OMG!!!!! We are ready to open the doors of the Lily & Violet Vintage Boutique!!!! We are soooo ready for this......are you?????
Getting ready for this day has been a really incredible experience - and we have loved every minute of it!!! - Even though we have been sick with anxiety for the past few days!!! It is amazing to look around the shop that has now been transformed into Lily & Violet Vintage.
As you know, we have handpicked all of the garments, accessories, shoes etc, and we have done exactly the same with the shop interior... Everything has been chosen especially for the look we wanted to create - and we think we have done OK!!
As you know, we have handpicked all of the garments, accessories, shoes etc, and we have done exactly the same with the shop interior... Everything has been chosen especially for the look we wanted to create - and we think we have done OK!!
We managed to get the last few jobs done that we needed to... we probably missed a couple of price tags but nothing major was left undone - quite an achievement we think!!
So, we cut the ribbon at 10am and were so chuffed to see so many people there to wish us luck!! It all got a little bit emotional at that point, but there was no time to dwell on anything as we had a store full of shoppers!! And, shop you did!!
Our window displays were finally revealed as we cut the ribbon and they look pretty spectacular (even if we do say so ourselves!!). We will be changing the mannequins very regularly and they will both be wearing pink next week as a show of support for Breast Cancer Campaign. Our window theme is, of course, Lillies and Violets (what else??). Impressive impressionist we think!!!
Our fitting room was in use all day long and at 6pm closing time we still had people trying things on!!! Our first day could not have been any more perfect... Marj our Totally Tropical Caravan was gracing the Farmers' Market and receiving the attention she deserves, and the Boutique itself created quite a stir!!
What was really rewarding for us was to see people emerging from the changing rooms looking fabulous and feeling fantastic in the outfits they were trying on. Although we did have our eye on a couple of those pieces for ourselves.....(oh well, we will have to be quicker next time!!). A few of our favourites have left the rails and are now gracing your wardrobes - just make sure you wear them!! and make the world a more unique, gorgeous, glamorous place!!
All of the comments we have received have been really positive. We were right .... Dursley is ready to ring in a few changes and we hope that we have contributed in some small way to that.
Everyone has said how pleased they are to see us in Dursley and what a different ambience we have managed to create. We are offering a wide range of ladies vintage clothing and accessories but already we are being asked about adding to this. It seems that the menfolk out there want a bit of a change too.......
Our doors will be open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am til 6.00pm. We will probably review this in a couple of months time but would hope to stick with these hours and we plan to keep the caravans coming to the Farmers' Market once a month.
If you have got any suggestions for us, then please let us know..
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| We attracted a crowd!! |
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| The Cats That Got The Cream! |
Our window displays were finally revealed as we cut the ribbon and they look pretty spectacular (even if we do say so ourselves!!). We will be changing the mannequins very regularly and they will both be wearing pink next week as a show of support for Breast Cancer Campaign. Our window theme is, of course, Lillies and Violets (what else??). Impressive impressionist we think!!!
Our fitting room was in use all day long and at 6pm closing time we still had people trying things on!!! Our first day could not have been any more perfect... Marj our Totally Tropical Caravan was gracing the Farmers' Market and receiving the attention she deserves, and the Boutique itself created quite a stir!!
What was really rewarding for us was to see people emerging from the changing rooms looking fabulous and feeling fantastic in the outfits they were trying on. Although we did have our eye on a couple of those pieces for ourselves.....(oh well, we will have to be quicker next time!!). A few of our favourites have left the rails and are now gracing your wardrobes - just make sure you wear them!! and make the world a more unique, gorgeous, glamorous place!!
All of the comments we have received have been really positive. We were right .... Dursley is ready to ring in a few changes and we hope that we have contributed in some small way to that.
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| Bristol house 2014 |
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| Bristol House 1926 |
Everyone has said how pleased they are to see us in Dursley and what a different ambience we have managed to create. We are offering a wide range of ladies vintage clothing and accessories but already we are being asked about adding to this. It seems that the menfolk out there want a bit of a change too.......
Our doors will be open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am til 6.00pm. We will probably review this in a couple of months time but would hope to stick with these hours and we plan to keep the caravans coming to the Farmers' Market once a month.
If you have got any suggestions for us, then please let us know..
Mary & Lisa x
You know how immensely proud I am of you both. Thank you for letting me be part of your amazingly special weekend. I can't wait to see your business grow xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is all of the lovely support that we have had that has made it so special and you have been a big part of the Dursleymum!! It is all a bit overwhelming...
DeleteLooks fabulous ladies. I am so envious of you, what a wonderful shop. I will pop over and see you to talk vintage poodles and clothes as they are my passion too!
ReplyDeleteWe can talk about vintage clothes and poodles all day!! So, please come and say hello.
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