A tropical sneak peek.

Yesterday was the photoshoot for my new Spring/Summer collection and we were trying to channel some  tropical summer sun on a grey February afternoon. The fabulous team from my last Autumn/Winter shoot were back together including our gorgeous model Ashleigh and I think the results are going to bring some well needed sun into our lives. Thankyou to the most wonderful team as always you absolutely rocked the shoots socks off.

Photographer - Paul Marr

Model- Ashleigh@The Look agency

Hair - Roy Rogers and Dean Cunningham

Make up - Fiona Henderson

Hats - Strumpet

Rowan x

Glasgow Wedding Collective - Wedding Fayre 15th January

Towards the end of last year I became a member of the Glasgow Wedding Collective. The name may be a little deceptive as it has wedding suppliers from all over Scotland. Next weekend sees its 2nd official outing with a vintage style wedding fayre. There will be a variety of fabulous suppliers from vintage inspired photgraphers, letterpress stationery, yummy cakes and a whole load more. There will be plenty to inspire all you brides to be with all the details of your big day.

I am currently holed up in the studio creating 2 new bridal styles to debut at the fayre. I have a sneaky peek of the beautiful beaded lace I am using in one of the dresses for you below.

So for all you newly engaged folks out there that are looking for some imspiration this is the perfect opportunity to get you started. The wedding fayre is on at the Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe St (just off Byres Road), Glasgow and is on from 11am-4pm. Hopefully see you there.

Rowan x

Freedom, Harmony, Discipline

Get your own Aardvark Manifesto

This is going to be my manifesto for 2012 in both my professional and personal life this year.  2011 was a great year and I think this year has the potential to be even better. I have lots of collaborations planned and am looking forward to building up the bridal collection with 2 new designs in the pipeline already. I will be showing at my first wedding fayre in a couple of weeks. I am already planning new shoots and hopefully a few new developments as well. I have the challenge of creating my sisters dress for her wedding in the summer as well as the excitement of the wedding. There will be a new Rowanjoy collection coming up in the next couple of months and a whole lot more beyond that.

 Bring it on 2012

Rowan x

Friday I'm in Love.... Festive times

So its a Merry Christmas to everyone and thankyou for everyone who has supported Rowanjoy and my adventures into Bridalwear this year. Here is to exciting and fabulous times in 2012.

Rowan x

Friday I'm in Love.....Lucy Macleod

I Love Lucy. I love Lucy's work. I first met Lucy a few years ago when we were planning a bit of a collaboration between the 2 of us and ever since then I have loved seeing her new work. Lucy has just got a fabulous new website www.lucymacleod.co.uk where you can see all of her fabulous work. I would highly recommend having a nose.

Rowan x

Friday I'm in Love.... Jim Lambie

I absolutely love Jim Lambies work, whether it is a floor covered in multi-coloured vinyl tape or an ornament of a bird dripping with neon paint, it all pleases my eye. If I ever have a staircase it is definitely getting some stripe action on it.

Rowan x

All the fun of the fair

The next couple of weeks are proving to be a busy time here at Rowanjoy in the run up to Christmas. I am going to be doing a few markets in the first couple of weeks of December and also shall be sending stock to my online stockist Swelle Boutique who is off to The Clothes Show Live in Birmingham. The Clothes Show Live is on at Birmingham NEC from 2nd-7th December so if you are in the area go along and say hello to Denise from Swelle and see all the other fashion action that is going on. 

First up for me is a double funk fair market weekend in Edinburgh (Sat 3rd December) and Dundee (Sun 4th December) I have done funk fair for the last few years and its always a great day with a great variety and mix of vintage and handmade goodies to be rummaged through and lusted after. I have always ended up treating myself to something off one of the other stalls after a hard day selling. Here are some peeks at some of the goodies I shall have on my stall for you lovelies to come and buy.

Silk Flower and Vintage Lace Headbands £25

Peter Pan Collar Dresses £45

Georgette Screen Printed Scarf £18

Wool Tweed Screen Printed Scarf £22

Screen Printed Sweatshirts £25

I will also have some previous season stock and super bargainous prices and various other bits and pieces to tempt your pennies. So would love you all to come along and say hi, there will be mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the festive spirit. The following weekend I will be in action at Noir! festive extravaganza which I will spill more about later on.

Rowan x