The Day the FAB MAG came

THE DAY THE FAB MAG CAME...

Here is a little tale (a very little tale) about... the day the very FAB MAG aka Fabulous Magazine (actual name, no silly voice necessary) YES the UK no 1 selling fashion supplement came to us at The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour as a set for their Mothers Day fashion photo shoot!

Rewind 3 months and it's a Wednesday evening, i'm sitting with Mo (my crazy, lovely, mad bat Nana) eating cheese straws, flicking through emails and generally putting the world to rights when my eye stumbled across an introductory email asking if The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour's, authentic, mid-century room set was available to hire - Ohhhhhhhhhh!

Our 1950s and 1960s room set is really popular with photographers but this was a TOP SECRET PROJECT

So the date was agreed, the price was set and the deal sealed. On the day of the shoot the FAB MAG van arrived - not too inconspicuous

 Mark, the cheery delivery man set to work unloading cases, boxes, props, equipment and clothes for the shoot. Where would all the equipment go?

Rails of clothes were set up ready for the styling team, this was a SS2015 collection shoot for Matalan and Peacocks - EXCITING

www.matalan.co.uk

www.peacocks.co.uk

The four page spread was realised for the Mothers Day Special Fashion spread in March 2015. VOILA - we think the results were FAB (no pun intended).

March Edt

First page of the shoot

 Here's a closer look inside the issue

 

 For more information about how to hire The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour for photo shoots, fashion styling and music videos please visit the website link below:

http://www.littlevintagebeautyparlour.com/#!hire-our-room-set/czzh

The Vintage Years Festival at The National Brewerey Centre

Horninglow Street, DE14 1NG Burton upon Trent

 The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour are to return to the fab-tastic The Vintage Years Festival at The National Brewery Centre in Burton Upon Trent on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2015 - YIPPEE. 

This is a NOSTALGIC celebration of the life styles, fashion, music and classic cars of the 40s’ and 50s’. Dress up in your favourite vintage style and come and join the fun! A brilliant Annual event – now in its fifth year!

 

This year we will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of VE Day and those who served during World War II. Join us for a classic street party complete with music & food of the era to create a memorable atmosphere.

EXCITINGLY a  SPITFIRE FLYPAST (weather permitting) HAS NOW BEEN CONFIRMED FOR  THE SATURDAY AT 1.35pm.

On Saturday evening join us (free entry) in the Brewery Tap Bar to enjoy Festival favourite, Dennis Clayton, singing the classic songs of the 40s’ and 50s’

Highlights for this spiffing family day out include:-

Fashion Shows. Military vehicles. Classic cars. Vintage Tractors and Fire Engines. Live music. Vintage Pop- up market. Re-enactors. Heavy Horse demonstrations. Model railway layouts. DJ and Compere. BBQ/Hog Roast.  Newhall traditional brass band. Period Re-enactors. Period Fashion shows. Fun for the kids including Face painting, Dray Rides and Farm animals.

Of course we will be there with The Little  Vintage Beauty Parlour, Pop Up Salon.  We recommend you BOOK APPOINTMENTS in ADVANCE via EMAIL: thelittlevintagebeautyparlour@gmail.com as spaces get booked up in a jiffy! 

Here is our "pop up" price list for the day, the only decision left to choose is will you go for 1940s Victory Rolls or a Marilyn Monroe style set:

Your shopping fix will be provided by The Curly Magpie events team who will once again be on hand with their famous 'Pop Up’ Vintage & Handmade market. Their stalls will include an eclectic mix of true vintage fashion and homewares from the 20thCentury and quality handmade & shabby chic style gifts.

Daytime tickets for entry to The Vintage Years Festival is:

 £6 per person

Group of four £20

Children under 16 years come at the magic price of FREE!* (when accompanied by a full paying adult)

Opening hours are 10am -6pm Saturday and Sunday

VISIT The National Brewery Centre website TO BOOK YOUR ENTRY tickets by following the link below:

http://www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk/events/the-vintage-years-festival-2015--198

CRAFTY GOODNESS & THE LITTLE VINTAGE BEAUTY PARLOUR

CRAFTY GOODNESS with The Crafternoon Tea Hostess

On a bright & cheery Saturday in May, smelling all fresh from our new baby blue paint job, The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour were super excited to open our doors of our new "private party" room to host an exclusive 3 hour "Make a Vintage Fascinator with Cream Tea" Workshop.

