This tree has probably seen more Christmases than I have! Subsequently it has an appearance not unlike that of a balding parrot...but we do love the old thing! Right down to its plastic faux wood base. Aww.
We have plenty of shiny nic' nacs to get it looking snazzy and classy as it ever was, from little owls and hanging tin birds to teeny mushrooms and shiny strawberries and more. Swing by the shop and decorate your tree to match this dapper oldie in time for Christmas! xxx
WIN! a Surface too Deep Goddess Wrap Tank in size 10 (RRP$159)
All you gotta do is:
Like the SURFACE too DEEP fb page.
Like the Madame Fancy Pants fb page.
Publicly share this picture/post on your fb page...
and you're in the draw! yay!
So how can you win this super fancy new wallet?
All you need to do is:
SHARE this pic on your Facebook page.
Hit LIKE on Status Anxiety.'s FB page.
Hit LIKE on Madame Fancy Pants' FB page.
Then you're in to win!
Comp ends Monday 14th Novemer, winner announced soon after.
LUCK! ♥
Summer is on its merry hot way so its time to start sorting out your new bathing wear/swimmers/cozzie/togs/bathers/bikini - well what ever y'all want to call it!
This summer we are super excited to be stocking the beautiful Surface too Deep swimwear designed by the lovely Wellington lass Esther Bryant-Lindsay. All the swimmers are limited runs of the highest quality and made from Italian Lycra printed in Australia which is exclusive to Surface too Deep.
We have 3 different styles available and 2 colour-ways, essential black and the divine Lilac Nights. The Goddess Wrap is a stunner one piece with cross over open back and subtle side cut outs. Now when it comes to bikinis I'm a fan of high waisted pants, panties AND swimmers so these Birds Fly high waisted bloomers are a mega hit in my book! There is also bow across the back for the cute factor (and the help distract from any derrière issues one may have!). There is a choice of 2 different tops to go with your new high waisted bloomers...the Goddess Wrap tank which can be worn 3 different ways! (winning!) as a halter, a bandeau, and as a shouldered tie front - us girls do love versatility. The other bikini top is the Pixie Staple which can be worn 2 ways twisted for a more triangle bikini or un-twisted for a crop top look. They also come with a nifty zip up clear plastic bag to store'em in when they are wet! handeeeee!
Goddess Wrap One Piece - $267 (avail in black & lilac night)
Pixie Staple Top - $127 (avail in black & lilac night)
Birds Fly High Bloomer - $105 (avail in black & lilac night)
Goddess Wrap Tank $159 (avail in black)
We have super limited stock so make like Tom and Cruise into Madame Fancy Pants asap to try on your fancy new Surface too Deep swimmers!
♥claire
Oh my! Its getting exciting around MFP with packages arriving daily. Last week all our gorgeous Christmas Cards and advent calenders arrived. Today a bunch of lovely journals, books and stationary was un boxed.
A favourite illustrator at Madame Fancy Pants is Susie Ghahremani, this neat journal is filled with her whimsical drawings of owls, birds and squirrels and waiting to be accompanied by your ideas and musings. Another exciting unpack was this Cant sleep, write now journal which has ideas for writing and places to write random thoughts for those who find it hard to drift off of wake up with brain a buzzing. And if you're a sweet fiend like myself then you will be DROOLING over the yummy recipes that are tucked up inside The Chocolate Deck and The Cupcakes decks boxes. YUM! For the lads who want to be gents The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman could be his perfect companion. When to wear a suit? What kind of neck tie when? and lots of interesting and funny facts about menswear....did you know that merino can bend on itself 20,000 times where cotton can only bend 3,200....?!
My last super exciting goody that was unpacked this morning was the AMAZING Design Sponge at Home book. I have been an avid reader/follower of Miss Grace Bonney's truly super blog for many years (and even had one of my wee projects featured - EXCITE!!!) and now am pretty darn happy to see the many years of great home design, DIY, home hints, flowery arranging and before and afters (my fave!) filling one handy dandy book...I know whos getting this for Christmas this year!
