Tuesday, December 21, 2010

An Ode to the Party


There's nothing like a party to get excited about right?  The anticipation of what will come of the evening, the pre party getting ready ritual, hanging out with friends, relaxing, dancing, staying up too late and eating tasty foods before, during and after!


This is an ode to the party and all its fun and frivolty.  I hope you are enjoying the season of excess in good spirit and company!  If you are looking for a special outfit for a party you are planning on attending; Hawke's collections will be at the ready for your perusal very soon!  I will be working hard to source good times ensembles for the store always and forever with you party kids in mind :)

Monday, December 20, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Drums Start Rolling....

The Big Band Photo Shoot

vintagehawke.com is so close to being complete!  Over the weekend the photo shoots for the Soiree & The Big Band were a whole lot of fun; with the assistance of photographer Eagle Eyes so many little tips and tricks in achieving a great photograph were learned.

The shoot shows a lady getting ready for the Soiree of the century, going to see a Big Band play!  The Big Band drummer is getting prepped for his show.  Here are some takes from the shoot, the final results will be up when the site officially launches :)

The Soiree Photoshoot

Thursday, December 9, 2010

The Hawke Flys & Giveaway Time!

This could be yours... how exciting!

It has been so fun getting ready to launch the store, I have thoroughly enjoyed hawking special items & looking for images and inspiration for your perusal!  I am currently photographing, prepping mannequins, writing to do lists, measuring party dresses & working with a talented Web Wizard in anticipation of LAUNCH TIME!  Yippee!!  Keep checking back for further updates... 

In the mean time I am going to do a giveaway just in time for Christmas of a rather beautiful little vintage faux pearl necklace & hat pin, pictured above.  I will also be doing a Men's giveaway so keep an eye out.  This giveaway is open to anyone in the World and the winner will be drawn on Friday 17th December 2010.  All you have to do is either leave a comment with your email address or email me at vintage.hawke@gmail.com so I can get in touch if you win.. best of luck!

Monday, December 6, 2010

The Era of Dance and Deco - 1930's


With all the doom and gloom which preceded the 1930's, the dancing just got bolder and better.  The Samba, Congo and Rumba were added on to a highly sophisticated repetoire of The Lindy Hop, The Charleston, and The Big Apple; and with it came a golden age of music!  Films were strongly influencing fashion and women were experimenting with bold shoulders, nipped waists, mens style tailoring & slinky bias cut gowns.  It was an era which idealised the individual, and to me the true beginning of a mix and match style. 

Face of The 30's Jean Harlow

Marlene Dietrich