A Vintage Tea Party

Rose Lawless

I did a great little shoot with cabaret actress Rose Lawless a while ago. The clothes for the shoot were very much vintage as the photos were for posters and promos for her new shows. It was such a fun shoot to do! Rose got in to character for every shot, she sang, she danced, she scared passing school children on the street; most of the day was spent trying not to laugh behind the camera and keeping a steady hand. 

Rose Lawless

Clothes and accessories from "Linen and Ware, Vintage Too" and "Find".

Make up by Susan Sheehy.

Hair by Danish Hair Design, Greystones.

Vintage Accessories!

I often shoot for a gorgeous little vintage shop in Greystones called Linen and Ware...Vintage Too.

 Sandra's shop offers everything a vintage loving girl or guy would die for! 

There are gorgeous brooches, amazing one of a kind pieces of jewellery, men's cufflinks and tie pins and stunning dresses for every different occasion. Recently I did some product shots for the shop and it was so hard to choose my favourites but here it goes!

Men's clip on bow tie.

One of my best friends wore a bow tie and braces to my birthday in August and I just thought it looked brilliant! I think it takes a certain style of guy to pull that sort of look off but when it's done right it can look great. This one has a clip either side so it's easy enough to put on and take off without the knowledge of "bow-tie-putting-on-ing"!

Red and white beaded necklace.

I loved this beaded necklace and I think it's because it reminds me of the friendship bracelets my friends and I used to buy on family holidays when were younger.

The red and white parts are twisted around each other and I think it would look great with either a simple dress or to accessorise a shirt and jeans combo.

Silver, Pearl and Diamante Necklace.

I have no other reason to love this necklace other than the fact it's absolutely stunning. It's just really striking! It would be perfect for a bride, a formal dinner... or even just to stare at yourself in the mirror for a while.

Peacock Brooch.

I just love everything peacock. I have done since I was in 5th class and a girl came in to school with a peacock feather for the Nature Table, so this brooch really stood out of the whole bunch that I had my hands on that day! The diamante used in this brooch are really shiny and they aren't dull or scratched like some brooches you may find in vintage shops. I think it would be perfect pinned to a scarf through winter to add a lil bit of sparkle.

If you want anymore info on Linen and Ware...Vintage Too, you can find Sandra on Facebook or drop in to the shop in Greystones, Co. Wicklow for a peak at everything in the cabinets. I hate to use the C word but... Christmas is on the way and there are some seriously good gift ideas floating around in there!!