Speaking of Christmas, its 7 weeks away! yup thats kinda soon eh?
My challenge to you is to start thinking about Christmas, what it means to you, who you want to spend it with, what you NEED to eat on Christmas day (I HAVE to have custard from a box..you know the stuff..mnn) and who you want to give gifts to. Gift giving should be thought about carefully, so start looking out for goodies for those special folk in your life. Gifts need not be expensive, some may be home made, remember that its more special for you AND the giftee when given from the heart and certainly not rushed!
♥claire
Clear Skies Journal $25.00
Design Sponge at Home $70.00
The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman $34.00
Hells bells we might as well turn into a candy shop at the rate these sweets are flying out the door! Cute lil' Chocolate Mice and colourful Candy Lego - that pieces together! Mmmm cute n' delicious, just in time for Halloween too!
A few years ago I played a wee gig in the Pit bar (Bats), lovely wee intimate gig with some lovely folk listening. One of these folk was a big burly bearded fellow I have never met before. He introduced himself as Adam Page (late I find out he is a multi instrumentalist and loop pedal god!) and said he was stocked I played some Ani DiFranco. He then pulled me aside telling me that I HAD to listen to this song on his mp3 player and he wanted to play it with me. The song was Naked as we came by Iron & Wine, I had never heard it before and almost cried at its pure beauty. I certainly didn't expect a song like this to be played to me and this moment forged Adam in my heart and memory.
In the following weeks Adam and I hung out and practised the song. He on his lovely Saxophone and me on my guitar and singing. I hadn't 'jammed/played' with anyone for such a long time and was a tad nervous but Adam was just lovely and so encouraging to work with. A gem you might say.
We played the song live on Radio Active without a hitch and both left feeling elated.
A little while later Adam had a concert at Downstage and of course I was eager to hear him in all his instrumenting/loop pedaling/noise making/kumara playing goodness so I got there early and waited eagerly. Adam came on and well words cannot describe the awesomeness that followed. Mini guitars, beat boxing, mini bass, kumera, flute, saxophone, keys, looping, things to bang and bonk. Simply Amazing. So amazing that some of the songs I didnt want to be sitting...I wanted to get up and dance....and some of the songs/sounds I just got lost in.
Sadly Adam then went back to his home town of Adelaide Australia.
But luckily for us he has returned to Wellington...and not just for a visit! He and his lovely lady packed up their guff and bought it over and got themselves a sweet pad and he can play gigs when ever he wants! So now its your turn to experience the AMAZINGNESS that is Adam Page.
He is play this Friday the 14th at Meow (down Edward Street/Wellington) 8.30pm.
You wanna go? of course you do! we have 2 single passes for 2 uber lucky folk to go get their Page on.
Leave a comment on our Facebook Page telling us where Adam hails from and you could win win win win win win !!!
rad!
♥claire
*winner randomly picked and announced Friday round lunch time
You know you want him..... Mr piglet, Mr hippo, Mr bunny the super lovely rope bow ring and rope bangle... heck all of em! All of the jewels are made in Auckland and out of sterling silver, bronze and bone.
So go on and get'em....until Sunday eve you can get 25% off all Deadly Ponies Precious jewels...oh yes! Either pop in store and have a gander OR use the code 25DPP online to get your discount...and shipping is free! yep free as a bird!
Get to it!
♥claire
2 great dresses have just arrived in store. Yay! Harriet Falvey is an Auckland lass making lovely limited edition clothes and MFP is lucky enough to have some in store.
Both dresses are One size fits all so no worries about that curry you just ate...mnn curry.....ANYWAY.. the Jet dress ($220) comes in black lace can be done up with a sash or a belt, It would look great with a coloured slip underneath to jazz it up. The back and white floral Sun dress ($195) has a sash attached (easy peasy!)
We only have a few of each so pop in and try em on. Dresses should hopefully be up online super soon so all you out of towners will be able to get your dress fix to.
♥claire
