Tokyo Jane

I recently got some new bracelets by Danish brand Tokyo Jane in store, take a look! There are so many colour combinations it's hard to choose, but they look great layered up so you can go for more than one. Bracelets are £18 each and are only available in the shop, not online. I usually only ever get one of each design as there are so many different ones.

Hats in the making...

Here are some fabulous vintage millinery flowers which arrived this morning, SO EXCITING. I can't wait to start decorating some hats with them. I think they date back to the 1940s, and most have 'Made in Japan' labels. I'm thinking cute fascinators and pillbox hats with veils, perfect for spring!

New Instant Vintage Dresses

Ooh, a new dress from Instant Vintage arrived this morning! It's called Jane, and features stretch leopard print with a black waistband. Designer Anna Coleman is busy working on her spring line, so expect more to come!

House of Blueeyes

Last night saw the highly anticipated fashion show from House of Blueeyes, which I had been busy making accessories for. House of Blueeyes is a collaboration between stylist/artist/designer Johnny Blueeyes and various fashion and accessories designers. The theme was Rock'n'Roll Vampires and it totally rocked. I spent the day backstage, watching the madness and helping dress the models (there were about 40 in total!). Probably the most exciting part is that model Alice Dellal made an appearance on the catwalk, wearing an awesome neck collar I had made (along with some gloves, a cape and a thong. Brilliant.).

Here are some of my snaps from backstage and the after party, which was in a fabulously seedy strip club in Hackney. Oh also note my awesome gold lame dress, found in Beyond Retro for £20. Bargain!



This is Victoria Grant, she makes AMAZING hats




Alice Dellal wearing my collar.




A LOT of makeup was required, with copious amounts of glitter



Jodie Harsh getting ready


Johnny giving a pep talk before the show. With a few expletives.




Me and Johnny

Be My Valentine...

Ooh it's nearly that time, if you're boyfriend hasn't got something already (which, let's face it, he probably hasn't) here are a few suggestions:
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We had some fabulous coverage in You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) in their Valentines gift feature:




We had such a great response that the Pearl Heart earrings have sold out in gold, but don't fear, they will be back early next week, if not before. We still have them in silver if you prefer.

In other news I am working on a very exciting project in conjuction with the House of Blueeyes. Johnny has asked me to make some accessories for his show on 23rd February during London Fashion Week. I can't give too much away, but rest assured I will tell all about it after the show.

Black Pearl Christmas Decorations!

Yes, I have been busy preparing the Christmas window and earlier this week I stayed well into the night to put it up. I have to say it's quite impressive, behold -






The rather attractive lady in the centre is surrounded by present boxes with fabulous gifts tumbling out (all from Black Pearl of course) while on the phone (I'm guessing to Santa, thanking him for getting is so right).

Christmas Frocks

New in this week are some amazing dresses which are perfect for the party season! The fabulous Bombshell wrap dress is now available in a beautiful silk in shades of magenta, red, purple, turquoise and green. Check them out below!





I also had a delivery this week from What Katie Did, including some of their Striptease bralettes and knickers in black, purple and claret, the ever popular frilly knickers in black, the classic maitresse suspender belt in black, and some of the new Glamour items including the girdle and waist cincher.