Michele Michel!

Been a while since the last blog, but so much has been keeping us busy!

After emailing, and some might say stalking, we should hopefully be seeing Clasp feature in a couple of fashion magazines very soon!  And there's even been talk of a pop up shop, which would be a wonderful way of meeting you all, and giving you the chance to see these beautiful garments before you buy!

One of our designers, has also been discussing the possibility of expanding her range to include ballgowns!  Michele Michel, currently stocks two, beautiful party dresses with Clasp Clothing, and has built her reputation, with these beautiful pieces!  Perfect for the festive season, or any season where you'll be enjoying cocktails with friends!

 

Follow the link to see the full images, and info on these beautiful dresses.  Upon purchase, you'll receive the dress within 7 days, wrapped and boxed to perfection, to keep you piece safe and exquisite!

http://www.claspclothing.com/designer-michelemichel.html

Michele truly knows how to dress women, and her detailing with embellishment, is second to none!  Check it out if you're a lady who like glamour, shine and sparkle with your dresses!

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!

We'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?

http://www.claspclothing.com/000048.html

If 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!

http://www.claspclothing.com/000036.html



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

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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Nicky x

Elephtheria!

When shopping for clothes, quality and comfort, are the sub-details, that will always play on your mind.  And as they should!  And these factors, have clearly been considered by Elephtheria when bringing together their first collection for Clasp Clothing.

The brand brings together innovative designs, and blends contemporary fashion with all the beautiful aspects of fashion that we love.  For example....chiffon!  When I saw this beautiful blue chiffon print top, I fell in love.  A beautiful elegant fabric, that drapes over your body and compliments your body.  The colour was inspired by a wintery blue, and looks truly gorgeous with a tan belt.  The top is priced at £80.00, and will take you from the wintery blue months, right through to summer, when you're looking for something floaty and light to hang over your bikini!

The designers truly took what Clasp were looking for, and delivered stunning pieces, to fit the season.  Gorgeous colour blends and

beautiful fabric, means you really are investing in key pieces. 

One massive pet peeve of mine...are maxi skirts, that aren't maxi!  Long flowing skirts, that don't fully hit the floor, and leave that annoying gap.  That's why I'll be keeping one of the salmon pink maxi skirt from their collection for myself!  Floor sweeping, and truly figure hugging, it creates a gorgeous silhouette and looks elegantly chic with everything!  I can't wait to wear mine with a cream silk vest, and loose drape cardigan.  This skirt is priced at just £42.00, and we have limited stock, so do get in touch if you wish to reserve a skirt prior to site launch! 

Elephtheria have a beautiful way of taking fabrics, and creating elegantly casual pieces.  Comfortable clothes, that can slipped on, and suddenly your body has been transformed.  Perfect for a Sunday morning stroll, and perfect for a late night of cocktails.  Truly a designer to keep an eye on...Don't forget to keep an eye out on http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/ on launch day, to view the full collection!

At Clasp Clothing, we'll be making a lot of changes and a lot updates on a frequent basis.  So please go to http://eepurl.com/eSE0g and sign up for the newsletter!  Be the first to hear when a new designer is signed up, and grab your discount codes!

Eleptheria as part of Clasp Clothing

August 2011!



Introducing Sydney Simpson!

Eclectic Creations:  A gorgeous, romantic company headed by the talented jewellery designer Sydney Simpson.  Created in February 2010, and built up by herself, we can see Sydney bring new and more awe inspiring jewellery on an almost daily basis.

I met Sydney back in February and after a lot of discussions about what we wanted for Clasp, she put together a truly beautiful, vintage inspired collection, full of colour and charm.  To say I was blown away, is a massive understatement.  She was able to bring together beautiful trinkets, gorgeous colours and stunning elegance to create jewellery that is both fun, stylish and overall beautiful.

Eclectic really is the best way to describe her style, and using vintage trinkets and charms, means she is always full of even more inspiration, which is why she even offers to create custom pieces if need be.  So if you have something in mind, that you can't find on our site please do contact us on contact@claspclothing.co.uk

One of the most key pieces put forward to Clasp Clothing, by Sydney, was a gorgeous silver charm bracelet, inspired by the charity, Womankind.  A delicate chain, offset by red, pink and silver charms, creates a stunning piece of jewellery to compliment any dress down day.  Priced at only £10.00, you can order yours once the site goes live, or again by emailing us to pre-order yours.

Other items put forward, include floral earrings, stunning rose gold necklaces, and antique owl chains.  And remember, all these items, are unique to Clasp Clothing.

Check out her blog at: www.eclectic-creationsforyou.blogspot.com

Eclectic Creations as part of Clasp Clothing.

August 2011!

Karina Hesketh

  Karina Hesketh...a true inspiration as to what a designer should be about. 

Based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, but being sold all around the globe, Karina is an experienced and talented bag maker, that creates unique, beautiful pieces taking inspiration from 1930's vintage frames.

We know how important exclusivity is to Clasp, and that is one thing that drew us massively to Karina.  She is known for never using a certain pattern, more than ten times, and for ensuring each piece is beautifully unique.  Best of all, she doesn't scrimp on quality.  Fine leather interiors, with a thicker hide, ensure a sturdy bag, which is still beautifully soft.  And with each bag being decorated by gorgeous items from across the world, some even dating back to 1910, we can ensure an individual, inspirational piece of work, to compliment any outfit.

Karina started her fashion career at a very young age, even spending time working on theatrical fashion.  This may be why she is gifted to give each of her pieces, the beautiful flair that makes them stand out.  Her talent and attention to detail, then led her to begin her own company, "Arrivee Peau". Creating beautiful leather and silk clothing, she created a stunning range of gorgeously constructed clothing, with one piece even being purchased by Princess Caroline, from a shop in Monaco!

With inspiration from Russian artists, Marlene Deitrich and Elsa Schiaparelli, you are sure to own a piece that captures a true love of fashion. 

And why not own a wonderful piece of fashion, designed by the same woman who created garments for both Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin!

Karina Hesketh as part of Clasp Clothing.

August 2011!

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