A little reminder to all vintage lovers out there about Dublin’s first ever Vintage fair – only one weekend to go! taking place at the gorgeous Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin on:

SUNDAY 26TH APRIL from 11am to 6pm – We will have:

Fabulous vintage clothes and jewellery, handbags and fashion accessories, 20th century (to 1970’s) decor & furnishings, homewares & collectibles.

Get your glad rags on!!! PRIZES for Best Dressed—Vintage & Retro Style (for men and women)

Swing, lindy, jive, rock n’ roll, etc—dance to the classics sounds of the 40’s and 50’s!

Vintage/retro hair and makeup- demonstrations & makeovers

Vintage fashion show.

Vintage & Classic Cars

Displays of antique lace and lace making techniques

So Come along and join us for a fantastic day out!

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Joseph Ribkoff – a fashion force to be reckoned with! Here’s a hot Canadian label which has been going strong since 1957 and one of those few who have successfully made it in every era since. As the man himself says: ‘I know women’ Well fair play to him – it shows! This designer label is usually described as ‘classic styling with an edge’ – but at a fraction of the designer price tags.

Ribkoff has created a product that has massive global appeal, by watching top end designers and listening to their customer’s needs they create clothing to complement the range of feminine shapes – we love that! The designer also dresses Miss America contestants so if it’s good enough for Miss California, well…

Not only do they use classic styles that are flattering to so many women, but use  unique fabrics and add embellishments for a funky twist. At Perk Up! Vintage we have a couple of stunning and very unique Ribkoff wiggle dresses from the 80’s which have been revamped into shorter, sexier styles for the modern gal.

Click on for more info…

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One of the biggest trends we are seeing this Spring is the return of the statement and bib necklaces.  They certainly are classic, one-offs and often a good conversation starter…

Check out Molly Sims gorgeous big girls bib at the Diane Von Furstenberg show recently.

The trend seems to focus around bold, stand out designs and they look their optimum when teamed with a block colour, simple cut of dress, top or plain and simple t-shirt.  

Here at Perk Up! we have a unique 80’s statement piece sure to get a few tongues wagging – you have been warned!

 

 

 

 

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Well the bank holiday weekend may be over girls and the chocolate but a mere indulgent memory - but cheer up - not only is it one day closer to the weekend, but we are still giving a 20% Special Discount coupon for you to use over the month of April!

 

This is in addition to our 20 Euro gift voucher giveaway with every purchase of 100 Euros or more!

 

To avail of the 20% discount simply enter the code: 0a8944 in the ‘Enter Redeem Code’ box in the ‘Credits Available’ section during Checkout!

 

This code is valid until May 1st 2009

 

Enjoy ladies!

Lisa & Sharon x

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Not so ugly Betty! Stunning America Ferrera turned heads in this Oscar de la Renta floral 50s style tulip dress at the U.S Glamour awards – well she certainly gets our award for upping the ante in the glam stakes.

Yet another vintage inspired piece by one of the hottest designers on the scene right now –a pricey but classy replication. We think America would look just as amazing in our Heavenly 50s floral dress below – and by America we mean the U.S of A!

Check it out…

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