This past weekend's trip to New York was as much for business as pleasure, but I managed to fit in a whole lot of pleasure. :-) My first stop was (and always is) Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Couture.
The New York shop has a slightly different feel than the one in Santa Monica. It's a bit more urban, the lighting is a little moodier, and there are more neutral tones to be found. It's a beautiful store and I could literally spend hours looking at every little gorgeous detail. There is pretty furniture and bedding at every turn...
There are glittering crystal chandeliers and lovely tabletop decor...
Floral details are everywhere...
I especially love the vintage hats overflowing with millinery flowers.
But what makes me truly weak in the knees are these...
The vintage prom dresses.
They just take my breath away.
All that tulle and lace...
And the dreamy, pastel flowers.
Sigh...
:-)
Jessica
Thank you for posting these pictures. It looks like a great trip! I just saw Rachel Ashwell's home in Cottage Style, but if you're like me, we can never get enough!
Posted by: Lynnae | November 03, 2010 at 01:43 AM
The dresses are so beautiful, wouldn't it be wonderful to have photos of their original owners wearing them!
Posted by: Debberoo | November 03, 2010 at 06:39 AM
Hello Jessica....!
I hope you are well Lovey....! Oh YES....No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to Shabby Chic Couture....Not that I've been mind, but having been to the Santa Monica store I FULLY concur....hahahaha....!!
The prom dresses are DIVINE to be sure....I'd LOVE to see these up close....!
Cheers from Australia,
Tamarah :o)
Posted by: Tamarah | November 03, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Thank you to Jessica for posting such lovely words and photos about the Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture New York store on your blog! We shared your blog on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Shabby-Chic/107979089234242
Posted by: Katie | November 03, 2010 at 05:48 PM
wow how amazing is this store. Of course being waaaay over here in Australia I can only have a peek via lovely blogs such as yours. It looks divine!
alicia
Posted by: Alicia ~ Time Worn Style | November 03, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Sigh, I think this visit would have been more pleasure than business for me! Thanks for sharing such lovely photos!
Posted by: Jackie | November 06, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Jessica, I love it all! So much pretty inspiration there - I'm dying to go there myself.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | November 06, 2010 at 11:40 AM
These dresses make me want to cry.....
Posted by: Violet Loper | November 12, 2010 at 09:12 AM
wow!....all pictures are very beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing it...good work!
Posted by: John Chen | December 03, 2010 at 01:16 PM
oh my goodness i MUST go! looks like heaven!
Posted by: Erin*Sparkle&Hay | January 06, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I absolutely ADORE your blog. I just found it for the first time today and my heart has skipped a few beats since reading the first post. When I saw those prom dresses though, I think my heart stopped completely.
Posted by: Dawn Wade | February 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Gorgeous blog and absolutely love these prom dresses!! Thanks for sharing this NY shop with us!
Posted by: Nanette | August 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM