When I was at fashion college back in the 1990s one of my most favourite designers was Anna Sui. Her designs embodied everything that influenced my own work and she was a huge inspiration to me. Like Vivienne Westwood, another… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Dust Bowl Dress – Made by Me Pink Wicker Handbag – Marks & Spencer (years ago!) 1930s Style Sunglasses – eBay 1930s Style Yellow Shoes – Hotter Shoes 1930s Jade Drop Earrings – Gift The term ‘dust bowl’ comes from a period in 1930s when… Continue Reading
Hello, my name is Cate and I’m a vintage sewing pattern nerd! Yep, this is my confession as I’ve finally reached complete nerd status. In fact I think I need a badge, anyone good at making them? 🙂 What am… Continue Reading
A couple of weeks ago a friend got in contact with me as the company she works for, Bloomsbury Publishing, had released a wonderful new book that she thought I might be interested in. And you know what, she wasn’t… Continue Reading
Gingham, seriously, who doesn’t love gingham? I’ve become quite obsessed with it every since ordering samples of organic cotton gingham fabric and now I want everything made in it! I currently only have just one dress in gingham, which has… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Waitress Dress – Oxfordshire Drama Wardrobe Red Vintage Style Clogs– Swedish Hasbeens 1930s Style Sunglasses – eBay 1950s Red Crocodile Skin Effect Handbag – Poot Emporium 1930s Red & Silver Hair Clip – Gift If you read Porcelina Precious’s latest blog post you’ll know… Continue Reading
A couple of weekends ago I sat down to watch a documentary that I’d wanted to see for a while called The True Cost. This enlightening look at the cost of fast fashion on the world is definitely something I… Continue Reading
If you’ve not heard of Retruly before then let me introduce you to them. This vintage focused marketplace is a new kid on the block, having established just over a year ago in the spring of 2016. However, don’t let… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Persian Lamb Trimmed Coat – Bought from a theatre costume company Late 1930s Tulip Dress – Made by Me Late 1930s Heart-shaped Halo Hat – Made by Me Crochet Flower Brooch – Made by Me 1930s Black Leather Bag – Stardust Years Vintage Yellow 1930s Style… Continue Reading
Last year I totally fell in love with ITV’s series The Durrells, set in the 1930s and based on the books by the naturalist, Gerald Durrell. At the time I was totally bowled over by all of the costumes used… Continue Reading
