Goodbye

Hello and Goodbye my Vintage Lovelies!

We are very sorry to announce that we feel Vintage Country Rose has come to the end of an era. We have however started over with a new blog sharing our passions such as photography, travelling , fashion and interior but expanding it perhaps beyond the vintage world. We thank you for your support from all across the globe over the years :) and hope you follow us!

Please forgive us and follow us on our new adventure with:
https://lunaticsandlipsticks.wordpress.com 

Lunatics & Lipsticks is our new blog with the organisation wordpress!
Check us out :)

If you have any questions please ask us on our facebook page which has been updated to our new blog look!

Goodbye on the page , loving you all so much, hoping we see you soon on Lunatics & Lipsticks

Speaking to you soon :) 

Spring Photoshoot

                             

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Spring is here and I'm so excited! This winter has gone on long enough, it's time to ditch the winter woollies and grab onto that cute spring jacket. 

Spring is seen as the season of new starts, new life and beauty. It is a time to be one with nature and appreciate its pure grace. I picked the photo shoot that best expressed all these qualities. Spring is a burst of new life, not just literally but for everyone, it is a time to start fresh. In this way our models found the joy of Spring and explored a fresh new romantic pathway. 

*Laughing the days away with loved ones.*

*Rejoicing with nature.*

*Let your feeling take you wherever they want to go.*

The VCR Spring Guy&Girl Look

Guys

*Exploring the beauty of the world across the horizon at all heights.* 

How to get this look?

Get this relaxed smart look quick and easy. 

Mini Portfolio 

Hair: Swept back in a casual,everyday fresh style.

Signature piece: Vintage waist coat with thin pastel gingham pattern. 

Clothing: Plain pastel or white t.shirt with casual dominating coloured trousers to add a splash of subtle colour. 

Accessories: Matching black watch, belt and shoes adding the sophistication factor to this look.

ALTERNATIVE LOOK

Dive in at the deep end and go for a boulder signature piece. Play with the different gingham styles. Work your basic under-layer clothing accordingly.

Here is our lovely alternative look.

Girlie's

*Letting the wind take your hair where ever it wants too*

 How to get this look?

The fresh Spring Cutie pie!

Mini Portfolio

Makeup: Emphasis on eye makeup focusing on the blue pallet. Example:

Glossy but nude lips, natural foundation, natural blusher emphasising cheek bones.

Hair: Relaxed side plait, possibly tied with flower hairband to add the extra cute blossom.

Signature piece: Pastel blue flowing dress with a tie strap accentuating the waist.

Clothing: If you wanted to add a jacket to this look, you could: stay neutral with the dress OR go all out with a patterned spring piece.

Accessories: Flower tie and plain neutral shoes OR cute pastel high heals to add some sophistication to the look.

Wishing you all the best of spring and hope i inspired you to explore with new fresh spring looks. If you do try out any of our new styles be sure to share them with us:

Twitter: @VCountryRose

Instagram: @allie-bradley1 or @IZZYBELLA_XXX

Facebook: facebook.com/VintageCountryRose

Email: VintageCountryRoseCO@gmail.com

If you like this article, check out: 

~Easter Special 2013~

~Spring Cleaning with a twist~

~Easter Special 2014~

Other Photo-shoots:

~Christmas Special~ 

~Monochrome~ 

~Carrie Bradshaw~

~A touch of magic~

~Easy Vintage Hairstyles to try today!~

Thank you for your support vintage lovelies!

The photos labelled on this article with the VCR stamp are copyrighted by VintageCountryRoseCO.

Christmas Special!

*CHRISTMAS SPECIAL*

Merry Christmas my vintage lovelies! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas. 

We have a little treat for you all, a Christmas special photo shoot.

When we had our annual photo shoot this year, i'm not going to lie, the Christmas shoot took the longest by far, and went so far over its allotted time! Simply because the Christmas magic and fun overcame us and we spent ages just dancing and prancing around to the old Christmas classics. We tried to create the Christmas magic we felt inside and capture them in our photos.



People always say Christmas isn't all about the presents, boy are they right! There comes a time when the Christmas fairy tale of Santa Claus has faded, but for me the magic certainly does not! The Christmas magic continues. You may ask,

what is the Christmas magic then?


For me the definition of Christmas magic is in the joy of seeing family, the glorious food, the exchanging of gifts. But the giving of gifts isn't just about materialistic possessions, but about finding something that the person will adore, and love, and showing your care for the person. Its about the little things, the smiles on peoples faces, the new Christmas decoration on the tree, the Christmas smells that the whole rest of the year you don't even like and the little family traditions that create the warmth, joy and magic to Christmas. So.So we paid attention to the fun of Christmas, we didn't bother having a serious,professional shoot, we exploited the Christmas spirit of fun and joy. We said to our gorgeous models, have fun, listen to the Christmas music and smell the cinnamon candles and embrace the fun,
the colours, the smiles and cheer and love the camera as if your loving life.

