DOLLSMAISON @ VINTAGE ROCKS! 1 WEEK TO GO!

With London Fashion Week just beginning the countdown is on for VINTAGE ROCKS! This year it takes place at super cool venue, The Boogaloo in Highgate. Described by GQ magazine as "the sweetest little juke-joint in the world", the quirky rustic interior will make you feel you have literally stepped into a cool watering hole in the 1950's! Plus Coldplay played an intimate gig here last year....how cool is that?!

We are super excited and can't wait for what is sure to be a superb night of music and fashion, hosted by Emma Murphy founder of Rock Candy a cute little vintage emporium based in Camden.

On the night we along with some of London's coolest vintage stores (including of course Rock Candy!) will be showcasing some of our hot new AW12 gems with the focus being on fashion through the ages, spanning the rocking 1950's to the quirky 1990's so there will literally be something for everyone!

That's not all, following the show you have the opportunity to add a little bit of vintage glamour to your wardrobe by purchasing pieces straight from the runway...what's not to love?! The night will be topped off by a gig from the fantastic Billy Vincent..... amaze-balls!! 

A fashion show, shopping, a gig AND drinking...sounds like the perfect Thursday evening to me!

We can't wait to meet you if you decide to pop down!

Location:The Boogaloo, 312 Archway Road, N6 5AT

Nearest tube: Highgate

Time: Doors open at 7pm

Damage: Only £3 entry!

xoxo

FASHION FORECAST AUTUMN/WINTER 2012: THE TROPHY JUMPER

Christopher Kane Cashmere Jumper
Phillip Lim Ka-Pow Jumper

Oh No! I'm so sad...summer is officially O.V.E.R!!! Let's be honest though, between the rainfall, gale force winds and smatterings of sunshine you'd be forgiven for thinking we never left winter! But hey ho all is not lost, the gorgeous reddy...browny...yellowy scenic backdrop will soon be upon us as will the best thing about autumn, the threads! The forward thinking fash-pack would already have started purchasing their staple pieces back in June,but the normal folk among us would start pondering what key pieces they'll be investing in to see them through to the UK winter we oh so look forward to...not!

This autumn sees a gorgeous array of fabrics and prints coming through but the major trend coming through all over the high street and catwalks alike is the trophy jumper (my personal faves are the Phillip Lim Ka-Pow sweater and the Christopher Kane retro Coogi look-alike chunky knit), it's been deemed the hero piece of the season and I. ain't. mad! I love me a piece of knitwear! Not all jumpers qualify for TJ status though, there needs to be something to set it aside from the rest, whether it's the knit, the colour or a bold pattern/motif it's got. to. POP!

Start your trophy cabinet right here with some of our cool knitwear, available in our ASOS Marketplace Boutique! We've also got lots more coming through soon so lots to choose from!

xoxo

FASHION FORECAST AUTUMN/WINTER 2012: LADIES IN LEATHER

It's official: leather is HOT right now. All our fave top-name designers, including Chanel, Gucci and Valentino (some day I will be able to afford you!) have been splashing leather all over the catwalk in Autumn/Winter shows. And thank JESUS for that, seeing as our shoddy summer is becoming an even shoddier Autumn quicker than you can say "bbrrrrrr". The ultimate badass style staple fabric is big news this season - everything from the classic jacket to the unforgiving trousers to the statement cape (yes, seriously!) is black, shiny and oozing attitude.

If you wanna be one step ahead of the high street, snap up some of these Autumn must-haves available RIGHT NOW on ASOS Marketplace and Ebay.

The Leather City Shorts

The Leather Pencil Skirt

The Leather Mini Skirt

The Leather Ankle Boots

The Figure-Fitting Leather Pencil Skirt

The Leather Tote

The Wet Look Leather Shorts

Check out our full collection of leather items right here, and have a peek back at our store as the winter months progress, we'll have far more treats to tickle your fancy!

xoxo

By Claire Hubble

DEMURE DRESS DROP!

In a world filled with bum skimming hot pants and hoochy mama crop tops, sometimes we like to let out our inner K Middleton and wear something with a hemline our mums would approve of. It goes without saying, we are SO in love with our latest stock drop of demure midi-dresses (available RIGHT NOW).

