My Birthday Week

New Dress

I had a fabulous birthday full of fun trips and presents! I usually get depressed around my birthday, a habit I have had since I was a child. I have had some great birthdays and some rotten ones, the bad ones always overshadowing the good. The last few years have been fab since I met my boyfriend Dan, but not having a big circle of friends can make these special times tough. I am fortunate to have a crazy fun family who make my birthday at home super special but we are missing some members of the family as they live on the other side of the world.

The Royal Academy

This year I planned (by accident) a big birthday fest! My birthday celebrations began by going to the David Hockney exhibition with my Dad. It was fantastic! I love Hockney and the new exhibition was extremely moving and a celebration of the seasons. We left the Royal Academy and had a lovely dinner before running for the train.

Us

Duck!

My actual birthday was a chilled out day with Dan watching movies. I filmed a cooking tutorial for my food blog Miss Dolly Cooks The Blues. We had a lovely dinner with a nice bottle non alcoholic wine to wash it down with. I needed to relax to prepare for the next part of my birthday.

My Cake

Vintage!

Sunday we made our way to my parents for a family dinner and cake! Cake! My mum is amazing at baking and has been taking cake decorating classes. Ever since I was a child my mum has made big elaborate cakes for our birthdays and this year she made me a yummy metal inspired one. The Victoria sandwich had fresh strawberrys between the sponges, and yes I ate a a lot of it all by my self (whoops). I was lucky to receive some amazing gifts and I feel incredibly spoilt! My birthday was a success! I am so so glad I managed to enjoy my birthday without ruining it for myself and everyone else trying their hardest make me happy. Thank you everyone!

Abbey 

x

My Vintage Playlist

A beautiful playlist for making your vintage crafts! 

Dinah Washington- What A Difference A Day Makes

Billie Holiday- Billie's Blues

Fred Astaire- The Way You Look Tonight

Doris Day- The Black Hills Of Dakota

Edith Piaf- La Vie En Rose

Marilyn Monroe- I Wanna Be Loved By You

Louis Armstrong- Summertime

Nina Simone- Feeling Good

Marilyn Monroe- One Silver Dollar 

Dinah Washington- Cry Me A River

Billie Holiday- As Time Goes By

Marilyn Monroe- Diamonds Are A Best Friend

Etta James- At Last 

Peggy Lee- Fever

Dinah Washington- Teach Me Tonight

Marilyn Monroe- Some Like It Hot

Doris Day- The Deadwood Stage

Judy Garland- Over The Rainbow

Marilyn Monroe- A Little Girl From Little Rock

Judy Garland- (Dear Mr. Gable) You Made Me Love You

Billie Holiday- Strange Fruit

Dina Washington- Embraceable You

Marilyn Monroe- River Of No Return

Edith Piaf- Hymne A L'Amour

Dina Washington- Mad About The Boy

Enjoy!

Abbey x

Competition time! Banner Wanted!

Designers Wanted! 

I have been taking a lot of time out to re-brand Doll Doll Dolly and I have come to a bit of a stand still. I want to make my blog into my DDD vision, but unfortunately I don't have the skills or tools to do so. I am looking for a someone to design me a banner! Students! Looking for a project for your portfolio? Are you keen graphics nerd? Want something creative to do in your spare time? Well, this is perfect! I can't pay you unfortunately as I am a struggling designer, but I will throw in some goodies and write a big piece on you and your work! Ooo maybe you have a blog I can promote! 

The brief

To design a banner for my fashion label inspired by vintage fashion! Specialises in bridal wear and retro pin up day wear. My label was inspired by a very special lady who was glamorous and full of life! I want the banner to have spirit, style, elegance and to really show my customers what my brand represents. Below I have added a collage of photos which may help inspire you. 

My business cards!

Key words

Pin up

polka dot

Bridal

Pearls

Vintage

Beads

Diamonds

Elegant

Veils

Head pieces

Luxury 

Red lip

Old school tattoos

Fashion!
Fancy writing like my banner!

I will review all the entries and post my three favourites on my blog with a small paragraph about each one. I want to get my readers opinions on which one they think suits my blog. If you win I will write a post on you and your design, advertise your blog/website (if you have one) on my side bar and send you a few goodies. 

I hope this post has given you designers inspiration! If you want to ask me anymore questions please feel free to contact me via email mail@dolldolldoll.com

Good Luck!

Abbey x