The 1930s, the depression years, political unrest was sweeping Europe and aviation was in its heyday
When Pretty Retro contacted me and asked if I’d like to choose a garment on their website to review on the blog I instantly knew what I would choose. I had been coveting a pair of bright red wide leg… Continue Reading
Last September my mum and I headed down to Brighton for a couple of days of relaxing and, of course, shopping. We also met up with the incredibly lovely Jenny and Kieren from the Frantically Jenny Francis blog. Despite the… Continue Reading
Well, me actually! At least that’s what I used to tell myself before I started getting inspired by other vintage bloggers who seemed to pull off brown with amazing finesse. In my eyes brown has always been a dank, fuddy-duddy colour… Continue Reading
I’m a big fan of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, their writing alone makes them an incredibly intriguing couple. However, look behind their work and you’ll discover a world even more fascinating. Both were a huge part of the modern… Continue Reading
As part of my Vintage Pledge I vowed to challenge myself and, as part of this challenge, I really wanted to push myself out of just sewing up garments. Hand embroidery is one thing on my list of things I want… Continue Reading
Outfit Details Late 1930s/Early 1940s Yellow Floral Dress – Made by Me 1930s Straw Hat – Shepton Mallet Flea Market Pink Straw Handbag – Marks & Spencer White 1940s Style Shoes – Miss L Fire 1930s Jade Earrings – A Gift Brown Seam Stockings – What Katie Did At… Continue Reading
I’ve been aware of Emmy Design for a little while now, but I have never actually purchased anything from them. The main reason for this is they offer such a huge array of vintage style clothing that I’ve never been able… Continue Reading
Another month is drawing to a close and this year feels like it whooshing by in a flash. Are we really nearly in June? At least in England (until today!) it feels like summer is definitely on its way, but… Continue Reading
Apologies for the radio silence last week but I had a really crappy week. I won’t go into it because it was all work related but needless to say I was a very happy bunny when 5pm hit on Friday.… Continue Reading
When Mills & Boon followed me on Twitter a little flutter danced inside. What a blast from the past! I used to read Mills & Boon romance books when I was a teenager, you know when I was angsty and tied… Continue Reading
