Dolly's Dress Up Box

My Guilty Pleasure of the Week

2012-05-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

Sesame Street is a long way from what I remember it to be. Enjoy.

Stall Holder Spotlight!

2012-05-22T14:16:00.001-07:00

The Button Boutique

The Button Boutique offers creative craft pieces for you to decorate yourself and your lifestyle all in the one place.She also offer workshops and tutorials to make your own variety of very cute button goodies, available for all ages. I think what's so spectacular about this stall is that something as everyday as a button is always used to glam any of her items up. I'm very excited to see her stall :)

Facebook Page: The Button Boutique

Stall Holder Spotlight!

2012-05-17T16:04:00.002-07:00

Time For Tea

Time for Tea is an adorable jewellery stall by Kerry Crone, Time for Tea makes these fatastical laser cut plastic and up-cycled jewellery that have a tea party/vintage theme that even Alice and the white rabbit would be jealous of, Teapots, Cups and saucers, bird cages, keys and rocking horses are just some of the designs that are included.

You can find Time for Tea online on Facebook or Etsy, she is definately worth coming down to see.

Our Favourite Flatforms

2012-05-15T15:25:00.001-07:00

Flatform favs by ohmyalphabet featuring flatform shoes

London Rebel flatform shoes
£36 - debenhams.com

ASOS mid heels
$70 - asos.com

Office Willow paige black lt/kid sd
£35 - office.co.uk

Marco Tozzi Black Flatform Ladies Summer Wedges: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes &...
£40 - amazon.co.uk

Flatforms are big this season, at first I was a bit shaky about these sort of shoes but I've finally found some I'm absolutely in love with. They are so practical, especially since I can't actually wear heels, I feel like a giant in normal heels but underdressed without them. These shoes solve the dilema fabulously!

Stall Holders Spotlights

2012-05-15T13:26:00.002-07:00

Basically in the run up to the actual DollyBox Extravaganza event we just want you to know the fabulous stall holders a bit better and show you some of the awesome things to expect at Elevator May 26th!

Very cherry retro

"lucille" spotted dress that very cherry has to offer

your one-stop shop for cute retro, rockabilly, 50s accessories and clothing. So, if you're looking for Cherries, Frocks & Polka Dots then this is the stall for you! Not only is her logo very cute but the clothes and accessories she has on offer are to die for! My favourite is the Lucille dress she has in stock. Check out her facebook and see what other goodies she'll be bringing to the extravagaza

Yay or Nay?!

2012-05-15T13:08:00.001-07:00

What do you all think of these Glitter Heel Boots from New Look's new exclusive range! only available online or in the flagship stores.

NailMailMe!

2012-05-15T12:48:00.000-07:00

click "here" to see the rest of the collection

Nail art is totally in this season and who doesn’t enjoy painting their nails? Life does sometimes admittedly get a little bit crazy and you tend to forget about those beloved tips. That's now a thing of the past. Tammy has nails to acquire every girl’s needs. Her nails are 100% false which is amazing, because you no longer have to worry about breaking a nail or ever filing them.

Most of Tammy’s nail sets cost around £8, which is a total bargain in contrast to the price you would pay at a salon. A tube of nail glue is provided so you don’t have to worry about any of them breaking or falling off. The fact that these are all handmade is a part of the beauty of them and everyone will be jealous. You can even send her a design so they can be customised for you.

I think we're going to be getting a some of those blue and white polka dot ones, the bow is so cute!

Massive Dolly's Dress Up Box Update!

2012-05-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

Basically what's happening is that it's currently examtime so me and Amy are a bit preoccupied with studying! But that doesn't mean we've forgotten our dolly's. We're having our first big fair on may 26th 2012 at Elevator Bar, 27 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L3 5RN. Tell your friends and join our facebook event group and see what else will be on offer and get up to date details of what's happening! It's such an exciting time for Dolly Box now, Amy is on the mend from Appendisitis and we've got this tv opportunity- which will take us to London for a massive Trade Fair on Brick Lane June 2nd and we've also got Amy performign at our Fair on May 26th! YAYYYYY

Thursday

2012-04-19T09:45:00.002-07:00

The Black Keys- Everlasting Light

Maroon 5 ft Wiz Khalifa- Payphone

Jewel-Foolish Games

Jaz Ellington- Ordinary People (cover)

Vince Kidd-Like A Virgin (cover)

Lindsay Pavao- Somebody I Used To Know (cover)

I'm currently LOVING The Voice, both american and british versions. So this week's playlist is definately jumping on the Voice Hype.

