These sweet kitties will be available to purchase on Hannah Zakari from Monday :)
And here's a bonus cheesy photo of John :D
Friday, March 25, 2011
Cute!
There's no reason for this post other than to share a few pictures with you that I thought were quite cute.
These sweet kitties will be available to purchase on Hannah Zakari from Monday :)
And here's a bonus cheesy photo of John :D
These sweet kitties will be available to purchase on Hannah Zakari from Monday :)
And here's a bonus cheesy photo of John :D
Monday, March 21, 2011
Give us your money! For a good cause :-)
At Hannah Zakari we've been truly saddened by the events in Japan and felt we couldn't let it pass without trying to help in some way.
We've set up a Just Giving page to raise money for the Red Cross
and to encourage donations to a very worthy cause, Hannah Zakari will match donations up to a total of £500.If everyone who is subscribed to the Hannah Zakari mailing list donated just 50p, we could raise in excess of £2000! Add to that the people who know HZ though Twitter and Facebook, and you can see how quickly those 50 pences add up.
Donations to the British Red Cross will be used towards helping the Japanese people recover from this devastating natural disaster over the coming months and years, as well as other humanitarian disasters around the world.
So, please donate as little or as much as you like. A tiny amount can make a big difference if lots of people do it!
Please visit our Just Giving page and donate what you can:
Rachael xTuesday, March 15, 2011
Behind the scenes at our lookbook shoot!
After a week of preparation which involved mainly shopping and painting plus just a few late nights, we had the photoshoot for the very first Hannah Zakari lookbook yesterday.
It was the first time I've attempted styling like this, y'know, with models and stuff, so I was really nervous. Thankfully I had a great team - 3 models, a photographer, make-up artist and hairdresser - who were all fantastic, professional and made me feel really confident that we'd end up with something special. I think we did...
The lookbook probably won't be available for a month or two and I'm not going to show you any actual images from it until it's all ready. But I will tell you that it's going to be very colourful, quirky and fun, with a few extras I think you'll like!
So, here's a few behind the scenes photos I took just as a wee teaser!
We used the vintage kimono in my previous post for two shots, one with jewellery from Kirsty Kirkpatrick and another with delicate skull jewellery by Michelle Chang layered up with a few few pieces made by me.
This was probably one of my favourite looks, I got the awesome fruit skirt from Armstrongs in the Grassmarket and we used pieces from Petit Plat to go with it obviously!
We did another shot with the same outfit using Plastic Bat's amazing Welcome to Las Vegas Necklace which ended up being my favourite look of all - but you'll have to wait to see it!
Here's a few shots of one of the models, Caitlin, doing some test shots and getting her make up done :)
And for a bit of fun, John put this wee animation together of model Mhairi leaving the shop with a new Showpony tote!
Rachael x
It was the first time I've attempted styling like this, y'know, with models and stuff, so I was really nervous. Thankfully I had a great team - 3 models, a photographer, make-up artist and hairdresser - who were all fantastic, professional and made me feel really confident that we'd end up with something special. I think we did...
The lookbook probably won't be available for a month or two and I'm not going to show you any actual images from it until it's all ready. But I will tell you that it's going to be very colourful, quirky and fun, with a few extras I think you'll like!
So, here's a few behind the scenes photos I took just as a wee teaser!
We used the vintage kimono in my previous post for two shots, one with jewellery from Kirsty Kirkpatrick and another with delicate skull jewellery by Michelle Chang layered up with a few few pieces made by me.
This was probably one of my favourite looks, I got the awesome fruit skirt from Armstrongs in the Grassmarket and we used pieces from Petit Plat to go with it obviously!
We did another shot with the same outfit using Plastic Bat's amazing Welcome to Las Vegas Necklace which ended up being my favourite look of all - but you'll have to wait to see it!
Here's a few shots of one of the models, Caitlin, doing some test shots and getting her make up done :)
And for a bit of fun, John put this wee animation together of model Mhairi leaving the shop with a new Showpony tote!
