May 8th, 2011
Spring/Summer Accessories from Dainty Dora
Striking new designs spanning elegance, sophistication, bridal, pretty, sweet and fun from the Dainty Dora Shop in Folksy. A pick of the favs:
May 23rd, 2009
New Prom Collection – Summer 2009
Fresh from the ‘creative room’ at Cotton Candy Corsage, is the new Summer Prom Collection 2009. Find these dreamy, eye-catching, sumptuous and dazzling designs at Fifi & Ally, Glasgow.
There are 3 key colours streams within the collection:
- the classic chic of black and white – overlaid laces and polka spot
- bold and bright in zesty orange, hot pink, deep-sea green, purple and lemon
- whimsical and vintage-inspired floral prints from Amy Butler and Liberty of London
Each design features wafts of tulle and is decorated with a combination of chunky ceramic beads, faceted gems and glass beads, Swarovski crystals, tiny seed beads and crushed glass beads. They can either be worn on the wrist or as a brooch – perfect for the true ‘Prom’ feel, or to make a stunning addition to your lapel or summer ensemble!
Also find pretty decorated hair bands in co-ordinating colours, and delicate lace designs in hot pink, mocha, mint, black, white and baby pink.
January 13th, 2009
The Demise of the Tie?
Can it really be true that the end of the tie is nigh? After reading a recent trend report (albeit in the Daily Mirror…), it seems that by 2041 the only place men will be wearing ties will be “in history books about the 20th century”!
Since the 17th century ties have been worn as a symbol of status, formality, membership, uniformity and fashion. To think that within fifty years the tie will be extinct throughout the world, is quite astonishing. I think we should consider ‘World Tie Day’ before it’s too late, or perhaps a ‘Save the Tie’ campaign? Certainly a charity for minority tie-wearers as shops stop selling them, and frantic eBayers spend their live-savings on racks of M&S silk designs, Burton polyesters and Homer Simpson joke versions.
Perhaps anyone who dares to wear them after a certain ‘cut-off’ date, will be chased down the street, ridiculed, shot? Where will it end? All I know is I love ties, men’s and women’s, and will need to stock up on supplies to ensure my vintage tie brooches don’t become endangered too…
Anyone interested in saving the tie, post here!