Locks and Lashes
I love vintage style. I love the glamour and music from the 1920s to the 50s and the gorgeous hairstyles and clothing that accompanied the era. Now I am picturing old Hollywood glam, the pin curls and victory rolls, the pencil and swing skirts that shaped the decades and which I would so love to be able to recreate.
So enamoured am I that I asked my talented friend, Vicky Seaman from Cork, to twist and twirl our hair into vintage inspired looks on my good self and my bridesmaids for my wedding day. As she says herself, she isn’t a hairdresser, she just has a passion for the retro look and was kind enough to take on a gaggle of women and a bride. It’s a skill that I just haven’t got and would love to learn.
Vintage hairstyle created by my good friend on my wedding day!
With that in mind, I was delighted when invited to Dublin for a ‘Locks and Lashes’ vintage hair and make-up event. It took place at the Cats Meow vintage shop at 74 Francis Street, Dublin 8. I wasn’t sure what to expect as we sat down amidst a plethora of colourful clothing.
With a glass of prosecco in hand and plenty of munchies, we watched as the select few were transformed into sultry sirens before our eyes. Only three were in line for a vintage makeover, as we had to pick a number, and hope that it would be chosen. These lucky gals became the models and we were able to watch and learn as they were primped to vintage perfection. Once styled from the shoulders up, an outfit was selected for them from the shop, right down to the accessories.
Being clueless in the hair and make-up department, I managed to pick up a few tips, from how best to apply eyeliner to a simple tricks for an easy up do. For this event, they focused on the ‘50s and ‘60s, and so the victory roll remains elusive, but if they host another event from the ‘40s, I will definitely go back.
I did find an awesome vintage dress, which has already been worn to a ball. I think I will skip the ‘70s come back that is currently all the rage and stick with learning more about an era that I love.