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Find out more about my vintage fashion wardrobe, which includes original authentic vintage clothing, hats and accessories from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Authentically reproduced pieces are also featured alongside my ever-expanding handmade vintage items.

1920s Fashion Illustration Book

18/05/2014Cate 2 Comments
1920s dresses illustration

I picked up this beautiful book in a shop called Scrubby Nelly’s (brilliant name!) that sits tucked away in Wilton Shopping Village. The shop itself really is the only shop worth going to in this place as all the others… Continue Reading →

Books & Magazines, Vintage Fashion 1920s, Secondhand Books, Vintage fashion, Vintage fashion illustration, Vintage lingerie

Red Summer Sandals – Wednesday Wish List #3

07/05/2014Cate 1 Comment
Swedish Hasbeens Heart Sandals

I have just about managed to convince myself that it is now summer. I say this as I look out of the window at at a blustery, wet Wednesday in May but, yet, I’m still convinced. When I went out… Continue Reading →

Vintage Fashion 1940s, 1950s, Vintage fashion, Vintage shoes, Wednesday Wish List

My 1950s Babydoll Pinup Photo Shoot Fantasy!

04/05/2014Cate 7 Comments
Betty Blues Loungerie Babydoll

I think I’ve been in love with the iconic 1950s Babydoll Nightgown ever since seeing Marty and Frenchy in theirs in Grease. In terms of nightwear, they really symbolised an era of conflicting ideas about female sexuality. The name babydoll… Continue Reading →

Lingerie & Hosiery, Vintage Fashion 1950s, 1960s, Babydoll, Pin up photo shoot, Vintage lingerie

Nautical Vintage – Wednesday Wish List #2

30/04/2014Cate
Anchored blue playsuit by Rockabilliy Pinup

With the first May bank holiday drawing ever closer my mind is turning to summer clothes and, as a result, this week’s Wednesday Wish List has a rather nautical theme. Let’s just hope we get some sun for the three-day… Continue Reading →

Vintage Fashion 1930s, 1950s, Boden, Collectif, House of Foxy, Nautical fashion, Vintage fashion, Wednesday Wish List

Vintage James Walker Century Pearls Necklace

29/04/2014Cate 18 Comments
Pearl necklace inside box

One of my most cherished Christmas presents from last year was a beautiful 1950s simulated pearl necklace that my parents bought me. It came from one of my favourite places to rummage for unusual vintage items, Hungerford Arcade, a wonderful… Continue Reading →

Vintage Fashion 1950s, Century Pearls, Hungerford Antiques, pearl necklace, Vintage Jewellery

Review: Aristoc Soft, Sheer and Sensuous Stockings

24/04/2014Cate
Aristoc Soft, Sheer and Sensuous stockings

I love wearing stockings and always prefer wearing them to tights. Stockings are the epitome of classic vintage style and offer so many options when it comes to your lingerie and hosiery which appeals to my ever-growing obsession with unmentionables.… Continue Reading →

Lingerie & Hosiery, Vintage Fashion Aristoc, Coco's Retro Closet, Girdle, Stockings, Vintage lingerie

Wednesday Wish List #1

23/04/2014Cate
Jeanies Pedal Pushers - Freddies of Pinewood

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 →

Vintage Fashion 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Deadly is the Female, Freddies of Pinewood, House of Foxy, Revival Retro, Vintage fashion, Vivien of Holloway, Wednesday Wish List

Mad Men Season 7 Style

14/04/2014Cate
Mad Men Betty, Sally & Peggy

The anticipation is building…Wednesday is only two days away…10pm is the time…but what we’re all anxious to know is what will the leading ladies be wearing?  Yes, our favourite advertising company is back on our screens this week and, as… Continue Reading →

TV & Movies, Vintage Fashion 1960s, Mad Men, ModCloth, New Look, Period Drama, TopShop, Vintage dress, Vintage fashion

Review: Coco’s Retro Closet Rose Garden Girdle

09/04/2014Cate 1 Comment
Rose Girdle Stitching Detail

I’m completely obsessed with Etsy at the moment. I know I’m a bit late to the table but, hey, I got there eventually! One of my favourite things to look for on there, apart from vintage clothing of course, is… Continue Reading →

Lingerie & Hosiery, Vintage Fashion Coco's Retro Closet, Etsy, Girdle, Lingerie designer, Vintage lingerie

Searching for the Perfect Vintage Spring Coat

02/04/2014Cate 2 Comments
1950s Cape

Spring is always an awkward time of year for the weather. Only last week we had a day where we experienced sun, rain, hail, snow, thunder and lightening and high winds all within the space of a few hours. It’s… Continue Reading →

Vintage Fashion 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Coats, Vintage fashion

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