Recent Vintage Jewellery finds! Owl, Parrots, Squirrels & Clocks .... oh my

This wonderful assortment of vintage jewellery is a recent successful haul of which is all out today in the shop for sale! Though some of it I really don't want to part with, especially the super swot owl with retractable glasses. He's a solid little fella too!
Another amusing piece is the somewhat giant squirrel necklace who has quite a startled look on his face like he's been caught stealing someone else's nuts.
The parrots are beautiful in colour and painted enamel. The giant 'alice in wonderland' pocket watch is a replica but beautiful all the same and an excellent price.
My final favourite piece of which I have another is the double clock pendant. I went on a recent trip overseas and found it most helpful, as I set one of the clocks to UK time and the other to my destination! It came in very handy and exudes super fashion uniqueness at the same time. I love it and still wear it today.
All these items are priced between £8-£20. If you would like a piece kept aside please just email me or call the shop.
Have good week,
Fleur
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Godiva in 2011

Godiva wouldn't be the same without our Zebracorn/Zebracornicus

Floods!

My favourite 80's Jumper of 2011

Welcome Krystle

Vintage Jewels

Little friends of Godiva

Swallow Scarves by Appletree!

Judy Vintage Fair

repainted the shop outside and in! 

redressing the shop after Spring clean!

Another little friend of Godiva happy little Customer 

Press for Fi with launch of Eleanors Riot

Sunny day! Grassmarket Market

Little Sister Lucy at the Market

 As we are now firmly into the New Year, have recovered from festive celebrations I am now finally making some resolutions and reflecting back in the best of 2011. We have a great year in Godiva and thank you to all our lovely customers old and new for supporting us throughout the year and making it one of our best years yet, I stand at the beginning of 2012 very positive on the prospects of the year ahead. These photos are just a small selection of the 2011 days in Godiva.
We started the year clearing out and giving the shop its first repaint since we moved into the shop 5 years ago! We must throw a Birthday party this year.  We have done some great markets, we hope to be doing again this year, the Grassmarket one of the sunniest day of the year, where designer Rowanjoy and I enjoy some wine spritzers while getting pink in the sun and making some money with our wares at the same time. 

Through the year we welcomed Krystle to the team, had some floods, watched close friend babies grow to fashion conscious little people, found some excellent new designers, one exceptional best seller, Appletree, that have produced the best selling swallow scarf. Expect much more from them in the year ahead.

Fi launched her own label Eleanor's Riot, that sold out within a month in the store!

We have so many great ideas this year and don't forget about our Made to Measure service, which is still very unique to the city! and give you the chance to create your own dress and is then created by designer Rowanjoy.
Rowanjoy has also started a beautiful bridal range in 2011 so brides to be, pop in and check out her latest collection or have the dress your dreams created.

Keep supporting independent designers and vintage at Godiva. See you this year!

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NOIR at Summerhall this Saturday!

This Saturday is an event I have been looking forward to for months, it promises to be one of the biggest and in my opinion by far the best Christmas market event this season. I will be in the main hall with designers Rowanjoy and Lost Forward.

Join Noir! for an all day fashion, food and arts market; a distinctly seasonal affair celebrating Scotlandʼs creative talent through bespoke stalls, pop-up exhibits, live performance, activities for kids and a grand fashion show plus plenty of refreshments throughout the day.

Set in Summerhall - previously Edinburgh University’s Dick Veterinary School and boasting some of the capital’s finest architectural features - this event allows you to explore and interact within an incredible location steeped in history.

There are five main areas to wander through and investigate, while the corridors themselves will be adorned with artworks and installations.

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*Main Hall - Fashion Market*
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Enjoy meeting and shopping from the best designers and boutiques Scotland can offer, all under one roof for the day.

Stalls include: Harris Tweed of Hebrides, Jane Davidson, Godiva Boutique, WE ARE FAUX eyelashes, Belinda Robertson, Kakao by K, Gillespie Designs, Odyssey Lingerie, Chouchou Couture, Edinburgh College of Art (Fashion & Jewellery), Joyce Paton, Shhh-oooh, Euan McWhirter, Shud, Ruth Barclay, Lotuslily, Rene Walrus, Judy Clark, Jane Raven,Gillespie Designs (Knockando Woolmill), Walker Slater, Vivabella, Jewellery Bird and many more...


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*The Dissection Room - Bar and Food Court*
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Summerhall’s bar will be serving specially made cocktails for the day plus beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks while you enjoy in the truly atmospheric and original Dissection Room.

Sample culinary delights from Circle Cafe, l'Escargot Bleu, Pollingtons, Chocolate Tree and Herbie’s while Deeside Drinks Emporium will be on hand to find that perfect bottle for Christmas.

Peruse Noir!'s latest collaboration with The Edinburgh College of Art in the glass cabinets lining the Dissection Room. One display will be a selection of the finest Jewelry and fashion from this year's crop of young talent.

The finale on the day will be a fashion show in the Dissection Room. As with previous Noir! editions expect impressive styling, staging and cutting edge industry associations as well as the cream of Scotlandʼs modeling talent being put through their paces.

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*The Bone Library*
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Edinburgh’s foremost pop-up shop specialists, Go Reborn, present a selection of independent artists and their affordable products. Original prints, cards, T-shirts and the like that you won’t find anywhere near the high street.

In the two adjacent rooms Kiss the Fish will be running kid's creative workshops throughout the day; bring your little ones here for a hands-on and fun workshop and get them making those Christmas presents for Granny early.

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*The Anatomy Lecture Room*
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Avant-garde collective Neu! Reekie! will host an afternoon selection of spoken word, poetry, live music and short film. Set in the snug and mysterious lecture theatre, that is one of Summerhall’s finest treasures, you’ll literally feel the history seep through the wooden, hemispherical seating as Edinburgh's canniest creatives perform just for you.

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*The Courtyard*
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Artisan Roast have winter-warming coffee, cakes and pastries on hand so you can enjoy a break from it all.

In the adjoining hallways Noir! presents Such & Such, Superclub, The Skinny, Charlie Anderson and photographic exhibits curated by Zwart Creative Bureau.

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About the charity this event is in aid of:
Home-Start Edinburgh West & South West recruits and trains volunteers to support parents with children under five years old by offering families friendship and practical help. We are always looking for volunteers or trustees. Please get in touch for more information. 0131 347 2881
http://www.home-start.org.uk/

Buy tickets here: http://noir10.eventbrite.co.uk/

Fairtrade Gifts for the home!

 

As we are in the month of gift giving, here at Godiva we decided to get some alternatives to clothing and accessories. We have gifts for the home! or home type activities. These really gorgeous Aprons and tables set are from our local and Kenyan fairtrade designer label Johari.
These items are all screen printed cotton with the print of the Acacia tree. Very pretty I think you will agree and as I get older I must admit the need for matching table sets and aprons is becoming stronger! I especially like the The Malkia (Queen) Apron for it's cute 50's domestic goddess shape, The Jamala (courtesy) Apron is bibbed and suitable for both men and women chefs! Of these are more than just an Aprons, as Johari products are more than fairtrade as all the profit for Johari sales go back to support the local Kenyan community these products are produced in and help pay for education and important community projects there. 
The Kilele ('At The Top') Table Set consists of a 210cmx40cm cotton table runner and four polyester napkins all with print of the Acacia tree. Easily washable and looks great for any dinner party.  As each Johari garment is unique and individually handmade we only have a limited amount in stock, all now available in store.
The Aprons are £25-£28 and the table set £33.