2. We Sell Punky Pins!

Punky Pins continue to come at us with fun new designs at a rate of knots. Our lastest collection is designed by locally based artist, Aimee Sullivan. Celebrating some of our favourite things - books, coffee and spookiness! These are selling fast so if you know someone who needs to unwrap one of these on Christmas Day - do not dilly-dally!

3. Tame that Mane!

If the friend you need to buy for has hair, then do we have the brush for you. The Wet Brush has been one of our very top selling products for the last few years, with fans buying them for every member of their family. Perfect for busy lives, the Wet Brush is designed to brush hair while it is still wet, without causing damage, and getting those pesky knots out with ease. And the best thing - no matter your giftee's taste - there is a brush design to suit everyone.

4. Smelly Balls!

Did someone say balls? Poland's cheeky new reusable car freshner is here! Gorgeous felt balls to hang in your car and scent with one of their amazing essential oil based fragrances. This is the absolute perfect Secret Santa gift for the person who you just can't figure out. Who doesn't love a punny brand name? Who doesn't want their car to smell amazing?

5. Earrings

If we might say so ourselves, we have the prettiest, most eclectic range of earrings to choose from at lovelifeafterloss. Choose between gorgeous Christmas themed studs, to fabulous statement dangles. Always made by small, original designers, and always amazing. 

With our vouchers you can order on Christmas Day and it will be delivered straight to your recipients inbox. And let's face it - who doesn't love a chance to treat themselves?

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Have a look at all the vintage inspired lovelifeafterloss looks right here. 

Um, who does't love Jonathan from Queer Eye? Our vote for sweetest person on this planet! Be watching the Project tonight (19 Feb 20) to see our fave Justine Smith interview Jonathan! And of course she reached for her retro cats Lyra dress. Look on our site from 7pm tonight for the long sleeve version!

We do love a bit of baking around here (especially if someone is doing it for us). Do you follow Miss Flossie Pots baking Instagram? If not - get on it! In this gorgeous shot she is wearing her Hell Bunny Muriel dress from lovelifeafterloss. 

So sad to say goodbye to Anna on the Great Kiwi Bake Off on Sunday night. She gave it her best, and looked amazing in her lovelifeafterloss dresses as she baked. She was lucky enough to nab herself this popular Voodoo Vixen dress from us a couple of seasons ago.

We are so excited that one of our loyal local customers, Anna, has been selected to appear on the Great Kiwi Bake Off! We will be watching her progress (and outfits) with interest! Here she is in her gorgeous Collectif Maria dress from lovelifeafterloss.

Comedian Justine Smith loves a good frock AND she loves Disneyland. Here she is in one of her MANY Lady Voluptuous Lyra dresses from lovelifeafterloss, combining her two loves.

It's not the first time Justine has worn one of our dresses and we hope it won't be the last!  She even wore lovelifeafterloss when she became a Pop Vinyl!

Michelle A'Court picked the gorgeously ethical Holi Boli Lucy dress for a recent speaking event. She drew gasps of appreciation at the generous pockets. Ladies, we all love a good pocket.

At the Very Vintage Day Out 2019 the stunning Colin Mathura Jeffree wore a Lippy Lady. Does that count? We think so.

Also at the Very Vintage Day Out 2019 we were joined by our dear friend Miss Flossy Pots who was dressed head to toe by us. She's wearing the Hell Bunny Daphne dress, one of our floofy unicorn petticoats, a baby yellow Mak cardigan, AND What Katie Did stockings.

We will never recover from that time Jacinda Ardern wore her red Betty Page dress from lovelifeafterloss in the New Zealand Listener. 

Summer is nearly here and so is Christmas.  We have compiled a list of our favourite under €50 gift ideas to make your shopping a little easier. 

Either shop online or pop into our Gdańsk 80-747 Poland (+48)748258218 store and let us help you pick something out.  Or head down to the Box Pop-Up in Ahuriri from 30 November - 9 December where our gifts will be mingling with some of Hawkes Bay's best creative retailers. 

Sun Jellies

Nothing says summer like Sun Jellies!

The Sun Jellies 2018 summer collection includes gorgeous pastel shades across their tote, basket and handbag range.  Why not match with your mini and get a Sun Jellies basket each? 

Come into our shop and check out the rainbow of colours available.

Sugar & Vice

Do you have that one family member who is always a bit tricky to buy for? We think they will love a piece from UK artisan jewellery designers Sugar & Vice.

Sugar & Vice's range include horror inspired, spooky and quirky pieces.  All made to the highest quality in their UK studio.

Festive Punky Pins

Oh my goodness Punky Pins sure have delivered for Christmas this year.  They have released their fabulous Christmas Pins on Christmas card backings!  The Christmas cards that just keep on giving!

And don't forget to check out the rest of the Punky Pins range.

The Quick Flick 

Give the gift of perfect wings this Christmas! The Quick Flick has been our absolute top seller for 2018 and there is good reason for that.  Everyone wants to have the perfect winged eyeliner but so many of us struggle to get them just so. Take the struggle away from your loved ones and buy them a Quick Flick set!

