Walk This Way by City Rocks (with videos)

Three ladies from Bird's Yard will be at this Friday's 'Walk This Way' event presented by City Rocks. Bird Shell and Couture Hats by Beth Hirst will grace the catwalk and Lisa Jayne Dann will be launching her S/S12 collection.

Michelle Walton (Bird of Bird's Yard) chats to City Rocks about the store and what it means for independent retailers in Leeds:

Watch this video to find out more about Lisa Jayne Dann, her collection and her store in Bird's Yard.

'Walk this Way' is on Friday 21st October at the O2 Academy and features music from I Call Shotgun, Oceans, and Hannah Trigwell. Buy tickets here.

Spotlight On... Lisa Jayne Dann

March
Lisa took part in the Muse Fashion Show to highlight the strong relationship between Leeds and Vancouver. She also got press in an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post 

April

Lisa launched LJD Boutique - and it went down a storm! Finally, somewhere you can get the "Queen of Fashion's" beautifully crafted pieces.

May

Lisa began work on her A/W11 collection.

'Down To Business' featured LJD boutique on 'How to merchandise your boutique'. They used Lisa's as a top example of how to get it right!

Actress Lucy Jo Hudson was seen wearing Lisa Jayne Dann's Mesh Bodycon Dress at the British Soap Awards 2011. Meanwhile, Kerry Katona was papped wearing the white LJD trench coat. Lucy Jo Hudson also wore the Lisa Jayne Dann Grecian Maxi Dress at the Coronation Street 50th Anniversary Party.

June

Lisa's twin sister and designer Nicola Dann's bags were featured in June's edition of Scene Magazine!

The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Pope wore the LJD Bow Dress available from Glam Boutique and the Grecian Playsuit - the star loved it so much she bought it in all colours! 

The Saturday's Una Healy was seen wearing the LJD Grecian bow dress and was hounded by the paparazzi!  

Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan was spotted clutching Nicola Dann's Twist Bag - this was in The Sun newspaper centre spread, as well as the Daily Star and the Daily Mail!

Lisa's new A/W collection was previewed - thanks to the beautiful Lady D Photography - and orders came rolling in!

Celeb Nicola McLean was photographed wearing LJD at the Larry Crowne premiere.

Top Next model Sophie Bailey wore Lisa Dann's pieces in a shoot with Xanthe and Taheed and fell in love with her maxi skirts!

July

Lucy Jo Hudson was seen again in a LJD bow back dress in OK! Magazine 

Lisa's pieces got features in an editorial piece called 'Velvet Crush' for Spindle Magazine (London) - courtesy of Xanthe/Taheed K-Stylist

Celebrity Nicola Mclean was also spotted wearing a Lisa Jayne Dann 'Goddess' dress to the Duke of Essex Polo - stepping out of a helicopter! 

August

Taheed held a model party at Lavish at Baracoa Luxe Bar where 15 models wore LJD A/W11 and received compliments from Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe.

Lisa hires a giant stilt-walking robot for the Bird's Yard party and took to the streets with 5 models drizzled in LJD.

Star Zoe Salmon wore an LJD print maxi to an a-list event. 

The Only Way is Essex star Amy Childs wore a cream Lisa Jayne Dann playsuit for her Celebrity Big Brother promo film! 

Lisa is shortlisted for Best Local Designer at the Leeds Retail Awards with her Best friend Jamie (James Steward)

September

TOWIE's Lauren Pope wore a Lisa Jayne Dann Body Con Mesh dress to a the 'Reel Steel' premiere in London.

Actress Sacha Parkinson came into LJD and took away a red Lisa Jayne Dann Pussybow Playsuit.

Celebrity Amy Childs was seen again wearing a LJD paisley playsuit.

Lisa made a capsule collection for an exclusive fashion show at Baracoa Luxe Bar. The event was called 'A Fashion Affair' and was an After Dark Events production.

Ola Jordan (Strictly Come Dancing) wore her Lisa Jayne Dann black bandage dress on the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards 2011! 

Sacha Parkinson wore her red LJD playsuit for the Inside Soap Awards and made the front page of The Daily Mirror.

Lisa Jayne Dann was thrilled that Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson was in

OK! Magazine, Now Magazine, InsideSoapMag and Look Magazine wearing her bright red Lisa Jayne Dann jumpsuit - four nationals in a week! Not bad!! 

Nicola Dann's faux fur knot satchels featured in the latest issue of Attire Accessories Magazine.

What's Next??

Check out the Bird's Yard Calendar for upcoming events.

Leeds Retail Awards - we won three!

On Sunday 2nd October, the time had come to find out if we had won any awards at this year's Leeds Retail Awards. As a collaboration we had been nominated for 6 awards (3 of us for the same one!) and last year we won 'Best Newcomer'.

The event was at The Met Hotel in Leeds and we were greeted by lovely cocktails before sitting down for a tasty three course meal and lots of wine! Finally, it was the moment of truth and the host, Rich from Radio Aire began proceedings, and the results can be found here.

We are chuffed to have won 3 awards and Bird's Yard was highly commended for the 'Department Store' category just behind Harvey Nichols!!

So we now have the following awards to put up in our shop:

Local Designer - Bo Carter


Jewellery - Life's Big Canvas


Vintage - Birdshell Boutique


After winning these awards, we celebrated in style with plenty more drinks and headed to Hifi Club for the after-party. Overall, it was a brilliant night and we are so happy that after only a year of having the shop, we have gained so much support from the people of Leeds. Thank you!

Bird's Yard x