Rachael x
Friday, March 11, 2011
My kimono
Last night I was making props for the first Hannah Zakari lookbook (very excited about this!), and I decided to finally do something with the vintage kimono I bought in Japan. So, I found the box it's been folded in for the last few years, took it out, got my scissors and hesitated - I just couldn't do it!
I bought the kimono from Ichiroya when I was in Osaka a few years ago. After making the rather complicated hour long journey to where I thought the market was, I discovered that it is actually based online only - doh! Luckily for me the owner, Ichiro, was there and he let me and John in to have a good delve around his warehouse!
Ichiro talked us through all the kimonos we picked out, his knowledge was outstanding. He told us about how you can tell how old a kimono was by it's length and he estimated this one to be pre-world war two. I bought it for the bargain price of around 5000 yen, which was around £22 at the time and my intention was to use it for the fabric.
Before I cut it up I decided to take some photos and put it on my antique Victorian mannequin which highlighted the difference in body shapes as I couldn't get the kimono to reach around the bust or hips, but I think you can still see how beautiful it is. Even the detail on the inside lining is exquisite.
The inside lining at the top:
I decided to leave the cutting of the kimono overnight, and this morning I've decided I can't do it. It holds so many good memories for me, of that journey out to Ichiroya (it was amazing - maybe I will elaborate on the story another time) and of Japan in general. I've decided instead that I will actually take it out of it's box and hang it somewhere, maybe even use it in the lookbook as a piece in it's own right.
My thoughts are with Japan, and every other country affected by the earthquake today.
I bought the kimono from Ichiroya when I was in Osaka a few years ago. After making the rather complicated hour long journey to where I thought the market was, I discovered that it is actually based online only - doh! Luckily for me the owner, Ichiro, was there and he let me and John in to have a good delve around his warehouse!
Ichiro talked us through all the kimonos we picked out, his knowledge was outstanding. He told us about how you can tell how old a kimono was by it's length and he estimated this one to be pre-world war two. I bought it for the bargain price of around 5000 yen, which was around £22 at the time and my intention was to use it for the fabric.
Before I cut it up I decided to take some photos and put it on my antique Victorian mannequin which highlighted the difference in body shapes as I couldn't get the kimono to reach around the bust or hips, but I think you can still see how beautiful it is. Even the detail on the inside lining is exquisite.
The inside lining at the top:
I decided to leave the cutting of the kimono overnight, and this morning I've decided I can't do it. It holds so many good memories for me, of that journey out to Ichiroya (it was amazing - maybe I will elaborate on the story another time) and of Japan in general. I've decided instead that I will actually take it out of it's box and hang it somewhere, maybe even use it in the lookbook as a piece in it's own right.
My thoughts are with Japan, and every other country affected by the earthquake today.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Jennifer Loiselle
This week we have another new designer - the wonderful Jennifer Loiselle. I'd be surprised if you've visited Hannah Zakari and not spotted these beauties yet, they practically jump out and shout 'wear me' in your face!
So, you need to be a bit bold to wear these (they're BIG!) but honestly, you will look like a superstar!
You can buy the collection online *here*.
Until next time,
Rachael x
So, you need to be a bit bold to wear these (they're BIG!) but honestly, you will look like a superstar!
You can buy the collection online *here*.
Until next time,
Rachael x
Monday, February 28, 2011
Another week, another new designer...
I'm in love with this beautiful geometric jewellery from fellow Dundee peep Jane Gowans. Sometimes the simplest things are the the most beautiful...
Now I just need to decide if I should treat myself to the Bessie Ring or the Herbert Necklace. Sigh, my job can be tough sometimes.
Now I just need to decide if I should treat myself to the Bessie Ring or the Herbert Necklace. Sigh, my job can be tough sometimes.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Tasty new designer!
Eeeeeeeee!
