Hendricks refined courtship clinic

For a second year running, Hendricks, will be opening its refined courtship clinic in Covent Garden for Valentines. The clinic will be free to use and will offer direction on principles and customs from bygone eras. The clinic will open on Ruperts Street, smack bang in London's red light district. 

You will be able to have one to one sessions with Dr Humphrey Sixwivs and Mrs. Isabella Forlornicate, which will start with a voluntary Hendrick's gin & tonic with a cucumber garnish... yummy! You will be taught Victorian era courting etiquette, from, how to use your fan to communicate your feelings towards a gentlemen or how one should act when being introduced to a gentlemen. 

I think this will be an amazing experience, especially for someone who wants to step back in time  and learn good manners. Gin is my favorite tipple and Hendricks gin has always been a bit of a treat for me. I saw their website for the first time today and it is truly beautiful.  The header  above is just a small taste of what it is like. I'm sure the clinic will be as lavishly decorated as their website and can't wait to have a taste of the Hendricks experience! I have heard there is a Victorian bath tub that will dispense Hendricks and tonic through its taps. This I have to see! The clinic will be open from 10th February - 14th February.  

Images courtesy of hendricks.com

John Galliano gets inspired by René Gruau

John Galliano has designed a beautiful couture collection for Christian Dior. The collection was inspired by René Gruau (1909-2004), who was famously an illustrator for Dior in the forties and fifties and created some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century. His illustrations were showcased at Somerset House last December. 

Galliano translated Gruau's illustrations with such ease but stated it was his most technically challenging collection. When I first heard about the collection, I have to admit I was quite skeptical. But he has really pulled it off! The fact that he seems to have captured the strokes and movement of Gruau's drawings is amazing. I am truly impressed and fascinated. I love the fact he used ostrich feathers to depict swirls of ink, embroidery to cause a subtle shadow relief effect and pencil strokes were replaced by sequins. I wish I was there to see the show in the flesh. I'm sure these outfits are even more stunning up close. 

What do you think?

Top image courtesy of Renegruau.com and collection images courtesy of Style.com

goodies at frock me...

We are all set up at Frock Me and it is heaving with people! Here are some photos of our stock with us today.

Come down and get your self a vintage bargain!

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Frock Me - First fair of the year...

New year and first fair of 2011!

Come and see us at Frock Me - Brighton Corn Exchange this Sunday!

Vintage Owl Boutique have had a stall at Frock Me quite a few times and it is a great place to go if you are a vintage enthusiast! 

Here are some photos of our stall at previous fairs.

Images taken by Jennie Davies

Daisy Lowe Designs 1950s Swimwear

Daisy Lowe is in the process of designing her debut swimwear line for Peacocks. She will model the range herself, which will be launched in April in time for Summer. Lowe's muse has been pin-up Betty Page, Sophia Loren and of course her mum, Pearl Lowe. She has also taken inspiration from the French Riviera. The prices are fantastic and will start from £18, so no excuse for anyone to look bad around the pool. No images of the new range has been released yet.

I am quite excited about this as the team at Vintage Owl Boutique just love 1950s swimwear. We have got quite a collection of 1950s swimwear with 2 currently available to buy on our website. The rest of the collection will be available to buy in the near future. Here are some photos to get you all excited though!

1950s swimwear worn in a 

burlesque/gaga fashion

1950s "Trend" Gingham Bikini

Header image courtesy of Picasaweb. 
All other images taken by Jennie Davies

Vintage Style at The Golden Globe

Milla Jovovich

 Dress from Armani Prive

Olivia Wilde

Dress from Marchesa

Shoes from Christian Louboutin

Scarlett Johansson

Dress from Ellie Saab

Jayma Mays

Dress from Alberta Ferretti

Clutch from Judith Leiber

Sandra Bullock

Dress from Jenny Packham

Angelina Jolie

Dress from Atelier Versace

Heidi Klum

Dress from Marc Jacobs

It was the Golden Globes last night and anybody who was anybody was out in their best frocks. I have picked some gorgeous dresses from the  red carpet that have quite a vintage feel to them. Heidi Klum was looking very bold & bright in a dress from Marc Jacob's very 70s inspired collection (see more of his collection in one of my previous blogs). Jayma Mays, from Glee, was looking fabulous in a very gothic art deco inspired dress from Alberta Ferretti. 

Milla Jovovich and Olivia Wilde's dresses would probably have to be my favourites for the night. Jovovich always manages to pull off quite a vintage boho look and her look last night is just perfect. From her hair down to her jewelery... it is just divine! Although, if I had a chance to go the ball I would probably wear Olivia Wilde's sparkly Cinderella dress. Not only does she look fabulous she also looks like she is having so much fun!

What do you think?

Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 ready to wear collection...

Marc Jacobs has definitely been inspired by the Seventies and the East in his Spring RTW 2011 collection. He has chosen beautiful bright colours and fabulous prints. I especially love the mixture of silk and satin and his ode to Missoni's zig-zag knitwear. I will definitely be getting myself a wide-brimmed straw hat this summer. I think they are fabulous and will look great with your summer wardrobe,  plus they really remind me of Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver! This collection has definitely got me excited about Summer!

(Images courtesy of Style.com)