vintage palest pink, illusion top evening gown with beaded bodice