Parisian Sweets

Today's post is a bit of a plug for my good friend Jackariaeh's new clothing company. It is called Parisian Sweets and is currently operating from a Facebook page. However if he can get to 1000 'likes' on Facebook, he has promised to make a website-I personally think everyone should go out and 'like' that page right now because I love it!




In recent years the trend towards Vintage and 'retro' clothing has really taken off with kitsch area's like Shoreditch leading the way. This new genre of fashion is meaning that classic pieces from the past are making their way back into trend setting girl's wardrobes and giving would-be fashionistas an alternative to high-end fashion, often at a much more affordable price.




Parisian sweets is a small online boutique where I have personally found some absolute bargains (see the pictures for example of some o my favourites!!) When I asked Jack what he would like me to say Parisian Sweets he described it thus..... "vintage is a sanctuary for those who are in love with something different , i like to follow fashion but create my own interpretation , parisian sweet's offers an array of one off pieces sourced from lot's of different countries so you can create your own trends & not not become a walking clone"




Nicely put (and those of you that have met my other half will agree that I do indeed love something different ;)). So take a look, give it a 'like' and you never know, you mind find something you just have to have!



PEACE AND LOVE FOR TODAY PEOPLE XXXXX

 This gorgeous floral top was a Parisian Sweets purchase

And then there's this stunning number...and the blouse isn't too bad either

This top was also featured in the evening standard along with half of my face haha:  http://www.thisislondon.co

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chasing that paper!

Who knew that paper shopping could be so much fun?!


This afternoon I bought the paper for my wedding invitations, as well as paper for some of the origami decorations. I also acquired a scalpel and metal ruler and some little cards to make the guest book.


I am sat on the sofa now surrounded by coloured paper trying to cut and fold hundreds of tiny paper squares for my origami flower decorations. I feel like a child doing cutting and sticking, and it's fun! :)


Last night we planned a rough budget and had a brainstorm about flowers so it is all starting to come together now. I also had a message from my mum last week to say that the second install of my dress payment has gone through which means it is all feeling very real now.


After going to the beautiful wedding of one of my old school friends on Saturday I am feeling very excited about it. Right now I am buzzing with ideas and keen to push on with the rest of the planning and organising. Next on the list is arranging a trip down to visit the venue to do a menu tasting and liaise with the photographer about the kind of shots we have in mind (the photographic shots not the alcoholic ones!!!)


xxx

DIY Wedding

I am still feeling under the weather after excessive partying at reading festival over the bank holiday. Luckily I have been on late shifts at work which has allowed me the luxury of long lie-ins. I have been using this lazing time productively and researching things for the wedding. 


I am very keen to have an element of individuality about our wedding which  am hoping to achieve through adding some home-made touches. As you know I am a keen crafter so it is not the 'how' that has been stumping me for ideas but the 'what'. I have seen so many variations, designs and ideas that I liked but until now nothing had struck that WOW chord with me. 


Today whilst browsing one of my favourite craft website Eat Drink Chic (http://www.eatdrinkchic.com) I found my perfect invitation design which is both cheap to produce and relatively easy (although time consuming!) to make. I also used the links section to source other similar websites that were more specifically aimed at weddings and from these have sourced even more creative ideas for my wedding.


My first project will be the invitations-I am currently pricing up the materials I need such as the paper, and then I can make the templates and get going. Other projects in the pipeline will be origami flowers for decorating the reception room and a quirky twist on the traditional guest book! I will let you know how they turn out!!


xxx