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!

A Special Wedding to Share: Real Bride and our cousin, Rachel!

This wedding means a lot to us, so we're delighted to finally be able to share it with you. It's the wedding of our gorgeous cousin Rachel, and her hubby, Sean.

Rachel lives in Sydney, Australia but knew she wanted to wear a Dirty Fabulous vintage dress on her big day. We made it our mission to find the perfect outfit to suit her style and personality.

Luckily, we're very close to Rachel, which made the long distance dress hunt a little easier. With a few of Rachel's requirements and her measurements we narrowed the choice down to two dresses which we sent out with her Mum who was going to visit her in Oz.

Rachel chose our favourite dress: a gold and cream embroidered 1950's dress by designer Suzy Perette! 

With the dress decided on we had a little bit of time to work on the accessories before her big day in Glasgow, the city Rachel and her Scottish hubby used to reside in.

Caroline designed a golden, beaded headpiece to match Rachel's vintage dress and we paired it with a birdcage veil.

A 1960's embroidered bag on heart shaped golden earrings completed the look.

The day was a glorious riot of fun, music and love. We're so chuffed to have been a part of it!

Hope you enjoy these beautiful images by The Kitcheners  

 Caroline and I were on-hand on the morning to help Rachel with her headpeice.

 We adored these floral wrist corsages, a very vintage detail indeed!

Credits

Photography: The Kitcheners

Dress, headpiece and accessories: Dirty Fabulous

Rachels Shoes:  Florsheim

Flowers: Sparrow and Rose

Bridesmaids dresses: Made by Rachels talented Mum, Kay!

Venue: Pollokshields Burgh Hall

Make-up: Cara and Sharon

Hair: Gillian of Pin-up Hair

Masquerade Ball by Film Fatale Events

Prepare yourself for the vintage event of the season!!!!

Our absolute fave party people have only gone and raised their themed nights to an all time EPIC level!!!

On Saturday 15th Film Fatale will be hosting a decadent, wild and fabulous masquerade ball in the RDS.

This is one not to be missed. It promises to be an unbelievable spectacle. We jumped on the tickets as soon as they came out but if you haven't snapped yours up yet get them here.

Below are some of the inspirational pics that Film Fatale have been posting on their Social Media. It should give you a real feel for how fabulous it's going to be.

Scroll on down to the bottom of the page for more of a blurb or check out Film Fatale for yourself.

We already have our outfits planned...any excuse to go completely over the top!!!

 

Film Fatale presents: Masquerade

Film Fatale, creator of some of Europe’s largest vintage parties, returns with its most extravagant event yet: Masquerade at the RDS. Reimagine the great masked balls of film and literature for one night only as the RDS concert hall is transformed into the epitome of vintage glamour and decadence — the masquerade ball. Pop that bottle of bubbles, don your mask and join us in bringing the greatest themed party in history to life.

Inside the grand hall, the Masquerade ball is in full swing. Bottles of bubbles are popping, dresses shimmer and sparkle, top hats are tipped, cancan dancers are bouncing, fan dancers dazzling and the spectacular Film Fatale Follies are lighting up the stage. Revel in the spectacle. Watch our porcelain-faced ballerinas, flying-swan princesses, troubadours and a unicorn princess, or spin around the dance floor to the strings of the La Fete Quartet at Duchess Spitfire’s dance class.

A fusion of old and new and an up-beat mix of your favourite vintage dance-floor fillers, and modern-era songs with a bygone-era twist, awaits you as we celebrate the most decadent eras in history — from Marie Antoinette to the 80s New Romantics. Hit the dance floor for dance-your-frock-off tunes from the Film Fatale orchestra — combining swing and strings — to play your favourite dance floor hits from Ellington to the Eurythmics. Dance like no one’s watching to Ireland’s most intentionally acclaimed brass band, Booka Brass. Then immerse yourself in the music as retro DJs the Andrews Sisters’ Brothers take to the stage with their troupe of dancers.

This extravaganza has a dress code, so strictly face-masks and your fanciest or wildest attire. Masquerade is for the vintage queens, the retro kings, the counts and courtesans, the flappers, the disco divas, the bold and beautiful, the fantasists and the other-worldly. Join us and party with wanton abandonment because for one night only, you can be whoever you want.

DRESS CODE: Masks and your fanciest attire. Fantasy dress and carnival-themed attire welcomed. 

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!