Meet the fabulous Nicholette Yardley-Moore. I know the next half of this sentence is going to make me sound like some crazy-assed stalker but...I've been watching her for a while. Don't click away just yet. This gorgeous grey-haired woman works in Liberty's accessories department, and I've meaning to say hello and ask if I can blog about her, forever. Then as luck would have it, over at the designjunction exhibition yesterday, there was NYM on a stand showing Vintage Cushions. I was so excited I practically knocked over a table displaying expensive ceramic plates to get to her. As well as the job at Liberty, NYM designs and makes cushions, before work and on her days off. And the good news is that you can buy them online at the newly launched Vintage Cushions website. Fabrics come from collectors and dealers and the quality is superb, 'I like beautiful colourings and collecting beautiful fabrics,' she says, adding, 'The reverse side of the cushion is important too. The back is just as important as the front.' Couldn't agree more. It's all about attention to detail and I find it v shoddy when purveyors of soft furnishings use cheap backing fabrics. Who are they trying to kid?
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| The Churchill Cushion: Nichollette's favourite. |
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| These mid-century fabrics would look fabulous on the settee at That's Not My Age Mansions. |
Nichollette (we're on first name terms now) studied fashion in the late sixties, has designed accessories, run market stalls and had her very own shop. This life-long interest in fashion didn't surprise me, I could tell from her wonderful, singular style that NYM was an expert. So, I asked for some tips on looking good at any age, ' Do not buy what's fashionable,' she advises, ' I must be able to put it on and go "That feels great." And there's no need to spend a lot of money, this black top was two pound in a second-hand shop. Buy clothes that last, like these palazzo pants I've had for yonks and yonks.'
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| Nichollette Yardley-Moore and her Vintage Cushions. |
What are your tips for style at any age?
Wear what you really love and feel good in it is normally what suits you. Add a smile and you are ready to go.
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Wear what you feel good in and stuff what anyone else thinks! Love those cushions, I must make more, my mid-century fabric stash is taking over the house! x
ReplyDeleteNYM rocks!! What a cool lady, I'm not surprised you've been stalking her :o) x
ReplyDeleteMy number one tip is to love yourself by eating healthy and taking good care of yourself. Then what we wear will look good because people will remember our smile and our energy foremost. Wearing items that are unique to your personality and the essence you want to give to others is the best style ever.
ReplyDeleteI *love* her hair! That's what I'd love for mine to do. She's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteFabulous hair and wonderful cushions - what talent. Can see why she caught your eye... x
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking. I see why you stalked her-I would too, definitely!!! I have several gray-haired icons that I call to mind whenever I'm tempted to tint; she's now in my pantheon of goddesses. Her cushions are exquisite, as well.
ReplyDeleteColourful and fashionable pillows.Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.
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I saw her first! I'm her ORIGINAL stalker! ...last day of the Design Show today, Sunday...last chance to ogle the exotica. Oh...and the cushions are also exquisite... :-)
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I didn't know her name until seeing this post, but Nichollette Yardley Moore features as a model in Loop's knitting book 'Juju's Loops'. She looks stunning in there, too. (Buy this book to leaf through even if you don't knit; it's so lovely to look at!)
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.loopknitlounge.com/projects/jujus-loops/
Lovely to have a spotlight shone on so delightful a person - Thank you.
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