Several months ago I attended a vintage weekend in Doncaster and had a whale of a time.

The Finished Article

I did write all about it and if I say so myself, it is quite a good read. If you fancy having a look, you can see it here.

Whilst I was there, I had my hair done by the wonderful Michaela from Edelweiss Vintage hair. She created a wonderful up-do with a high curved fringe which looked spectacular.

Marvellous Michaela

She also had an array of hair flowers she had created and I rapidly bought three or four including a wonderful curved ‘banana’ accessory with yellow and white flowers and tropical fruit.

Whilst talking to Michaela, I discovered that she would make bespoke pieces if requested. Well, there were two or three outfits that I fancied specific hair arrangements for and so on my return from Doncaster I made contact with her to ask about getting some items made.

I had a couple of outfits in mind, including one of my favourite, the turquoise and fuchsia dress and jacket that I purchased from Pin Up Girl Clothing several years ago.

With the Marvellous Carrie-Ann

There was a second outfit that I thought Michaela could create a wonderful piece for; a white and orange skirt with citrus fruit, paired with an orange halter top. These were purchased from Pin Up Girl around the same time as the first outfit.

Orange is the new Black

I love both of the outfits and asked Michaela if she could make something for me. She asked me to send a couple of photographs of the outfits I have to match to, for her reference.

She loved what she saw and told me she would start creating now!

Knowing how amazing her flowers are, I left her to have free reign and I knew I would be more than chuffed with whatever she came up with.

A week or so later, Michaela told me she had finished both pieces and would send them straight away.

Two days later a box arrived in the post and I was SO excited to open it up and see what Michaela had made for me.

I was not disappointed.

The first thing I saw was a beautiful business card which had a small sketch on it that looked just like Michaela.

Such a lovely touch

There was then a couple of red love heart shaped chocolates in a voile bag and a beautiful handwritten card with such wonderful words written inside.

Choccies!

Underneath was a parcel wrapped in tissue paper. I couldn’t see anything through the tissue and this raised my level of excitement a little bit more.

Opening the tissue I could see the most beautiful, bright colours; turquoise and fuchsia petals.

Stunning, Absolutely Stunning

The most gorgeous banana shaped hair clip with lilies, orchids and small flowers in both colours and berries to accentuate the shape that I had specifically asked for. It was superb and I know will match my outfit perfectly.

Turquoise and Fuchsia Delight

I have the matching jacket, shoes, bag, hair snood and even a parasol.

Perfect in Every Way

Completely met the brief, I would say.

Of course there was still another layer which I had to open. The orange and lemon piece to go with my PUG skirt.

All Wrapped Up

What was that going to be like?

Again, I was blown away by the design; Huge yellow lilies and orange flowers (no idea of the kind) alongside replica fruit and foliage. There was also a few little white flowers dotted around to finish the complete look.

Fruity and Floral

I will be pairing the flower with a beautiful orange top, my fruit skirt and some green Lulu-Hun shoes.

Fantastic Creation

I have a choice of bags; one actual orange shaped bag, a straw bag and a small square bag with oranges on it. If I use the straw bag, I intend to put on a straw hat with the hair flowers as bonus.

Amazing Designs

A few years ago at Twinwood it was SO hot that there was a stall selling umbrellas which could double as parasols. I bought an orange one and it has been so beneficial in either weather situation.

Floral Fantastic

Either way, I think it will be a complete hit when all put together. I even have earrings that are made up of green leaves with dangling oranges.

Vendula Orange Earrings

Yes, I really have gone the whole hog.

All I need now is a couple of sunny days to wear them both.

Till next time,

SPSG xxx