So here you go, our little burst of a magical present to you all.

  That Cute little couple, proving every Christmas song right!

Christmas = Looking awesome and proudly showing them accessories off!

You know those everlasting friendships. The three musketeers. They always gather at Christmas with smiles and grins!

The three beauts showing us how the vintage world has been modernized. Vintage styled lase , brightened up by the bold red colour.

They are such little cuties! 

Sharing the gossip of the year...

...and laughing the night away.

This is one of my absolute favourites. We said laugh, smile, giggle, pull a face, be who you are at Christmas time.

and they did!

Those moments caught under the mistletoe...

Finding out what Santa brought you early in the morning!!

So there you have it, our bit of Christmas fun and joy! I hope you loved the photos as much as we enjoyed taking them, but the bar is set high! Thank you too all our lovely models for being so wonderful and up for a crazily hilarious Christmas Shoot!

~MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVELIES~

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The photos used in this article are property of VCountryRoseCO.

Related articles~
That cute little winter touch  
Happy New Year 2012 edition 
Interior Design interview

~MONOCHROME~

MONOCHROME

Believe it or not, the Vintage team have been working very hard over the last few weeks. Our new office is almost complete , and we have some surprises in store for you, over the next few months, including a fabulous CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

Marilyn Monroe: Loving the monochrome style!

Audrey Hepburn: Classic and Simple

The VCR Team have had a their big annual photo-shoot. We went all out with our ideas and shoots. However we still stayed, in some cases, simple and effective!

One of my all time favourite classic styles is the monochrome. Good old simple Black and White combos! You've got to adore those old time classics! The Look has been rocked and perfected by so many, and is still rocking on today!

Everyone wears monochrome, so many celebrities through out time have walked the style down the red carpet, and why not! The Bold, Strong statement look is a fabulous one.

The Two colours black and white, are literally opposites. But you know what they say, opposites attract, and here is a perfect example! They are so different, yet they form together to make a bold yet calm statement.
So we decided, what better look to go for then monochrome, and our interpretation of it.

Our fabulous models show our interpretation of this classic look perfectly. The bold contrast really emphasizes this look.

How do have this look!

Guys There is no other look then a casual monochrome style for the guys out there! There is nothing else that makes you feel quite as suave. 

                                                           

The casually swung on tie, and semi-casual trousers adds a relaxed touch to the look. However smartened up by the Shirt. 
What kind of look is this? Its a casual-smart look, a good balance of both casual and smart.
Where could i wear this? Because it is such a versatile look it can be worn pretty much anywhere, from dinner parties to daily wear.
How do i form this look? Its as easy as it says on the tin, sort your hair away from your face, swing the tie casually round your neck.
What do i need? A thin black tie, a smart shirt, some casual black jeans.

Girlies Now for all you make-up lovers!                    
This fabulous look is so effective! The strong colour blocking method on the dress really makes the piece stand out from the crowd!
What kind of look is this? Bold, but cute and classy.
Where could i wear this? Again it could be used as daily wear, but specifically personally, dinner parties and events of all kinds.
How do i form this look? A bold black and white dress , black tights, casual straight yet slightly wavy hair and make-up..

MAKE-UP FOR THIS LOOK:
Don't want to go out and buy 2 lipsticks for this look? One white , One black. We didn't!
-LIP- Main focus point
Black lip colour: Its simple black pencil eyeliner round the edges. Nude colour on the lips, then covered by a liquid eye liner OR black eye shadow.
White lip colour: Same method, nude colour then white pigmented (preferably) eye shadow over the top. 
Eyes: Black eye shadow, long lashes.
Facial make-up: Natural

Full couple outfit view


This picture really shows what i mean when i say that the look is a complete balance between classy smart and cute casual.
This look can be smartened up more: 
Guys: the tie done up and a suit/dinner jacket added.
Girlies: Classy heels, gorgeous white pearls, hair up in a classy bun.

It really does make the cutest couple combo, I SIMPLY LOVE IT!

The slick maintained casual hair really adds to this look

i call the 'lip shot'. Because i think it really emphasizes what the make-up artist has done. It shows the huge contrast not only through her clothing but through her make-up.

Now in every photo-shoot you have your favourites, so here are some of the shots that show the couples whole looks coincide, and flourish!

So there you have it, Monochrome, simple, cute, classy, bold, contrasting, old time complete classics, and one of my favourites!

I would like to say a huge thank you to our lovely gorgeous models, and to all the VCR team behind this shoot, from the very beginning. An amazing well done to the make-up for this shoot, The Country Rose is a clever one!

