One of a kind..

Article by Amy Jackson

IntoTheLightVintage

 

Kooky Studios has been working closely with the Merseyside based band the Sundowners. We recently did a shoot with the Sundowners in collaboration with the national hairdressing brand, Electric Hair (read about the shoot and our fashion film here and here). Some of the accessories included in the shoot are from Niamh Rowe’s etsy page, IntoTheLightVintage. IntoTheLightVintage opened at the start of this year, and is made up of beautiful handmade jewellery such as feathered earrings and necklaces, with a distinctly bohemian feel. The store also stocks selected vintage garments; at the moment there’s a pair of vintage flared levi jeans, perfectly fitting with the 70’s trend we’ve been seeing lately! Jewellery ranges from £7.50 to £25.00, a bargain for such one of a kind pieces.

Along with Niamh, Fiona Skelly , another member of the Sundowners also has her own etsy shop, named ShikobaSpirit, supplying more bohemian handmade accessories. One of the most impressive items stocked is a 6ft handmade dream-catcher made with sari silk, crystals, beads and feathers.

Shop ShikobaSpirit here

Shop IntoTheLightVintage here

IntoTheLightVintage

IntoTheLightVintage

ShikobaSpirit

 

 

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, jewellery, kooky studios, liverpool, The SundownersTags: bohemian, dream catcher, etsy, handmade jewellery, jewellery, kookystudios, liverpool, the sundowners, vintage Leave a comment

Ku by Spendlove SS15

Article by Amy Jackson

Photography by Kelly Irvine

One of our latest projects here at Kooky Studios was a collaboration with the Liverpool based dressmaking brand; Ku by Spendlove. Founded by designer Mary Spendlove, the brand is a scouse favourite, specialising in unique eveningwear and fabulously designed made to measure garments. Ku by Spendlove’s clothing is loved by Liverpool celebrities such as Amanda Harrington, who the brand has worked closely with for years. This season, prepare for an array of stylish designs in monochrome shades, as well as some colourful printed pieces perfect for summer. Ku by Spendlove’s designs were recently showcased at the Hilton Hotel this past mothers day, hosted by Chic Networking. You can follow Chic Networking on twitter and instagram to find out about what happened at the event here, or check out their website here.

 

Ku by Spendlove is located at 139A Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 2RE.

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March 21, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: brand, Fashion, kooky studios, ku by spendloveTags: boutique, fashion, kooky studios, ku by spendlove, liverpool, made to measure, photography Leave a comment

Electric Hair fashion film

Article by Amy Jackson

Film by Kelly Irvine

Having worked exclusively as a photographic studios for years, Kooky Studios is happy to announce their transition into fashion film! Kooky Studios previously filmed the collaboration video for The Sundowners (read about our work with The Sundowners here) and since then we’ve been working on some exciting new stuff. The photographer Nick Knight serves as a big inspiration for Kooky Studios work, favouring his artistic style and amazing fashion films. This inspired Kooky Studios to begin creating fashion films, as a way of expanding the company and experimenting with a new creative medium.

Our fashion film features clips of The Sundowners from their collaboration with nationwide hairdressing brand Electric Hair, in promotion of the brand. You can read all about Electric Hair and The Sundowners, and view some images from the shoot on our previous blog post here.

For the film, we focused on using interesting lighting techniques, such as fluorescent lighting to add a rock and roll edge. As well as aspects of the recent photoshoot, the film includes clips filmed at The Sundowners recent gig at the Kazimier music venue. Working on this project required Kooky Studios to work closely within the music industry, which has heavily influenced the outcome of the fashion film. Featuring The Sundowners track – Medicine, the film features a strong grunge element, which is heightened by the location of the nightclub the Magnet.

We hope you enjoy the fashion film, and make sure to keep up to date with our exciting new work to come!

view our film here

If you like the work of Nick Knight, make sure to keep updated with the blog for our latest blog post on the exhibition Alexander McQueen – Savage Beauty, to see the work of a designer involved closely with the photographer.

March 18, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: art, artist, brand, electric hair, Fashion, fashion film, kooky studios, liverpool, The SundownersTags: electric hair, fashion film, kooky studios, liverpool, music, nick knight, the sundowners 3 Comments

Iceberg Vodka launch at Playground

Article by Amy Jackson

Photography by Kelly Irvine

Kooky Studios has been busy collaborating with new vodka brand Iceberg Vodka, photographing their launch night at Playground Liverpool. Originally produced by the Canadian Iceberg Vodka corporation, the vodka is created using water from icebergs and blended with neutral grain alcohol, for the purest taste you can get. Iceberg Vodka UK launched to introduce their drink to a wider audience, and it certainly went down well with the Liverpool crowd. The vodka launched on mothers day at the Hilton hotel at the Chic Networking fashion show event, and the party carried on till the evening, at Playground nightclub. The event was created in collaboration with the fantastic PR company PKPR, with offices nationwide. You can follow PKPR here, or take a look at their website for more info here.

