Fashion Souk: Spring Into Summer

I was all geared up for this event, I loved the last Fashion Souk. So on Saturday the 4th of May I kicked Smidge out of bed and down to Spires Mall with me for the Fashion Souk. The Souk was already well underway by the time we got into town, the place was buzzing with fashion-conscious girlies looking for a bargain!

The Souk looked fantastic, a lot of stalls had went to a great deal of effort by getting all their little items in place earlier that morning. There was a range of stalls run by local girls spring cleaning their wardrobes and local businesses.

We first did a quick lap of the Souk and there was so much on offer! I got talking to a girl who was selling some interesting jewellery, Lynsay Raine. All of the jewellery is made by her from everyday objects which have been recycled - a different and contemporary style of handmade jewellery in this market. A great range was available: necklaces, rings, earring, cufflinks and much more! She was lovely to chat to and I can't wait to see her at the next Souk! To have a nosy, check out her website - http://www.lynsayraine.com/index.html

Another local designer 'Goddess and Swift' also caught my interest and I began refiling through the rails. The Belfast designer, Larissa Watson handmakes each item. Every item is a one-off piece and at a reasonable price too! Larissa offers a lot - everyday looks, occasionwear and even couture evening gowns! I got a lovely piece which I will share in a separate post (I will share all my purchases in seperate posts)! The Goddess and Swift website is currently undergoing maintenance, but you can find them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GODDESSandSWIFT?fref=ts

I also made another purchase, a little treat for Smidge from Strombolitwo. Strombolitwo uses up-cycled kimono silks from Japanese kimonos and transforms them into accessories. I think it was great that they brought a sewing machine and were showing how they worked. They also gave the opportunity to make your own little bow by yourself (with help) for only a few pounds!

I spotted some lovely shoes for sale that had been bought from River Island. They screamed 'BUY ME, BUY ME' and were just my style. Unfortunately, they did not fit *cries*. A very sad moment, yet I hope to source a similar pair.

We also dropped by and had a chat with Melanie at 'Vintage USA'. She sources and sells jewellery from America. Great pieces for fantastic prices; I'd really recommend to have a nosy and grab some bargains! You can find Vintage USA usually at Saint George's market and many local fashion events, keep up to date with their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/vintage-usa/198624256834283?fref=ts

























Overall, a great free event which I really enjoyed. Really good to see some menswear and I hope to see more of it! Only slight downside was that the changing room doors didn't lock.

The next Fashion Souk is on Saturday the 1st of June from 10:30 am - 4 pm. A great place to shop and an event I will be attending again. For more details check out the flyer or click on the following link - https://www.facebook.com/thefashionsouk