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Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Pluck & Devour

Tonight I was invited to the launch of an extended range of millinery & jewellery by local designer, Grainne Maher at House of Fraser in Belfast. Before I show you the stunning head pieces (one of which I modelled for my outfit shot below), I want to show you some of Grainne's laser-cut perspex jewellery range, which retails online and in House of Fraser Belfast, under the brand name Pluck & Devour (website here)

As well as these designs, Grainne has butterflies, owls & howling dogs, more of which you can see on the website and in store. The prices are amazing for such unique pieces that have already got celebrity fans. Selena Gomez wore a 'bark at the moon' piece when she presented the MTV EMA's recently..
Alongside this very affordable range, Grainne is a master milliner, creating unique and incredible head pieces. Here are some of her perspex creations that were being modelled on the night:
and of course, I took the opportunity to try out the pink one myself - it was by far my favourite of the night...and toned in well with my outfit too

I had great plans for a dress tonight but the heavens opened about 30 minutes before I left the house so the M&S shoe boots came out of storage! Blazer by ASOS, neon pink top from H&M, Miss Selfridge black skinnies & the necklace is an oldie from a local boutique.
As always, I got to meet some other bloggers at the event, Katrina from Sugahfix, Gemma Louise from Champagne Lifestyle, Student Budget and Sara from Belfast Beauty Love. Show them some blog love girls!
What do you think of the Pluck & Devour pieces? I'm thinking they might make a good giveaway prize....let me know what you think! Now, off to bed with me...beauty sleep badly needed. Night All!
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  1. Some fab pieces there honey, that head piece suits you, you need a wedding to go to!

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    1. Thank Sharron - I know - that or some wedding crashing! lol x

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  2. Love the jewellry- will definitely be looking out for that! And the headpiece really suits you :-)

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  3. Oooh i love pluck and devour! The pieces are fab!
    :)

    Thanks so much for your latest comment on my blog :) unfortunately I am not brave enough to go without make up too often but I agree that young women put too much emphasis on their beauty products instead of their natural beauty :) xx

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  4. You look ADORABLE in that hat! I wish I could pull it off like you can! And the jewelry---looks FABULOUS!
    xoxo Darby
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    1. Thanks Darby for dropping by ... just checked out your gorgeous pink dress on the blog..you look fab! Avril x

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  5. That looks so incredibly cute on you! How fun!

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  6. OMG love the pink one on you! Was so lovely to finally meet you Avril! xx

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    1. And you too Sara...hopefully see you on Monday again! Avx

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  7. Swiittt Swoooo! Loving the hat Avril! Fab xx

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  8. Gorgeous headpieces! It looks lovely on you:)
    ~Anne xx

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  9. You look lovely! xo

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  10. So gutted I couldn't get down :( I really want to get my hands on some of the pluck and devour stuff! Bex x

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    1. Sorry to miss you Bex...hopefully see you at the next get-together xx

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  11. looks like some great pieces in the collection,the headpiece looks great and goes perfect with your outfit :)

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  12. I love those perspex jewels! They're fabulous! Ireally like your outfit too, how cute is that headpiece!

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    1. It's fab Francesca - could see it on you too! Would suit you so well, Avril x

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  13. Lovely meeting you last night. I love Pluck & Devour. Have 3 necklaces now! You look fab in the pink hat, treat yourself. Gina x

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    1. It looked lovely on you - I'm going to get one for sure....but which one?! Lovely meeting you too x

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  14. ooh you look fabulous, loving pink om you!

    They have some amazing jewels. I could not be serious in that head piece though lol...they would make a fantastic give away prize very different to the norm :-) xox

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  15. wow! Love the acrylic looking jewels! And a specialty hat... I would love to have an occasion to wear such a creation to!
    xx
    Here&Now

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    1. Thanks Jessica...I would love a wedding as an excuse to buy it...but all my friends are frustratingly already married or resolutely single. Grr! Avril x

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