Betty’s Boutique- Secret Pop up

Posted on 03/06/2014 by sultanamalik

Hey lovelies!!

I was invited along to this cute secret pop up shop on the weekend. Me and Coco (Fashion Blogger) met Maeve the co-found of Betty’s Boutique during Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair.

https://www.facebook.com/events/483114355148798/

Betty’s Boutique is a Secret Pop-Up shop specialising in good quality Retro and Vintage clothing and nick-naks.

We will also be exhibiting oil paintings and prints by Artist Maeve O’Loughlin whose work is inspired by Retro Fashion.

The shop will be open Saturday & Sunday and throughout the day there will be a Tea Party with Soulful Tunes and Fancy Cupcakes.

Saturday night the shop will be transformed and they’ll be an underground private party

The vintage pop up boutique was a two day Saturday and Sunday event from 10am-7pm with an evening party.

The Pop up shop was located at the top of Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Leith walk is an accessible locations, 5 minutes away from Edinburgh Waverly Train Station and has access to a number of central bus routes.

It was clear to see Bonny and Maeve the founders of Betty’s Boutique had put a lot of time and effort to decorate the vintage theme of the underground shop space. The founders have a great ying and yang bound together as vintage fashion lovers, Bonny vintage fashion and events experience and Maeve an upcoming artist.

Before the Event Bonny and Maeve ensured they keep the customer’s interested by posting images from Maeve’s paintings and marketing the tickets for the after party. The events page on Facebook had great comments from the audience about the paintings. Maeve’s art creations were displayed for customers to buy. So quirky and unique!Facebook comments such as –

Your paintings are beautiful

I love this!

SO wish I could be in Edinburgh this weekend to come to Betty’s boutique!

Wowsers. Beautiful!!

I will definitely try to pop by and buy this… I love it..

The mouth watering cupcakes were made by Josie Lancaster. My Instagram post of the cupcakes got a lot of attention from my followers (Yum!).

With music playing in the background and all shoppers genuinely interested in the items, I say what a great job with marketing and promoting awareness for the secret pop up!

I hope to see more from Betty’s Boutique! With the idea only 6 weeks old I believe the founders are doing great! Keep it up!

Dream to Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

Vintage Princess

Posted on 31/05/2014 by sultanamalik

Hey beautiful readers!!! Excited to post this blog! Follow up from Charity Fashion Show.

Just to keep my readers informed I’ve got myself a bloglovin account! I love this concept as it connects all bloggers from different sites ie WordPress, Blogger and Tumblr.

As you might be able to tell I love fashion, styling and beauty! As I’m not a fashion blogger I don’t focus on fashion and beauty. I want to keep my blog primarily on Events as I mentioned on my ‘Abouts’ section. I believe Events blogging is a niche in the market. So for the Fashion, Styling and beauty side of things I’ve created a Facebook Like page. This involves regular interaction with my followers, giving shout outs to talented people in Scotland ie other bloggers, designers, boutiques, brands, events, company’s ect. I want to also post a mood board for my outfit for a particular event, outfits/style I am inspired by and lookbook from local street stylist and celebrities.

I had a vintage themed weekend! With the Vintage Glamour Charity Fashion Show on Saturday Evening and Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair on Sunday.

Pre Event

As an invited blogger I helped promote the Fashion show for Cancer Research. I used my networkings experience and advertised the event poster through my social networking sites. I felt as an Events Blogger it is as important to not only market the event but also to share charity awareness. I shared the The latest Cancer Research commercial available on Youtube Cancer Research 2014.

To help create a buzz, I also created a mood board with the concept around my outfit, the Charity Fashion Show was themed around Vintage Glamour! This image alone got 568 views on facebook and over 30 likes on my Instagram.

Glamour Vintage mood board-

“Vintage glamour theme for tomorrow evenings Charity Fashion Show! I’m thinking vintage white lace and a statement head piece.

Being the biggest Kardashian fan I am inspired by Kim Kardashian’s lookbook. It’s always fun to wear this jewellery piece with classic or modern dresses for the extra glam and style!I done my research and can see the local jewellery boutique Prestige by Shama sell such statement pieces!

