Brides March/April - two sensational shoots and two beautiful shopping pages

In love....the story in this photo shoot is a dream for me, who's love and experience of theatre has very much inspired my work. In the current issue of Brides magazine, 'Cirque du so-gorgeous!' Features my one-off organza brodierie anglaise collar with a glass vintage button and ruby red vintage sequins (a similar design used in the Lana Del Rey, March 2012 British Vogue shoot). This shoot is photographed by Lucia O'Connor-McCarthy, styling by Bryony Toogod, 'Be inspired by the theatrical - pouf up the volume and sprinkle fairy dust over your anti-trad accessories' To view this collar and other one-off pieces visit my online shop 

Featured here In the exquisite shoot 'She adores detail' is an Abbie Walsh vintage iridescent sequin and bronze flower bead collar. Simply stunning shoot, photographs Carl Bengtsson, styling Bryony Toogood. 'Lavish amounts of lace, out-sized accessories and an abundance of floral accents' Bellissima

Next up from the new March/April issue of Conde Nast Brides magazine. Chiconomy shopping pages are inspired by the spring/summer 2014 Fashion Runways. The fashion and beauty editor, Astrid Joss puts together a beautiful collection of pieces. Featured here is my Lilac organza necklace, to see full details visit my online shop

Very lucky to have four pieces featured in the March/April issue of Brides, such an inspiring issue whether you're a bride to be or not. This shopping page is beautifully put together by fashion and beauty editor Astrid Joss 'Beauty' 'She's a natural' featuring my daisy porcelain and pearl crown. So pretty, 'simple and stunning'

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Thoughts of Spring

We have thoughts of spring with new designs, new beautiful one-off collars, hand stitched using vintage materials. Available at www.abbiewalsh.com online shop. To keep up to date with new pieces, competitions and news follow our facebook , twitter and instagram

Abbie Walsh limited edition rosette headbands, brooches and wrist corsages, hand stitched using beautiful vintage fabrics. They'll very soon be available at a gorgeous little gift store in Crystal Palace, London, run by the lovely Liz Perridge, Brave girl stocks all things handmade, unique encouraging new independent designers.

www.bravegirlgifts.co.uk

Newest stockist is Portobello Road vintage antique market every friday, we have been working with a lovely lady who sells stunning vintage and antique clothing. On the stall you'll find Abbie Walsh samples and vintage finds, new pieces each week, hunt out the stall, it's under the covers! 

Early bird catches the worm, it's a buyers heaven and all very exciting.

www.portobelloroad.co.uk

Wishing a Happy Healthy 2014 to everyone x

A very Merry Christmas to all x

Brides Jan/Feb - Chiconomy

In the New Jan/Feb issue of the beautiful Brides magazine... Chiconomy pages feature an Abbie Walsh embellished crown 'A can't-miss-me Crown' and a silk necklace with antique brooch 'Regal extras' the issue is full of gorgeous ideas and inspiration for weddings. It's always lovely to work with the fashion and beauty editor Astrid Joss, Brides is a lovely read, even if you're not getting married!

 For more go to Abbie Walsh

Russh Magazine - It was perfect once

Recently discovered I had a necklace featured in the super cool interactive Australian fashion magazine, Aug/Sept issue. In this classy grunge shoot called 'It was perfect once' photographed by Alex Franco, styled by Gillian Wilkins, amazing texture, fabrics with quirky details... what luck to have an Abbie Walsh for Atelier-Mayer ruffle necklace featured in this picture, worn high neck, the necklace is made from 1930's black tulle with midnight blue sequins and a 1950's diamonte brooch.

For necklace featured and other pieces stocked by Atelier-Mayer

To view the full shoot go to Russh Magazine

Fall Festival

I've been busy working in theatre for a few weeks. I thought it would be a nice idea to do a little pop-up shop there, which soon spiralled into a festival with help from Kat, a talented illustrator. For guests we had a pumpkin decorating competition, guest judged by the glorious Victoria Wood and our lovely Harriet Thorpe. To tie in with the Macmillan cancer coffee morning we had a cake stall which raised nearly £300, a kissing booth with a dashing dancer adding to the funds. As the costume department are hugely talented we had a whole selection of fab homemade stalls, hot chocolates, handpainted bags, bath bombs, and from 'The sweet pickle company' 'Spookeys' 'Bravegirlgifts' alongside a selection of new pieces from Abbie Walsh inc sequin jackets, a beautiful sequin and lame dress, sparkley collars, rosette headbands, necklaces, flower wrist corsages ..... such fun all in 45mins...! 

My entree for the pumpkin competion,'A Spider's nest' (with help from my little 3yr old son Kit).. we were a proud 4th

And the winners are..... the swing boys.. Judged by Victoria Wood and Harriet Thorpe. They were presented with a rosette and a hamper full of goodies.

A selection of new pieces made especially for the festival....

Blue sequin and bead collar with embroidered gold stars, pompom wrist corsages and silk polka dot collars

Vintage necklaces and Wonderland flower necklace displayed in the miniature glitter wardrobe.

Beautiful bead and crocheted lame gold collars.

 Sequin collar and flower wrist corsages.

Pink bead collar with tiny vintage midnight blue velvet flowers.

A stunning 20's sequin and 30's lame dress with sequin embellishments.

Felicity & David's Garden Wedding Celebrations

Felicity Shemoon nee de Pulford on her wedding day looking beautiful, wearing a vintage 1940's lace dress and satin ballet pumps. Felicity wore an Abbie Walsh headdress, made using Edwardian wax flowers with off-white antique tulle veil. The veil was made with a long inverted cut style: shorter at the back and long at the front. This suited Felicity's silhouette, complimenting the neckline, sleeve length and cut of her dress and softly framing her face.

 The Shemoon Wedding

Felicity and David were married in Ramsgate on Saturday 28th September. As an interfaith couple they were married in both Jewish and Catholic civil proceedings and came together at Felicity's parents garden for everyone to enjoy each faiths traditions. The Jewish Chuppah, handmade by the brides mother.

A wedding which was all about enjoying each others company and celebrating David & Felicity's life together.
Every little detail was done with love, the flowers were collected and dried by Felicity's mum. The food was made by there favourite delicious tapas restaurant alongside challah (traditional Jewish bread) and home dressed olives.

The wedding cake was a competition! With ten places in the competition, guests had to apply and bring it along on the day, ranging from Indian sweetmeats to a traditional white and silver decorated fruit cake - the remaining guests voted. The winning cake was named the official wedding cake and was cut by the bride and groom!

Music was provided by talented family members on djembe drum, guitars and vocals. Later in the evening, they provided backing for open mic, with singing and dancing in the old tractor shed. Everything was decked in fairy lights, doily bunting, ivy and origami cranes and doves made by the Brides hens. When they weren't dancing, guests were reclined on straw bales and persian rugs, being kept warm by oil drum bonfires cut out by the groom D hearts F...... a little bit perfect I'd say xx

Pictures taken by Maxime Imbert