Thursday 25 August 2011

Rainy, wet and miserable - but in my skirt!

A day like today is truly perfect for curling up in bed with a book and a coffee! But unfortunately, a crappy cold meant that, that was how I spent the first two days of the week, so now it's time for some work!

Been meeting, and speaking to lots of lovely people this week, including fabulous bloggers and even more exciting designers!  So after a lot of poring and gawping, we have some collections to be added to the site very soon!

One I am exceptionally excited about, are some wonderful jewellery pieces by Harriet Kemp!  We already stock some of her clothing collection at http://www.claspclothing.com/ but now we have some accessories to add to the mix!  And wait till you see them!  Really unique, almost bohoesque jewellery.  A real signature piece is the beautiful vintage perfume bottle, hanging from a chain!  These will be up on the site, and available to buy from next week!

Image 4We've had so many positive comments on Harriet Kemps work so far.  Especially, her silver chiffon skirt!  I've had a lot of enquiries about the way its made, and how it hangs, so I'll try and get some more pics of it up soon!  The skirt is a beautiful chiffon material, with an elasticated waist.  This beautiful piece is handmade, and embroidered with tiny pearls around the waistband.  Beautiful satin ribbons hang down the back, making this skirt a true statement piece, and ensures all attention is on you!

We wore ours with a tucked in black vest, and some jewelled heels.  How would you wear yours?


Image 4If skirts are you thing, but you're looking for something a teensy bit warmer for our rubbish Summer, then you must see the beautiful jersey skirt, but Elephtheria.  You can not falter this gorgeus skirt, in the most beautiful of colours.  It coordinates with everything, and still brightens up any outfit (or dismal day).  I've been wearing mine a lot recently, and you'll find that due to the soft fabric, and flattering fit, you won't want to take it off.  The perfect skirt for lounging around, looking fabulous!  It's a full floor length maxi too, which on lil ol 5'5'' me, looks perfectly draped and elegant!

I've teamed my skirt up with tiny vests and draping knit wear, and everytime, it just works!



Thursday 18 August 2011

The site is Live!

It's officially happened!  The site is now live.  http://www.claspclothing.com/

We went live yesterday, and wow what a day.  No amount of coffee was enough, but we got through it!  After finally going live....and the views shooting up...the server went down.  On launch day, of all days! 

The company who dealt with my site, Source Code Design (http://www.sourcecodedesign.co.uk/), were fabulous however and were on the phone, email (and now letter!) to get it back online.  They also kept me updated every ten minutes on the progress of it, which kept me from going mental...so big thank you to them!

But ofcourse, there a big chance that if you visited the site yesterday, you were met by slow speed, lack of imagery etc.  So a big "I'm sorry!" for that.

But yeah enough of that!  The site is live, and features designs from 4 clothes designers, and 3 accessory designers. 

So far the pieces by Hatastic! have been doing exceptionally well, and we've received such lovely feedback!  Now everything you see in her range, is entirely a one off.  And they won't be remade.  So as soon as you buy it...you are the only person in the world, to own that exclusive piece.  http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/accessories-hairaccessories.html

Serena Perks, who is a current clothing designer with us, has already extended her collection, after receiving amazing feedback on her current items.  I'll feature some previews very soon!  You can read up on her here: http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/designer-serenaperks.html
Her new collection is exceptional, and will be available to buy within the next two weeks.

And Harriet Kemp!  The wonderful designer who brings us the grey suede corset, and silver chiffon skirt, has brought her new jewellery line to Clasp Clothing!  Again, available within the 2 weeks.

So please do check out the site, and let me know what your thoughts are!  Any questions or queries can be sent to contact@claspclothing.co.uk!  And I will get back to every one of you personally.

Speak soon!

Nicky x

Tuesday 9 August 2011

Emerson Photography!

Horlicks tonight!  And a well deserved one!  The first official photoshoot with the wonderful Jamie Emerson (http://www.jamieemersonphotography.com/), finally happened.

He was fantastic to work with, and seeing the items set up, and presented on the mannequin was amazing!  I had another meeting with the website designer at Source Code Design (http://www.sourcecodedesign.co.uk/), and the site is pretty much done.  I'm so grateful to them for being so patient with me along the way, and adjusting the site so much, to make us happy!  Do let me know your thoughts once you see it...

Anyway, for now here are some previews of the pieces that were photographed today.  Let me know what you think of these wonderful designers!

Eleptheria

Serena Perks

Harriet Kemp

Michele Michel

Monday 8 August 2011

Not long to go...

I'm sitting back with my ridiculously uncool drink (Ovaltine!), and while trying to relax, I feel nothing but anxious!  Tomorrow, some of our beautiful garmets are going to be pressed to perfection, and photographed by our fantastic photographer, Jamie Emerson.  And then uploaded to our near completed site, and then.....time to go live!

It feels like I've been waiting so long to see it all come together, and although I'm blissfully excited...it is so nervewracking!  More so than I thought even.

I have to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the designers, who have been exceptional at getting the clothes through to me, being patient with the site, and wonderful at delivering images.

So! The site will be going live with 4 wonderful clothing designers, and will then be increased on a weekly basis.  It will also have 3 accesories designers, which again will be added to.  Some of the garments are one off, and some are one of 3, but with every design...they are entirely exclusive!

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And stay connected with http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/ !

Nicky x