Fabric Shops on Brick Lane

Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 16th, 2011

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There are quite a few fabric shops along Brick Lane. This shop had a small front entrance and the shop was very narrow but it was such an unusually long shop that by the time you got to the back you couldn’t hear Brick Lane anymore – it was like being lost in a fabric forest.

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John Lewis JL Mini Sewing Machine

Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 6th, 2011

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I already have a good sewing machine but this mini sewing machine from John Lewis was so cute and I thought that it could fit perfectly into my styling kit. It’s light enough that it’s easy to take it to shoots. Occasionally I just need to do a hem or take in a garment. Nothing too serious so this is just perfect!

 

 

 

 

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Customization & Crystals!

Posted by Rebekah Roy on June 22nd, 2010

Customization Customization & Crystals!

Much of my time is spent customizing garments. I love going to habadashery and bead shops. I get totally lost looking at ribbon and all things shiny! I’ve been doing quite a bit of gluing crystals but I really prefer the hot stones. Right now the Swarovski Crystalized shop in London is having a very lovely sale. You can find all sorts of interesting bits and pieces for £5.00!

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Cupcakes & Lingerie

Posted by Rebekah Roy on August 22nd, 2008

 playfulpromises_pressdayLondon is a great city for lingerie, there are so many styles and it’s all quite playful. I went to the Playful Promises Press Day; they were featuring their own lingerie Playful Promises, Kiss Me Deadly and Fairy Goth Mother. Kiss me Deadly has great vintage/retro inspired pieces. Their garter belt straps are just a little wider making them not only more practical but quite sexy. Lulu and Lush is a new label created by Fairy Goth Mother – they have a shop in Spitafield market and they were showing off some very girly filly knickers! Playful Promises who also sells in Top Shop has a selection of zodiac satin knickers and some great swimwear covers ups.

What is lingerie without cake? These girls looked great; they are from Betty Blythe Fine Food Pantry. I love there matching black and white dresses!
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And a little burlesque dancing to accompany an afternoon tea! I really like garter belts and love them for shoots but it’s not something I tend to wear in everyday life. I have a friend who prefers hold ups to tights and on occasion she adds a garter belt so they don’t fall down. A garter belt is one of those very sexy and functional accessories.
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 image_317At this event there was a table full of tempting ribbons, bows, feathers, lace and lots of great haberdashery. You could sit and customize a waist cincher, garter belt or frilly knickers – how fun! Customization has become so important in fashion. Adding a bow or a ribbon here or there can really make your garment unique and special. Stylist spend quite a bit of time customizing garments for shoots and videos. I also like to over dye things. Do you ever customize your own clothing?

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Ready Steady Bow at the Barbican

Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 17th, 2008

Annabel Lewis is the founder of the celebrated trimmings and ribbon shop and every stylist’s favourite haberdashery VV Rouleaux! Annabel was giving mini demonstrations as part of the Viktor & Rolf exhibition on bow making. She gave everyone a long wired ribbon and showed us how to make the perfect rose and Christmas tree bow!
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My rose!
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