tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50600676167936900172024-02-18T19:23:22.977-08:00Vintage Style MannequinsJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-70906651371913455682012-04-09T09:01:00.005-07:002012-04-09T09:09:31.926-07:00Mannequin Monday - 9th April '12 - Introducing 'First Class'This is the first new mannequin in my 'Mannequin Monday' feature. I loved this fabric when I first saw it and thought it would make a great fun mannequin. She is shown here as a size 8/10, with a corset laced back finish. You could change the lacing colour if you wanted, or have her in a size 10/12, or with a tailored back finish. See more details here:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/</a>. She is in the Retro Collection.<br /><br /><br />Julie x<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729433288629338770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9eHXeyt-QFqxQipJ5yNPmh6SrLaN5oL5ZcjRjGHdfceDzcqaUvj0RUHOwtNEiuOpue1bmEidChhdWhuT_Ep7UVLh_f-tqfwkP2cJa-LkYk9KZlB8d3LG26O6xJlbgohv83sz-Ua0iNN_/s400/IMG_8748_edited.JPG" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_s_seWivUgGto2GWD-8a5fE0HjitkGro7ubkLbnWRYsuKlZigkpVm7pBEoy6soy444Ztvcl3V9SVgyIePle1DtiLb1xAXrB7J_m8YmleZM7HbqNnXTJfrCvMC7T9FUlma_l7Bj7WecaiU/s1600/IMG_8746_edited.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729433298905235618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_s_seWivUgGto2GWD-8a5fE0HjitkGro7ubkLbnWRYsuKlZigkpVm7pBEoy6soy444Ztvcl3V9SVgyIePle1DtiLb1xAXrB7J_m8YmleZM7HbqNnXTJfrCvMC7T9FUlma_l7Bj7WecaiU/s400/IMG_8746_edited.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYbjoWs1gWMejqi8bUiTex6ov_na_KwjX5_Yl3RriGBXc9U-FZ0IcPYkr5lHEcrB4HhbOt8xvwxVFhuGix47O-rGkbSnuHc1FN8z9KfQcdmBQ_VedIbA744NDm4OHzU64iif0yo2iM9CX/s1600/IMG_8739_edited.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729432875984975394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYbjoWs1gWMejqi8bUiTex6ov_na_KwjX5_Yl3RriGBXc9U-FZ0IcPYkr5lHEcrB4HhbOt8xvwxVFhuGix47O-rGkbSnuHc1FN8z9KfQcdmBQ_VedIbA744NDm4OHzU64iif0yo2iM9CX/s400/IMG_8739_edited.JPG" /></a> </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-90599587149689416162012-04-05T11:57:00.002-07:002012-04-05T12:07:45.662-07:00Thankyou to Karen for Sending Me this Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMkt_ZTFeuIU-prgF3l7RX1hWlAaNX2koKQNjlrdMYONnit8FFok3_pkmBtIs0ErRfY8xHYZJdW_Mlbu-SVsECbng1Fy-j7Ska9zhs5GYpMtRCqbuNbNBb0JPBfpyGP6tnK_wo5v7Ew3R/s1600/Waspwaist+Karen+Walker+Cropped.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 173px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727993250547770674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMkt_ZTFeuIU-prgF3l7RX1hWlAaNX2koKQNjlrdMYONnit8FFok3_pkmBtIs0ErRfY8xHYZJdW_Mlbu-SVsECbng1Fy-j7Ska9zhs5GYpMtRCqbuNbNBb0JPBfpyGP6tnK_wo5v7Ew3R/s400/Waspwaist+Karen+Walker+Cropped.jpg" /></a> A lovely customer sent me this photograph recently of her new waspwaist mannequin settling into her new home.<br /><br />Karen sent me the fabric to use for the tailoring - a very beautiful and heavily embroidered fabric. I love the opportunity to use new fabrics in this way and was very pleased with how she turned out.<br /><br />Thankyou Karen for sending me the photo and I think she looks very elegant in her new setting.<br /><br />I can use most fabrics to tailor with, so do get in touch if you have a fabric you would like me to use.<br /><br />In other news ....<br /><br />In a determined effort to use some of my collection of fabrics, new mannequins will be coming soon! I keep buying beautiful fabrics, knowing they will make beautiful mannequins and then not having the time to make them up. I am working on one at the moment which will be ready at the weekend.<br /><br />Watch this space ...<br /><br />Julie xJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-44890332414024145182011-10-29T14:01:00.000-07:002011-10-29T14:14:16.987-07:00New Vintage Mannequins Added Today<div align="center">I have added a couple of vintage mannequins to the site today. I was lucky enough to find this lovely child mannequin a little while ago and have finally taken photos of it! The Christmas rush seems to be starting early this year, but I am determined to make new mannequins with the mountain of new fabrics I have collected, along with keeping up with orders. Lucky that I have a job which is also my hobby!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaeCwzy0fyDahVW-CR6wejv5QgDflPKjWRedrNldcGZLcZDElfOmRJIf-yBqdGeta8DvthBSsK3gEUALz6boT-APXpEjdGThcgZ0uJep46h_QtYsgrd3qKUY8He4gQPhIoxMngBbWgPGo/s1600/IMG_8536_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669022832616173570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaeCwzy0fyDahVW-CR6wejv5QgDflPKjWRedrNldcGZLcZDElfOmRJIf-yBqdGeta8DvthBSsK3gEUALz6boT-APXpEjdGThcgZ0uJep46h_QtYsgrd3qKUY8He4gQPhIoxMngBbWgPGo/s400/IMG_8536_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The mannequin below is a lovely example of a Stockman tailors form. You can see more pictures of her here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_330/Vintage-Stockman-French-Female-Mannequin--c1940s.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_330/Vintage-Stockman-French-Female-Mannequin--c1940s.htm</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gRVkI5uCM6u6MLcu8NRI8Wk1lLchcHCfJ4UNVheU95NcDsh1G41NEC6wp5cPMseYVu7Y5zb117wn_bqEnpo8KccQEqUIdxSFVmW7PfKxFjigQBxCaKV-xH3jikecTFMZ34kshkGjiTT4/s1600/IMG_8523_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669022826171553186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gRVkI5uCM6u6MLcu8NRI8Wk1lLchcHCfJ4UNVheU95NcDsh1G41NEC6wp5cPMseYVu7Y5zb117wn_bqEnpo8KccQEqUIdxSFVmW7PfKxFjigQBxCaKV-xH3jikecTFMZ34kshkGjiTT4/s400/IMG_8523_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfXz99hOv2ii3qMCmvJEzO6TBnbUuecLuom5MHVPAg_QspHokxEu62lt1RnRjwrGRs9pN1nwSnjrx7GZVbF65EdUdv5zxaJ1MlX9ExrnOCerbrYRMdycPZxHhVUMVwNMfZD4S2xhhgd3P/s1600/IMG_8534_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669022821868055474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfXz99hOv2ii3qMCmvJEzO6TBnbUuecLuom5MHVPAg_QspHokxEu62lt1RnRjwrGRs9pN1nwSnjrx7GZVbF65EdUdv5zxaJ1MlX9ExrnOCerbrYRMdycPZxHhVUMVwNMfZD4S2xhhgd3P/s400/IMG_8534_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Hope everyone has had a good half term. Speak soon, Julie x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-6232227849311148172011-10-10T06:07:00.000-07:002011-10-10T06:19:27.387-07:00Deadly is the Female<div align="justify">Claudia from 'Deadly is the Female' sent me these pictures of her window displays. I love it that some of my mannequins are part of such a creative and individual store! Her store is in Frome, Somerset and you can check it out at <a href="http://www.deadlyisthefemale.com/">www.deadlyisthefemale.com</a>. The first picture is an Alice in Wonderland theme and that's Claudia dressing it - she's not Alice!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVXkEa43IQhta2VGNKEqkMNZuFyI2fUfR2PNuGZr7QpPsAgKVa2tURMxURqnkahxXbWmioiC_uGEsIIfjuFyJOZFbtgrVF-zHW-6pCtpanbq9i_qRgoVdJPQvfLT8UEr_HEIg4kSnhy8a/s1600/DSC_0411.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661850440078308194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVXkEa43IQhta2VGNKEqkMNZuFyI2fUfR2PNuGZr7QpPsAgKVa2tURMxURqnkahxXbWmioiC_uGEsIIfjuFyJOZFbtgrVF-zHW-6pCtpanbq9i_qRgoVdJPQvfLT8UEr_HEIg4kSnhy8a/s400/DSC_0411.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">This one is a Burlesque theme - love it!</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8z316Vz5q5OLs0AVrfz9mpSWPDRByKtqsFjYO71_dqMdW4Y2HFuDm9sWE31_HFoYrsrMdZXPdfKvPpjFflNJjjgMT6lbcMmhMTFUOwY9bo8EqidOpXXugBz4zjjfZ1mmILwn39ToIGdE/s1600/burlesque+window.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661850436982290466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8z316Vz5q5OLs0AVrfz9mpSWPDRByKtqsFjYO71_dqMdW4Y2HFuDm9sWE31_HFoYrsrMdZXPdfKvPpjFflNJjjgMT6lbcMmhMTFUOwY9bo8EqidOpXXugBz4zjjfZ1mmILwn39ToIGdE/s400/burlesque+window.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">I'd love to see any other pictures of my mannequins in action, so if you do have any then do let me know and email them over.