Vintage Baker Finds - The Styling Lounge

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

This week is all about The Styling Lounge.

The Styling Lounge is home to Creative Director and super stylist, Amelia Shorter.

With Amelia, it's vintage-chic VIP treatment all the way. She gives every style her own creative twist whether it's on-trend braiding and plaits, the classy low chignon, half-updos, retro pin curls or soft, romantic waves with real flower accessories.

For Amelia, it's all about getting to know you. From the moment you sit down and share your wedding theme, dress design and vision, you'll have a completely personal service. Once you've talked over your ideas and gone through pictures, it's on to trying out some of the styles to see which suits you best.

On the day, Amelia stays with you until you're dressed and ready to go, just in case there are any last minute hair issues or finishing touches required. 

So for vintage-chic VIP treatment, book your consultation at The Styling Lounge. You can check out more styles on the website, on Facebook or follow Amelia on Twitter for hair tips and special offers.

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.

Beehive Brides

Bristol Vintage loves… Beehive Brides.

How about some bespoke bridal beauty? With Beehive Brides you can experience the full star treatment from professional hair and make up artist, Fiona Maynard.

If you're not sure how to achieve vintage glamour then look no further. Fiona's been making women look like movie starlets for the past 20 years.

And with those years of experience working in Film and TV she's got plenty of insider tips from the industry. Fiona's also an expert at calming nerves so your wedding day will get off to a beautiful start as she brings out your natural beauty and glow with that all important vintage glam twist.

From timeless, classic glamour to full on retro styling, Fiona and her team will treat you like a star.

And n you've got the chance to meet the Beehive Brides team at our next wedding fair in 2014. Fiona will be styling our models throughout the day with beautiful vintage-style hair and make up. 

She'll be on hand with hints, tips and plenty of advice on what styles will suit you.

But if you can't wait till March 16th, check out her website and most recent work on the Beehive Brides Facebook page for inspiration. Oh and Let us know what style you'll be wearing for your 2014 wedding!

Shear Madness

The talent behind Shear Madness is Esme, a hair stylist extraordinaire who’s passionate about vintage hairstyles.  By day she’s a Stylist at Harry Blades on Christmas Steps in Bristol, but by night [or weekend] she can transform your hair into a fantastic vintage up do. 

Whether you’re after that special look from the 40s, 50s or 60s for your wedding [or indeed any special occasion], Esme can get it just right.  A casual flick through her website will inspire you if you haven’t yet realised just how chic a vintage style can be.  There’s plenty of photoshoots to admire and coifs to die for.

Esme’s joining us at the Fair this Sunday.  You’ll find her on the first floor landing of the Clifton Pavilion where she’ll be attending to the models and demonstrating her incredible skills on their hair.  She’ll have a delightful screen decorated with pictures of her work and you can chat to her and ask her questions whilst she shows you the gorgeous styles she can create.

Find her online or contact her by email at esme@shearmadness.co.uk but do come and see her in action.  These vintage up dos are not to be missed!

Beehive Brides

Experience star wedding treatment from professional hair and make up artist Fiona Maynard.  Beehive Brides offers you vintage bridal hair and make-up, by a professional, freelance make-up artist; based in Bristol and covering the South West area. 

Fiona’s a fully qualified hairdresser with over 20 year’s experience, including work published in many British and continental hair magazines.  A specialist in colouring and dressing long hair, Fiona decided to boost her training ten years ago to become a fully qualified make-up artist.  She’s since worked across a wide range of film and television projects, including the Magdelene Sisters, BBC drama Monarch of the Glen, Messiah and Cranford and Archangel with James Bond himself, Daniel Craig.  Since 2007, Fiona’s specialised in wedding hair and beauty – with a focus on vintage and retro looks to really reflect her passion and experience in this area. 

She’s picked up lots of industry insider tips over her years in TV and film, all of which she uses to bring out your natural beauty and glow on your wedding day.

Fiona believes that practice makes perfect and so recommends a trial around four weeks before your wedding day.  She offers a detailed consultation where you can both look at favourite pictures and styles, details of your wedding dress, any matching veil and hair decorations as well as the colour and type of flowers you’re planning.  She’ll work with you to try out various options with hair and make-up until you’re both happy with the chosen look.  With her relaxed professional approach, there’s no need to be nervous about looking dramatically different on your wedding day and if you’re keen on a more natural look, this is exactly what she’ll provide and you can simply relax and enjoy the pampering. 

Thoroughly experienced at calming the nerves, Fiona and Beehive Brides will help your wedding day get off to a beautiful start, arriving in plenty of time so you can enjoy the luxury of a professional beauty service in your own home and using a make-up kit that includes ranges from MAC, Clinique, Laura Mercier and Clarins.

From timeless, classic glamour to full on retro styling, Fiona and her team will give you the full-on star treatment and, if you’d like a little taste of vintage, she’s offering half hour sessions on the day of the Fair!  Come and meet her in person and for only £15, you can try a little 40s, 50s make up or perhaps a classic hairstyle you’ve always thought would suit you but haven’t dared try.  

She’s full of tips, wonderfully artistic and can advise you on styles to suit you. Spaces will go fast, so make sure you book in advance by calling Fiona direct on 07710 415365 or through Facebook.  You can also get hold of her through her website but I warn you, you’ll be spoilt for choice if you stop by the gallery section.