The event was a great success, with celebrities such as Amanda Harrington and Bollywood star Amy Jackson coming to sample the vodka, as well as Big Brother’s Mark Byron. After taking Liverpool by storm, Iceberg Vodka UK will be heading to Cheshire and London for more glamorous launch nights.

To keep up to date with Iceberg Vodka, you can follow them on twitter and instagram and check out their website here.

Make sure to take a stop at the Hilton hotel/Playground on your next night out to sample your new favourite vodka!

March 18, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, iceberg vodka, kooky studios, liverpool, the hilton hotel, UncategorizedTags: amanda harrington, amy jackson, chic networking, hilton hotel, iceberg vodka uk, kooky studios, liverpool, liverpool photography, mark byron, photography, PKPR, playground Leave a comment

Interning at Kooky Studios

After my first day of interning at Kooky Studios, Kelly has asked me to write a bit about my experience. I’m currently a fashion communication student at Liverpool John Moore’s University, and was looking for a suitable part-time internship in the creative industry. I’m really into photography, and I love the style of Kelly’s work, admiring the artistic shots hanging around the studio space. My first task was to do some research on a few of the clients Kelly has, and write an article for the blog. I wrote my first piece on the collaboration between Kooky Studios, Electric Hair and the band the Sundowners. I find it really interesting to find out more about what great things are happening here in Liverpool; from fashion, music and art. The baltic triangle, where Kooky Studios is based is a brilliant representative of the talent Liverpool has to offer.

After lunch, I got to work re-designing some brochures and business cards for the clothing brand Silver Birch, a Liverpool based boutique selling individual bohemian style patterned garments. It was great to put my skills learned at University to good use, learning extra skills along the way, and building my portfolio of work.

I’m looking forward to the rest of my time at Kooky Studios, and I’m excited to see the new work that gets produced!

Amy x

 

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March 12, 2015March 12, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, kooky studios, UncategorizedTags: electric hair, fashion, fashion communication, kooky studios, liverpool, sliver birch, the sundowners Leave a comment

Electric sounds

Article by Amy Jackson

Photography by Kelly Irvine

Fiona for Electric Hair

Here at Kooky Studios, we’ve been busy with some exciting work for national hairdressing brand Electric Hair.

With salons around the UK, Electric Hair has been hailed one of the most important brands, and one to watch in the industry. The award winning hair stylist behind the brand, Mark Woolley, created a range of styling products combining the best ingredients and ensuring a salon finish every time. Electric Hair has been coveted by celebrity figures such as Paloma Faith and Sienna Miller, and continues to impress, being recomended by the likes of Harpers Bazaar. Kooky Studios have been chosen to promote Electric Hair’s new hair product, E-Spray hairspray, ready to be released in Spring this year. Containing cotton oil extract, jojoba oil, bamboo extract and shea butter, the hairspray has been specially designed for catwalk and photo-shoot ready hair, with a natural but strong hold. In addition to this, the hairspray protects against UV damage, contains moisture enhancing ingredients to avoid hair from drying out, and a non oily formula that drys on the hair with a flawless finish. You can purchase E-spray here and you can book an appointment with your local Electric Hair salon here. Electric Hair is also available to purchase at selected stores such as Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar.

For our photo-shoot, we collaborated with the amazing Merseyside based band, Sundowners, made up of Alfie and Fiona Skelly, Niamh Rowe, Tim Cunningham and Jim Sharrock. With an array of musical influences such as the Rolling Stones and Fairport Convention, the Sundowners are taking the UK music scene by storm, having performed at the prestigious BBC introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival. The Sundowners are represented by Liverpool based record label, Skeleton Key Records, ran by Neville, Ian and James Skelly, members of the indie rock band, the Coral. Liverpool bar/nightclub The Magnet were kind enough to let us shoot Niamh Rowe and Fiona Skelly, the bands leading ladies to promote the new product. If any of the fabulous vintage jewellery worn in the images caught your eye, you should definitely check out Niamh’s etsy page IntoTheLightVintage here and Fiona’s etsy page ShikobaSpirit here. The leather trousers worn by Fiona in one of the shots, have been customised by the talented stylist Kirsty Price, who you can learn more about on her page. Sundowners eponymous debut album was released February of this year, and has been inspired by a range of brilliant artists, such as Tame Impala, Portishead and the Velvet Underground. Listen to the album here or buy tickets for their remaining tour dates here or to buy tickets to watch the Sundowners support Paul Weller at Halifax on the 18th March click here.

Remember to keep up to date with the Sundowners on facebook  and  twitter. 

