Tea and Tulips

So I have a major blogger crush on Stefanie of Steffy's Pros and Cons who also happens to have her own clothing store called Tea and Tulips where you can purchase some of the amazing vintage pieces she has worn in her outfit posts. The darling of retro she approaches fashion with a charming and quirky attitude. From vintage dresses and off beat accessories this vintage-influenced beauty safely secures the title of 'Queen of Kitsch'. Her online store Tea and Tulips contains a treasure trove of pre-loved garments and thankfully delivers worldwide

My in store favourites.

Blau x

Images via steffysprosandcons, teaandtulips

The Vintage Stylist

Just when I thought my favourite vintage store Turquoise Flamingo couldn't get any cuter now they have launched their 'The Vintage Stylist' service. This is a vintage photoshoot service resulting in uniquely vintage style photos to mark your engagement, for your own personal portfolio or even as a fun experience at a hen party. A consultation choosing the style and theme, followed by an enjoyable photoshoot providing the hair, make up, outfits, props and setting and you receive high quality, edited, ready-to-print photographs ranging from €80-150 for a personal photoshoot/ portfolio shoot to  €100-250 for group shots.

Bettie Bangs

I'm all about 'the hair' at the moment; those locks, that crowning glory is the easiest way to update your look. Right now I'm attempting a retro nod to the fetish trend with a Bettie Page pin-up style bangs. A solid fringe that shines and bounces in that classic vintage way. Take Good Bettie for the daytime; a submissive lady of hidden mischief or take Naughty Bettie for the nighttime; a sultry playmate of power and feist.

Blau x


Images via We Heart It

Clip Ons

My inner child is very excited about the vintage clip-on earrings currently available from Rock'n'Rose. I just wanna play dress up and run around in oversized heels.

Blau x

The Beauty Spot

The Beauty Spot Summer Tour kicked off in The Woodford, Cork last night. This proved itself to be the  ultimate free pamper party featuring product sampling, free beauty and hair advice from NYC Beauty Bar, free nail bar,complimentary drinks from Eve, DJ set from Cici Cavanagh,  pop-up shops from local boutiques and vintage stores including Amity, Peacock and Ruby, Miss Daisy Blue and Turquoise Flamingo, Chupi, the fashion team from the Irish News of the World along with the wonderful Abigail of Russell Styling with the night filmed for their online TV Channel, Stylenation.ie.

For the summer tour dates please check here.

Blau x

Screen Siren

I'm currently hunting for the final items for my mistress boudoir, all I need now is an antique dressing screening or large fan. Once the my last treasure has been secured I can concentrate on parading around in delicate pantaloons as above.

Blau x

Images via Blaubushka Tumblr

The Great Wardrobe Swap

I've been waiting for this day for months. The day when I swap over my wardrobes from Winter to Summer. I've done it annually since moving to London and having to share my flat with my mister (something about "compromise", blah blah blah) and space being of the optimum.

So yearly, it gets vacum packed and put under the couch. The best part? I completly forget about half the stuff I own!

This year I totally forgot about my green 50's tea dress, strapless lime pencil dress and the playsuits- oh the playsuits! I can't believe I forgot about these beauties, but thats what frozen noses do to you. It's like someone handed me a whole new wardrobe already packed with memories.

Many outfit posts to follow.

Ezzie x

Rock n Rose

I'm a lover of vintage, a tart for a trinket and a sucker for some sparkle so naturally I'm a major fan of  Rock n Rose .

Well can you blame me?

Blau x

Absolut Style at Set

Fashion extravaganza, Absolut Style at Set 2011 will take place in both the Set Theatre and the Ballroom of Langton’s House Hotel, Kilkenny on 22/23/24 April.





FILMS, TALKS, FASHION AND BEAUTY!
Organised by writer/stylist Blanaid Hennessy, ABSOLUT style at Set is no ordinary fashion event, no MCs or the usual catwalk shows, it’s simply another world in which to escape for a few days.
ABSOLUT Style at Set will host a Friday filled with free fashion films, while Saturday and Sunday shall be stuffed with vintage stalls, guest speakers, wine tasting,ABSOLUT Vodka cocktails, hair & beauty zones and so much more.

STANDS AT SET 
This year we've mixed it up with vintage fashion, furniture and vintage-style wedding stands. Favourites from last year such as Bonzie, Smoking Lily and Vintage Emporium join new and very welcome additions such as Dandelion Daydreamer, Elsa & Gogo, Lark Vintage and many more! Full lists of stands and info will be available on our facebook page and website over the next few weeks.

SPRING BREAK!
This year also sees the return of the incredibly succesful ‘Style Nights Out’.Saturday night will host the shenanigans of the ‘ABSOLUT YOU’ the brand new night from ABSOLUT featuring interacitve sets by DJs ‘Synth Eastwood’,audio and visual art designed by You and teapots of intense ABSOLUT Vodka cocktails by ABSOLUT. Sunday night will feature all kinds of old school, with renowned 80’s tribute band ‘Spring Break’ taking to the stage, followed by some 90’s hip hop and dance tunes from our DJ. Alternative/fancy/whatever you like dress is recommended!

SET THEATRE
Langton’s SET theatre, designed by David Collins interiors, is an opulant and charismatic space, which will be reflected in the feel of the ABSOLUT Style at Set weekend. It is already a favourite for many performers, with one Irish comedian describing it as ‘what it must feel like to live in a wedding cake.’

COME AND PLAY!
Over this packed weekend, you can...
watch movies, get your hair done, try on some clothes, eat some food, have drinks with the girls, get your makeup done for the night ahead, wear your new clothes, head to SET, watch a performance, have a dance, get your face covered in neon paint, dance some more,go to bed, get up, go to a fashion film, learn something from one of Ireland’s top stylists, buy a necklace, get your hair done, get your nails done, get your face done, eat some food, taste some wine, have some candyfloss, watch a new performance, dance til you drop...
all at...

ABSOLUT style at Set 2011
Weekend Tickets for the sat/sun inclusive are €8.00 (available online www.set.ie)
Saturday’s ‘ABSOLUT You’ night out tickets are €5.00 (available on the door only)
Sunday’s Spring break tickets are €10.00
(available online www.set.ie)
Tickets available to buy on www.set.ie/style

Further info:
Blanaid Hennessy : 00353 56 7703312
Langton’s House Hotel : 00353 56 7765133
Email : blanaidhennessy@gmail.com
Website : www.set.ie


Blau x

Images via Absolut Style at Set