Little Miss Lysons

(^ at a vintage stall at the Clothes Show 2010 ^)

Yesterday I went for afternoon tea at my friend Vicky's house. Vicky is no normal lady. Whenever I pop round for a visit there is always treats of some sort, whether it be cocktails or dancing round the living room to David Bowie and Mick Jagger.



Yesterday was no exception. She had made lemon cake and almond and pistachio macaroons from scratch. And let me tell you, they were tasty! Things always taste so much better when they're home made. I'm going to have to miss out on her culinary delights for a while as she's going travelling for 4 monhts, starting off in Thailand, she's off for some much deserved fun and adventures. I will miss her loads.

Not only is she a whizz in the kitchen, my pal is a pretty talented artiste. Please check out her website:

http://vickylysons.co.uk/

Here comes the bride (and groom)

Wedding season is upon us! Whether you need some last minute tweeks to a wedding that's coming up or are planning ahead, it's all here!

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE AND VINTAGE INSPIRED GOWNS

Peticoats, pretty lace trims, sequins, breathtaking, individual - these are all the things a wedding dress should be, right? (Maybe not all at the same time!) Forget the mass produced Katie Price types, wedding dresses are supposed to be one of a kind, special to the bride. 

Buying a wedding dress that's vintage can present itself as a more affordable way to say your vows whilst looking fabulous.

Feast your eyes on these...

  

http://www.circabrides.com/

http://www.honeypieboutique.co.uk/

www.furcoatnoknickers.co.uk/

SHOES GLORIOUS SHOES!

Every girl knows that the right shoes can give any outfit the wow factor. Like these Vivienne Westwood love heart slingbacks (left)

Something blue

 

http://www.harrietwilde.com/

http://www.rachelsimpsonshoes.co.uk/

HAIR AND MAKE-UP

Let the pro's take care of all the hard stuff and get in touch with these guys:

www.ninasvintageandretrohair.com/

www.vintagehairlounge.com/

BOUQUETS AND FLEURS

http://www.poppygreens.co.uk/ (they also do the cutest cupcakes!)

http://www.traditionalflower.co.uk/

http://www.scarletandviolet.com/

http://www.vintagemagpie.co.uk/

HATS AND FASCINATORS

http://www.janefryers.co.uk/

http://www.janetaylormillinery.com/
http://www.piphackett.co.uk/


JEWELLERY

http://www.vintagetiaras.co.uk/
http://www.heirsandgracesjewellery.co.uk/
http://www.thevintagesparklecompany.co.uk/


PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.rosieparsons.com/

http://www.devlinphotos.co.uk/

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

http://www.shellacsisters.co.uk/http://www.jitterbox.co.uk/

http://www.swingdanceuk.com/

http://www.everythingisjumping.co.uk/

MARQUEES AND STYLING

http://www.labelle-maison.co.uk/

http://www.crescent-moon.co.uk/

CHINA AND OTHER THINGS

I think these are possibly the most gorgeous wedding invites I have ever seen. You can find these and more @ http://www.minted.com/wedding-invitations?utm_source=ruffled&utm_medium=onlineadv&utm_term=02142011&utm_campaign=wedding

(^ My personal fave ^)

http://www.amostcuriousparty.co.uk/
http://www.vintageteasets.co.uk/
http://www.utterlysexycafe.co.uk/
http://www.opulenttreasures.com/

ONE FOR THE BOYS

  Vintage Whistles has a great selection of vintage suits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

http://www.vintagewhistles.co.uk/products/vintage-suits



VINTAGE WEDDING FAIRS
http://www.vintageweddingfair.co.uk/
http://www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk/


And if you haven't popped the question yet but it's on the horizon, you MUST get your lady one of these:
http://www.friarhouse.com/?itemID=1386

I've got my eye on the 1920s Sapphire and Diamond art deco ring (second one in) Hint hint Chris...