Tum and bum skimming, our new dresses don't show how many sweet treats we enjoyed this summer at all those Jubilee and Olympic celebrations. Nothing makes us feel quite as sophisticated as a midi-length dress - less fussy than a maxi dress but classier than a teeny mini dress. So pick up your cutest handbag, slip on some court shoes and go out for a lunchtime cream tea in one of these little numbers.

by Claire Hubble

BEST OF THE FESTS: CELEBRITY FESTIVAL STYLE

It's very nearly the end of our favourite season: FESTIVAL SEASON! Don't fret though - we've still got Reading, Bestival and a few other festivities to go. 

We've rounded up the best of the fest outfits from our top music loving celebs. Be inspired and enjoy the rest of the festivities before we pack up our flower garlands and Hunters for the winter. If you love these celebs' looks, steal their style right now!

Caroline Flack at V Festival

Love her or hate her, you have to award Caroline Flack some major fashion points here. Ahead of trend and sporting oh-so-chic military khaki green, Ms F looks like a total festival fashionista. Those platform wedges aren't so festi-friendly but look at those legs! 

Make like C-Flack and invest in a statement military piece. Trust us, you'll be wearing it TO DEATH next season! Blouse and dress available now!

Tulisa at V Festival

Little T looked every inch the bad gyal last weekend at V in graffiti print high-waisted trousers and a cut polka-dot cropped top. We have major love for print-clashery so a big thumbs up for our favourite fashionista from the hood. 

Check out our take on polka dot/graphic print clashing. We think our favourite N-Dubber would be proud of our print-pairing skills. Spotty blouse and floral trousers in stock now!

Pixie Lott at Cornbury

Pixie’s multi-coloured graphic print sheer number does the talking in this classic casual but cute blouse. She tops it all off with everyone’s fave festival staple; vintage denim Levi’s.

Copy Pixie's easy going blouse and shorts combo, DollsMaison style. High waisted denim Levi's,  stunning mosaic print blouse and cute fitted multi-coloured blouse.

Dita Von Teese at Cochella

Trust our absolute number one vintage chick, Dita Von Teese, to steal the show at Cochella. In a waist-cinching printed playsuit, round sunglasses and platform heels, Deets literally looks like she's walked straight out of the 1950's.

Keep cool but covered like Dita in one of our beautiful jumpsuits. These lemon yellow and ditzy floral print rompers are up for grabs now.

By Claire Hubble

IT’S PLAYTIME: OUR TOP 3 PLAYSUITS!

Jumpsuits, romper, all-in-one… whatever you want to call it, the playsuit (that’s the one with the shorts) is a long standing summer staple that will never go away! With my excitement at the UK’s largest street party, the Notting Hill Carnival fast approaching my mind wonders to what to wear…(as per usual!). So, I’m having a conversation with my friend about the possible outfit combos with not much joy… jeans? Naaaah to boring you never know who you’re going to meet! How about a skirt? Goodness no!!! I can envisage way too many scenarios where wearing a skirt could go horrifyingly wrong!! Maxi dress? No way! it’ll have no hemline by the end of it!! After dismissing most of the options thrown at me she looked at me with great glee and said, how about a playsuit? YESSSSS! Perfect!!

*sidebar… I must state here that I usually go to a friends apartment in Westbourne Grove and hang off of their balcony overlooking the carnival route, which in my opinion is THE best way to enjoy the carnival! Close enough to get involved with the festivities but also in close proximity to a bathroom I don’t need to take out a small mortgage on to use!

The playsuit is such a cute alternative to a dress and can be dressed down for the day and spruced up for the evening, preserves your modesty in case of any ummm slip ups and is SUPER comfy! Not to mention if the weather turns you can just chuck on some tights and you’re good to go! Why didn’t I think of that?!

In keeping with the festival spirit I’ve rounded up 3 of our top playsuit picks, now all you need to do is go out to play!

xoxo

Colour Block Playsuit

The Baby Doll Playsuit

The Printed Playsuit

BEHIND THE SCENES AT DOLLSMAISON: LEATHER, BRIGHTS & MONOCHROME MADNESS!

Hey dolls!

I've been at it again, bringing you gorgeous vintage lovers sneaky snippets of what goes on behind the scenes at our photoshoots (aka being a creep who films people without them knowing). Some of this PAINFULLY gorgeous stock is already available on our ASOS and eBay stores, but look out for more being uploaded soon! 

Thanks to everyone who took part in our most recent shoots at the awesome Beltcraft Studios.

If you have a minute or two to waste, make sure you subscribe to our Youtube page, I pop up every now and then blathering on about vintage bits and bobs. 

xoxo

By Claire Hubble