Grazia Time!

I can't believe it but it's nearly time for the Christmas shopping extravaganza that is Grazia Night here in Carnaby. Next Thursday 18th November from 5pm - 9pm, come down for 20% off in most of the shops in the Carnaby area, including Black Pearl! Just click on the link to register for a ticket which will then be emailed to you.

It's all in the details...

Some gorgeous dresses arrived from Black Cotton Vintage yesterday, check out the amazing details in sequins, lace, rhinestones, velvet....all dresses are originals from the 1940s and 1950s. Prices range from £70 - £149.

Bow, bows, bows!

I have had LOADS of fun making up these hairclips and hairbands, it's bows galore! All hairbands are £12 and hairclips are £5. You can find a selection of the hairbands of the accessories page of the website.

More vintage dresses!!

Black Pearl is now stocking fabulous clothing from Black Cotton Vintage, check out some of the great pieces below...

HOW GOOD IS THIS TATTOO??

My friend Bev stopped by the shop to say hello last week, and showed me her latest tattoo - a finger moustache!! Genius.

Vintage dresses just in!

Yesterday I visited Caroline of Frillseekers Vintage in her Walthamstow-based vintage emporium to select some pieces for Black Pearl. Here are a few of my faves...

House of Blueeyes - Revolution & Love

Saturday 20th was the House of Blueeyes show during fashion week, which was AMAZING. We took inspiration from 70s drag queens The Cockettes, and it was a riot of colour and texture. I made silk feather headbands which I dyed in shades of pink, blue, yellow, orange and purple. Kristin, one of the models, brought her dog Butters, so I decided to make him matching feather collar. Kristin writes a great blog called The Clothes Whisperer, do check it out. Here are some of my pictures from throughout the day...

Valentines Day Window Display

Yep this is a bit late, I only just got round to uploading the photos, but here is the display I did for Valentines Day. It features plastic hot lips, cupid cut outs, and a banner saying 'Happy Valentines Day'. Classy!



I have since taken down the banner and cupids, but I'm in love with the hot lips and so decided to keep them up for a bit longer!

Aprons by The Domestic Dame

New for February - gorgeous organza aprons made in California by Jocelyn and Lauren of The Domestic Dame! Possibly the most glamourous aprons you will ever see, these ones are made of sheer organza fabric with a heart shaped pocket. Black Pearl is currently stocking the mint green, pale pink, black bow print and cream bow print. Ideal to wear when vacuuming, dusting, cooking (nothing too messy though) or why not wear one out over a cute dress or skirt?

New Flower Hairclips

Some fabulous flower hair clips have just arrived in store to brighten up this gloomy February! Made by Laura Bennett of Retro Glamour Girl, they come in amazing colours and styles including hibiscus, gardenia, rose, daisy and orchid. I'll be listing them in the accessories section on the website today!

Show Me Your Wardrobe!

So I am very excited to be in Elle magazine this month, in the 'Show Me Your Wardrobe' feature. Show Me Your Wardrobe began as a blog by stylist and journalist Jackie Dixon. She photographs people in the fashion and creative industries in their six favourite outfits, and Elle choose some to feature in the magazine each month. It was hard narrowing down my wardrobe to a few outfits but these were the ones I chose...(note the small gardenia hairclip and black mini beret, avaiable in...oh, Black Pearl!)