Don’t forget the Mercedes Prix de Fashion at Auckland Cup Week’s Telecom Derby Day!

In 2010 one of Passionata’s customers was a grand finalist.

Shardae Mitha wore a retro blue hat from Passionata, 1950’s earrings, retro bracelet and hand crocheted vintage 1920’s gloves.

(We think she should have won!!!)

Remember to make your outfit very ladylike. Dress as if you are going to the royal wedding and are going to be introduced to the Royal Couple.  Bling is out. Pearls and classic jewels and bags are in. Adding an element of vintage to your outfit will ensure you create a completely individual style.

Passionata has also previously assisted and sponsored some of Claire Hahn’s outfits, now a judge.

Passionata is developing a boudoir style salon and will be working with Rose Lally, stylist and Salon Manager in the development of a professional styling service to our customers.  More information will be published shortly along with an opening date for our new venture.

Our boutique salon will be stocking Prima Donna petticoat dresses, Veronika Laskina’s couture range (lace gloves pictured), Tim Allan Haute Couture from the early 90’s, vintage clothes, a Passionata vintage style range, wedding dresses and ball gowns from the US – Kirstie Kelly and Bill Levkoff along with vintage wedding dresses.

Accessories are fabulous with vintage, fashion, couture and classic.

More information coming…

Also to clear space for this venture we are ruthlessly discounting gowns and gifts… first in best dressed!

New In Stock:

• Latest Four Corners Jewellery flying out the door.
• Gorgeous long lace jackets in black and cream from Vintage Collections
• Fascinators by Geoffrey C
• Vintage handpainted (real) eggs for Easter

CLEARANCE RACKS on everything!!!!

We had great fun recently at Celebration Studio‘s School Ball Expo; lots of our dresses featured on the runway and we had lots of interest in our stand.

Here are some photos from the day; all of these are copyright Celebration Studio, head over to their website and see lots of others.

1: Laina is wearing a black sparkly retro 1980’s Mr K dress, black lace gloves by Vera Laskina, fascinator by Michel Rene, vintage diamante necklace from the 1950’s.
2: Amy is wearing a 1980’s Thornton Hall blue dress with black lace, black lace gloves by Vera Laskina, Funky Fashion cat necklace, fascinator by Geoffry C.
3: Caitlin is wearing a Prima Donna Petticoat dress made with vintage fabric, black lace gloves by Vera Laskina, French beaded bow choker, retro stretch gold/black heart bracelet.
4: Chelsea is wearing a ball gown from the US, very 1930’s, vintage 1950’s diamante drop earrings, silver mesh Whiting and Davis evening bag, 1950’s stretch bracelet.

Passionata has a great review on New Zealand’s “What a Bride Wants” blog. Take a look:

whatabridewants.co.nz/how-to-find-a-perfect-vintage-wedding-dress/