Tuesday, October 19, 2010

INVITATION to an afternoon tea at Gaffa Gallery!

As we all know, the first round of Arcades is coming to a close. 
This means that come Monday the arcades will be emptied...
of our beautiful little Millinery Salon;

the Frankie Magazine reading room

and the two Finders Keepers Collective spaces including a selection of wares from the following designers



 
Are you now in a state of panic because you haven't visited yet? Stay calm!
To celebrate the first month of the Arcade Project coming to a close, The Finders Keepers and Gaffa Gallery are hosting an afternoon tea this Saturday!


What could be more civilised and delightful on a Saturday afternoon? We can't wait!

AND as a special little cherry on top to you, dear readers, we are offering a 15% discount for the afternoon only!
Yep, that's right -
15% off EVERYTHING!

Hope to share a cupcake with you

xo
g&j

Monday, October 18, 2010

Pop-Up Shop has only a week left...

Oh, it's been a busy month! We have hardly stopped - and hence we are *rather* behind in attending to our lovely twoshoes blog.

Firstly, our pop-up shop as part of The Finders Keepers and Gaffa Gallery's Arcade Project is about to close! It has been open for almost a month now and the whole lovely little cosy spot is to be packed up this Monday, so your time is running out to grab yourself something delightful! (and, on that, stay tuned for a very special announcement tomorrow morning...!)
To book a free consultation and fitting with our designer, email appointments@ginnyandjude.com

We have had a couple of little articles written about the shop including a feature in twothousand and an interview in dailygloss which we were super-duper chuffed about!

Did you make it to the opening of the Arcade Project? Our designer Rabia Lockwood had a fabulous time meeting everyone and helping people try on hats!

Our very favourite photographer Lyndal Irons (she of Harlequin Photoshoot fame) was on hand to document the event with these lovely photographs below...

 The crowd mills around the arcades...and there our little shop is in the top right corner!

The wine was so fancy it had a cork in it...delicious!

Helping a lovely lass try on a 'Row Boat Sweethearts' hat - one of the new pieces from the Razzle Dazzle Rose collection!

Our designer Rabia helping solve a jewellery dilemma - yes, those earrings will make everything better! (and she's wearing a Sanoii & Six blouse...)

...and on the wooden plinth the marvelous 'Fly Me to the Moon' headpiece, as purchased by the delightful Vienna Johnston, one half of Sanoii & Six!

The beautiful 'Holding Hands' hat

One of our absolute *favourite* pieces - the 'Going to a Town' headpiece, using stunning 1930s vintage veiling.


A very big thank you of course to Sarah and Brooke of The Finders Keepers and Zoe, Penny and Kelly from Gaffa Gallery who all helped make the event such a success. They are all so very wonderful.

Speak to you all soon!
xo
g&j

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The pop-up shop OPENS!

Yesterday we flung open the doors to our new pop-up shop!

 hats and hats and hats, oh my!

We have decked it out in all our lovely pieces and thought we'd share a few quick snaps with you all before the official launch next Thursday...

 lovely hand-restored painted feathers from the 1920s...
And introducing the first pieces from our new collection 'Razzle Dazzle Rose' - 
the 'Row Boat Sweethearts' straw hat complete with sweet corsage detail!

Probably the hardest for me to part with - antique silk spiderweb veiling from the 1930s!
So soft, so delicate. Swoon!

Of course, a few lovely people have been a big help:
A special thanks to James from Re-Creations who kindly lent us the absolutely stunning mirror and shelving. It's a perfect match for every other piece of decor and does the space a world of favours! Both are also for sale...

And to Stacey from Busy Bee Garden Service for lending us the picturesque plants and succulents. She very sweetly has faith that I won't kill them!

And what are hat's without hatstands? When displayed: not very much at all. Arjuna from Mandali Guitars kindly took a moment from many far more important projects to whip up a number of beautiful tall and sturdy hat stands for us. We love them!

We certainly hope to see you at the opening next Thursday

When: Thursday 30th September, 6-9pm
Where: Gaffa Gallery, ground floor, 281 Clarence Street Sydney
What: LAUNCH PARTY!
For: The Arcade Project featuring Ginny & Jude Designs, Finders Keepers Collective and Frankie Magazine Reading Room

See you there!
xo
g&j

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

We're having ourselves a pop-up shop!

Have you heard? Ginny & Jude Designs are opening a pop-up shop!
From September 21st until October 27th, we will construct an intimate millinery salon inside Sydney city’s Gaffa Gallery as part of their Arcade Project, an initiative run in collaboration with The Finders Keepers.