Ladies have a look”

Fashion Show

As you walked into the event there was plenty of entertainment all round! There was a bagpiper playing outside and a Harp playing beautifully inside the venue! Attendees were given a warm welcome from supportive friends and family of Lauren.

Before the show started I got exclusive access to behind the scenes. We got the opportunity to network with the designers, Models, Egg Hair and Body (Make up and Hair Stylist), the organisers and the photographer.

It’s great to hear how close a connection the Fashion Events industry is in Scotland. Alison the owner of Red Carpet Luxury Dresses was part of the Edinburgh Metropolitan Fashion Show 2013 (Year previous to Edinburgh Metropolitan Fashion show 2014). And also Monika Wiktorowicz a model I’ve worked with a number of times now.

The designers were Pan Pan Bridal, 21st Century Kilts, Bustle Boitique, Those were the days Vinatge and Red Carpet Luxury Dresses and Psychomoda.

There was 4 very handsome male models who were modelling the 21st Century Kilts. They were all athlete – ABC Fighter John Thain, Footballers from Queens Park Football club Grant Mosson, James Baty and Liam Gormley. I got the cheeky chance to sneak a photo with them all. The guys were great on the catwalk! James Baty even told me that he was more nervous doing this than before a game! But had a good laugh!

One of the event aspects that stood out for me was when the audience got the chance to engage with the event. By texting questions for the male models, these questions would pop up on the screen and you can ask anything! 😉

Extra event concepts was there was a musician singing live with a very 1950s feel of sound. A astonishing amount of great raffle prizes included Motel Brown goodies bags, Cheynes Hairdressing, Charlie Miller Hairdressing. The auction prizes was amazing! 2 x Tom Jones concert tickets, Canves painting of Hearts FC and Hibs FC, auctioned a boxing training session and even dinner dates with the models.

Post Event

Nicole The Fashion Blogger I attended the event with, has also been recognised for her unique style. She was in the style column in the Evening News!! Please check her fashion Blog on the Vintage Charity Show.

I loved dressing up for this Fashion show and loved the vintage glamour theme. We got positive feedback from attendees and via social network posts. I met and spoke to a lot of great personalities within the industry, I even met the representatives’ from Cancer Research and Shelter Scotland.

Lauren has done a great job and has made all her friends and family really proud! She looked gorgeous! Hair and Make up done by Egg Hair and Beauty

Photo Credits: Gav Young

Dream to Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

#crabtreehandytips

Posted on 30/05/2014 by sultanamalik

How exciting blogbees’!

I got invited along to a bloggers exclusive event :D! I met a bunch of amazing Scottish bloggers! I got invited along by Scott Harry Emery – a male fashion and lifestyle blogger from Glasgow, who is shortlisted for Company Magazine’s Style blogger award 2014! All the best Scott! Represent the power for Scotland!

The event was host by Crabtree & Evelyn-specialise in fine soaps from around the world. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Hanover Street.

yay free products! Yum!

I was welcomed in by Lisa, the store manager who has been with Crabtree & Evelyn for 10 fantastic years! All 13 bloggers were welcomed with a soft drink, a cute cupcake and even a goodie bag! I heart free products!

As I started looking around the store I was kindly approached by Jamie Rockers– Social Media and PR manager for Crabtree & Evelyn. As I did not know anyone and was nervous, I was glad Jamie came over and even complimented my style and my online exclusive Michael Kors clutch (Birthday present from my sister!! Lucky Sultana!).

Jamie had mentioned she has done a few Bloggers events around the UK. And said bloggers events are more busier than customer events! Great work Jamie!

I was given this luxurious hand treatment by Fatima a sales assistant at the store. I was using the products from the Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed ranger which is one of the best sellers! I asked about the other products and Fatima told me about there Eau de Pearfum fragrances. These special fragrances were Harrods exclusive fragrances and were even in the top 6 best sellers!

All the bloggers were very approachable and we exchanged blog details! Yay new Instagrammar’s 🙂 I was surprised to find out not everyone has a business cards, which I advised would be a handy card to have at events like this. Alexandra had a discussion on Twitter asking other bloggers thoughts.