That is the sound I made when I received this adorable collection, I love it so much and I can't stop rabbiting on about it to anyone who will listen.
Each of these amazing pieces is made completely by hand from scratch. That's right, each tiny little individual fruit and berry is hand sculpted and assembled by the designer - the very talented Petit Plat.
Here's some fruity love...
Some equally tasty looking miniature macaroons!
And for the more savoury inclined muncher, how about some mini sushi platters - so cool!
And you can now purchase it on Hannah Zakari - I'm pretty sure it counts towards your 5-a-day ;-)
That is the sound I made when I received this adorable collection, I love it so much and I can't stop rabbiting on about it to anyone who will listen.
Each of these amazing pieces is made completely by hand from scratch. That's right, each tiny little individual fruit and berry is hand sculpted and assembled by the designer - the very talented Petit Plat.
Here's some fruity love...
Some equally tasty looking miniature macaroons!
And for the more savoury inclined muncher, how about some mini sushi platters - so cool!
And you can now purchase it on Hannah Zakari - I'm pretty sure it counts towards your 5-a-day ;-)
Thursday, January 06, 2011
You're a winner...
Me! That's right, this could be the most confusing winner to pick but I'm doing it anyway because I reckon Me will need encouragement to make sure all her 11 resolutions happen :)
Email me with your address and I'll get a box of goodies on the way to you v v soon.
Thanks to everyone who left a comment to enter. I really enjoy doing these little giveaways and will try to do more this year (a resolution?) so if luck wasn't on your side this time fingers crossed for next!
Happy New Year,
Rachael x
Email me with your address and I'll get a box of goodies on the way to you v v soon.
Thanks to everyone who left a comment to enter. I really enjoy doing these little giveaways and will try to do more this year (a resolution?) so if luck wasn't on your side this time fingers crossed for next!
Happy New Year,
Rachael x
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
2011: New Years Resolutions (and one of those give-away thingys)...
*** This competition is now closed ***
I'm not usually one for making new year resolutions. Mainly because I have so little will power that I'm pretty sure I would fail far too quickly for them to count, but this year I feel the need to sort myself out a bit, to get focussed on the big picture and what better time to start?
I've lost count of the amount of times people have commented on my great organisational skills, but I've got to admit that I've never felt like I'm a very organised person at all and am always a bit amazed that anyone would say it. This year I resolve to live up to those expectations - I've got my wall planner and notice board, my to-do list, a staff timetable, and a bit of a year plan forming... I'm looking forward to seeing how it all pans out...
So, what are your new year resolutions? And have you managed to keep them so far? Best comment gets a wee goodie bag of stuff from Hannah Zakari to get your 2011 off to a fabulous start!
I'm not usually one for making new year resolutions. Mainly because I have so little will power that I'm pretty sure I would fail far too quickly for them to count, but this year I feel the need to sort myself out a bit, to get focussed on the big picture and what better time to start?
I've lost count of the amount of times people have commented on my great organisational skills, but I've got to admit that I've never felt like I'm a very organised person at all and am always a bit amazed that anyone would say it. This year I resolve to live up to those expectations - I've got my wall planner and notice board, my to-do list, a staff timetable, and a bit of a year plan forming... I'm looking forward to seeing how it all pans out...
So, what are your new year resolutions? And have you managed to keep them so far? Best comment gets a wee goodie bag of stuff from Hannah Zakari to get your 2011 off to a fabulous start!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Everyone!
It's been a fabulous year but I've got to admit that I'm looking forward to some prolonged resting and general festivities over the next few weeks.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Hannah Zakari this year, it's been a toughie but I think it's ended in style!
So I leave you with my favourite Christmas song of all time, the fabulous Shakin' Stevens...
Merry Christmas everyone and the best of wishes for 2011 from all at Hannah Zakari x x x
Thank you to everyone who has supported Hannah Zakari this year, it's been a toughie but I think it's ended in style!
