Monthly Archive for March, 2009

Dita Von Teese…Pin-up and Playboy legend, Vintage loving Vixen and ex wife of one Marilyn Manson…not your typical girl next door! With dozens of appearances in magazines and burlesque shows worldwide she has designed her own collection of old-style lingerie and is largely responsible for the new fascination in the burlesque art-form.

Her unique taste and affinity for classy 40s and 50s inspired vintage fashion are hard to ignore and, consequently, this has seen her gather a huge fanbase. Check out her bombshell dress above and how immaculately this gal is made up!

Good news is… we can help you out in the bombshell frock department, try this little teaser…

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Whether it be a Pink Easter bonnet, fluoro pink leggings, flamingo maxi dress or a sexy little cerise number…yep you guessed it - pink is big, back and the brighter the better! Already being tipped as one of ‘the colours’ to be seen in for debs season, these celebs in the know prove you can look not just pretty but pretty damn hot in the shade du jour…

A svelte Lily Allen showed off her fab new figure in her fave fitted shift for her performance on the Jay Leno tonight show.

 

While ultra stylish Vic hits London in this gorgeous fluoro pink number – trust posh to be hot on the heels of this Summer trend! 

 

Check out our very own ‘Candy Baby’ Summer maxi dress below, sweet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whether it be leather, pleather or nylon, beautiful belts are one hot accessory this Spring & Summer! They were heavily displayed on the runways during fashion weeks. Burberry accessorised their classic trench with a gorgeous ribbon belt, while Gucci dressed low-slung trousers with narrow patent belts — while fashion savvy celebs are jumping on this cool new trend with gusto – check out Carmen Electra’s hot red cincher!

Along with the belt craze -is the fluoro spread…Yes ladies – if you’re a retro hoarder & have been hiding that fluoro pink number, circa 1984, at the back of the closet just waiting for the right occasion well here it is…and no its not a Wham comeback tour – calm down now…its 80’s fashion come full circle and we love it! Check out disco diva Robyn in her neon number…

And for gals who did not hoard or –God Bless- are too young to remember, but who love a little funk and fluoro in our wardrobe – you’ll be glad to hear these bright colours are huge right now! So complete your stylish ’80s look with an eye catching stretch belt from Perk Up! like these below…

We were thinking - why leave the guys out of this one? so here’s an inventive way to ‘stretch’ that fluoro trend…

Fluoro Power x

 

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Former supermodel Jerry Hall auctioned off her wedding gown for a homeless charity called Emmaus - we are loving her attitude towards recycling, her ethics and of course the fact that this is a gorgeous vintage gown -circa 1989- back in circulation!

The vintage wedding dress is a form-fitting cream lace dress designed by Antony Price and she had worn it when she exchanged vows with Jagger in Bali in 1990. Jerry commented:

“I love it that my dresses can have a new lease of life in someone else’s wardrobe I just thought, ‘This is a great way of recycling (But) it’s really odd to think that some other woman might wear it at her wedding. I just hope whoever she is has more luck than I did!”

We have an amazing dress we think would make a stunning wedding gown - or just make you feel like rock n’ roll royalty should the occasion arise! Check it out…

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Attention Ladies & Gents!

Dublin’s first ever Vintage Clothing Fair (at last we cry!) is happening on April 26that the Royal Marine Hotel Dunlaoghaire

From vintage fashion & accessories to post-war collectibles, classic 20th century décor and classic cars to name but a few there will be something for all vintage loving fashionistas and collectors

There will be lots happening on the day including professional vintage hair & make up demos and put on your dancing shoes as there will be virtuoso displays of Swing, Lindy Hop & Rock ‘n Roll to the Big Band sounds of the 40’s & 50’s!

Make sure to come dressed in your best Vintage Clothing & Retro as there will be Prize giveaways for Best Dressed!

Here at Perk Up! we are really excited to be taking part- the lovely organizer of this event Joan Murray took some great photos of some of our vintage pieces on site at the Royal Marine Hotel to coincide with the Press Release for the fair

Further information & details of the fair can be found at http://www.antiquesfairsireland.com/

Make sure to pencil the 26th into your diary ladies & gents as we can assure you this will be one event you won’t want to miss!

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The lovely  Christine Kane looking gorgeous in full 50’s glamour

50s lace illusion dress by Perk Up! coming soon!

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Sisters Christine & Niamh in Perk Up! Retro & Vintage !

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Niamh’s daughter the cute little Megan proves your never too young to start dressing a la vintage!

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