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Julie x<br /><br /><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-7680998176111855092011-03-14T09:44:00.000-07:002011-03-14T10:05:03.978-07:00Thankyou to Ideal Home Magazine & 25 Beautiful Homes<div align="center">I didn't get chance to add these pictures at the time and so I thought I would do it now.</div><div align="center">The first two pictures show my Florence mannequin in a room set for the Ideal Home Magazine Feb 2011 issue. It's great when I get to send off a mannequin for a photo shoot as I always look forward to seeing how she has been used and styled. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsG4zTqEyFtzNjvzSYzoR6JktU_RuPuZZuvihcG9kEETkwxG57R3PmXBB3vttmQux2vaHO_Hl84k_8HGc0Zsl6f_k0Bf9OH-0MHaR2TbMeP3lhjKtxxAkbuQh7MRs91DpMczKcKstNQRE/s1600/IMG_8267_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583978601167602178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsG4zTqEyFtzNjvzSYzoR6JktU_RuPuZZuvihcG9kEETkwxG57R3PmXBB3vttmQux2vaHO_Hl84k_8HGc0Zsl6f_k0Bf9OH-0MHaR2TbMeP3lhjKtxxAkbuQh7MRs91DpMczKcKstNQRE/s400/IMG_8267_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">This one was a romantic, French chic setting. I can't wait to see how my Austen mannequin has been used in the room sets of the Ideal Home Show. I'll remember to take my camera when I visit and take a few pictures.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583978605554100850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZj-634UfdvaQjpG5yQxzIbmnkQovumQCFhNeWL060ZAY-JxktiOlxNxydemWjxyZjqiC2tdrbkOryth7w-sp1cMcyuAnckMB-zxSSOL5Gvo6SOQwLHOpdOLYuFoGzi3e-9Ex7SLf3ytI2/s400/IMG_8269_edited.JPG" border="0" />The pictures below were from the Jan 2011 issue of 25 Beautiful Homes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpXTA7BSD8qtdBetmiPpFUoGzjdkle5WJRpb4Y_J3FRKyMbJ0IrFdEXmsB0gSdilFnuHnyV1umuJvDl8bmcF1klOaQ6JfcHrQyuZNj4fyyiZYj2f5079WF6ojvg6dKHn7nB3EK9L6fqUk/s1600/IMG_8265_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583978594755990626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpXTA7BSD8qtdBetmiPpFUoGzjdkle5WJRpb4Y_J3FRKyMbJ0IrFdEXmsB0gSdilFnuHnyV1umuJvDl8bmcF1klOaQ6JfcHrQyuZNj4fyyiZYj2f5079WF6ojvg6dKHn7nB3EK9L6fqUk/s400/IMG_8265_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> I'm always willing to send pictures for articles, or loan out mannequins for photo shoots, so do get in touch if there are any projects you need a mannequin for.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAEmeLW_5TBrZyz5z833bTb_dQAIb4bFcwyuq4SWgZ2KcfE7jSyV9vJ76ydQXTh1H6XPLQOylgp260S2WRJ9PmO6cZR36lEWUij2lx5jzUTFz0gRRhgdoE9DLfbudW7cf-R42uWjcENTr/s1600/IMG_8264_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583978592209527842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAEmeLW_5TBrZyz5z833bTb_dQAIb4bFcwyuq4SWgZ2KcfE7jSyV9vJ76ydQXTh1H6XPLQOylgp260S2WRJ9PmO6cZR36lEWUij2lx5jzUTFz0gRRhgdoE9DLfbudW7cf-R42uWjcENTr/s400/IMG_8264_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Speak soon, Julie x<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-747978096360501232011-03-12T04:17:00.001-08:002011-03-12T04:40:44.945-08:00New Fabrics for the Retro Collection<div align="center">I've just got back from the post office with some great new fabrics for my Retro Collection.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_55/The-Retro-Collection.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_55/The-Retro-Collection.htm</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I have chosen these four fabrics, which I think are bold and unique - just what I was looking for!</div><div align="center"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOARkADyDP44IJ6wUHhyphenhyphenwjgi-vURHBoD5u-x0aOlbd9AAyG9pLpxeTMQuQrnOy6zXoS4iNL6ngBdJza9e9TldDV1iqtCchGEMu5R0ieGKAmHpB3IgzW_kjxx3gZ3h76THww33su1rS89_t/s1600/IMG_8242_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583167403742325058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOARkADyDP44IJ6wUHhyphenhyphenwjgi-vURHBoD5u-x0aOlbd9AAyG9pLpxeTMQuQrnOy6zXoS4iNL6ngBdJza9e9TldDV1iqtCchGEMu5R0ieGKAmHpB3IgzW_kjxx3gZ3h76THww33su1rS89_t/s400/IMG_8242_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">This one is called 'Como' and is a stunning design of butterfly wings and peackock feathers. Can't wait to get started on this one!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge94o74vIejO9koTwxk5fL7G-ebzMhsNQhyR03GSBnkIZsT9q1M-uoi40Pxp7JX-fhukNZFZ-mHOBuXQLr6VL8Wa8kJTY9TPrG8087a0KAZO5RV3XHDLtIXM68ozd-jkEzXWRmiYmVDf8-/s1600/IMG_8243_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583167399437759938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge94o74vIejO9koTwxk5fL7G-ebzMhsNQhyR03GSBnkIZsT9q1M-uoi40Pxp7JX-fhukNZFZ-mHOBuXQLr6VL8Wa8kJTY9TPrG8087a0KAZO5RV3XHDLtIXM68ozd-jkEzXWRmiYmVDf8-/s400/IMG_8243_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> This one is called 'If She Sews She Knows'. My 'Home Sewing is Easy' mannequin has been very popular and this one is a similar theme, so hopefully she'll be a hit too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0yYLT3Xs7HPKF12J8Z0uDhfnelFXly8oxn-Zjsp7Gh6IqLB_Sjjeo4l1QE36cXDfABm5cTar_4zRjqYClLAsrwJHvp8i4VXzNJgViwUfjnE6nl5mzWMmsn8loHlzm3FHYHXVNef2uZUg/s1600/IMG_8244_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583167394696755858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0yYLT3Xs7HPKF12J8Z0uDhfnelFXly8oxn-Zjsp7Gh6IqLB_Sjjeo4l1QE36cXDfABm5cTar_4zRjqYClLAsrwJHvp8i4VXzNJgViwUfjnE6nl5mzWMmsn8loHlzm3FHYHXVNef2uZUg/s400/IMG_8244_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> Love this one - 'Peace'. Can't wait to see what she looks like made up.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfYAMIoZAXeUXZ1B3FiQV9BUap5M_bvKtwpMLYVhvjZttZv51k7m8fpyFCEIZ1ZknigoMzyt6YTkT7S58QUbZKW7oO7WtTCdfzsh0TA_LKOxeX9SHxcG4dHkmv2tHtx-KM5J1Ab7dFrbd/s1600/IMG_8245_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583167394044854050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfYAMIoZAXeUXZ1B3FiQV9BUap5M_bvKtwpMLYVhvjZttZv51k7m8fpyFCEIZ1ZknigoMzyt6YTkT7S58QUbZKW7oO7WtTCdfzsh0TA_LKOxeX9SHxcG4dHkmv2tHtx-KM5J1Ab7dFrbd/s400/IMG_8245_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> When I saw this one - 'Dressforms', I couldn't resist. Well I do make mannequins, so how could I not buy a fabric covered in them!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpA5RjBnFiS2iC0j5qPmBKBFaeNGgs-KjzhxAPXh5Im1ZGKDaI3qxkcUkLwUR8M9Wq4cYuV13ucmLRHaai-g12CkSeUh-P-cR-mvTyjrgceIBX5lSx8Se70z9Uma3iDAIp8HCDGucueA8/s1600/IMG_8246_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583167386901349698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpA5RjBnFiS2iC0j5qPmBKBFaeNGgs-KjzhxAPXh5Im1ZGKDaI3qxkcUkLwUR8M9Wq4cYuV13ucmLRHaai-g12CkSeUh-P-cR-mvTyjrgceIBX5lSx8Se70z9Uma3iDAIp8HCDGucueA8/s400/IMG_8246_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I'm in the middle of a few big orders at the moment, but as soon as they are completed I have decided to focus on the Retro Collection for a while. I have a pile of fablous fabric just waiting to be made up and I need to complete the mannequins in this collection. Oh to have more hours in the day!</div><div> </div><div>Julie x<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-3562349717068451232011-03-09T05:43:00.000-08:002011-03-09T06:02:18.269-08:00New Vintage Mannequins Added Today<div align="center"> I love unpacking my new mannequin finds and discovering what kind of condition they are in. It was such a joy to pull back the bubble wrap of this lady and see her looking so lovely - I think she must have the best condition fabric for a mannequin of her age I have seen in a long time.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nBIXTNWARaj9rsZG5GmyAJNYQ_3m-dmcJj452REGvUb2TbTOi-thPyggciQa7iGa4eNfOtGtWyodQLoTHc_134rqkYiQgyhEjU_65YJLmwxbbotpO02mH_a8Os_jhRYuBm2ASbAiKAIX/s1600/IMG_8222_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582076725716119330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nBIXTNWARaj9rsZG5GmyAJNYQ_3m-dmcJj452REGvUb2TbTOi-thPyggciQa7iGa4eNfOtGtWyodQLoTHc_134rqkYiQgyhEjU_65YJLmwxbbotpO02mH_a8Os_jhRYuBm2ASbAiKAIX/s400/IMG_8222_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> She has a tiny 22 inch waist and such lovely tailoring. She is a French Stockman make and must have been used to tailor and display such wonderful gowns.