~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.
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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 

The World of Wallpapers!

                              ~Wallpapers 2~

Hello my Vintage Lovelies! Hope your all well, and enjoying the sunny weather! One of my first ever articles on this blog was all about wallpapers and feature walls. ( Click Here )
It proved to be one of your favorites, and so now lets see whats happened in the world of wallpapers!

~Floral's~
As always floral patterns continue to be as popular as ever! I can see why too! Lets take a look at a few of my favorites , affordable prices, and beautiful patterns!                                                                                      
This wallpaper is only: £7.99 (Per Roll)
 More Information on the website: The Range
 You can pick out:
 ~The Oriental blue
 ~The violet 
 ~ The light pinky shade
 ~ The Green


 



Just as they have done in the picture you  will notice the  colours don't have to be  exact.
 From The Graham Brown collection.
 Alternative background colours include:
 white, for an airy, fresh feeling. Or Black  for a  sophisticated, evening look.


This wallpaper is only: £7.99 (per roll)
More Information on the website: The Range
 You can pick out:
 ~ The refreshing Green
 ~ The baby pink  
 ~ The rosey pink
 ~The white
 Most Pastel colours will go  with this  wallpaper. 
 Alternative colours: Vintage Blue, or Fawn.


~Patchwork~
Patchwork styled wallpaper, is such a cute idea, and is very effective!


This wallpaper is: £7.99 (per roll)
 More information on the website: The Range
 All the patterns are so sweet. There are  so many colours to pick out of this  wallpaper, but any pale pastel colours  would go with this lovely wallpaper!

The website describes it as:
"Pollyanna sky blue wallpaper from  coloroll  is a fabulous feature patchwork  in caramel  and red. 

The vintage inspired  has two  pretty co-ordinate ~ A small posy  pippa and pink ticking stripe poppet."
From the Pollyanna collection
Alternative colours~ Caramel/Red

~Pattern Cuties~
Always simple. Always effective. Always gorgeous.
The Good old Gingham,Checkered, Stripes and Spots! 
These patterns are so lovely in rooms, it just shows  you don't need to go complex to get nice results!
                                         

 Price: £12.99 (per Roll)
 Website: Homebase (Click for more Information)
These sharp affective stripes create a lovely statement. I also LOVE the retro style inspired pieces the website has chosen to put with the wallpaper!


                                
                                
                                 
                                  
                                   Dots, Dots, Dots! 

                      (Other Options: Red and Multi not shown)                                         



These are really effective and sweet in a room. They give it that little extra cute touch! The little bit of flavour, that little burst of colour and brightness! 
*Note the pastel colours for later*
Price: £14.99 (Per Roll)
Website: Graham and Brown (Click for more information)
(Compliments to the lovely examples of the different wallpapers in the possible settings of the house)


Gorgeous Gingham :)
Price: £23.95 (Per Roll)
Sample price: £0.75
More Information: wallpapersales
   
The pastels keep making appearance in these lovely patterns!

Check, Check and more Check!
This lovely Rosey Red checked pattern is one of my all time favourites! It simply never gets old!
Price: £23.95 (Per Roll)
Sample Price: £0.75
More info: Wallpapersales
If your not so keen on my pattern choices from this website, then it is certainly worth having a look at the other cuties!


~Geometric~
Now , Personally, with Geometric Print, you have to be very careful what you match it with and how you use it! Its one of the trickier wallpapers to design with! But hey were all up for a challenge, aren't we?

This is a cutie, it is elegant and sophisticated, but the vibrant blue also shouts bright and fun!
Price: £20.00 (Per Roll)(Save 20%! A FAB DEAL!)
Website: Debenhams

The use of textures and 3 Dimensional effect on this wallpaper is really clever! 
You could also pair another colour with it easily!
Price: £16.00
(Save 20%! FAB DEAL)
Website: Debenhams


                                               
~COLOURS!~
Colours, Colours, Colours! 
There is never anything wrong with just a nice bit of colour! The splash of excitement can be put in anywhere! 
~Patterned Curtains
~Cushions
~Duvet set
~Accessories (Check out: "That Cute Little Touch" ~Check out my article for more!)

