I've always had a thing for 1930s fabrics, I am just instantly drawn to anything from that era. These 2 silk hankies I found at a vintage fair yesterday are really good examples of the floral fabrics from that era.
Sunday, 19 February 2012
1930s Hankies
I've always had a thing for 1930s fabrics, I am just instantly drawn to anything from that era. These 2 silk hankies I found at a vintage fair yesterday are really good examples of the floral fabrics from that era.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Etsy Vintage Selection
Here's a round up of finds from Etsy, which is one of my favourite places to find vintage clothing on the web. I'm liking red, white and navy at the moment and have been wearing a lot of it recently, so I'm using it as my inspiration for this selection.
From left to right:
1950s navy and white dress from jessjamesjake
red shetland wool cardigan from BeeswaxVintage
red robin necklace from laylaamber
1940s sailor top from topsydesign
1950s navy and white handbag from LivingOnVelvet
1950s white dress from silviawan
navy and white stripe button up by capricioustraveler
1960s rose dress by deargoldenvintage
1960s navy raw sillk dress by capricioustraveler
1930s red art deco necklace by deargoldenvintage
It's been a long time...
Well, I decided a while ago to give up writing a blog as I just didn't seem to have the time to devote to it, and to be honest I didn't have the inspiration. Now however, the time feels right and I am feeling inspired to share my love for all things design and fashion and my general love for the aesthetic. I thought about using WordPress but I am not in any way experienced with web design and the instructions may as well have been written in a different language (well, they are I suppose) so I decided to stick with good old blogspot and just update the look and feel of the blog I started a couple of years ago. Anyway, here goes...
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Sunday, 10 April 2011
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Autumn Winter 2011
Hello! I have been very slack at updating my blog recently but am determined to get back into updating it more often. My camera isn't too great so I am hoping to get a better one and improve the quality of my blogging! In the meantime here are some of my favourites from the autumn winter 2011 catwalk shows so far...
Topshop Unique
Tory Burch
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Tibi
Temperley London
Jill Stuart
Rodarte
Marni
Clements Ribeiro
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Friday, 29 October 2010
Random Pictures
Today I am a bit bored at home so I thought I would take some pictures of some of my favourite things I own. That's it really!
Vintage Edwardian Blouse
Selection of my jewelley
Vintage brooch and belt, Smythson notebook
Martha and some old Observer books
Plop the Owl
Vintage French tin bought from flea market in Alsace
Section of my printer's tray
Old Observer book
Old tin with boat design
Vintage Edwardian Blouse
Selection of my jewelley
Vintage brooch and belt, Smythson notebook
Martha and some old Observer books
Plop the Owl
Vintage French tin bought from flea market in Alsace
Section of my printer's tray
Old Observer book
Old tin with boat designMonday, 18 October 2010
Dream Wardrobe
I have put together my dream wardrobe, if money and availability were no obstacle that is! Just scroll along to see the whole wardrobe and click on the individual items for more info. Hope you enjoy having a look! If you fancy putting together one yourself it's really quite fun, go to polyvore.com and start dreaming x
Sunday, 26 September 2010
I am having another 'Oh My God It's an Unbelievably Amazing Designer Dress' moment. I seem to be having them a lot lately. It's so depressing. This Marc Jacobs dress is available for £2205 from Browns. Gulp.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
A Vintage Affair
So, I finally got around to going to A Vintage Affair, a new vintage shop in Cardiff, which has been open for a good few weeks now. It's at 26 Morgan Arcade open from 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday so is always closed by the time I've finished work and I hadn't been into town on a Saturday for ages until now. It is such a lovely shop, selling lots of lovely vintage clothes and homewares, as well as new pieces made from vintage things, such as jewellery and cushions made from old Welsh blankets.
It's worth a visit as there is a great second hand book shop next door, the Plan Cafe is across the arcade, which was voted one of the top 50 independent cofee shops in the UK by The Independent newspaper. Neal's Yard Remedies is also across the arcade and there's always the newly relocated Spillers Records just down the way at 31 Morgan Arcade. A lovely way to while away a Saturday afternoon.
It's worth a visit as there is a great second hand book shop next door, the Plan Cafe is across the arcade, which was voted one of the top 50 independent cofee shops in the UK by The Independent newspaper. Neal's Yard Remedies is also across the arcade and there's always the newly relocated Spillers Records just down the way at 31 Morgan Arcade. A lovely way to while away a Saturday afternoon.
Pink, Blue and Green
Pink, Blue and Green by alicegoo on Polyvore.com
I don't tend to wear many pastel colours as only blue really suits me, I tend to prefer pastel colours in interior design, old faded cushions and quilts etc. But I love the way pastel clothes look hung up together on a rack or from a picture rail.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Toast Autumn
Toast Autumn by alicegoo on Polyvore.com
My favourite pieces from the new Autumn collection from Toast.
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Dream Dress
I don't often write about fashion that is totally out of my league as it can be a bit depressing, but I am so in love with this Burberry Prorsum Washed Velvet Zip Front Dress that I just have to mention it. If you happen to have £2995 to spare then the dress is available online from the Burberry store, but if you're a mere mortal like me you'll just have to admire it from afar, sigh. According to the blurb on the website 'the velvet has been washed to give it a delicate vintage sheen' which just makes it sound even more fantastic. Even a chance to touch this dress would be a dream come true. To people who don't have an obsession with clothes this probably sounds rather strange and shallow, but certain clothes actually give me a feeling of joy, excitement and wellbeing.
Old Town Clothing
I've been meaning to write a post about Old Town Clothing for a while. They are a company based in Norfolk who make items made to order in their own workshop using primarily British materials. Their clothing doesn't really change from season to season but they use classic patterns based on vintage looks and you can choose from a variety of fabrics including Irish linen, canvas, cavalry drill and corduroy.
Back in the spring I ordered the Bloomsbury skirt in mediumweight navy corduroy and it is so fantastically made, it is a classic item that will last for years. It fits on the waist and looks like an original 1940s item, which I can wear with blouses tucked in and boots for a vintage, yet modern look. You should really check out their website www.old-town.co.uk and they have items for women and men. Items can take 4-6 weeks for delivery as they are made to order. It may seem a little pricey to some but I would rather buy one investment piece from them than 4 cheaper items that will only last a season.
Back in the spring I ordered the Bloomsbury skirt in mediumweight navy corduroy and it is so fantastically made, it is a classic item that will last for years. It fits on the waist and looks like an original 1940s item, which I can wear with blouses tucked in and boots for a vintage, yet modern look. You should really check out their website www.old-town.co.uk and they have items for women and men. Items can take 4-6 weeks for delivery as they are made to order. It may seem a little pricey to some but I would rather buy one investment piece from them than 4 cheaper items that will only last a season.
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