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582076729347765794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLD2yD00EwfwZQws1woOcgNTVNKA8qQ98O7ePmKeerx8uENes5XCHAEC8BG5Q-Zf3pvQT4vJwROicEmdxVc5lgTGqB5KwnfA4REsBs0Z9ZhexyZ4zUvLbbInbtYbXbfzz7A9EiZfSrQml/s400/IMG_8223_edited.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center">You can see more pictures and details by following the link below:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_315/Antique-Vintage-Stockman-Wasp-Waist-French-Mannequin--c1900--22-Waist.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_315/Antique-Vintage-Stockman-Wasp-Waist-French-Mannequin--c1900--22-Waist.htm</a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAkj_EELxWOjFWXn5tBOKPBARKNf3JgFvQgDTiL7-cQlmJ_WhS1f4toHUZCuU0JQcgeIYskGigxvC6CJlsf1wB3bC5GZbkHh6O0EI-mygbA6PDZFhWxFHlJTcTC7803rQh-Z0n0NRxk02/s1600/IMG_8212_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582076720956022530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAkj_EELxWOjFWXn5tBOKPBARKNf3JgFvQgDTiL7-cQlmJ_WhS1f4toHUZCuU0JQcgeIYskGigxvC6CJlsf1wB3bC5GZbkHh6O0EI-mygbA6PDZFhWxFHlJTcTC7803rQh-Z0n0NRxk02/s400/IMG_8212_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The mannequin below is a French Stockman c1940s mannequin, again in great condition.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3T_TB658R78tdnBtiyZ47pGuM8bEgcTD5AxDglEBvQQDrFpAXoB-j3X-UuOCJPJ6XpMhsk899m8FmZqwd7LtOLehFvEf7vLKsB1cuF82XM5KhKTI5el8oAC1W18kvdzBZO_qPmO9uk7oh/s1600/IMG_8203_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582076713545632450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3T_TB658R78tdnBtiyZ47pGuM8bEgcTD5AxDglEBvQQDrFpAXoB-j3X-UuOCJPJ6XpMhsk899m8FmZqwd7LtOLehFvEf7vLKsB1cuF82XM5KhKTI5el8oAC1W18kvdzBZO_qPmO9uk7oh/s400/IMG_8203_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>More pictures and details can be seen here:</div><div> </div><div> <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_316/Antique-French-Stockman-Female-Mannequin--Superb-Condition--c1940s.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_316/Antique-French-Stockman-Female-Mannequin--Superb-Condition--c1940s.htm</a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45VM8o4Z-z_YrBn64wC_zFLPIvDPT84boAGchwJFrjJtudp4N5-0QLATRVSoofdBJ7bp-YEql0JgGs0JqzDp3N1z-fCgjYMM_B2Z1BFa5Ku_J7Ph6blN6VOpMyqLoX51hWHQUT4RQ_HOP/s1600/IMG_8198_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582076717036899890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45VM8o4Z-z_YrBn64wC_zFLPIvDPT84boAGchwJFrjJtudp4N5-0QLATRVSoofdBJ7bp-YEql0JgGs0JqzDp3N1z-fCgjYMM_B2Z1BFa5Ku_J7Ph6blN6VOpMyqLoX51hWHQUT4RQ_HOP/s400/IMG_8198_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> It has been such a busy and fulfilling start to the year! There are lots of orders to be completed, as well as exciting ideas for the future and new fabrics to tailor with. I'm off to the Ideal Home Show in a few weeks to get lots of ideas and also to see one of my mannequins being used in one of the room sets! More about that soon.</div><div> </div><div>Julie x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-50026419974054086592011-02-07T07:40:00.000-08:002011-02-07T08:06:44.591-08:00Male Mannequins in the Theatre!<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570973751100181730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZupedqANAPIQYjoC5YfFLYMdVp7yQn-8E_JcTDxmlQxQrek409cy41-eDmf79MGaB-NSqZCIPvNNphwpO02YWOvZyyzWNyQjIOugnHoGaqVRwgHWXfWvvWdaptzXjdFpdAfrXfiDeH_sO/s400/101123124347b.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Sometimes, when I tell people that I make mannequins they say either "Wow that must be really interesting ... I've always wanted one of those." or "Wow, that must be really interesting ... but what do people use them for?" Over the years, I have sent them all over the world and for many different purposes, from attractive displays in homes, for retail purposes in boutiques, dressmaking and photo shoots, to name a few.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl2u8m5TulJ4FGu0mZs7FXOuvrIqPXOEg5hn8gm_ZwCCH-gueRpFDHzChqctHxy0MzAp7FRjhCxR3Eox7n-9hrPuZuF8EuDSI5eSIlM2ur8UUyhjSEadQw-veb2mUmJJsT1hkj_YDup_o/s1600/101123124448b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570973764304780610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl2u8m5TulJ4FGu0mZs7FXOuvrIqPXOEg5hn8gm_ZwCCH-gueRpFDHzChqctHxy0MzAp7FRjhCxR3Eox7n-9hrPuZuF8EuDSI5eSIlM2ur8UUyhjSEadQw-veb2mUmJJsT1hkj_YDup_o/s400/101123124448b.jpg" border="0" /></a> As far as I know though, they have never been on the stage ... until now!</div><div align="center">I was contacted a few months ago by a theatre company in Slovenia, who needed some male mannequins for their new production of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgvF9GTl0GjtLUfju8sUIIPpkeNsdfAIUynOKEdxcnjbXkMIbuDBBDAho-xuScpcYPBBEvTyj-wGDpixAjp7i14f8UUEUhlVb3rtMq0-eob_vpogXCfukHpkF-rvkRBR4TBPi1aGkDdwr/s1600/101123124437b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570973765999741938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgvF9GTl0GjtLUfju8sUIIPpkeNsdfAIUynOKEdxcnjbXkMIbuDBBDAho-xuScpcYPBBEvTyj-wGDpixAjp7i14f8UUEUhlVb3rtMq0-eob_vpogXCfukHpkF-rvkRBR4TBPi1aGkDdwr/s400/101123124437b.jpg" border="0" /></a>They were duly completed and dispatched ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSw5y00mGdB_OCHj9orcfkksBFxaC6RKlDymOr4nwrhEgRdXnHv0OZJU_-r1E0qVirY8cZpgDudjAP_URVdTgH668DTvufiU1lJTpTJUanr0jO-rHG0txJcxDiZ3awwj7EDw_z5IfKbjL/s1600/101123124458b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570973761841241986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSw5y00mGdB_OCHj9orcfkksBFxaC6RKlDymOr4nwrhEgRdXnHv0OZJU_-r1E0qVirY8cZpgDudjAP_URVdTgH668DTvufiU1lJTpTJUanr0jO-rHG0txJcxDiZ3awwj7EDw_z5IfKbjL/s400/101123124458b.jpg" border="0" /></a> How happy and appreciative was I to be sent these photographs of their debut! I love the colourful costumes and am sure the play was a great sucess.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QnoSEnUoJT7k-GdQuyZSDfHoYjCfbJG4qQU3jzpRKZldf-NuS1syLXs-w2tXn7J2IwQOHQFjbukss1PNdrUm8Ve2lyrNcmFEFXwYXPu4vp3nKGjHNs1dPhWlIcNRKrUFt0l0kMUrUioZ/s1600/101123124411b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570973755025231986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QnoSEnUoJT7k-GdQuyZSDfHoYjCfbJG4qQU3jzpRKZldf-NuS1syLXs-w2tXn7J2IwQOHQFjbukss1PNdrUm8Ve2lyrNcmFEFXwYXPu4vp3nKGjHNs1dPhWlIcNRKrUFt0l0kMUrUioZ/s400/101123124411b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, back to the sewing machine I must go ... a few interesting projects are on the go.</div><div>Have a lovely (if windy!) day.</div><div> </div><div>Julie x<br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-87341873873819034822010-10-26T06:42:00.000-07:002010-10-26T07:03:50.381-07:00A New Home for Two of My Ladies<div align="center">These two lovely ladies are all set to start their new lives in Next. They are both destined for two branches of Next on Oxford Street - the Bond Street and Marble Arch shops. How exciting, I wonder what they will be used to display?</div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center">They are tailored in Austen Natural and if you would like to see more pictures and details, just follow this link: </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_67/MTO-Austen--Natural.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_67/MTO-Austen--Natural.htm</a></div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLShYVU3Z5kOXUpxdy5oFtktbi_f8W3O6fFqZwxjthUI9IazqXQ8ml0h8Xt_QX5r12iKAeMsBhnimPMtbcczdTaRXtqpfIQ6kNfr5QVTXbomLNU2nlj6hCGM9dyL56ny-JCnCxR-F-AzPa/s1600/IMG_7818_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532350437410294338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLShYVU3Z5kOXUpxdy5oFtktbi_f8W3O6fFqZwxjthUI9IazqXQ8ml0h8Xt_QX5r12iKAeMsBhnimPMtbcczdTaRXtqpfIQ6kNfr5QVTXbomLNU2nlj6hCGM9dyL56ny-JCnCxR-F-AzPa/s400/IMG_7818_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> I definately think a trip to London is in order. I can use Christmas shopping as an excuse, but really it will be to see how my ladies and gents are getting on.