TRICIA DESIGNS - BESPOKE BRIDAL HAIR ACCESSORIES

For original, unique and exquisitely detailed designer hair accessories, step forward Tricia Designs.  

Tricia Designs offers bespoke fascinators, hats and clips, all made to order. The 'Bridal Collection' is updated regularly with new pieces that range from 'catwalk glamour' to elegant sophistication, with sleek lines, high quality gems and floating silks.

Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, a bridesmaid, flower girl or wedding guest, Tricia Designs has exquisite and charming organza floral belts, hairbands, hairclips, headbands, shoe clips and matching bow ties available.

 
Tricia's latest collection of fascinator accessories are inspired by 150 years of 'Alice in Wonderland'. Think drama, quirky images, splashes of colour and asymmetric patterns. Some pieces of the 'Alice' collection will showcase on her Facebook page in February so do check it out.

Tricia also makes and designs Venetian masks. Add suspense and style to masquerade events and let your imagination be the limit! She has a wide range of traditional masks and can create bespoke silhouettes in quality textiles. Each mask is an artistic explosion of colour and designed to suit the wearer. They're comfortable to wear too. You can wear them with glasses and even have your glasses incorporated into a bespoke design!

           

At the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair, Tricia will have a selection of her Vintage Bridal Collection on display as well as a portfolio of designs to inspire you. You can try on her samples to give you an idea of shape and size and how these beautiful pieces work. She'll also be on hand to give you advice on colour, style and shape, so catch her while you can.

Excitingly, amongst all her PR, Tricia's recently been featured in Sainsbury's Bank magazine!  

(Thanks to Pete Cranston Photography for Image 1, Feather Swirl and Barclay Photography for Image 2)

Vintage Baker Finds - Vintage Zizou

Every so often I find a vintage supplier who's just too good not to share. So while they might not strictly be 'Bristol' based, they certainly get the Bristol Vintage & Vintage Baker Finds seal of approval.

First up is Vintage Zizou.

Vintage Zizou is a speciality vintage and contemporary clothes shop and a dress agency.

Owner Anca Cesar sources her stock from across the UK, Europe and the US to bring you quality pieces.

They have a large section of branded and unbranded dresses, coats, hats, shoes, handbags and jewellery…

…and if you're not sure what you're looking for, need some style advice, fashion tips or want to know how to care for your new purchases, the friendly staff are on hand to help.

When it comes to bridal, they stock wedding dresses, cocktail dresses and party dresses, outfits for flower girls and the Mother of the Bride, as well as some gorgeous accessories.

So pop across the bridge to their shop at 16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU or take your time looking through the online stock available on their website. The prices are surprisingly reasonable for top quality vintage.

See you soon for more Vintage Baker Finds!

When Sarah Baker isn't writing children's books she writes features for Vintage Life Magazine and Pretty Nostalgic. You can find her on Twitter @bysarahbaker or follow her on Pinterest.

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles

Bristol Vintage is delighted to welcome back Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles.

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles is an antique and vintage costumier as well as a haberdashery with a unique collection of vintage ‘Mother of the Bride’ ensembles, men’s morning suits and stunning gowns on offer. They also run a hire, alterations and customisation service.

Since last year Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles has enlisted the help of some very talented ladies, so alongside their wonderful collections they now have some of AMG Costumier’s beautiful creations - think bridalwear corsets, regency dresses and more. Abby of AMG also runs workshops and takes commissions.

Tricia Designs is an innovative milliner who's also exhibiting at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair.  Since linking with Clifton Hill, nearly all of Tricia’s winter faux fur range and her recently launched S/S collection ‘Vintage Curl’ feature a little something from the shop, be it lace, a beautiful button or some rescued 20’s glass beads. Tricia also makes her own lace as featured on the hat below.

Clifton Hill's shop is brimming full of inspiring pieces, patterns and ideas, but make sure you visit them at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. They'll be bringing along plenty of things old, a few things new and something very special in blue!  

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles is an antique and vintage costumier - and a haberdashery!

Boasting an impressive hoard of vintage treasures, costume and textiles, and haberdashery including buttons, fasteners, buckles, hats & hat decorations, lace ribbon, gloves, costume jewellery and many more rare and fashionable curios; you’re guaranteed to find something unique for your wedding.

The store hosts stunning examples of lace dresses from the turn of the twentieth century, sections of beaded dresses rescued from the 1920’s and a variety of trims, handmade and machine lace. If you're looking for inspiration or pieces for customising your outfit, go and spend an afternoon immersing yourself in this Aladdin’s cave! 

Jenny also stocks wedding dresses and two-piece outfits ready to wear or for alteration (each item is a one off). She has evening dresses, nightwear and accessories, including new and handmade items from vintage stock, by a handpicked selection of designers. For the mother of the bride there’s an extensive range of beautiful ensembles including pieces by Kunick, Harrods designers and Jacques Vert .

If you're looking for something specific for your big day and struggling to find it locally or online, email Jenny at cliftonhillcostume@gmail.com or visit the shop from Spring 2013 to browse her fascinating collection. Visit Facebook to be kept up to date with offers and events, but make sure you stop by and meet Jenny at our next Fair – she’ll have just a taste of all the treasures with her to inspire you.

Tricia Designs

These gorgeous bespoke fascinators, hats and clips are all made to order by Tricia Designs.

Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, a bridesmaid, flower girl or wedding guest, Tricia Designs has exquisite and charming organza floral belts, hairbands, hairclips, headbands, shoe clips and matching bow ties available.

Each piece is a work of art, planned and made to your exact specifications of size, shape and colour to match your wedding dress or bridal theme - Tricia encourages you to be involved in the creative process!

Tricia’s designs are accented with a wide variety of silks, lace, vintage trims, delicate fabrics, beads, ribbons, wired feathers, mesh and veiling. Each part is made to order, resulting in a unique piece that’s designed to be stunning, to reflect your individuality and made for you to wear with confidence, to treasure and to keep.

On the day of the Fair, Tricia will have a selection of her Vintage Bridal Collection on display as well as a portfolio of designs to inspire you. You can try on her samples to give you an idea of shape and size and how these beautiful pieces work. Tricia will also be on hand to give you advice on colour, style and shape. She’ll have gift tokens available so you can create a bespoke design for a loved one or friend, plus a few special offers on the day…

…If you sign up for a design workshop with a group of friends, there’s 10% off if you pay on the day of the Fair. Want to visit Tricia’s studio and view her extensive collection? Book an appointment on the day for 10% off her pieces.

You can find out more about Tricia Designs on her website and if you can’t wait till the Fair, make an appointment by calling her on 07826 333 103 or emailing info@triciadesigns.com.