2012-04-16T19:20:00.003-07:00

Happy Monday

2012-04-16T04:00:00.001-07:00

Ohhappyday|Postcard Birthday Cards DIY

Easter break

2012-04-12T15:37:00.001-07:00

I've had such a busy easter, but with the little bit of sunshine we've been getting it's clear to see that spring is here (well as close as England gets) and this means bringing out summery springtime colours. pastels and bold brights are definately back. I've chosen yellow to have the starring role this week but if you're feeling daunted by yellow's reputation as a difficult colour, have a peep through the set below and see some beautiful items in sunglow shades- hey, if it's good enough for Audrey, it's good enough for you!

Easter chick vs Easter Chic by ohmyalphabet featuring straw bags

Sun dress
$72 - topshop.com

Dress
$76 - topshop.com

Reversible dress
$50 - asos.com

Asos Curve Exclusive Playsuit In Tropical Print
$63 - asos.com

Shorts
£27 - etsy.com

Pleated skirt
$56 - topshop.com

ASOS straw bag
$63 - asos.com

Eclectic Eccentricity vintage hair accessory
£14 - hannahzakari.co.uk

Matalan - Papaya Printed Cotton Short
£8 - matalan.co.uk

Statement Lock Satchel In Yellow
£6 - matalan.co.uk

A film I'm excited about is...

2012-04-12T14:21:00.001-07:00

this films looks like it's going to be amazing I'm a little bit inlove with Wes Anderson's stylings with his films.

old news flash

2012-04-07T06:57:00.003-07:00

Finally cleared my laptop after virusgate. And as soon as I got onto the web again guess what I found?

Autowed! It's an automated marraige vending machine designed by British designers Concept Shed AutoWed is a novelty wedding machine offering a quick hitch, a couple of rings and a personalised (although unofficial) certificate for just £1/$1. Motion sensors are used to call out to passers-by to come and get hitched. Once you insert your money, it plays a specially composed almost 8-bit intro version of the wedding march and asks you to select your union type; “Press one for straight, two for gay, three for lesbian or four for B.F.F.” You both enter your names on the machined metal keyboard and AutoWed asks if you take each other as lawful wedded partners and to press one for ‘I do’ or press two to ‘Escape’. It then takes you through the rest of your ceremony and vends two plastic eggs with rings in and prints out your personalised wedding receipt from a thermal printer. It finishes by offering you a 10% discount for AutoDivorce with your receipt. I just think it's a rather cute idea and just a bit of fun really.

So many viruses

2012-04-03T12:00:00.003-07:00

Have you seen the Simpsons where Mr Burns goes for a check-up? He’s eventually diagnosed with “everything” (including several diseases which had just been discovered – on him). The doctor reveals that these ailments are so balanced they cancel eachother out. He demonstrate this by trying to force novelty, oversized germs through a toy door…

my mum's home network/computer

that's basically my mum's computer. Then I tried to use the wifi by joining through her computer and BOOM I seemed to have opene pandoras box and been infected with the most random viruses like "FRED IS DEAD" (who invents these viruses?)

Long story short I'll be attempting to fix my poor laptop-Helena- and so won't be posting for a couple of days :) I'll be back on thursday hopefully and you might still get some content from Amy :)

Sunday

2012-04-01T12:52:00.001-07:00

I'm officially giving myself the week off for easter, too much stress this past term. But Here's a nice, simple DIY you can use to help you relax too.

TheUpComing| DIY Strawberry facemask

I hope you're having a good Easter break wherever you're choosing to spend it and feel extra refreshed next term.