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzHBm3RkjF7hA-DLTSHC-j76Urd2TyZI5e1nXKvPwrxSntqZD3ph3dMXy9HpMPaoxp3v0t-txyDTrZa182QYqYXdpFY9bV8_VRh_gyd7hBybB9XunDjtSCmMDAdtK9cIuKlCOEvWNSVTO/s1600/IMG_7819_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532350434514806114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzHBm3RkjF7hA-DLTSHC-j76Urd2TyZI5e1nXKvPwrxSntqZD3ph3dMXy9HpMPaoxp3v0t-txyDTrZa182QYqYXdpFY9bV8_VRh_gyd7hBybB9XunDjtSCmMDAdtK9cIuKlCOEvWNSVTO/s400/IMG_7819_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>Hope you are all having a lovely (if rainy!) day.<br />*<br />Speak soon, Julie x<br /><br /><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-41726099436145606102010-10-20T14:54:00.000-07:002010-10-20T15:21:33.222-07:00Shame on You - Developers of the 60s!<div align="center"> The village I live in has a lovely promenade of local shops and lots of Victorian and Edwardian buildings. The majority of it looks, I would imagine, quite unchanged from the early 1900s. The far end of it, however, suffered from the 60s habit of knocking down beautiful buildings and building featureless boxes.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The picture below shows Birkdale Town Hall and library as it looked in 1910 - beautifully well built, with stunning features - clearly a focal point of the village at the time. This lovely building was knocked down and replaced with ...<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHR-fIqFFm3mGSEMN-zQmvdn_2B5J07KNMuKQQTXhTUDqzeZAgzyVbmRf23Mgwvgy5bcxosymHqvEDUvxjXUFwbbTd_Dm4Spj1-0a-V78KAP3msot029WhADSU8R1Vpvs9u-3OY2rUCNYS/s1600/Carnegie-Library-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530250561103750418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHR-fIqFFm3mGSEMN-zQmvdn_2B5J07KNMuKQQTXhTUDqzeZAgzyVbmRf23Mgwvgy5bcxosymHqvEDUvxjXUFwbbTd_Dm4Spj1-0a-V78KAP3msot029WhADSU8R1Vpvs9u-3OY2rUCNYS/s400/Carnegie-Library-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">... this. </div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530250563216222354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKu3jB0p2PETn-Sl_0XOG9efArEyGSFFqhILFLT3ik1_4sEeSQq8dVPSUK_5wxij4Jfy9T1cx6W7eq34ZQI0RtHeXaNjgWVEGDvdzPtOppUPNg5377uDCxm8cdWE3nHXdXJ6D-Si96l9e/s400/Carnegie-Court.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">How could it have ever been allowed? At least now, thank goodness, there is a recognition of the value of old buildings to our heritige and this happens much less often. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">More news to come soon about a particular building in the village ...<br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-42477220547236824742010-10-13T12:21:00.000-07:002010-10-13T12:27:04.064-07:00Facebook Free Giveaway Decided!<div align="center">I have decided on the giveaway prize! The first 300 people who 'like' the page will be entered into the draw to win a £170 gift voucher for the website. You can use this voucher to buy, or put towards, a mannequin of your choice. I know I'm aiming high, but hey, why not! So pass this onto friends and maybe you, or they, could have an early Christmas present. Or maybe you know someone who would like a mannequin for Christmas.</div><div align="center">**</div><div align="center">Click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southport-United-Kingdom/Vintage-Style-Mannequins/101831056550989">HERE</a> to go to the page.</div><div align="center">**</div><div align="center">Good Luck, Julie x</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-44526281074136889692010-10-12T12:09:00.000-07:002010-10-12T12:33:46.984-07:00New Mannequin Added to the Retro Collection<div align="center">Is it possible to become addicted to buying fabric?? I keep seeing gorgeous fabrics and think "Oooh, that would look great on a mannequin!" and then just have to buy some. I have an ever growing stock of fabrics and am slowly working through them to add new mannequins to the site.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguezgn_SeV3ztbJeADlPkoF2LsKMHe3FbDHPWNh8FecvD7O3qjFA0P5Iefq13KwYwMFOlkqCcXaP4XKw83Bqc2WrF6dHEdI20o0tG-H23T8fhWA-5Bp287-fMNCgomPro_uqZjldmZzq3v/s1600/IMG_7783_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527239996715872130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguezgn_SeV3ztbJeADlPkoF2LsKMHe3FbDHPWNh8FecvD7O3qjFA0P5Iefq13KwYwMFOlkqCcXaP4XKw83Bqc2WrF6dHEdI20o0tG-H23T8fhWA-5Bp287-fMNCgomPro_uqZjldmZzq3v/s400/IMG_7783_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> I discovered Alexander Henry fabrics a few months ago now and just love his bold designs! This one is called 'Inked' and I think the scale of the design is just right on the mannequin - I'm really pleased with how she worked out.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopZjces8cTNo50BRRvNFPWT8Yj6Onv4TZrfpPrUONoSvhCZLjP_-8tQj8UVb-5ToEKo-3nLNTu79iw5TBxEe_qtyLxZjmoGWezseSEZveZnx2Daz0pw_IbZoEHXNgJJKlpblI_v4yi6oe/s1600/IMG_7770_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527239988415832850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopZjces8cTNo50BRRvNFPWT8Yj6Onv4TZrfpPrUONoSvhCZLjP_-8tQj8UVb-5ToEKo-3nLNTu79iw5TBxEe_qtyLxZjmoGWezseSEZveZnx2Daz0pw_IbZoEHXNgJJKlpblI_v4yi6oe/s400/IMG_7770_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have some more of his fabrics in the collection and am now working on making them up into mannequins. It is so difficult to get a sense of scale when it is just a picture of the fabric, so I must get the mannequins in this collection completed. You can see more pictures of 'Inked' by following the link below:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_270/MTO-Inked.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_270/MTO-Inked.htm</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E7It8l8BkxkQ80gceNTjaQpZxb19sI3vUu2lDQv0bWCNbhLLMiuOrSrLZhryH5Ff19R8q3sBnA5bakLB3rPMT9s0r3Q1GlpnKN0CzbSJK8CEuWkABrRiSCehTdZtNLjcMbp4-ntUlnq9/s1600/IMG_7777_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527239983293496066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E7It8l8BkxkQ80gceNTjaQpZxb19sI3vUu2lDQv0bWCNbhLLMiuOrSrLZhryH5Ff19R8q3sBnA5bakLB3rPMT9s0r3Q1GlpnKN0CzbSJK8CEuWkABrRiSCehTdZtNLjcMbp4-ntUlnq9/s400/IMG_7777_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> If anyone knows of any more retro styled fabrics that they think would look great on a mannequin, then I would love to hear your suggestions!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETJIwiACbL2J1cgrNsGDzzFoy5foTA4LILIQALftIigj22oFhiM5CByr2co7cO8vu4LojrYWDLoKZVs7HtD2aCQMbRNjfcbGwhsqJ7565FImDovT7S0N9r4Q21snCTa6htEMDhJnF5fEa/s1600/IMG_7779_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527239975946317298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETJIwiACbL2J1cgrNsGDzzFoy5foTA4LILIQALftIigj22oFhiM5CByr2co7cO8vu4LojrYWDLoKZVs7HtD2aCQMbRNjfcbGwhsqJ7565FImDovT7S0N9r4Q21snCTa6htEMDhJnF5fEa/s400/IMG_7779_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>Don't forget, that if you 'like' my facebook page you will be entered into a free giveaway draw. Full details to be announced tomorrow.</div><div> </div><div>Click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southport-United-Kingdom/Vintage-Style-Mannequins/101831056550989">HERE</a> to go to the page<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDNKl4AOCom1tgacq82D4hVx5SU8l6s45NtPpRoIQkw5QElmcDi58aPrimpe4BjA6MQZ0zDIvijXoD0ex7jBZ7vb5kcYKgwBxT2dJuD2BF2QW19kCXWPhgDn5tmxFnsZBo5xqtYWzted7/s1600/IMG_7776_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527239967307698338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDNKl4AOCom1tgacq82D4hVx5SU8l6s45NtPpRoIQkw5QElmcDi58aPrimpe4BjA6MQZ0zDIvijXoD0ex7jBZ7vb5kcYKgwBxT2dJuD2BF2QW19kCXWPhgDn5tmxFnsZBo5xqtYWzted7/s400/IMG_7776_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> Have a lovely rest of the week! Julie x<br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-78329152993674548702010-10-10T08:20:00.000-07:002010-10-10T08:49:34.795-07:00Fabulous Facebook Giveaway!!