How do i use colour most effectively?
I divide colour into two main categories
~ Neutral and Pastels.
~Bright Bold Statement colours.

With Neutrals and Pastels, paint all your walls the same colour, and add the bursts of flavour through other pieces. Maybe a Big statement piece ~Check out my article for more!

Bright Bolf Statement Colours:
Be very careful! Painting all your bedroom walls a bright vibrant colour is the same as pasting a bold wallpaper over all the walls!
1.Lets use the colour Red as an example. When applying red to your room, only add it to half the walls in the room. So if you had 4 main walls , add it to two of them, the other two splash on a neutral colour! You can have the wall corresponding or beside each other, which ever you think is best, i couldn't say my opinion without seeing the room myself! 
This house has chosen to use red as a feature wall!
               

OR

There is another option! paint all your walls that vibrant colour, but tone the room down by using neutral colours for furnishings!    
Some chose to combine both, and have neutral furnishing, and not all the walls painted. It really depends on the room, and what you are trying to achieve!






Thank you very very much for reading , i hope it inspired you to make some changes in your house! Please comment any, ideas for next posts for either me or The Country Rose , questions, and responses to this article below, i will try my best to respond! If you have any photos of your gorgeous refurbished rooms you would like to share with us you are very welcome to on out Facebook page! Your support means a lot to us!
(I cannot tale responsibility for quality of any of the products shown, i have not tried them out myself, i highly suggest you read other peoples reviews on the website.)
Lots of Love, Buttercup x



                          

That Cute Little Touch. *Winter Style!*

That Cute Little Touch, Winter Edition!

WOW! So its the 5th of December, Hope everyone has got there advent calenders out and ready! How exciting! 

I once wrote an article called "That Cute Little Touch!" , and today i had a thought, Christmas is such a magical time, and it is all the small things that add to the magic! I love the little decorations around the house and on the Christmas Tree! So i wanted to do "That Cute Little Touch" Winter Edition!

There are just some of the cutest decorations out there. Here is one i found online , simply by searching , "Christmas Decorations Vintage Style" . It is the cutest, decorative bird box, with sweet Christmas details! At Only £14.95 , it is the loveliest secret little Christmas gift for yourself! Or maybe for friends or family. Click here for the website!

From the same website is this adorable Shabby Chic style Christmas Star! The Tradition says it is supposed to bring Good Luck, Which is simply a bonus! Click Here!

At the Amazing Price of £3.95!!

However, there are ways to make the most gorgeous decorations, and have fun doing it too! You could revamp an old bauble by decoupaging it!

                        What a sweet idea is this? Just such a gorgeous bauble!!

                     You Can even add a personal touch, with something you like!

You can also make Star decorations to hang from the Christmas tree! 

They are so easy to make and co lovely!

I LOVE the music notes decoupage idea!

If you want to know how to make the cute Stars to hang from your tree, then Click Here, this is a sweet little site, where i found the image and it tells you everything you need to know!

Next up is some of the most lovely Christmas bunting ever! It is just simply the sweetest!
It is £12.95 , i think it would just lighten up any room you want to be honest!

Of course , you can challenge yourself and make bunting!! I am no professional when it comes to sewing, but even i have managed to make some lovely bunting in the past! 

It is a lot more simple then people may think!

I will have ago at explaining it to you!

(For a short bunting , of 5 triangles)

1. Cut out ten triangles , out of your chosen material.

2. Put the Triangles into pairs and lay them , with the material front facing inwards on top of each other.

3. Sew (by hand or by sewing machine) around the two triangles, but not the top!

4. Like what you do when you have an inside out sock,  make the triangles so they aren't inside out. (Told you i would give ago at explaining it! Never said it would sound professional haha, That is just how i always think of it!)

5. Iron each triangle so they have no creases in them!

6. Get some think ribbon, and pin the triangles to it..

~Lay the ribbon out on a flat surface.

~Lay each triangle an equal amount of distance away from each other across the ribbon. Each Triangle you lay, place it in the middle of the ribbon, so you have ribbon to fold over.