Q4 I met the beautiful @Sultana_malik tonight and she had amazing business/blog cards. Has anyone else considered this idea? ❤️ #beautichat

— Alex | ✌️ (@_catsandvodka) May 29, 2014

Overall I met some great people! And my hands feel so soft and girly (compared to my usual gym hands). I hope to see more bloggers exclusive events! As suggested previously bloggers events have much more a lasting affect than customer events. The trend hashtag for the evening was #crabtreehandytips which has been used on my Instagram uploads and tweets 🙂

They even have a food range! I Love!

polaroid taken instore by Jamie 🙂 Image can be found on the offical Crabtree & Evelyn Twitter! https://twitter.com/CrabtreeUK

I even got a shout out on the Crabtree&Evelyn twitter! I love the vintage feel of the shop so I had to get a selfie with the shop surroundings 🙂

yay new blogging friends 🙂

Dream to Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

Airth Castle Hotel and Spa

Posted on 28/05/2014 by sultanamalik

I was working at a wedding for Blushbooth on Saturday the 24th May 2014. The wedding celebration was held in Airth Castle Hotel and Spa, Stirlingshire, 45 Minute drive from Edinburgh, in the Falkirk area in Scotland.

The Airth Castle hotel and spa was easy to find without my Satnav, as the castle is a tourist attraction there was a number of motorway signs on directions.

The history of the castle dates back to the 14th century! Such a beautiful location as its surrounded by a lot of green land.

Have a look at the reviews on Trip Advisor. Congratulations to the bride and Groom! I had a few charming guests that wanted a selfie with me 😀

Dream to Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

Affortable Vintage

Posted on 26/05/2014 by sultanamalik

No Rest for the Wicked! From the evening before at the Charity Fashion Show then the next day at Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair. Not only did I get invited along to blog the event but I also manage to win a free ticket on Twitter via @edinbloggers. I never win anything!! What a fun day out! I had a friends BBQ after the fair and choose to wear a cute Coral Midi with strappy heals, my hair was still Kardashian wavy from the evening before. I kept my makeup light and simple to reflect how beautiful the weather in Edinburgh was. Please check my Facebook page www.facebook.com/Sultana.Malik and Instagram @sultana_malik for my #lookbook from this event. As the pre blog suggests- Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair, was located at the Assembly Rooms. I can’t believe how busy the Edinburgh Assembly Rooms was! There was a queuing system that let 10 people in at a time. This was a good health and safety aspect which was definitely appreciated as a Events Management student (I was responsible for Health & safety during Olymphusion). As we registered we got a warm welcome from Becca and the rest of the front of house team. Becca mentioned, she has been the Manager for Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair for two years now and has ran the Judy’s fair in a number of locations in Scotland. I have been to the Assembly rooms a number of times for Award Ceremony’s, Weddings, parties and during the Harvey Nichols Autumn Winter 2013 Fashion Show. I love this beautiful venue and its classy Victorian feel. Me and Nichole (Fashion Blogger buddy) thought of a plan on how we would network at this event. There was around 30 plus pop up stalls in the hall and alot of shoppers floating around. We came up with the plan of – first time around the hall we would browse and get a feel of the type of boutiques. Second time we speak to the stall owners and ask any questions and third time and the best time round would be for us as shoppers!!! 🙂 The stalls I spoke to: I bought this unique cute tea cup ring from Bunny’s Beads. Bunny has had Bunny’s Beads for 5 years now, I even complimented how neat and tidy her stall was. Vulture Culture – amazing vintage jewellery and broach’s! as the biggest broach collector, I loved this pop up stall! To our delightful surprise the vintage shirt Nicole was wearing was sold buy the lady we were speaking to! Va Va Vintage -sells all sorts of antique home-ware and jewellery. Amber the beautiful owner of Va Va Vintage has been selling antiques for 6 years now and buys her goods from auctions. Button Button @buttonbyhannah- is a unique custom made vintage design accessory stall. Sweets as Bag Designs by Shekinah – has been making custom made bags and clutches for two years now. These exclusive bags are currently told in Ladys Joe Joes and Studio 13 in Edinburgh. Vintage Remix by Alison George had these amazingly unique handmade business cards, which was made from old music scripts. As I got talking to Alison she had mentioned she will be part of this market in Waverly station, Edinburgh. Localmotive Markets is located on platform 2, every Friday from the 6th of June “We’ll have between 30 and 50 exhibitors and traders every week selling Scottish products including arts, crafts, clothes and accessories made by local designers,fresh and cooked Scottish produce, & ethically-sourced gifts. ” I hope to pop down to Edinburgh Wavely and have a browse at this unique idea.