<div align="center"></div><div align="center">To celebrate the fact that I finally got around to adding Vintage Style Mannequins to Facebook, I am launching a </div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">FABULOUS FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!! </div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">To be entered into the draw and have a chance to win all you have to do is 'like' the page. I haven't decided what to give away yet, but the more 'likers' the page gets, then the more fabulous the giveaway will be! </div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>To go to my Facebook page, just click the picture below.</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>*</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southport-United-Kingdom/Vintage-Style-Mannequins/101831056550989"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526438080349015234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4A-JCSNL9WecS5y18aJFSKq-0dED6RaVvm-qZogQz0M48wjMCl0JNVrFf7S5x3sBY8hUpuemLANEIRKb02ubJ87klFb95NUu6dMvC69QGR47Fm4wzb5TLRFHpQHjVDGR_TA5I7p6n3UF/s400/Website+Pics+30.11.08+035.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I will confirm the details in the next few days.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Good luck! Julie x </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-23161520009453940242010-10-09T11:24:00.000-07:002010-10-09T12:15:09.269-07:00Vintage Style Mannequins on Facebook ... at Last!!<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So finally, today I got around to making a Facebook page for Vintage Style Mannequins. It's still a work in progress, but I'm so happy that I have made a start. With lots of orders to complete, it has been hard to find the time and so I set aside today to get the job done. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Click on the picture if you would like to take a look</strong> and I know I will be so excited if I get some 'likers'. If there is anything you think would be helpful to add to the page, your comments would be very welcome!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Have a lovely weekend, I think we are forecast some good weather!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Julie x </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southport-United-Kingdom/Vintage-Style-Mannequins/101831056550989"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526117410345816018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgzg_08sKTQnBJtENeJ0aSoJqPm39XWaSxENhXc9N0N8oA32vCWEoek_WeZ9cBqqkaFRksHRBhv06VrsD9hVuNMvY64N1Q9JgXDWLEyGpGo-4DteytvdetIaTlAKoL18Upn57Zr4xhCjU/s400/facebook+Pic.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p> </p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-3327295478208976622010-10-05T11:45:00.001-07:002010-10-05T12:03:07.908-07:00Male Mannequins - The Pin Stripe Collection<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524635735469641650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLKrJl-Eiy_Mtia4WMmneUjqam3FR8CaUTtdas0-xd_9-ELgHMS8TmEEU1YYIdgLLTU1VAxgQa86rGOgq60iL0DQ-7_X3mmFzIBiICi0dGJgk6dITK_Zp9hr4zoVquFr4JK4AYJA15WFP/s400/IMG_7725_edited.JPG" border="0" />I've always thought that a pinstripe fabric would look great on a tailored male mannequin - very classic! I'm looking forward to finding new fabrics for my male mannequins and I think stripes suit them very well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsufLfNkTfr4Nz8-_Xy2nT3tmiKS-UuyhlYF9aK1teuZd2QLa-0g3Q_B6wOkwtgdHUhh_10RT0lE-lYG-bCe6NVJrIgqoPeXxAEXse0BbBUtMYP0ifIUMIBBGCUcdrKL4BkvUjlZxsHgc/s1600/IMG_7738_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524635748063332578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsufLfNkTfr4Nz8-_Xy2nT3tmiKS-UuyhlYF9aK1teuZd2QLa-0g3Q_B6wOkwtgdHUhh_10RT0lE-lYG-bCe6NVJrIgqoPeXxAEXse0BbBUtMYP0ifIUMIBBGCUcdrKL4BkvUjlZxsHgc/s400/IMG_7738_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> You can see more of the male mannequin collection here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm</a><br /><div><br />Just a quick visit today as I have a couple of orders to finish off for tomorrow - better get back to it.</div><div> </div><div>Julie x<br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524635765776047106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFHAvxpSLmwsiqPTmgEvUsGekSq77a62LDnRf0bBkHk3QV_tTc6TQwVx0Z1ilOj_iNRp5tfJn_VpQL1iFs7u0UU-SS3PsUrcdFVgZdTk_Thcs5ZiNN08XGsbsDDLghrinrVw9N1sIFb17/s400/IMG_7722_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524635753598987538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpunlIqq3eha4DzXZsSRt7gBVehxHDn6xkQS53VgNqfyZT7IaO3LhK6Ivi0PcPOIJxmcvn9Jco5aUrnOvtb6wJhZM2FPi2DvSSbQik66S2iCrOvLyXETljNflB7sAASAFO4bdefkNY65ca/s400/IMG_7721_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-50271167209172000292010-10-02T05:34:00.000-07:002010-10-02T06:10:10.151-07:00The Old Corset Shop - A World of Wasp Waist Mannequins<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWKXXzKjbJM3-vggDkKCNa-VMGNvP_JAMN_1A9DaJa2vNcJIm6GY7MS8YqyEoU2wPOy-fOlZSSXYiE8EpBmYu26yCp1J4vMghXjkbwRwmw-fLecKzvP4SywkeGXWrjPjV7hqeR8kldde9/s1600/F_alelegantcorset.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523426699857799634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWKXXzKjbJM3-vggDkKCNa-VMGNvP_JAMN_1A9DaJa2vNcJIm6GY7MS8YqyEoU2wPOy-fOlZSSXYiE8EpBmYu26yCp1J4vMghXjkbwRwmw-fLecKzvP4SywkeGXWrjPjV7hqeR8kldde9/s400/F_alelegantcorset.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was browsing the internet last night and came across these wonderful old pictures of corset shops. I love old pictures and sometimes they don't seem quite real somehow. But this picture was only a moment in time for the ladies above and once the picture was taken, they went on with their daily lives. I wonder who they went on to serve that day, what their families were like and what it was like inside the shop. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjSUN-oQe6PDe5nlC-kOT6cMTMCiQ_U_oClp3g1kjTPokkfyMCyKFAhy42v6s-E5RAzhoj-jh7qEgBpLO1U9sHnO6GnIs0Kqrn9Uo2uAKVKfRKuBhpSPftwUv8GblHcrPZCkcn50o_tE-/s1600/corsetshop4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523426694710332850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjSUN-oQe6PDe5nlC-kOT6cMTMCiQ_U_oClp3g1kjTPokkfyMCyKFAhy42v6s-E5RAzhoj-jh7qEgBpLO1U9sHnO6GnIs0Kqrn9Uo2uAKVKfRKuBhpSPftwUv8GblHcrPZCkcn50o_tE-/s400/corsetshop4.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The pictures above and below show corset departments on large department stores. Just look at the space and feeling of openess! How lovely to have the time to sit at one of the chairs at the long counters and be shown different corsets and look at the models. You can see all the boxes stacked behind the counter. I love the thought that some of the wasp waisted mannequins I have sold in the past may have started their lives in such a way. If only they could talk - what stories they could tell!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTRT099DkfruL88gvSkdqa135566Tw4sw3JnQuzGWKl-LxpMellsEjXbS_uPNjS3rHn0rXDxhQvDb1iqsVSuE2m_LGoWB-3pYyp9IUAWIqR0KwJSgBDa_Zjx8u5xr8awe_TjHdMM0Y3lw/s1600/corsetshop3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523426687574885810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTRT099DkfruL88gvSkdqa135566Tw4sw3JnQuzGWKl-LxpMellsEjXbS_uPNjS3rHn0rXDxhQvDb1iqsVSuE2m_LGoWB-3pYyp9IUAWIqR0KwJSgBDa_Zjx8u5xr8awe_TjHdMM0Y3lw/s400/corsetshop3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love the picture below! Look at the curves on those mannequins. It is no wonder that so few of these kind of wasp waist mannequins remain, as they were usually covered in silk and were intended for daily practical use - not really a good combination for longevity!