Style envy of the week: Paloma Faith

2012-03-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

With Paloma Faith's upcoming album release "Fall to Grace" (which is due out May 28th- I'M EXCITED) I started looking back at some of the outfits she's worn in the past with envy, this woman is always looking amazing and her outfits always show her personality. It's almost like she's from a fairy tale with vibrant hair and personality to match.

She was born Paloma Faith Blomfield, to a Spanish father and an English mother who divorced when she was four. Although she knows her father ('he taught me to love jazz... and food'), she grew up with her mother in Stoke Newington, 'before the yuppies moved there. My mum's house used to be worth ten grand.' (source)

I love that she has the style confidence to mix sequins, faux flowers and flesh coloured fishnets and pull it off with such razzle dazzle.

I'm even in love with her tattoo, everything about her is beautiful. With this in mind, I've been scanning the web for some Paloma inspired looks at a high street price :) also, I've been playing around wiht polyvore lately...LOVE IT.

Paloma Faith: Daytime look by ohmyalphabet featuring shorts

Shorts
£6 - direct.asda.com

Handmade wooden anchor necklace. A classic design.
£26 - stolenthunderboutique.com

Coolway Tan Cut Out Woven Sandals
newlook.com

Grey tie t-shirt top
newlook.com

Paloma Faith: Red, Black&White by ohmyalphabet featuring a mini skirt

Mini skirt
£10 - desireclothing.co.uk

white pocket front shirt
£18 - riverisland.com

Ring
dominodollhouse.com

Bow Tie Red
very.co.uk

Thursday

2012-03-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

The Black Keys- Tighten up
Katy Perry- Thinking of you (Live at BBC Live lounge 2012)
Rita Ora- Somebody that I used to know (Live lounge cover 2012)
Laura Welsh- 45
Karima Francis- Wherever I go
Seeker Lover Keeper- Even though I'm a woman

Happy Monday- Even though it's Tuesday....

2012-03-27T04:52:00.002-07:00

Poppytalk| Special Easter Egg

This is a magical idea for an extra special gift for someone who hasn't got a sweet tooth this Easter, we'll definately be giving it a go this year.

Another quick DIY

2012-03-27T04:49:00.003-07:00

SewSweetStitches| Handmade Tissue Paper Flowers and PomPom Garland

DIY Sunday

2012-03-27T04:46:00.001-07:00

Frompankawithlove| Glowing Jar project

Chilled out thursday

2012-03-22T01:47:00.002-07:00

I used to LOVE these songs back in the day. I raided my old music external hardrive and found these gems, I used to blast them in the garden during the summer and dance with my Mum loving life.

T2 ft Jodie Aysha - Heartbroken
Monsta Boy ft Denzee - Sorry
Nickelback - How You Remind Me
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Common - The Light (Bobby Caldwell - Open Your Eyes)
Fish go deep - The Cure and the Cause
Heavy D & the boyz - Now That We Found Love (The O'Jays - That We Found Love)

I found this lovely girl Kimberly Anne who was a blooming mastermind and beautifully puts them all together and makes it sound amazing in her heartbroken melody

Do something different.

2012-03-20T04:11:00.002-07:00

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain

I was thinking about how me and Amy came to making Dolly's Dress Up Box and how excited I am for the moment it really kicks off. It might have started off as a dream but we're really trying to make it happen.
So I was thinking how awesome it would be if more people did things differently. just threw caution to the wind and despite what people may say to them, made a change and did something spectacular. So, do something different and don't be afraid to fail- you could be the start of something new :)

Late Quick Sunday DIY

2012-03-19T12:39:00.003-07:00

DIY Bow Tie| HonestlyWTF

Lets pretend it's sunday, this bow tutorial is super cute and it can be attatched to everything. go bow crazy.

Happy Monday!

2012-03-19T04:53:00.002-07:00

yet again it's the calm after the storm, it's monday morning!

Pie Fries|Cakespy

you can't be sad knowing that there is a possibility for pie today!