Yes people, Independent Shop of the Week makes a return… in the form of Brass Pineapple all the way up in Kendal, Cumbria after a lovely weekend spent in The Lake District.
The Urban Dictionary definition… Brass Pineapple: Given name to objects stolen from pubs in retaliation for expensive drinks.
In actuality it’s a cute little shop just off the High Street, started by two designer friends who met at Carlisle University. They make unique upcycled dresses through combining different prints/fabrics/pieces:
Inside the shop they also have unusual accessories and homeware such as lego/domino rings and records that have been melted into bowls!
I instantly fell in love with this polka dot and paisley number, and it was a real bargain down from £20 to £10!
I styled it with a Primark black leather and gold metal belt, black tights and Office chunky leather lace up boots. The boyfriend took me on a cinema date and told me I looked like “Maid Marion biker style”….. boys eh?! To keep warm I added my Zara leather jacket:
Is my Biker Maid Marion look a hit or a miss?! Let me know in the comments!
I’d love to blog about more Independent Shops so let me know your favourite and I’ll pop down and write a review.
LDNshopaholic xxx