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgL55C-MgDhmdVJKOBFGK4w_pzLSgDwEXZsMCLrCrMZFhyphenhyphenKmAL3KDGNkjIxkRbqv6UrJoVp7qctzDtIMOPfXJAPHbyyP6x0KWDzfz_4CB6vpNCREPsNpfZ9VOaPYt5a8mLsdsiKawhZTD/s1600/corset_shop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523426680325704018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgL55C-MgDhmdVJKOBFGK4w_pzLSgDwEXZsMCLrCrMZFhyphenhyphenKmAL3KDGNkjIxkRbqv6UrJoVp7qctzDtIMOPfXJAPHbyyP6x0KWDzfz_4CB6vpNCREPsNpfZ9VOaPYt5a8mLsdsiKawhZTD/s400/corset_shop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />If you are looking for the kind of female wasp waist dress forms you see above, then my new range of new wasp waist mannequins might be for you. See the new range here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_56/New-Wasp-Waist-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_56/New-Wasp-Waist-Mannequins.htm</a><br /><br />I have some exciting new mannequins coming soon, which hopefully I will be able to complete this week. I love working on new projects, so I should probably get back to it!<br /><br />Speak soon, Julie.<br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-91463828791139651002010-09-28T11:39:00.000-07:002010-09-28T13:13:59.103-07:00New Wasp Waist Mannequins! - French Stockman Inspired<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QUhKY5xo9o7CWrlpngA8joIWbrrkXFA2RL-l4LkQ8fSFrpSVsLjhxzy6ZAnKX5dxrxLZzKOXYaBYRPUYynbFPiDvfojss7dxPAdWpbaXDL16Z_ATMMKDFd58zF8djDXY-FTYZzUa_MsZ/s1600/IMG_7610_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522037241458158402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QUhKY5xo9o7CWrlpngA8joIWbrrkXFA2RL-l4LkQ8fSFrpSVsLjhxzy6ZAnKX5dxrxLZzKOXYaBYRPUYynbFPiDvfojss7dxPAdWpbaXDL16Z_ATMMKDFd58zF8djDXY-FTYZzUa_MsZ/s400/IMG_7610_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>These wasp waist mannequins have been a long time coming! I have been wanting to reproduce antique French waspwaisted mannequins for some time now, but a combination of searching for just the right materials and completing orders (which have to take priority!) has meant that it has taken until now to launch them.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSSq9RBT4zdBLrzCuqVfXk3oriX2G2iOPRPRuHjOb7Bc3g33SSnTDcQbThy48RR1r2aJ9C8ct23uoxt68M58j0x324oK2dzEUryqTljoKVJz42uwpOSIbSlvlNZVHaohVWMvNQyYX-jdt/s1600/IMG_7606_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522037239707406898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSSq9RBT4zdBLrzCuqVfXk3oriX2G2iOPRPRuHjOb7Bc3g33SSnTDcQbThy48RR1r2aJ9C8ct23uoxt68M58j0x324oK2dzEUryqTljoKVJz42uwpOSIbSlvlNZVHaohVWMvNQyYX-jdt/s400/IMG_7606_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> They have been formed from an original antique wasp waist Stockman torso from c1900 and they have a tiny 18.5 inch waist! My aim in producing these vintage styled mannequins was to replicate as closely as possible the tailoring and wood work of the originals. Most importantly, the torso itself is made in the original way and is a thick papier mache construction - so no foam or polystyrene.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmilO4yBnYWLNM5ac3w_JLL1uUkkze7QFMl8jBvi1gF-fFyvL73d3IB6-LnTSiWQdBTyN2QD0rZI4tYgYf0tsuqaJJKNK0Okv_8XHrg8uulHZqcyQO5eScNee3GNQPHNz85HdGHKg4pVM4/s1600/IMG_7605_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522037232724748034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmilO4yBnYWLNM5ac3w_JLL1uUkkze7QFMl8jBvi1gF-fFyvL73d3IB6-LnTSiWQdBTyN2QD0rZI4tYgYf0tsuqaJJKNK0Okv_8XHrg8uulHZqcyQO5eScNee3GNQPHNz85HdGHKg4pVM4/s400/IMG_7605_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It has been hard work and very much a labour of love - but worth it in the end! I can't wait to get my hands on new fabrics and make some more. There is such a wide choice of lovely fabrics at the moment, it's difficult to know where to start. If you have any ideas, then do get in touch. You can see more pictures by clicking the following link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_56/New-Waspwaist-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_56/New-Waspwaist-Mannequins.htm</a><br /><br />Have a lovely week, Julie.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruOZ1SXtI5q8BKMLNiHtX1vjQ_qrLF1iS_eZ1o7aQFHrT9N2CfwGoKyZ3ZWqwLAGaJYPdIfBoZInAsVekOQYCrScyMJJ-G8GHmqSJmany8TEXYftQ6TGOUKlbA-FnMdReey6G9GOPKnAu/s1600/IMG_7602_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522037230021653714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruOZ1SXtI5q8BKMLNiHtX1vjQ_qrLF1iS_eZ1o7aQFHrT9N2CfwGoKyZ3ZWqwLAGaJYPdIfBoZInAsVekOQYCrScyMJJ-G8GHmqSJmany8TEXYftQ6TGOUKlbA-FnMdReey6G9GOPKnAu/s400/IMG_7602_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-90264182710795315882010-09-11T11:35:00.000-07:002010-09-11T12:57:38.817-07:00A Project ...<div><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwe4EwNLmKpjSIg9wScTekhAuHPqtN-TuBBSzGVwbsVYcKj_0qG6lUzvOdWXUTxYRBw7ZuZuXIVaLQrNJz3G7g8eNlREygy9gSJaxA9R1HUrFYmXgwOGqBr1Ij0cBRoEF5wcBXW1tjTd_/s1600/IMG_7401_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515727820454644146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwe4EwNLmKpjSIg9wScTekhAuHPqtN-TuBBSzGVwbsVYcKj_0qG6lUzvOdWXUTxYRBw7ZuZuXIVaLQrNJz3G7g8eNlREygy9gSJaxA9R1HUrFYmXgwOGqBr1Ij0cBRoEF5wcBXW1tjTd_/s400/IMG_7401_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>The fabric of this lovely French Stockman wasp waist mannequin was extensively water stained when she came to me. A customer asked me to recover her, restoring her to how she must have looked when she was new, all those years ago. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">I have used the Austen Natural fabric from the Natural Collection and tailored the fabric to replicate the original seam work exactly.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">The original fabric is still underneath, incase someone in the future wants to take her back to her original condition. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">You can see more pictures of her here:<br /></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_278/Vintage-Antique-French-Stockman-Wasp-Waist-Mannequin-c1895--Recovered.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_278/Vintage-Antique-French-Stockman-Wasp-Waist-Mannequin-c1895--Recovered.htm</a></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515734773651073170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVYVDz9ZGt4R4rhTI99hhxXzJajgmZYMhwn8glwsRavi_LmpiqHPE9tKd-9XTpQ-uTITT4kcpogFHf2eh36esBSfdanInHV67gHizro8gdU2e7-RZGoCBVrWsj_iOS00cdWknNCla_T96/s400/IMG_7404_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">If you are interested in having a vintage mannequin recovered in this way, then do get in touch. <a href="mailto:info@vintagestylemannequins.co.uk">info@vintagestylemannequins.co.uk</a> </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515734801085815650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoN3hQScHjaqqdbqGGOOvbBABMihfNojHICB9MOV6s5fFtc98DA9hiAfMnHxfufI6YcxS1gYy0lLcYoLTEs7Qt0HNcoHihINlKVnPgJvG-eLC44egbhMAxadGX6Xx49v6izytLB6IgIRG/s400/IMG_7415_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515734788394684402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbTInWFZVX9O8X46EYfrhSen02a4A7H0tvP7YY0VZotJVAO_DUAqUMrjQshoEHwjHW9Hq_ioQ5FsZ-30qv5aVvMAtVa-enWNNUfJ6hkYoCXxQ_tjVdLOCl1l1f3bWRfJnBvK_3bX_2XaI/s400/IMG_7410_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-70128575235820330112010-08-08T14:11:00.000-07:002010-08-08T14:37:33.452-07:00A Weekend of Decoupaging<div align="center">I have had a few people recently ask about the vintage decopauged mannequins, so I set aside this weekend to get busy decoupaging! I only ever remove the fabric of antique mannequins if it is damaged beyond repair and decopauge in genuine original newspapers - never reproductions. What a joy it was to remove the fabric on this lovely mannequin to discover the original newspaper intact underneath. She even has the original date - 1912. You can see more pictures by following the link below. <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_274/Antique-Vintage-French-Stockman-Waspwaist-Mannequin--1912--Original-Newspaper-Covering.