I love vintage fairs! This was my First Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair and my second after Loulous Vinatge Fair 2013. I love how you get the opportunity to bargain with the owners of the stalls! Fantastic turnout! and well done Edinburgh, one of the stall’s even said Edinburgh was more busy than on the previous day in Glasgow!

One of the shoppers said she had been attending Judy’s Vintage Fair for over 4/5 years now. And always recommends her friends. This is a great form of Word of Mouth Marketing for the Fair- as it shows visitors believe in the professionalism from the fair.

Great Job! and Amazing selection for stalls! Keep and eye on the fashion side from Nicole’s Blog – http://cocomadeherdoit.blogspot.co.uk/.

Dream To Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

The Scottish Asian day at the Races

Posted on 14/05/2014 by sultanamalik

Hey beautiful Readers!! Anyone that follows me on instagram, Twitter or my new Like Page on Facebook- I was a feature blogger on Scotbloggers!! This was a follow up from my post on the Scottish Wedding Exhbition 2014.

Find my feature post: http://scotbloggers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/the-scottish-asian-wedding-exhibition.html

The creator of Scot Bloggers- Claire has been great with me! Always helpful, engaging and retweeting on social networking links!! She said my Feature post was the most popular this week on the Scot Bloggers site! I have also been asked if Id like to have a sharing button on the Scot Bloggers Blog page! Exciting times!

I had some great feedback and support about my feature blog within the Scottish asian community! Great to see people find my work interesting and inspiring! ie Dream to Inspire 😉 😉

Feedback such as-

Eli Couture – Glad to see bloggers like you covering events in Scotland. Good Work!

Husna Designs – Well Done again! So talented!

SKM Couture – Brilliant, Thanks so much Sultana Malik, Great review.

Sophina Zaheer Henna Artist – Fantastic read Sultana. Thank you so much for the amazing response. Much love

Faisal Latif- Photography – Even gave me pointers and tips! And advised me on some constructive criticism to double check my spelling and grammar.

Nadim Saleem was extremely appreciative for my positive response and want me to-do exclusive interview with the recognised Fashion chorographer! Watch this space!!!

Hey little lovelies excited to be a feature blogger on Scottish bloggers! Only started blogging a few months ago! I initially started to get my name out there and to show case my expertise in Events management and the Fashion industry. I also encourage and market the organisers and team behind Events and Fashion shows. I am loving the vision behind Scot Bloggers! Great stuff and such a good way to network! I’ve been engaging with other @scottishbloggers on twitter! Found some great co-bloggers!

This feature is a follow up from my post on The Scottish Asian Wedding Exhibition. I wanted to blog especially about this event as I feel it will encourage audiences to visit different cultural events and Fashion shows. I hope to encourage the growth of the scottish and Asian events and Fashion scene. 10305253_10202259690634306_4338706038948222036_n

What a fun day out! As you walk in you were given Asian Sweets from Amala Foods and a S.A.W.E bag which had a number of leaflets.

Sponsors and associates

Clothing- boutiques Eli Couture, Image Collection by Nimraah, SKM Couture, Hair and Beauty Wink, Iqrara Hair stylist and makeup artist, Perfection by Mona, Smeena Make up Artist Henna Artist Mehndi by Sophina,

Jewellers Marbel eric, Zaiba Jewels, adaa Jewellery,

Entertainment service Royal Dhol Force- Jas, Staging J’adore, Catering Own catering wedding at Hamilton Park Racecourse and Mirror Finish – Vehicle Appearance Specialist

Photography – Faisal Latif who was also the official photographer for the Edinburgh Charity week Ladies night.

