Every Christmas I like to have a new dress to wear, whether it be for those fabulous evening parties, a work’s do or just to dress up a little on Christmas Day, something I do every year despite the tuts… Continue Reading
I find the 1930s one of the most fascinating decades in history. Caught between the frivolities of the Roaring Twenties and the devastation of the World War II, it was a time of immense change. In 1929, the Wall Street… Continue Reading
At the end of last year one of my favourite vintage reproduction shops, Vivien of Holloway, featured a black 1950s style slash neck top on their website. For a week or two it wasn’t available to buy and I sat… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I did a Wednesday Wish List so I thought I’d do a special Christmas one seeing as though it’s Christmas Eve! I’ve put together a list of things I’m hoping Santa will bring me on… Continue Reading
Joan’s wise words have been rolling around in my head quite a bit lately. I’m 40, about to hit 41 in a few weeks, and sometimes when I look at myself in the mirror I feel I am dressing too… Continue Reading
When I was in my late teens I was a full on rock chick. I loved bands such as Poison, Enuff Z’Nuff and Extreme. I even went out with a drummer for nearly two years. And, yes, that’s me back… Continue Reading
Last Friday was my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary which, in this day and age, is amazing. However, they really didn’t want any fuss, they both hate fuss, so decided to go abroad for a long weekend together just in case… Continue Reading
Yesterday I spent the day in one of my favourite places to go shopping, Frome in Somerset. It has a fantastic collection of vintage shops, as well as a multitude of charity shops and a couple of fab sewing shops.… Continue Reading
Back in the 1950s women’s swimwear was not only fun but it was ultra glamorous. There were many different styles such as strapless, skirted, and even appliquéd and often featured boning and tummy control panels based on corset styles of… Continue Reading
I am a prolific user of Pinterest and have many boards dedicated to vintage, particularly fashion and lingerie. One of my favourites is my ‘Wish List’ board which I have so that I can pin all of the vintage inspired… Continue Reading
