I am so excited by these gorgeous photos of some of the Finders Keepers Couture collection and can't wait to the Frock Around The Clock Valentine's Vintage Fair on Sunday 5th February when Finders Keepers will be selling these amazing hats, bags and accessories.

Designed by Katrina Gormley these creations 'reverse the ideology associated with crochet, sometimes seen as an old-fashioned tradition, and create a modern, unique collection of stunning headpieces & accessories. Influenced loosely by eras of the past including the roaring twenties through to the Hollywood glamour years and beyond, they are constructed using high quality fibres and luxury yarns, while adding a modern twist through their metallic threads, vibrant colours and eye-catching embellishments. All pieces are hand-made and comfortable to wear thanks to their delicate, lightweight finish'.

The Finders Keepers collections fall into three categories - Classic and Chic, Bridal, and Fun & Fabulous, but they all have one thing in common - they are Amazing!!

We love the funky skirts in fab retro fabrics from Paula at Luvlii and now we are loving her latest recycled designs. Check out these before and after photos of unloved sweaters which have been transformed into covetable skirts. You can visit Paula at Frock Around The Clock on 6th November where she will be selling her handcrafted skirts, bags, aprons and purses.

I love it when Mary from Granny's Attic goes on one of her buying trips to New York as she always finds the most gorgeous vintage pieces for our fairs. On her most recent trip she found lots of 1950s prom dresses and signed costume jewellery so I can't wait to visit her stall at Frock Around The Clock on Sunday 6th November. Here are a few of her finds from the Big Apple.

Joanna Magennis of J'aime began her upcycling projects with the creation of colourful fabric bunting for her two daughters, and then she progressed on to bags and cushions.  Mixing vintage and recycled fabrics and adding both old and new haberdashery, buttons, belts, felt, ribbon, and whatever else takes her fancy, Joanna's designs are cute, quirky and unique. We love the big bag made from a recycled coffee bean bag, jazzed up with colourful lining and handles! Joanna will be selling these and other gorgeous creations at Frock Around The Clock in Newry this Sunday.

I love these pretty handcrafted bags and fabric covered notebooks from Kathleen at Suzikay, and they will be available to purchase at Frock Around The Clock this Sunday. The colours and textures are gorgeous and perfect for Autumn / Winter.

Another first timer with Frock Around The Clock at our Newry Vintage Fair on 11th September is Edwina from the Edwina Vintage Store in Carlingford. Edwina specialises in vintage books, hats, jewellery, bags, scarves, kitchenalia, china, glassware, clothing and linens - everything but the kitchen sink!. Here is a wee preview of some of her collection - I have my eye on the red and white polka dot teaset!.

Mary from Granny's Attic Vintage has been exhibiting with us for nearly three years, and she is from Newry, so naturally she is going to be at our Newry Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on 11th September! Expect to find all sorts of treasures from divine early vintage dresses to sparkling costume jewels, quirky collectables to beaded handbags, and antique lace items to stylish vintage hats. Granny's Attic can also be found at Newry Market every Thursday.

Paula from Luvlii Handmade Bags has been a regular exhibitor with us for a while now so we are delighted that she is going to be at the Newry Frock Around The Clock vintage fair on Sunday 11th September with her gorgeous range of handmade bags, purses and skirts.  Here are a few images of her creations taken at our last event in Belfast earlier this month.

These kitsch purses handmade by Paula at Luvlii are so fab, and they will be available at Frock Around The Clock this Sunday priced from just £4.50.!