Circus rejects

There was a Circus party put on by the ric rac club and the vintage mafia.  Ruby did all our hair and makeup and made us feel extra fabulous!!  We all had an amazing time, so much so that Kayvan and I carried the party on to the bus!

Hair and makeup by:

Ruby Armoire

My outfit details:

Crown: 1950s rhinestone stars tiara
Leotard: 1950s  dace majorette sequin jumpsuit onsie iridescent white and blue sequins
Shoes: 1930s dance shoes in silver kid leather with scallop details

Kayvan's outfit details:

Coat: 1960s bright hot shocking pink in boucle fabric (from my wardrobe)
Shirt: 1950s circus costume shirt in black and pink stripes in synthetic satin (from my wardrobe)
Black leggings: H&M

Sarah's outfit details:
Leotard: 1960s ruffled collar white and black dotted stretch material
Skirt: 1950s gold sequin elephants, made in India

More images of getting ready on instagram here

Old lady covered in wicker donkeys and painted roses

Location: 

Sainsbury on Green lanes

Outfit Details:

Skirt: 1950s wicker embellisheddonkeys walking on the edge of a red circle skirt

Blouse: 1940s painted rose and huge bow ribbon shirt 

Purse: 1960s wicker horse purse with marble eyes

Light and Dark

Kayvan and I were taking pictures for the self portrait he has been working on.

He wanted to focus on the light source, so we played around with candles and even the iphone flashlight ap, to achieve all different affects.  Although all of these were not useful I thought the test pictures made with hand made light were pretty in their own right.  I was especially fond of the chair that was being used as a makeshift tripod, that quickly became a prof for our feet hands and faces.  I would proudly like to show you the painting when hes ready!!!

Clothing details:

Top: 1980s neon floral turtle neck with aqua zipper

Sweater: 1950s angora sweater jumper with little pearls hanging around the picot collar

Kayvans top: Velour rose pyjama from Primark

Nailpolish: Ilamasqua

Parakeets high tea seeing tim burton and Helena Bonham Carter while bugging the west end of London

Instagram:

Outfit details:

Suit: 1980s does 1940s pant/trouser and skirt suit 

(Pants/trousers will be shown in another post in the future) 

From Heydarlin (She sells THE BEST vintage suits!!)

Boots: 1960s Go go boots Gold lame green sequin stars with fringe !!

Parakeet/budgie brooch: 1950s vintage steiff stuffed animal

Hair comb: 1920s hair piece made of golden lucite with rhinestones

Scarf: Green hounds tooth woven cashmere

Gloves: 1940s knit aqua with side fringe