Hair by Phil Gallagher at Electric Hair

Assistance by Ben Brown

Makeup by Nadine Wilson

Styling by Kirsty Price

Photography and graphics by Kelly Irvine

Fashion film by Kelly Irvine

Location – The Magnet Liverpool

March 11, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, kooky studios, music, The SundownersTags: electric hair, harvey nichols, kooky studios, liverpool, photography, skeleton key records, the magnet, the sundowners 4 Comments

Style Stakes

Photos: Kelly Irvine
Article: Georgia Staunton

For Liverpool girls, the Grand National isn’t about horses, or even the Irish jockeys. The racing weekend, which falls on the 9th-11th April this year, is all about fashion. Here are Kooky’s own tips to make sure your outfit is a winner this Grand National.

The Dress

The Lola Loves S/S collection 2015 has launched just in time for the races. We love the pastel blue Frill Dress, also available in nude, for anyone looking for a simple girly look.

Available to buy here

For anyone looking for something with more of an edge, Kooky suggests these co-ordinating floral flares and cami, from KU by Spendlove. You’d be sure to stand out in this boho outfit.

All designs from KU by Spendlove are custom made, so you’ll need to pop into their shop, 139a Kensington, Liverpool, L7 2RE, or call (0151) 283 0803.
For private appointments call 07506010890.

For something  different, we recommend the gorgeous Indian kaftans and skirts from Silver Birch. A versatile look that can be dressed up for the races, or dressed down and taken to the beach.

Designs from Silver Birch are available to buy via SilkFred here.

The Hat

No race day is complete without an extravagant hat, and they don’t come any more elaborate than Little Shirley Beans. Our favourite is this huge floral headband fascinator, the best way to stand out from the crowd.

This and similar fascinators and hats are available to buy via their Facebook

The Hair

If you’re looking for something a little more original than the curly blow, look no further than Russell and Brown’s vintage hair. They specialise in all forms of vintage hair, updos, waves and curls, starting at £27.

Whilst they are looking to open a shop in the near future, Russell and Brown’s are currently freelance hair stylists. To make an appointment, call 07974 431 166, or visit their website for more details http://russellandbrowns.co.uk/index.html

The Make-Up

Resident Kooky Studios make-up artist, Nadine Wilson, is available for make-up as well as hair styling. Her versatility means she can cater for almost any style.

To make an appointment call 07581424205.

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, kooky, kooky studiosTags: aintree, crabbies, equestrian, horses, littleshirlybeans, liverpool fashion, lolalovesboutique, races, russellandbrowns, silverbirchboutique, ss, ss15 Leave a comment

Lola Loves S/S 2015

At Kooky Studios we’re excited to reveal the S/S 2015 collection from Lola Loves Boutique, and are delighted that we were asked back to shoot it with them.

The collection has elements of their previous designs, maintaining their trademark blend of tailoring and frills, with plunging necklines and bold bodysuits. For spring there are elements of pastel hues and delicate pieces, whilst the Boho Dreaming pieces are full of vivid patterns, fringe and flares, the ideal blend for summer festival chic!

The collection is available to buy at www.lolalovesboutique.com now.

 

Lola Loves SS15

Photography by @kookystudios

Makeup by @infothemua

Styling by Danielle Quinn @stylistpix

Model – Lacey Winstanley

February 28, 2015March 11, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, kooky studios, UncategorizedTags: bold street, fashion, kooky studios, liverpool, liverpool fashion, lola loves boutique, photography, the makeup artist Leave a comment

The Sundowners On Tour and The Liverpool Echo!

The Sundowners’ UK tour has officially kicked off! make sure you book your tickets here and check out our photography on their official tour poster and The Liverpool Echo!

The band have added new dates to their tour, including the 18th and 20th of March in Halifax and York where they will be supporting Paul Weller on his own sold out tour.

For more information about The Sundowners read our exclusive editorial When the Sun Goes Down

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sundownersUK

checkout our published work also by The LiverPool Echo’s Jade Wright.

January 31, 2015February 13, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: artist, kooky, kooky studios, music, musician, The Sundowners, Uncategorized, woodstockTags: band, kooky, kooky love, kooky studios, liverpool, music, paul weller, the sundowners, TheLiverpoolEcho, tour, uk tour Leave a comment

Kooky Love © Wedding Packages

The wedding season is almost upon us and here at kooky studios we are excited to reveal our brand new Uk and European package prices! Our creative team are already preparing for the busy season ahead, taking our fashion experience to the wedding industry!
Last year was an amazing time for us here at the studio our reputation reached new heights and foreign lands.
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Love Kooky xxxxx

January 5, 2015 by kookystudios Categories: Fashion, kooky, kooky studios, UncategorizedTags: elevator studios, fairytale wedding, groom, hair, italy, kooky love, kooky studios, liverpool, romance, vogue, vogue italia, wedding, wedding photography, whimsical Leave a comment