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_274/Antique-Vintage-French-Stockman-Waspwaist-Mannequin--1912--Original-Newspaper-Covering.htm</a><br /></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503156151130445810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzAgBH_SUyJpo1VhQzlwgIzCCv9niv-DXRZSUrKCFYkhpkfafjmtrC3ZrZ-pNYbV1LRKAm4aLoSY5JfaUW1mFrujXlcPg4aXey3w8wrF0Rhi0QYTfI7qmbWtoxNyNo1yB7TKgybq7ahAJ/s400/IMG_7320_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">The waspwaist french mannequin below is an original Stockman, decoupaged in french newspapers from 1895. <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_276/Antique-Vintage-Stockman-French-Mannequin--c1885--Decoupaged-in-Original-French-Newspapers.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_276/Antique-Vintage-Stockman-French-Mannequin--c1885--Decoupaged-in-Original-French-Newspapers.htm</a></div><div><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503153827984836674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYWrhe8SFxxmkoEqilTRgZRyQaJC0U2P4Jb10XNVu1xEZWDy7Ce7OIFWPNfwD6UXz-Z8GJhYS904k4Xjk8sgccbMtZoKOQenR2EMkYu7qdJCpubYGXCbsDxoySnR-AuAuFvUI7is_xDvA/s400/IMG_7285_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Vintage child mannequins are so cute! The one below is a French Stockman child mannequin. It is decoupaged in the same newspapers as the adult female and is from the same period. I think they make a lovely pair - mother and child together. <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_275/Antique-Vintage-French-Stockman-Child-Mannequin--Decoupaged-in-Original-Newspapers.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_275/Antique-Vintage-French-Stockman-Child-Mannequin--Decoupaged-in-Original-Newspapers.htm</a></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503155300471627698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMy1BXANKi68UJ7P0l2aAu1jzGgPdz7cngahuvTuxlKOkvqaYHW6q71ISarY0iwx_687qet9MubhpSc1ARXZ5om0GYaag6zutuHANfRvQ8Tx6pDizBpW1mGnGXbL6B9eDphAoVSycko8XC/s400/IMG_7296_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503155304298480114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAm84tYVmj6dlN5gB7iUan7vqtQOVpQUu66cIaTeEHfJaJRK-IzzI0c8uaC1xU6dYCK_O-UHU-miblDXwho4kU3V4C_9NFx_tbGxNBKtUQuoIPESR9iu0RxyLQ6M-JJJPCeouVM8p3JH5w/s400/IMG_7300_edited.JPG" border="0" />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-58348253896562185562010-08-01T13:47:00.000-07:002010-08-01T14:14:15.701-07:00Miniature Vintage Buste Girard Mannequin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQo_nWuGLqDVDDvhitCh6iLphMUFuK-VdyWhObcSmXHuPja4bLEIy2ge6aaQSXsjgznWlMmVW89xkLvTrlZ7WwcwVRFVdH59C2XK7zNAPzsS5l005Ygv1Xl_0UZsdIYlpFHV9NFJ6ZupD/s1600/IMG_7262_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500550010865480402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQo_nWuGLqDVDDvhitCh6iLphMUFuK-VdyWhObcSmXHuPja4bLEIy2ge6aaQSXsjgznWlMmVW89xkLvTrlZ7WwcwVRFVdH59C2XK7zNAPzsS5l005Ygv1Xl_0UZsdIYlpFHV9NFJ6ZupD/s400/IMG_7262_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a>I have kept this lovely miniature mannequin for a while now, but I think the time has come to let someone else enjoy her. She is in super condition and you can see further pictures of her here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_273/Vintage-Antique-Miniature-Buste-Girard-Mannequin.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_273/Vintage-Antique-Miniature-Buste-Girard-Mannequin.htm</a><br /><br />It has been a lovely day today and everyone seemed to have the same idea and head to the local garden centre. I now have a nice selection of plants ready to be potted tomorrow. Hope the sun is shining like today!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-76222406045755084852010-07-30T04:39:00.000-07:002010-07-30T06:18:49.737-07:00Pretty Green Opens it's Doors in Carnaby Street<div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I do love my job! I get to tailor mannequins for all kinds of lovely people, for many different situations, using great fabrics. It's very rewarding to know what they are going to be used for and many customers send me pictures and let me know. I put these on my 'Where Are They Now?' page <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/pages/where.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/pages/where.htm</a><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Pretty Green opens today on Carnaby street and a few of my male tailored mannequins get to have a brilliant view and watch the hustle and bustle of that busy iconic street.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499666144675318450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 189px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjsKh7xPZaWZcc6PFsd7xfwz7H4XCKRJ6g28G9FRP2iJwhJSNe8Q0wBtnKyt1vPUj4lBcHRPDWTUMFcPEidQMkENrmvXUEAeDdEsC07iaBRbUKFjGhcVMCULFoYd706rAPkvAmvcfRMBv/s400/Front+of+Store_edited.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499666147928410658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizps24_ttwKS8puTDP7ovGiF51Ug3eExG0py8jOvm31LZtOX4KznRnUqHdwKTi8JxoqYqhVxzCwh3xqwbrxt4tiQYN2yz22sXLmuURKAaf5Pshc0BwtOZs5IfOg5KiQBp-pcHL5DjgIK-y/s400/Inside+Store.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499666153325772146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5WgCDTr9eqCTw4iAnsYlvvsikJ1h8gTmn5e7xwvBCR1xJRAADyRcqIdGx2YHoIFDjClRFANfTF5f1lEh6a67LT3w5UlC-iGjHg50MCH3z1WlFpRT_wsykdiYXp2zxdeoPi2SWn-1w5hR/s400/With+Scooter.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center">Well, must get on ... in between completing current orders, I am planning on making new seat cushions for the garden furniture out of my ever growing pile of fabrics. If it ever stops raining, we might actually get chance to use them! Pictures to come soon ... hopefully!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">have a lovely day, Julie.</div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-51013452172733841852010-07-27T05:11:00.000-07:002010-07-27T07:17:47.847-07:00Vintage Style Tailored Male Mannequins at Carnaby Street!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoo5ZVhvpQTH-RSzmSJ5grdW8eOwU2drEQMFa22RjBco_b9jovfz-q1B81sFiYnhKdVheg99qjz55yZ1jLRKgbmxQICo0G3oZHM7RE3tnngVWprkbMiQS64uOEOLjUai7ilSPgDvpbSBR1/s1600/IMG_7225_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558562779338482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoo5ZVhvpQTH-RSzmSJ5grdW8eOwU2drEQMFa22RjBco_b9jovfz-q1B81sFiYnhKdVheg99qjz55yZ1jLRKgbmxQICo0G3oZHM7RE3tnngVWprkbMiQS64uOEOLjUai7ilSPgDvpbSBR1/s400/IMG_7225_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>How exciting! I was recently asked to tailor some male mannequins for 'Pretty Green', the classic British clothing range owned, founded and designed by Liam Gallagher. The new store is due to open on the 30th July 2010 and is situated in Carnaby Street - this 60s inspired print is perfect for such an iconic location!<br /><br />I'm so pleased that my boys will get to be displayed in such a wonderful store ... hmmm ... I think a trip to London might be in store - it is the holidays after all!<br /><br />You can buy your own male display mannequin, or have a mannequin tailored in your own fabric choice by following the link below:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498561477777002450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtJMDHTmzywoPW9O_E7lxysl89ELFvx5503ZrVI2agzhQzPqajPUVL0pVLUqfsglbLlnRkxoDmRjU0oX-x8xC217XG_xOdDlkdk6nPrCUEp5OnYhdGT8wDAG28z68akXatb7A-HbniEHw/s400/IMG_7229_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498561472673752114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp24brFMv-wDLKS6WC94JhZnVATJzBAPYNaUDcXa7iBDAsLtyjxF1fjWegLbyyeRkHLQEKRLX5I4ORR27daQKSv2y8ME9M6gDFNaoTlyvk_b0jxngOVjNdCTLrk9LrIS_7toEWzi9VIe5U/s400/IMG_7222_edited.JPG" border="0" />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-70537952665550840922010-06-05T12:54:00.000-07:002010-07-02T12:30:23.009-07:00Introducing - Vintage Style Tailored Male Mannequins<div align="justify">I have been meaning to add male mannequins to the collection for ages, but time just seems to run away - where does it go! So this week I set some time aside and am pleased to introduce my first male mannequin! Its always nice to try something new and I think they complement the female and child mannequins nicely - it feels like I have completed the family at last!