Friday, April 23, 2010

Vintage Fashion Fair

All things vintage have seen a huge popularity increase over the last couple of years. Our monthly clothing budget may have decreased but we're looking on the bright side and getting creative; mixing designer with highstreet with vintage and best of all adding our own unique customisation.

I was hit with an overwhelming buzz of pure fashion love, addiction and even a whisper of "look at what I'm wearing" at the vintage fair last Sunday. So check out who impressed me with their style at the event.


Even while vintage shopping you can still follow this seasons key trends.  Designers of today are constantly influenced by designers of the past.  While routing through the rails I found a divine navy floral jumpsuit - and I'm wondering why I didn't bring it home - it would have made a perfect addition to my Summer wardrobe and you've guessed it soooo on trend.  I did however purchase a indigo denim quilted bag which will definately be a extremely mixable piece for me not just for this season.

I also stumbled upon some amazing designer bargains at A&E Vintage/Retro's stand my fav being a Chloe Wool Wrap Coat at an unbelievable 200 Euro, the colour - stunning!!  I watched lots of people of all shapes and heights try it on....fab on everyone.  Another eye catcher was a very wearable dress by 1960's designer icon Pierre Cardin, if I remember correctly this piece was selling for 70 Euro.  A big thanks to Edwina for letting me take some pics and for my gorgeously denim bargin bag.

This was my second vintage fair experience and I truely recommend it to all fashion lovers/addicts.  This event is returning in October so watch out for your Chiconomics Email  nearer the time for all the details.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Stacking


Christmas is long forgotten but I wanted to share with you one of my favourite pressies - a glitzy stacked Martine Wester ring from my significant other. Sadly the boutique where it was bought is no more....a recession casualty. Whenever an occasion warranted a surprise for me I steared my Hubby straight there and the owner Deidre would discretly tell him exactly what I wanted....everyone was happy!

I googled Martine Wester yesterday and found her website, http://www.martinewester.com/. You can shop online or visit an Irish Stockist; Butterslips, Kilkenny; Fran & Jane, Dublin & Cork; Halo, Dublin; Wogan's, Dunleer and Luca in Cork. Check out her new selection of stacked rings - gorgeous combinations of pearls, bead clusters and crystals - I still covet mine but will definately be adding another to my jewellery box.