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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 

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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

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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

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The Supayana Deer Dress has returned! And it is even more covered in flowery gorgeousness than before. I (Mini Miss Fancy Pants who works on weekends) have a deer dress and it has been wonderful for summery breezy days like today. It's super comfy and can be dressed up n' down, easy peasy. Available in small, medium and large, only $150 and pictured here with one of our Only Midge leather winslow belts ($60) and limited edition Madame Fancy Pants vintage style leather bag. (large $240 small $140).

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A wallet is so much more than a thing that holds you cash.  It says just a little something about you, is it tidy? is it compact? is it a wallet with every card under the sun in it? does it have pictures of loved ones ready to whip out at any moment? is it so packed full of receipts and random acquired bits'n'bobs you simply cant shut it? (Yes George I'm talking to you!).

I go between wallets, at the moment its just a small one that carries change, notes and cards.  A few years ago I had what I refer to as 'the mums wallet' its was BIG and had numerous compartments for all the Mitre 10, library, bonus, coffee and one cards it could handle.  But I'm feeling the need for a wee upgrade, a bit more room not quite a 'mum wallet' but something in-between.  Luckily Status Anxiety have come to my rescue.  

With wallets to fit all the cards (The Audrey has 3 folds to tuck'em away till you need'em) I am leaning towards the Dakota.  She is a fold over lush leather wallet with well enough room for my everyday cards, zippy compartment for all my jangles and a few hidey slots for random receipts.  But then...I am also so very tempted by the Phoebe purse....she has the loveliest floral lining, 2 kiss clasp compartments AND wait...yes....large enough to hold you fancy shmancy iphone'a'roo! ya hoo!

These beauties come in a range of colours...tan, black, stone, purple, pink, a pretty pretty powder blue and good old red.  Winning!

New wallet here I come!

♥claire

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yay! Until Sunday eve every Lil Lovelies charm necklace purchased online (or instore if you mention this blog) you will get 1 free Charm necklace to keep or...giveaway! Acorns, Apples, Cameras, Fortune Cookies, Tusks and more!

After ordering please send us a message and let us know 2 styles that you might like as your freebie (just in case 1 is out!)

So get in and have a looksie! 

♥claire

ps. Shipping in NZ is still freeee as a bird!

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Fifi models a new addition to the MFP dress family (but I have a feeling he wont be around for long!) 

The lovely Foxy dress by Supayana  (Montreal Canada) is made of cotton and has the most delightful fox printed front! Comes in small, med and large and is just $150.  The dress has an elasticated waist for ease and looks great with one of our Only Midge leather winslow belts ($60) and limited edition Madame Fancy Pants vintage style leather bag. (large $240 small $140).

Swing by and try one on soon!

♥claire

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Hi! so some of you may know me (Claire or I guess the Madame of Madame Fancy Pants) and some..some of you may not.  Perhaps you would like to know a lil more about me...in a nut shell...

So how about a lil a-z all about me (saw this on a few blogs and thought it was sweet...)

Here ya go!

A. Age: 31
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore that you hate: Dishes
D. Dogs: I like a dog thats not to big but not small enough to fit in your handbag...& doesn't slobber to much..eww!
E. Essential start to your day: Hugs, stretch, shower, food
F. Favorite color: At the moment....sage
G. Gold or Silver:  ermm..both..together!!
H. Height: 165cm
I. Instruments you play: Guitar, voice & I like to think the tambourine (I secretly just want to be a BV gal & a tambo!)
J. Job title: Mum, shop owner, jewellery maker, musician
K. Kids: Master fancy pants Amon...7 and 3/4  
L. Live: Wellington NZ
M. Mother’s name: Deborah
N. Nicknames: Claire Bear, possum (thanks mum)
O. Overnight hospital stays:  When I was little & had croup.  When Amon was born
P. Pet peeves: Wonky pictures, loud chewing & the loo paper being the wrong way round (it goes AWAY from the wall people!)
Q. Quote from a movie: A gun rack... a gun rack. I don't even own *a* gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack. What am I gonna do... with a gun rack?
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: 3 brothers 1 sister
U. Underwear: Comfy'n pretty
V. Vegetable you hate: Cucumber
W. What makes you run late:  Boy....the boy!!
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Broken foot (thanks spice girls circa 1999)
Y. Yummy food that you make: Banana, walnut & raisin loaf
Z. Zoo animal: Otters & Monkeys 

And just in case you have no clue of what I look like and you need to match a pic with the blurb here is a picture of me feeling fancy in my mums beautiful Thornton Hall dress and Victoria Mason heart necklace..ahhh 

♥claire

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The mail man popped in today with an exciting box filled with little forest critters.  Wee porcelain squirrels and deer to keep us company! There was also a few gorgeous bisque porcelain white branch that has so many uses....vase, ornament, jewellery hanger and wall mounted paper clip...handeeee!  

All of these delightful MFP additions are made by hand in Brooklyn, NY by a lassie by the name of Alyssa Zygmunt.  Im so looking forward to getting more of this talented ladies goods in store..but in the mean time come and pick yourself out a darling deer($25), secret squirrel($25) or handy dandy log($49)!

xoxclaire

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