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The stalls were displayed in a beautiful and professional manner.! The largest stall was the yummy cakes stand. J’adore who is a décor and food service company (also helped at the charity week fashion show) provide the amazing food for the attendees!

One of the main sponsors at this event was Sonique Sounds the only Asian female DJ in Scotland! You go girl! Who Run the world!!!

There was 3 catwalk productions throughout the day, I attended the 2nd one. Proud to see Edinburgh’s very own SKM Couture rocking the runway! And two of the models I’ve worked with before Stephanie Mcgovern and Urszula Prokop, the ladies worked professionally as always!

Nadim Saleem was the Fashion Choreographer at this event! Nadim is a well recognised events organiser within the Asian fashion industry! Please find his page and you’ll see a huge list of fashion productions he has choreographed. Before I started blogging I’ve attended a number of events he has produced! And what a talented man! Truly inspiring! I hope one day to be as recognised for my talent like Nadim.
I had the amazing opportunity to introduce myself to Nadim. Even as a busy man I watched him stop for photos with fans in the audience! Very humble and grateful! I hope to be part of Nadim’s upcoming projects! Exciting times and a huge step for me as a Events Assistant!!

Great turn out for the S.A.W.E considering it was their first event and the weather was miserable! Really proud of the Scottish Fashion Events industry and it’s continuously movements! I hope you enjoyed this post! Follow my page http://www.Facebook.com/Sultana.malik, Tweet me at @sultana_malik, for Style and Beauty #Lookbook find my Instagram @sultana_malik and last but not least my passion and my knowledge Events Blog- http://www.sultanamalik.wordpress.com

Dream to Inspire ❤ ❤

Sultana ❤

Charity Fashion Show 2014

Posted on 09/05/2014 by sultanamalik

Me and my Fashion Blogger buddy Nicole Findley have been invited along to the Charity Fashion Show for Cancer Research UK. The Charity Fashion Show have been organising this annual event since 2008. The 2014 theme is “Glamour Vintage Fashion … Continue reading →

Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair 2014

Posted on 07/05/2014 by sultanamalik

Hey readers! I’ve been invited to attend Britain’s Largest Vintage fair at The Edinburgh Assembly Rooms on the 18th May 2012. Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair is coming back to Edinburgh! Recently nominated for the ‘Best Vintage Fair’ in the National … Continue reading →

May the fourth be with you

Posted on 06/05/2014 by sultanamalik

Hello lovelies!!

I had two days off from H&M so had the chance to work with Blushbooth this May bank holiday weekend. I was an events assistant for a 21st in Glasgow then the following day a wedding ceremony in Edinburgh 🙂

On Friday the 2nd I was working on a two hour booth hire at The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow for Beth’s 21st. This venue space was a bar then turned into a club more later in the evening.
The staff were extremely friendly with me. The charming Irish manager even helped me bring through the equipment. James Anderson had mentioned he has been in Scotland for 15 years now and got a qualification in photography. James does the official photography for the http://www.berkeleysuite.com/ website.

The birthday girls’ family brought in extra props with them, which clients had more to work with.

Happy birthday Beth! Hope you had an amazing birthday!!!

On Saturday the 3rd I was working at the amazing venue of Dynamic Earth! This venue has to be one of my favourite locations in Edinburgh! (Previously blog A New Begging).

The wedding celebration was set up on Ozone level 3, Blushbooth had its own private room. I loved this idea! The room was set up with ‘The classy and fabulous backdrop‘, vintage prop table and guest book for guests to stick one of the two photos and write a message for the Newly weds.

Congratulations Alison and James! I hope you guys have a beautiful future together!

Dream to Inspire<3 ❤

Sultana ❤

GLORY

Posted on 28/04/2014 by sultanamalik

‘I say goodbye to the person I used to be but hello to the person I’m going to be’ Goodbye world, Hello – Kobi Onyame I attended a live music event last Sunday, showing my support to the local talent … Continue reading →