So I leave you with my favourite Christmas song of all time, the fabulous Shakin' Stevens...
Merry Christmas everyone and the best of wishes for 2011 from all at Hannah Zakari x x x
Thursday, December 02, 2010
And the winner is...
So, I've just finished handwriting and cutting out (well, Verity did that part) 238 names of people who entered the competition, and with a little help from John have drawn the winners - drumroll please!
The winner of our first prize is the very talented StarryBlueSky (wonderful Etsy shop *here*)- congratulations you've won a ton of cool stuff from Hannah Zakari :)
The winners of our next two prizes are:
Izzie Marmitepaws O'Brien (who entered on Facebook)
and
hellorogue (from twitter)
You've both won a goodie bag plus £25 worth of HZ gift vouchers - yay!
And the last two prizes go to:
HulaJuiceBar (from Twitter)
and
Lucy (1) - the first Lucy to reply on the blog who liked the Eliah the Elephant Brooch!)
You both won a goodie bag plus £10 worth of Hannah Zakari gift vouchers :)
I'll contact each winner individually tomorrow and direct them to this blog to claim the prize. But if you see this before I'm in touch please email me with your full name and address so I can send you your prize!
Thanks so much to everyone who took part - let's do it again soon!
Rachael x
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Brand New HZ Website and Celebratory Super Give-Away!
After months of hard work getting the new look Hannah Zakari up to scratch it's finally ready to go. It's been a long time in the making and I hope you agree it's been worth it.
Anyway, to celebrate we're having a GREAT BIG GIVE-AWAY and all you need to do to enter is tell us what your favourite item on the new look Hannah Zakari is. You can do this in one or all of the following ways with an entry for each:
Tweeting at us on Twitter - My favourite thing on the new @HannahZakari website is *link here*
Tell us on Facebook
Writing about the new website on your blog and letting us know the link.
Or, leave us a comment below
We've got 5 goodie bags to give away.
The 1st prize goodie bag has over £200 worth of prizes including:
£50 worth of HZ Gift Vouchers
An Eclectic Shock item of your choice
A Kate Wilson print of your choice
And a goodie bag like this:
Included in the bag are a Kate Mclelland Owl tote bag, Gemma Correll Pugs Not Drugs Mirror, Laurafalullah Notebook and Rose Brooch, a Hoolala mini goodie bag, brooches from Custom Made, I Am Acrylic, Uncommonly Beautiful and Haberdash House, a Harris Tweed purse by Breagha (coming to HZ soon!), a cute cross-stitch bird ring by Magasin, a Journey Journal from Cracked Designs and a copy of the very awesome Nude magazine - wowzers!
That leaves 4 more goodie bags...
Two of the other goodie bags will each have a £25 Hannah Zakari Gift Voucher and selection of goodies including a Tote Bag, Harris Tweed Purse, various brooches, a copy of Nude magazine and trinkets similar to those pictured above.
The remaining two goodie bags will have a £10 Hannah Zakari Gift Voucher plus a copy of Nude mag and selection of goodies just as good as those above!
The competition will remain open until Thursday 2nd December at 4pm and the winners will be chosen at random by me shortly after!
Good luck!!!
Anyway, to celebrate we're having a GREAT BIG GIVE-AWAY and all you need to do to enter is tell us what your favourite item on the new look Hannah Zakari is. You can do this in one or all of the following ways with an entry for each:
Tweeting at us on Twitter - My favourite thing on the new @HannahZakari website is *link here*
Tell us on Facebook
Writing about the new website on your blog and letting us know the link.
Or, leave us a comment below
We've got 5 goodie bags to give away.