Showcasing headpieces and fascinators from previous collections ‘Buttermilk Sky’ (Spring / Summer 2009) and ‘Harlequin’ (Autumn / Winter 2010), visitors to the shop will get the first sneaky peek at the Ginny & Jude Designs Spring / Summer 2010 collection; ‘Razzle Dazzle Rose’.
Inspired by country lanes, meadows at dusk and lazy afternoons in the orchard, ‘Razzle Dazzle Rose’ is an unabashedly romantic ode to summer. Delicate feathers and antique silk and paper blooms evoke the mischief and revelry of times past.
To complete this selection of headwear, a collection of one-off millinery pieces designed and handmade specifically for Spring Racing Carnival Season will be available for a strictly limited time.



To pop the cork on this residency, Gaffa Gallery and The Finders Keepers will host a launch party on Thursday 30th September from 6pm-9pm.
Our designer Rabia Lockwood will be there to toast the shops opening with you and to help you find the perfect headpiece to complete your Racing outfit.
Rabia will also be taking bookings for private consultations to fit and customize bespoke pieces tailored to individual particulars throughout the duration of the pop-up shop, by appointment only.
Booking for these consultations is imperative and to avoid disappointment, booking ahead is recommended.
Contact appointments@ginnyandjude.com to secure an appointment.


Ginny & Jude Designs Pop-Up Shop, Sydney
As part of the Arcade Project, a collaboration between Gaffa Gallery and The Finders Keepers.
WHERE: Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence St, Sydney City, NSW
WHEN: 21st September until 27th October
LAUNCH PARTY: Gaffa Gallery, Thursday 30th September 2010, 6pm-9pm

See you there!
xo
g&j

Sunday, September 12, 2010

p r e v i e w - Spring / Summer 2010 collection: Razzle Dazzle Rose

Well, it's *almost* time for us to pop the cork on our new collection; Razzle Dazzle Rose!
Inspired by country lanes, meadows at dusk and lazy afternoons in the orchard, ‘Razzle Dazzle Rose’ is an unabashedly romantic ode to summer.
Delicate feathers and antique silk and paper blooms evoke the mischief and revelry of times past.

Stay tuned...


xo
g&j

Monday, August 30, 2010

Window Shopping - August Edition

Anyone else addicted to the tantalising prospect of Spring? It's so close! Which means that Summer ain't far behind...
Our August Window Shopping edition clearly shows we've been distracted...warm weather, picnics, early evening sunsets - oh my!

$41.99
Amazing, non? Thanks to Brooke Johnston Design for the tip!


$49
Violetville never disappoint...and these nifty trousers are on sale at 50% off! Get in quick...


$24.95
Taking the basket bag to a whole new level of cute!


$14.50
 It always gets windy before it gets warmer


$68
Perfect for cocktail hour!


$28
Um, massivley awesome?!


$12
It just makes so much sense!


$49
So sweet and small!

from Nemres
$75
Crisp and fresh in bright whites...


$124
You can be crisp on land and in the ocean!


$25
The perfect accompaniment to one's summer kitchen set


Enjoy!
xo
g&j

Monday, August 23, 2010

Have you visited the Emporium lately? We're having a pre-spring SALE!

Have you check out Ginny & Jude's Emporium lately? We've treated our little etsy shop to a makeover! It's
sides are near bursting the seams with new stock.
Did you spot the new shopping section? Yep, that's a  s a l e  category! With the first Freesia's finally flowering and filling Ginny & Jude HQ with the most delicious spring-y scent, we thought we would have a bit of a pre-spring clean. With the promise of warmer weather almost upon us, we've discounted some of the seasonal winter woolies as well as some long forgotten older pieces! 
There's heaps of lovely stuff including some pretty jewellery...

s a l e - Brass locket with painted Czech glass cabochon - s a l e
$55 - $40

little birdy headpieces...

$75 - $60

and the winter warmers...

Pop over to the Emporium and treat yourself - these pieces won't be there for very long!

And with a large apology to all of you who have been quietly nudging me to get the Harlequin collection online, you'll all be pleased to know that the complete collection is now online to purchase!

Beautiful straw combs...

$125

$115

$185

Classic Charleston and Swing Necklaces...

$85

$65

Adorable Starburst Brooches...

$55


$95



And an abundant of timeless jewellery...

$70

$75

PHEW! That's quite a bit isn't it...
Don't let me delay you any further - get shopping!

xo
g&j