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhJIXH_Gkki0Ravskcu9XJMZCnMVMuyXz2nqKdaNqEs656FrmWXpw1iOlu0u1pcKtr9fGF9vv8yQEhbFrYJG_bcXmANQ8i0_7fjgx0ZhuGa2hVwkdHAXiHCuph33xOKqbRGgTm3yQmc7B/s1600/IMG_6970_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479381927059457026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhJIXH_Gkki0Ravskcu9XJMZCnMVMuyXz2nqKdaNqEs656FrmWXpw1iOlu0u1pcKtr9fGF9vv8yQEhbFrYJG_bcXmANQ8i0_7fjgx0ZhuGa2hVwkdHAXiHCuph33xOKqbRGgTm3yQmc7B/s400/IMG_6970_edited.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="justify"></a><br />I am hoping to add to the collection over the coming weeks and find some exciting new fabrics. In addition to using my own fabrics, you can send me your own fabric to tailor your mannequin if you wish.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmQ9EITzOVKtreRYTRZSRsP4ju_B1ypTL_zoW9EiLl8yFwZR85tkpalvO0z3yqqLoV7Cu2tHZv-ZWUEmHJMzjKk3JAVyHwLmmuA9vW3gKxVTW_nXzMiMT94pVAjYAnTIiwIiMOj4vTJyu/s1600/Man+in+Car+edited+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479384088622718546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmQ9EITzOVKtreRYTRZSRsP4ju_B1ypTL_zoW9EiLl8yFwZR85tkpalvO0z3yqqLoV7Cu2tHZv-ZWUEmHJMzjKk3JAVyHwLmmuA9vW3gKxVTW_nXzMiMT94pVAjYAnTIiwIiMOj4vTJyu/s400/Man+in+Car+edited+1.jpg" border="0" /></a>To see the new tailored male mannequins you can follow the link below:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_53/Male-Mannequins.htm</a><br /><br />Hope you all had a good half term - not long to Summer now!<br /><br />Julie x</p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-65977051766499762112009-11-14T13:03:00.000-08:002009-11-14T13:19:48.139-08:00New Tabletop Vintage Style Mannequins<div align="justify">I have had many requests for tabletop mannequins, both vintage and new, over the past year. So given that vintage tabletop mannequins come along so rarely, I have created a range of new mannequins which are designed exactly in the style of the originals.</div><br /><div align="justify">They are ideal for displaying jewellery or favourite scarves and their size means that they can be displayed anywhere, without the need to find precious floor space. As with my floor standing mannequins, my main aim was to reproduce these new mannequins to as closely resemble the original vintage mannequins as possibe, both in design and tailoring. To this end, the stand, neck cap and finial have been individually hand made to mirror exactly the vintage models. These mannequins are 94cm from the top of the finial to the floor, but are height adjustable and so can be made taller than this. They can be tailored in any of my current fabrics and are a size 10/12. I can also tailor them in any fabrics you would like to provide.</div><br /><div align="justify">I am really pleased with how they have turned out - I hope you like them too! You can see more details here <a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_44/New-Tabletop-Mannequins.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/category_44/New-Tabletop-Mannequins.htm</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404070418618737250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwThHJ1Kyf_JmjU-enxPJeaTN1mhjbbqH4tSWG_WKPRdKfll-yHfJjAdOuzKe15zBt1ZiaUsVrIqXrBkRyqYinj3FwMQByjFfrBfQJCFi-JjNVfZgdi5N6hsHaveEtxVgmGWeUfJ4dL7m2/s400/IMG_5777_edited.JPG" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404070423153962194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhs7yF5A9sDq5O4HvrW960U9AlayY79rS5DGaUqh_7wATQSFouIrZlTE2Iy9I1BXxqVX2rS4Z1brXSwFvubKIIP_b7h041IVPTGmcWfK2g9vV59dBUmhNKk-Tr_5rlzjyYl2d31nmk_YJA/s400/IMG_5774_edited.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404070427930056402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4oYygT-XQpsHcE81lU9Le6U9XpcS6BENW6i3qpT6OI74ehfDa8fq62wx3-4g2fA6pqWPwMBuhJMLIwpoUA7UQewgOrf_2gGqvhsTeV7Oy8e3nN8FEkBU3v9rVtFgqi5R5fbadIOk_DW3/s400/IMG_5779_edited.JPG" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTuejENcLPnn8lnORDl2v2oTHzZgz6wDjngS0dgjN7VHejzfKQC1D9uqM0xhgSWi4lPdisf2EaQbElUSRdag5bXoT8nzFCdpIX6AI0Q89-LvrDHCgcrTb3dOwBzZHH1o-TXxByXd4pqh3/s1600-h/IMG_5793_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404070424043686306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTuejENcLPnn8lnORDl2v2oTHzZgz6wDjngS0dgjN7VHejzfKQC1D9uqM0xhgSWi4lPdisf2EaQbElUSRdag5bXoT8nzFCdpIX6AI0Q89-LvrDHCgcrTb3dOwBzZHH1o-TXxByXd4pqh3/s400/IMG_5793_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060067616793690017.post-32463974381770005632009-09-20T08:39:00.000-07:002009-09-20T08:47:55.639-07:00Vintage French Stockman Mannequin - Wonderful Antique Dress Form<div align="justify">This gorgeous vintage Stockman French mannequin dates from around the 1920s/30s. I just love it when I find antique mannequins in this wonderful condition - gently aged, with all the signs which make her a genuinely vintage piece, but with no serious damage to the fabric covering.<br /><br />The fabric covering has that lovely age darkened look, with some rubbing and fraying at the shoulders and neck. The Stockman markings can be seen at the bottom of the torso and also embossed into the original turnkey on the stand. I love her finial - more ornate than usual - and the warm colours of her stand.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify">You can see and read more about this lovely vintage mannequin here:<a href="http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_177/Vintage-Antique-French-Stockman-Mannequin-c1920s30s.htm">http://www.vintagestylemannequins.co.uk/item_177/Vintage-Antique-French-Stockman-Mannequin-c1920s30s.htm</a></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib4UV52Y0otyfuaTfNdGJstG2Qa5Ol9HkqEeBNM9_xltIKq1mnO8a4lFPYjQ5Z4s58bMoLIkOUK2buB293w6K0MpD4eBqvHORTPTuByacygLoynCy770EGoZMMsO8GPY3HSzDOwqa4VTe/s1600-h/IMG_5072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383576564481867778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib4UV52Y0otyfuaTfNdGJstG2Qa5Ol9HkqEeBNM9_xltIKq1mnO8a4lFPYjQ5Z4s58bMoLIkOUK2buB293w6K0MpD4eBqvHORTPTuByacygLoynCy770EGoZMMsO8GPY3HSzDOwqa4VTe/s400/IMG_5072.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSot8UW4XMFMsZ6Tsu-iVkRrI81cSouDq_c5KI3zXBIdTWT4ymOxQvNgpDXlYS_tPlTg9FJCVQBXJbT_7SF4cilMA3bXy7lnTKemBRi85IdkM2EBLtLhhpflp66aOtKtqBGYea94p60PL4/s1600-h/IMG_5067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383576556271424082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSot8UW4XMFMsZ6Tsu-iVkRrI81cSouDq_c5KI3zXBIdTWT4ymOxQvNgpDXlYS_tPlTg9FJCVQBXJbT_7SF4cilMA3bXy7lnTKemBRi85IdkM2EBLtLhhpflp66aOtKtqBGYea94p60PL4/s400/IMG_5067.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLNIO7HNlFOAYXjj9lYZ-vNovmqLY5x0u2b6QbqwrnlxxYy6Zk0By8pkAkh46F-0PBo6DCgQDN90uf411nrmj4NTqqTpE804NMBQElLkiICHOVPt-bKhCRSiUkeeoEs_ClmXRdG7ausyN/s1600-h/IMG_5062.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383576545724129410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLNIO7HNlFOAYXjj9lYZ-vNovmqLY5x0u2b6QbqwrnlxxYy6Zk0By8pkAkh46F-0PBo6DCgQDN90uf411nrmj4NTqqTpE804NMBQElLkiICHOVPt-bKhCRSiUkeeoEs_ClmXRdG7ausyN/s400/IMG_5062.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMgwnOSYdwoFc3CMfYLUU40LQK1NfLoULt5M_xzWUrCRAP01B32IBdQ4LrCIexile1ll1qQQ6mtjkGJcRr-o1UzOSOcq3m5OVa60yA8m9lAKVB7Tj-3JdZnZc9uLEZnW3tAkUfkylP4ZY/s1600-h/IMG_5064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383576533635271906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMgwnOSYdwoFc3CMfYLUU40LQK1NfLoULt5M_xzWUrCRAP01B32IBdQ4LrCIexile1ll1qQQ6mtjkGJcRr-o1UzOSOcq3m5OVa60yA8m9lAKVB7Tj-3JdZnZc9uLEZnW3tAkUfkylP4ZY/s400/IMG_5064.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01890185252571995955noreply@blogger.com1