~Fold over the other half of the ribbon and pin it.

~Then simply sew along the ribbon and hey presto , they you have it!

So Sorry if you don't understand my instructions! Sure there are better instructions out on the web, but there is no harm in having ago at it!

Anyway My Vintage Sweet Hearts , it was lovely talking to you all, thank you for reading, i hope it helps you have a gorgeous, magical ,vintage Christmas! Leave any comments below, on any exciting Christmas plans , or decoration ideas! I would love to hear from you all! You could also post a Christmas of your Christmas decorations on our Facebook Page, to share the joy of Christmas Decorations further!

(https://www.facebook.com/VintageCountryRose)

Lots of Love to you all, Hope you all have an exciting December!

Buttercup x

Outdoor Vintage Signs! Give it a try?

Hello everyone!
Well the time has come for everyone to start enjoying their summer for real! Stress and Care free!

I once did an article called "That Cute Little Touch"  , Well now it is time for that Outdoor cherry on the top!

You can get so many different types of signs all with cute messages, nouns or sayings on! You can personalize them to.
Like this one...

Haha, what a classic thing to say!

How cute is this , use stencils to create that gorgeous touch!

Want to make some gorgeous signs yourself?

Why not give it a go?

Heres what you need to do..

What you will need...

~You can make or buy these , here is a preference to buy 

 This letter stencil is elegant and sweet and you can use them more than once too!

CLICK HERE

~You simply need a bit of wood, doesn't need to be completely smooth either, a little rough will make it that extra bit authentic. ~Here is an example~

This is simply the perfect texture!

~Some paint to paint it over with, can just be rough , care doesn't matter as much for the shabby chic look! ~For Example, Click here~

~You may want another stencil of a rose or something , as an extra little touch! Or maybe make one like this! 

~CLICK HERE~

~String or Ribbon! Just something to hold the sign up! Unless you are nailing it to a door or wall.

What do you do?

Well this is as simple as 1,2,3,4

1.Paint the piece of wood with your chosen colour and leave to dry!

2.Carefully paint on the lettering using the stencils

3.Add on any extra little Touches , For example: The Rose!

4. Add the string/Nail it to the wall or door!

And their you have it soo simple to do! Great for a rainy day! 

Well their you have it, I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! 

Much Love to you all, Keep looking for any picture updates :) Much Love to all, Buttercup x

Pictures are from Google. We have no ownership or copyright over these letters. All copyright belongs to Google.com and the original owners.

Taking interior Out Doors x

Hello Guys, Today i am blogging once again, a proper interior blog this time, it has been so long! Hope you are all having great summers too! Today i am going to show you my favorite top 10 shabby chic vintage outdoor photos!

Number 10 ...

10:I love how the colour all co-ordinates , what a lovely meal you could have here! Just sets the scene perfectly!

8: Love this , feels so refreshing and really brings
out spring and freedom!

Number 9 and 8!

9:Again, how cute is this? LOVE the bird cage so much!

Number 7 and 6!

7: Sorry this is a little blury , but it is lovely
and just proves that those little vintage touches
are all worth while!

6:This is a cute ,relaxing lay out with neutral
colours blending in with the
gorgeous floral pattern!


Now for the TOP 5!!

5: This is soo cute with all the florals and gorgeous
patterns!! Love it!

 4: Love this soo much! Note the lace pattern on the hammock! 

3: This is soo cute! Just that totally gorgeous garden all round style!

 

2: soo cute , Love the Shabby Chic furnishing Pieces!

And Last but by no means least .. NUMBER 1!!

I simply LOVE it just ... wow .. i couldn't have done anything better myself... It us just soo cute and rustic!!
WOW!


Well, I hope you liked it, thank you soo much for reading!! Don't forget to follow us on facebook and twitter and message us telling us all about your plans for the summer holidays! Hope your gardens look as great as these ones.. wish mine did!! Lots of love to you all, thank you for all your support so far! PLEASE share this blog because we have almost reached our target for the end of the year (view wise) and would be great to finish it as early as we can, feel like such an achievement! Much Love to you all, Thank you again for reading, Buttercup :) x

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