Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bittersweet

Last Friday Alice from Summer is a Verb posted that CK Bradley is going to be closing its doors come November.

I guess this is goodbye to receiving my CKB goodies in the mail.

Farewell to having a place to turn when I am in need of a dress.

On a sweeter note the post also contained a chance to win the coveted Meg Carter "Big Pearl, little lapis" studs...and the earrings went to yours truly.

Special thanks to Alice and Meg Carter for lifting my spirits during the mourning of CKB. My vintage CKB designs will always be cherished and I will proudly wear my consolation studs. xx

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11 comments:

  1. La BonbonniereSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Oh my gosh!! I am devastated--CK Bradley has been my favorite for YEARS.

    She made the most beautiful dresses!

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  2. pve designSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    It is sad about CKB. Tough times and difficult decisions for many seem to be all around us!
    Love your winning pearls!
    Carry on!
    pve

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  3. Prippy HandbookSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Such sad news. So many wonderful designers are having to deal with such challenging times for their small businesses.

    Hope we all get to share in the future creative endeavors!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I find this news to be rather devestating. Such adorable earrings to cheer you up! Have a great day :)

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  5. Pink ChampagneSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    So sad! Farewell to such lovely clothes... tear.

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  6. DSSSeptember 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    What?? I didn't know this. Gaaahhh!!!

    And, congrats. On your win! But I guess really, its all of our loss :( Booo....

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  7. Summer is a VerbSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    I believe they were shipped yesterday :)

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  8. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Ohh....sometimes endings can lead to better beginnings. I'm sure there will be someone to fill your dress void and CKB will find a new creative outlet. Still hard though!

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  9. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I love your necklace. Do you mind telling me where/from whom you purchased it? xo xo

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  10. living wellSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    I'm so sad about CKB! Definitely going to miss going to the store in Newport!
    P.S. I looove that turquoise and white dress! Do you happen to know the name of it??

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  11. dreaming in pink and greenOctober 1, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I'm so sad to hear about CK Bradley! :(

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