The 1st prize goodie bag has over £200 worth of prizes including:
£50 worth of HZ Gift Vouchers
An Eclectic Shock item of your choice
A Kate Wilson print of your choice
And a goodie bag like this:
Included in the bag are a Kate Mclelland Owl tote bag, Gemma Correll Pugs Not Drugs Mirror, Laurafalullah Notebook and Rose Brooch, a Hoolala mini goodie bag, brooches from Custom Made, I Am Acrylic, Uncommonly Beautiful and Haberdash House, a Harris Tweed purse by Breagha (coming to HZ soon!), a cute cross-stitch bird ring by Magasin, a Journey Journal from Cracked Designs and a copy of the very awesome Nude magazine - wowzers!
That leaves 4 more goodie bags...
Two of the other goodie bags will each have a £25 Hannah Zakari Gift Voucher and selection of goodies including a Tote Bag, Harris Tweed Purse, various brooches, a copy of Nude magazine and trinkets similar to those pictured above.
The remaining two goodie bags will have a £10 Hannah Zakari Gift Voucher plus a copy of Nude mag and selection of goodies just as good as those above!
The competition will remain open until Thursday 2nd December at 4pm and the winners will be chosen at random by me shortly after!
Good luck!!!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Pre-Giveaway Giveaway!
Hey folks, this giveaway is now finished and and the winner is Flora!
We're almost set to launch our new website but it's taking a little longer than anticipated to get those finishing touches just right and I know some of you are waiting for this awesome giveaway I've been twittering on about.
So, to tide you over until the big launch day, I'm having an impromptu pre-giveaway giveaway just to get you in the mood!
All you need to do to enter is retweet (RT) our giveaway tweet - simple.
(edit - you must RT the tweet, don't tweet it back @HannahZakari as the aim is to spread the word!)
So what do you win? Well, all this stuff and more...
Your prize will be full of brilliantly awesome stuff from Hannah Zakari including some of our very best sellers from our shoppe and website, plus a gift voucher designed exclusively for Hannah Zakari by illustrator Gemma Correll - how good is that?
For an extra entry, tell us what one item you'd like most from the Hannah Zakari website, and you never know, it might end up in your box of goodies!
The winner will be drawn at random by me on Friday 12th November at 6pm.
We're almost set to launch our new website but it's taking a little longer than anticipated to get those finishing touches just right and I know some of you are waiting for this awesome giveaway I've been twittering on about.
So, to tide you over until the big launch day, I'm having an impromptu pre-giveaway giveaway just to get you in the mood!
All you need to do to enter is retweet (RT) our giveaway tweet - simple.
(edit - you must RT the tweet, don't tweet it back @HannahZakari as the aim is to spread the word!)
So what do you win? Well, all this stuff and more...
Your prize will be full of brilliantly awesome stuff from Hannah Zakari including some of our very best sellers from our shoppe and website, plus a gift voucher designed exclusively for Hannah Zakari by illustrator Gemma Correll - how good is that?
For an extra entry, tell us what one item you'd like most from the Hannah Zakari website, and you never know, it might end up in your box of goodies!
The winner will be drawn at random by me on Friday 12th November at 6pm.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Happy Birthday to Hannah Z!
Who'd of thought it, my little website is turning 6 tomorrow! And we can't have a birthday without a bit of a celebration, can we?
So from now until midnight on Sunday you can get a lovely 20% off everything on Hannah Zakari with the code 'iheartcake' - yay!
Please note: this discount is available on our website only, there's other fun stuff happening in the Shoppe such as cake and some cross stitching!
And if you want your order to be dispatched today, please order by 2pm :)
Oh, later this month we'll be launching our super duper fancy new website, so keep your Twitter/Facebook sensors out for all the latest news and details of a lovely big give-away we'll be having.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Say it with Cross-Stitch!
This Saturday, 16th October, cross stitcher extraordinaire and the lady at the helm of Miso Funky, Claire Brown will be at the Hannah Zakari Shoppe cross stitching away and making her sweet little cross stitch badges to your order.
Join her between 12 and 5 pm at the HZ Shoppe on Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh and you too can say it in Cross Stitch!
Join her between 12 and 5 pm at the HZ Shoppe on Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh and you too can say it in Cross Stitch!
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