dressmakers in london and south
i've done a search but i suspect this is something people keep in their secret address books...can anyone recommend a dressmaker?
i want to have a dress copied in a new fabric for a wedding and the dressmaker i contacted wants £400+fabric which i thought a bit cheeky; the original was from emporio armani, is a million times better made than the "couture" things she had on her sample rail, and it cost £100 less to boot. am i being unrealistic or just looking in the wrong place?
thanks in advance for any contact details. and you can PM them to me if you don't want to give away your secrets;)
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Hi.
I would say that price is about right for the amount of hours that is put into drafting a pattern and making a dress. pattern cutters alone get paid a fortune! I know it sounds easy to do but it is very difficult and very time consuming. Im not sure if you'll find anyone who would do it cheaper than that really. I hope you find a solution :)
You could try the yellow pages. Ive found dressmakers on there before, but in the north.
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My friend used a brilliant one past Bromley, can't remember what the area is called, is it Sundridge Park? I know you had to go through New Eltham then Bromley to get there. She copied a wedding dress my friend loved that was £1600 and I think it cost £400. It had loads of hand stitching on it.
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My friend used a brilliant one past Bromley, can't remember what the area is called, is it Sundridge Park? I know you had to go through New Eltham then Bromley to get there. She copied a wedding dress my friend loved that was £1600 and I think it cost £400. It had loads of hand stitching on it.
ooh, do you think you could ask your friend for the number?! bromley i could cope with :)
the thing is, i don't mind paying a lot, but if it won't look as good as the dress i already have, (and judging by this woman's sample rail, it wouldn't) then i can't see the point, even if she does have to go to a lot of time and trouble. does that make sense?
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I asked my friend and she only had the name and place - its Pat Brazier and she was at Elmers End Road - not sure if she is still doing it but maybe a search on her name you may discover her.
Two Rumours - Phoebe Philo/Mulberry and HM/Prada
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Two Rumours - Phoebe Philo/Mulberry and HM/Prada
Heard that Phoebe Philo is moving from Chloe to Mulberry and that the next HM collaberation will be with Prada. Who knows if the rumours will prove true but if the Chloe touch with bags moves to Mulberry I am done for!!!!!
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I thought Phoebe had already left Chloe because she wanted to spend more time with her family?
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This was on the Vogue website today:-
PHOEBE'S NOT GOING
RUMOURS that Phoebe Philo is about to land a job at Mulberry come as news to the British company itself this morning. Since Philo announced in January that she was resigning from Chloe to spend more time in London with her family, speculation has been rife about which London-based label would snap her up. And Mulberry, where Stuart Vevers is currently creative director, is the name we've heard most. "We'd be delighted if Phoebe was to join us but there is no truth in the rumour," said a spokesperson this morning. "Stuart's contract is ongoing and he's not planning on going anywhere." (April 5 2006, AM)
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Well it's doubtful that it is true but I never believe these kinds of denials until something is firmly in or out of the bag!
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Well it's doubtful that it is true but I never believe these kinds of denials until something is firmly in or out of the bag!
boom boom ... ;)
DESPERATION!!! Please help me
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DESPERATION!!! Please help me
I have got it into my head that I want to wear blue heels to the awards party I am going to tomorrow but I can't find any :(
Has anyone seen any on the High Street? They need to be pale blue really but I would considfer anything. I can thrash to High Street Kensington in my lunch hour tomorrow.
Thank you
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Hi Smartbird.
How about these?
http://www.officeholdings.co.uk/perl...lor_uid=5 741
PiP
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They are LUSH but it's a black tie do and my dress is quite delicase so I think I need something 'strappier'
Maybe I should consider silver? I did have my heart set on blue but I think time is against me :(
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what about the curly twist peeptoes from Office,
Pretty in Pink can you post the link please, I'm a spud and can't do it?
Think they're the first shoes you see when you go into the site.
sorry Smartbird, I really am a spud today- those shoes are bright blue- nice though eh?
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Did you find a mask yet Smartbird, I though about your search as my bus trundled past the Onestop Party Shop this morning:lol:
Have you tried Zara for shoes? They are usually quite good for pastels at this time of year.
Colours help
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Colours help
Hey ladies
Mr AMP is in need of help and I'm being a bit crap at the moment so need your help!
He wants to buy a navy pinstripe suit and isn't sure what colour shirts he can wear with it. I think a very pale white-blue wash would be ok ranging up to a mid blue. He wants to wear a white shirt though and is unsure about a blue shirt as it maybe 'too blue' :rolleyes:
Whatdya think, which colour is a better match? Or any other colours?
AMP
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Lilac and very pale pink. If you want to get "fancy" white w fine blue check looks very nice (saw on Sir Alan Sugar)
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baby blue, indigo, grey.... :confused: sorry AMP not sure either navy is a hard colour to match imo.
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how about pale lemon or pink or pale lilac.
A bloke in my work had quite a bold navy white pinstripe on with a pink shirt it looked good! :cool: :flirt:
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White's fine, just safe and thus rather dull. I agree with all the other suggestions, shades of blue, lilac, pink, lemon, beige, white patterned with blue, lilac or red ...
If I recall correctly, the first male model in the Next directory is wearing a navy pinstripe suit with a deep pink shirt ... he looks hot ... :o
wide leg black work trousers
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wide leg black work trousers
I have lots of trousers for work, most of my them are bootcut I guess, except one pair of wide leg grey ones that flare form the hip. I am quiet hippy and these typr are much more flattering ot my figure...however I can't find any similar in black, have looked in Newlook, DP, Topshop, HM, Warehouse, Next and there aren't any :(
has anyone seen any anywhere?
TIA XX
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Have you tried Zara and Mango?
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marks and spencers and Dunnes stores are great for basic straight or wide legged suit type trousers.
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just to add
http://www.marksandspencer.com/IWCat...howAll=showall
there are loads listed under "wide legged trousers" funnily enough!! I love the sailor trouser and I might have to get a pair of these ones too even though they are expensive...
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I have 2 pairs of soft almost jersey style wide legged trousers which I found in Matalan of all places and are very flattering and cost a bargainous £12 in brown black. They also come with a chunky belt attached. They are lovely Ive had loads of comments on them!