What's behind door no 3?

The wonderfully intimate and informal workshop begins with our wonderful Crafternoon Hostess, Sam, talking you through a variety of vintage inspired options that you can plan, create and make from head pieces from Great Gatsby Inspired Headbands to Audrey Hepburn Bows. Then it's off to delve into the treasure trove of vintage habadashery, embellishments, Nottingham Lace and equipment that you'll need to make your unique headpiece, under the expert guidance of Sam.

Lots of planning time

Everything is included

Work in progress

                                                                    Crafty Close Up

Once the ladies started planning and creating their masterpieces, we took a refreshment break for a well earned rest...Afterall all this crafting is thirsty work. In wheeled our hostess trolley piled high with homemade fruit & cheese scones, pink lemonade and delicious sweet treats.

The finished results were just as amazing as the fun we had in the afternoon itself. One of our lovely attendees said:

    "I can't even put this on a scale due to the fun I experienced! The materials and supplies that we were given to use were of high quality, The hostess herself was very confident and informative of both the eras and looks that could be created during the session. It was a perfect way to spend a Saturday among friendly people and a lovely cup of tea served by The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour!"

                                                                        Ellie

But don't take our word for it, look at the results from some of our happy crafters below, one word ...FABULOUS

Our next "Make a Vintage Fascinator & Cream Tea" workshop is Saturday 13th June 3pm - 6pm but spaces are limited and are selling our fast.

  CLICK BELOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-a-fascinator-vintage-crafternoon-workshop-with-cream-tea-tickets-16786418630

"Make A Vintage Fascinator" Crafternoon Tea

Make a Vintage Fascinator "Crafternoon Tea" Workshop &

 The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour Cream Tea

The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour are super privileged to collaborate with the expert "Crafternoon Tea Hostess" at our exclusive 3 hour Vintage Make-Your-Own-Fascinator Craft workshop and Cream Tea.

Tickets are £25 per head

Lasts 3 Hours

Includes Cream Tea, Cake & Pink Lemonade

http://www.crafternoonteahostess.co.uk/

 Do you have a passion for Fashion, Shabby Chic or Old School Vintage Glamour?

Then this is the class for you. Starting by creating mood boards and rifling through a stash of genuine vintage haberdashery, you will plan and sew a vintage inspired head piece to take home.
Buttons, ribbons and a choice of colours are available to make that special vintage inspired design and rest assured all crafty projects will be completed in the session through support and professional creative guidance of our very own hostess, Samantha.

The big question is what will choose:

Art Deco Great Gatsby inspired number
Chic 1950s floral fascinator
1960s Audrey Style Bow
A Bohemian crown of flowers reminiscient of the 1970s

Let your creative juices run wild!

  

 This intimate workshop is a group session, suitable for beginners with a maximum of 10 attendees in our lovely 1950s themed The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour. The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour "Make-A-Vintage-Fascinator Craft Workshop" includes a sumptuous Cream Tea because frankly, we know how "Crafting" can help us work up an appetite.

The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour Cream Tea

This isn't any ordinary workshop so of course this isnt any ordinary Cream Tea. This is The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour Cream Tea that includes:

Fruit Scones
Clotted Cream
Luxury Bonne Maman Jam
Mouthwatering bite-sized cakes: Coconut Macaroons, Lemon Drizzle & Chocolate Brownie Bites
Pink Lemonade
As much Tea and Coffee as you can quaff

All served on our original vintage crockery .

Each exclusive "Crafternoon" session will be held in our newly refurbished event space at The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour. Spaces are limited for this event we currently have two sessions:

Saturday 16th May 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 13th June 3pm - 6pm

Click the link below to purchase your £25 
"Crafternoon" tickets NOW

BUY YOUR TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE NOW