News

Hello everyone! I'm just letting you all know that, we are going to be out of town on vacation next week (Sunday - Saturday). So there will be no posts until we get back. I (Ashley) had hoped to schedule some posts for while we are gone, but the week just flied by. =)

We wanted to thank Natasha and Bess for their awards and tags. We will do a proper post for them them when we return.

We also have a surprise planned for the first week of May. =) So be on the look out for that. It is something fun and fashion(y). And I bet none of you can guess what it is. You can try guessing in a comment. It would be fun to see if anyone can guess what it is. ;-)

Other exciting news (I'm just full of news today) is that, this is Bramblewood Fashion's 150th post! And we have 71 followers! Thank you everyone who reads and follows this blog! For if it wasn't for your support and comments, this blog wouldn't have grown has much as it has since I started last August. 

Blessings,
Ashley & Gabrielle

Cath Kidston - Spring/Summer Inspiration

Some how I stumbled upon Cath Kidston last year (online)...and fell right in love with her designs. They have such a vintage/whimsy feel about them...almost picture book like. I had hope to visit one of her stores while I was in London last Fall, but I just didn't find the time. Maybe next time. ;)

Here is what is inspiring me from their spring/summer collection.

 I LOVE this jean skirt and would love to make one just like it. 

How about these cherry red polka-dot wellies? Aren't they just darling? I love them!

This would be fun to recreate. Though, I don't know where I would find badges for different UK sites. :)

How cute are these vintage(y) hair-bows? And they come in three vintage colors. 

If you didn't know already, I love polka-dots! Like this dress. And look, it also comes with a matching polka-dot belt!  

What about you? What are your favorites? Or is Cath Kidston not your style? =)

~Ashley

Polka Dotted Headband

I love headbands, but I also don't want to spend a lot of money on them either. So I have come up with a solution...make my own! This headband was made from fabric scraps (which I have way too many of!), a button from an old wool coat, and a piece of elastic. The flower was made from a tutorial I found on Marie-Madeline Studio.  This was so easy to make, that I don't think I will ever buy another headband. =)

~Ashley

New Bench

I have a new bench and have already done a bunch of sessions with it... sorry, I'm just getting around to posting.

Hobo International Sarah Vintage Leather Handbag

Hobo International Sarah Vintage Leather Handbag




* leather
* Crossbody bag with top zip
* Large front pocket with top zip
* Fully lined with fabric and interior organization pockets
* Crossbody strap with a 24 inch drop length and a 50 inch strap length

Vintage Beaded Evening Handbag Beautiful Red Base, Unique Flower Pattern

Vintage Beaded Evening Handbag Beautiful Red Base, Unique Flower Pattern




* Special for the holiday.
* Unique ! Cute !
* The only pattern designed for this bag. We took the photo for each bag !!
* No one has a same pattern.
* Lovely Bag ...

Nine West Vintage America Sousxie Large Tote

Nine West Vintage America Sousxie Large Tote

What's in Your Purse?

I was thinking about a business seminar I attended awhile ago. The people running it wanted everyone to mingle and get to know each other. We were all women. They told us to pull a beauty product out of our purse and tell the woman across the table about it, as if we were recommending it to a friend. If you didn't have a beauty product you could use something else or make something up. It was wildly successful! Every woman uses some sort of beauty product even if it's Vaseline in a tube for your lips. I pulled out my favorite lip gloss du jour and the lady across from me introduced me to oil blotting sheets. I still remember the brand, Crabtree & Evelyn. She told me about how she gets shiny skin throughout the day (me too) and how you blot them on your face to absorb oil instead of caking on more powder. Brilliant!

For fun I'll tell you what I have in my purse today. Nothing fancy, just products I love and use every day.

• Glow Baby Glow lip gloss in Pink Crush
• Brand name: mark. (Avon's teen brand, go figure)
• Why I love it: It's not sticky but super glossy looking. It has a sheer pretty pink color and slight minty scent (totally kissable). It's super moisturizing and I don't have to apply it every few minutes. Yay!

• Body Lotion in Sweet Pea Forever
• Brand name: Bath and Body Works
• Why I love it: It has a feminine floral scent but with citrus mixed in so it doesn't smell like your grandma's perfume (florals are just that way sometimes).

• Breath Mints in Spearmint
• Brand name: BreathSavers (Hershey)
• Why I love it: They are sugar free, taste really great (not overpowering or too strong) and they really do freshen your breath for a long time after the mint is gone. They claim for 3 hours, but by then I've popped in another one because they are so yummy. And yes, mints are beauty products!

Armani Exchange Vintage Girls Cut-Off Skirt

Armani Exchange Vintage Girls Cut-Off Skirt



* cotton
* imported
* signature A|X trim
* novelty back pocket printing and studs
* cut-off detail
* finish: stone washing, hand sanding, bleach, tint and softener

Lands' End Toddler Man's Vintage Full-zip Hoodie

Lands' End Toddler Man's Vintage Full-zip Hoodie

Lovely Prezzo Animal Vintage Clutch

Lovely Prezzo Animal Vintage Clutch

Vintage Ivory with Turquoise Strapless 50's Style Prom/Womens Wedding Dress

Vintage Ivory with Turquoise Strapless 50's Style Prom/Womens Wedding Dress

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Authentic 1950's Vintage White Lace & Tulle Strapless Rose Wedding Female Dress

Authentic 1950's Vintage White Lace & Tulle Strapless Rose Wedding Female Dress

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Authentic Vintage 50's Baby Pink Chiffon and Lace Bow Wedding Gown

Authentic Vintage 50's Baby Pink Chiffon and Lace Bow Wedding Gown


This gorgeous pink gown has a bow at the waist and thin shoulder straps for support. The bodice has a chiffon center with tonal lace along both sides. There is a full skirt with a taffeta lining and chiffon overlay. Scalloped lace cover the chiffon along the skirt coming up towards the center. This dress is shown with a tulle crinoline for extra poof.

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ConverseJohnVar Men's Jack Purcell Vintage Ox .. shoes

ConverseJohnVar Men's Jack Purcell Vintage Ox .. shoes

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flashy modern Tery wedges by Modern Vintage womens shoes

flashy modern Tery wedges by Modern Vintage womens shoes

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the Zorba womens glam pumps by Modern Vintage

the Zorba womens glam pumps by Modern Vintage

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Metallic and shiny patent leather vintage womens sandal

Metallic and shiny patent leather vintage womens sandal

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Glaming Fabiana Thong sandals by Modern Vintage

Glaming Fabiana Thong sandals by Modern Vintage

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New Picture... more to come

I know, I know, my posts need more pictures. I just seem so busy shooting and editing and shooting... and editing that I forget to share images here.

This is brand new, I haven't even gone through all the pictures. Don't worry I have a signed model release, I won't show your pictures unless you say it's okay.

She brought her own fake eyelashes for a very dramatic look. I love it. I'll post more when I can.

Luxurious Ava Dress in Jade Green by Pinup Couture

Luxurious Ava Dress in Jade Green by Pinup Couture

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Retro Shoes *Rosa*Red Peep Toe Pinup Sandal with Satin Rose

Retro Shoes *Rosa*Red Peep Toe Pinup Sandal with Satin Rose


These amazing shoes from Bordello are retro perfect - vamp is a red satin with a sexy ankle strap, peep toe, and a gorgeous satin rosette

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a whimsical turquoise and beige one shoulder tulle party dress

a whimsical turquoise and beige one shoulder tulle party dress

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