The honest truth: No Photoshop was made to the models physical appearances in this shoot. Simply edits on the brightness (as the weather wasn't on our side on the day) and sharpening to enhance the contrast slightly.
The photos in this article belong to VintageCountryRoseCO. Except the images of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn-Google Images. 

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Hope you enjoyed this article, comment your views and suggestions below. 
Lots of love ~Buttercup x

You may also love~
Links to other photo-shoots: (Click on the one you want to view)
Carrie Bradshaw Inspired outfits 
2013 annual shoot   
A Touch f Magic 

Links to articles on vintage events:
North Norfolk Show 2013 (Vintage Tea Rooms) THEIR SITE
Vintage Fare 

Special Summers!

Special Summers!

Hello sweeties! It has been too long, and we apologize for it!! But it only makes me more excited to tell all of you about what we have been doing this lovely summer. Now, before you ask me, yes, planning is underway for the next big annual vintage photo shoot! Although unfortunately it will obviously be a bit later on this year than it was last year! Over the next few weeks the new floor is going to be put in place in the VCR Office! On to todays topic. Summer. I hope all you guys had a great one, i know i did!
This summer, the country rose and i did some travelling, we saw many amazing views, and enjoyed experiencing the wonderful traditions of Spain!

As soon as we stepped of the plane into Spain, a whisk of humidity came over us, from that moment on, my body clock would change, my diet would change, my daily routine would change, and these changes were all fascinating to explore.

~Body Clock~
As much as i wish i was, i have to admit i am not, and never really have been a 'morning person'. And i am not going to lie to you, on weekends my day usually starts at 12pm, unless i set my alarm clock before then! But thats okay, i have the whole afternoon to go out , do what i need to do that day, go home, and relax in the evening, that is pretty much how my England summer days go! But not in Spain... In Spain everyone has almost no choice but to be a morning person, because in the afternoon it is simply to hot to be able to function! Especially if you have been living in England all your life, i can tell you. Between 2-5pm Spanish people still continue to have a siesta, this is one of the very many famous aspects of the Spanish culture. In this time people are expected to rest or even sleep, to restore their energy for later on in the evening. After the siesta, people carry on with their life's as normal until it comes to around 11pm, were they dress nice and go to a bar for their tea. The atmosphere on the streets at this time is so friendly and happy, it really puts a smile on your face. Obviously i only speak for the body clock i had on my holiday and the people i met, other people will inevitably have a different one.

~Diet~

Paella , a Spanish delicacy.

Now their isn't much i can say on this category, and i really wish i could, but being a vegetarian limits your options slightly. I have got to say though, by the looks of the dishes the chef's produce, they really do strive to perfection. The cakes were to die for, and although in some cases you couldn't eat them all, due to the huge size of them, you still continue to buy them and love them every single time. Spain has some amazing food for every time of the day, one of my favourites, being 'churros' for breakfast. Churros, could be referred to as the equivalent of fritters, or fried doughnuts. They are often covered in sugar, and dipped in a chocolate sauce, they are the definition of divine!

If you ever travel to Spain this is a must have!!

~Daily Routine~

Our daily routine was pretty dependent on what we had planned to do! Sometimes we soldiered through the hot siesta times, site seeing, or at the beach, other times we rested. But almost every single day, no matter what we had been doing, we went to the pool. Pretty much guaranteed. It was just so refreshing, to jump into the water and just swim, then to relax and dry off in the sun, it was luxury.

And of course not forgetting the obvious beach day, because when you come from England you make the most of being able to jump into the Sea, without running back out again being completely frozen, thats England for you! The Sea was so fresh, and cooled you down without freezing you, the beach was absolutley beautiful as well, and a beach day was one of the nicest type of days out there. You could go swimming, surfing, on pedalos, kayaking. And it isn't really like me to compliment a beach day, as i am really not the biggest fan of sand! 

The Country Rose and i did loads of site seeing, we went everywhere! But despite everything we saw and did in our time away, my favourite time has got to be the Feria! Oh yes, we were fortunate enough to be in Spain during all the Spanish festivals celebrating the end of summer. We danced all night, everyone was so happy and energetic. During the Feria period in Huelva, everyone literally slept all day and partied all night. In the day time , other than the odd few people, it was practically like a ghost town. But during the evening there wasn't a single person asleep. Extreme opposites!

I had a fabulous time in Spain, this summer was completely amazing, and i could go on and on about it for months, BUT i don't want to bore you all to much! I have given you a glimpse into Country rose's and my summer adventures, now we would LOVE to hear all about yours!!

What did you do this Summer?

Accomplish something you are proud of? 

Finished decorating a room perhaps?

Met with friends and family?

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Buttercup and The Country Rose 'selfie' before the Feria.

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Thank you very much again vintage sweethearts. Lots of Love ~Buttercup x