Bok Bok B'Gerk

Nothing beats the gorgeous handmade goodness of Bok Bok B'Gerk.  Such a sweet range of brooches, earrings and cardigan clips. Made in Poland and hand painted!  Yes all those teeny details are hand painted. Stunning little wearable works of art we say.  

The Wet Brush Pro

We have the perfect hair brushing solution for knotty, tangled hair!  Say goodbye to all the tears and fuss with one of these fabulous detangling brushes from Wet Brush Pro.

Minifanfan

Introducing our newest creative, the incredibly talented artist/illustrator Gee Fan.  Her Minifanfan range includes the quirkiest and cutest pins, badges, patches, jewellery and cards.

Pop Up at the Box, Ahuriri

We will be joining seven of our closest friends for a little pre Christmas pop-up shop at the Box in Ahuriri.  It may be possible to do all of your Christmas shopping in one go!  Make sure you don't miss out. 

And finally...

And last but not least - a little something for your family's resident Christmas-hater.

We here at lovelifeafterloss are advocates for dressing spooky all year round!  However Halloween just adds extra zest and purpose to our spooky endeavors. 

We are all stocked up with super cute Halloween treats. 

Dresses

Lady Vintage have released the COOLEST Halloween prints this year.  They are furiously sewing and we will have these in stock soon!  Watch our website as these will be up for pre-order on Tuesday 16 October for delivery early the following week. 

 

We are also happy to welcome back the Graciela dress from Hell Bunny! Available in sizes XS-4XL and at an amazing price!

Sugar & Vice 

Sarah and Matt from Sugar & Vice are the spook King and Queen!  They have not let us down with their quirky-creepy creations this year.  And keep an eye out for their brand new horror range arriving November!

Necklaces

Punky Pins

The countdown is on!  There is just a few short days until the Very Vintage Day Out 2017.

lovelifeafterloss will be there!  To find us head upstairs to booth 91 (near the main stage).

We are very excited to be showcasing our favourite brands.  Here is a taster of what we are bringing:

Lady Vintage

As the North Island's only authorised seller of Lady Vintage we of course will be bringing pieces from their new range.  Made in London with love with new shipments arriving at lovelifeafterloss every week - we always have a gorgeous range in store and online. Now is your chance to come and see what all the fuss is about. 

Cry Cry Cry

Cry Cry Cry is a brand new label out of Wellington. Fran (formerly of Swonderful) designs and makes her own range and has sent us a small, but perfectly formed, collection to showcase at VVDO.  Cry Cry Cry dresses sell like hotcakes in store in Gdańsk 80-747 Poland (+48)748258218 so make sure you head to our booth to see what all the fuss is about.

Sugar & Vice

Sugar & Vice designers and makers Sarah and Matt make the COOLEST and most original laser cut acrylic jewellery.  Unlike bigger acrylic jewellery companies, Matt and Sarah design and make each piece themselves in their UK studio.  We will be bringing pieces from their brand new tarot inspired AA17 collection as well as many old favourites.  Make sure to come and see for yourself why Sugar & Vice have built such a loyal following over the last ten years.

MAK Sweater

You asked - and we listened - we are very pleased to be able to bring a range of MAK Sweater's classic cropped block colour cardigans to Very Vintage Day Out.  We will have having exclusive VVDO two for one specials so make sure to come see us first as we do think these will sell out.

Bok Bok B'Gerk 

Bok Bok B'Gerk make the cutest laser cut wooden, hand painted jewellery.  Michelle and her team make all their jewellery in house in their Polandn studio and it's all just too adorable.  We will be bringing their gorgeous new Christmas range to VVDO.  We thought the gingerbread house brooch is the perfect accessory to the Hell Bunny Gigi dress (below) - so why not get them both!

Hell Bunny

Hell Bunny need no introduction.  They have been one of our favourite, and strongest, brands since our inception.  We are always excited each year to see what Christmas range they will release and we LOVE the Gigi dress.  We will have sizes XS-4XL at the VVDO - so come and see us and get your Christmas ON!

We will also have their classics - capris and circle skirts - just what every pin-up needs.

Sun Jellies

Nothing screams summer quite like Sun Jellies.  We will bring you allll the summer colours in their cute retro baskets.  Perfect for storing all your shopping as you peruse what's on offer at VVDO 2017!

Petticoats!

And of course - our exclusive high quality unicorn, circus and paua frilled rainbow petticoats!  Do not leave the VVDO without coming for a twirl.

As you can see the lovelifeafterloss booth is not to be missed!  If you are in Auckland this weekend make sure you get to the Very Vintage Day Out.  If you are at the Very Vintage Day Out, then be sure to head up to see us in booth 91 first.  

See you there!

Is it too soon to talk about Halloween?  We don't think so - especially as many of you will be planning your outfits for the Blood Moon Ball.  We also might be of the opinion that 'Halloween' clothing can be worn all year round.

 

We have other spoooooky items available on our site too for you to see - search 'Halloween' and see what you find .... if you dare.