DANDELION DAYDREAMER VINTAGE PHOTOSHOOT

Our warm sunny weather is making our photoshoots a dream come true. No more freezing models with trembling arms and clattering teeth! We have had a huge request for sparkly party dresses lately, here are some of our new favourites!

ON THE ROAD... TO DUBLIN-BIARRITZ-PARIS-NICE-ANTIBES-CANNES

There is an embarrassing gap between my last post! I have been away in Dublin exhibiting my painted ladies at the Knit and Stitch Exhibition in Dublin. From there it was home to the South of France for a weekend to send off my piled up vintage orders, then up to Paris for some romantic time with The Boyfriend and some magical vintage sourcing that left me frantically buying extra suitcases and sneaking items into his! From Paris I went to Nice, Antibes and finally Cannes to support The Boyfriend's handsome twin compete in his first marathon. In between supporting the handsome twin and nibbling macaroons I sampled some local brocante markets. Quite pricey (vintage Chanel, Hermes and Lanvin to make your mouth water) but naturally I managed to find some more treats for Dandelion Daydreamer Vintage. Now I am home sweet home in the South West of France and looking forward to sharing all the sights and sounds of my trip with you in the upcoming posts :)

LA FLEUR BLEU A LA PLAGE!

After many recent shopping trips, I have rails and rails of vintage dresses lined up ready to work it for the camera! Lady luck was shining on me this weekend when our beautiful French model Veronique came to town for a sun-filled apres-midi of shooting at the beach. All vintage dresses are being listed in Dandelion Daydreamer Vintage this week.

A WEEKS WORTH OF ADVENTURES IN NEW YORK CITY!

Well I am home sweet home from a rather amazing trip to New York. It was my first trip there in over 6 years and I had almost forgotten how much I love that city. New York is a fashionistas heaven, give me N.Y over Paris anyday! We stayed in the East Village and couldn't have chosen a better location. Surrounded by ambient bars, speciality restaurants, cupcake cafes and more vintage clothing stores than even I could visit.... I was in heaven! Sitting outside our next door cafe, sipping iced coffees and people watching as herds of beautiful creatures swished by en route to casting calls, fashion shows or their 9-5 day jobs which sustain their N.Y lifestyle until fate steps in. I was there to vintage shop and 4 heaving suitcases later it seems shop I did! The Village has tonnes of niche vintage boutiques, ranging from the prim and pristine attire of the 1950s to the free-spirit style of the 1970s. One stop over from The Village on the L line is Williamsburg, the first stop being Bedford, a portal to one of my favourite slices of the Big Apple. This suburbian town ticks along to a slower beat than her Manhattan sister. Here crafty boutiques, designer pop up shops, vintage warehouses, organic cafes and enchanting galleries manage to distract you from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan for as long as your wallet will allow! Back a week, and I have already began saving for my next trip, except next time around I may not click return ticket...

VINTAGE TEA PARTY PHOTOSHOOT

It's been a busy few days! I spent Monday morning chatting with an amazing French madam, who admired my vintage style and upon finding out I am a vintage collector, invited me to her house to view her private collection. A pretty serious trip to the bank later, 2 trips to fill up the trunk of my car and we said our aurevoirs! It was just in time for a vintage shoot I had planned that afternoon. Here's a sneak peek at some new vintage items being listed in Dandelion Daydreamer Vintage this week, have you got a favourite?

WEDDING SEASON IS UPON US!

Oh how exciting! I just recieved my first wedding invite of the summer. I have lots of new vintage party dresses in Dandelion Daydreamer Vintage that were begging for a fancy outing. Roll on wedding season, that's all I can say! Think I'll go with the flower bomb dress...

DANDELION DAYDREAMER VINTAGE FINDS

My vintage shop is slowly but surely filling up with French antique leather accessories and 1950s party dresses. I was so sad when my favourite one sold (wasn't cut out for this business was I!) Here are some of the latest pieces now on sale in Dandelion Daydreamer Vintage.

NEW VINTAGE SUMMER ITEMS IN STORE!

My San Francisco vintage shopping trip was a huge success! I literally have too many new treasures to photograph and list in my vintage boutique... especially as I am still getting through my French finds! Here is a little taster of my latest European and San Francisco vintage pieces added to my shop...

SUN IS SHININ'

The sun is out and about, no better excuse to pick up some new sunnies. Naturally, being a vintage vixen, I favour seasoned sunnies to high street reproductions. What the Funk is vintage eye-wear heaven. Please leave a pair for me...