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Style that slays.. 2008-10-20 05:36:00 Recently I've been re watching one of my favourite ever TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.During the 90s and early 00s I was utterly obsessed, and a bit of distance has found me re watching it with a keen eye for that 90s style.Little accessories like a stretchy zig zag hairband, terrible, slightly ankle swinger, trousers worn with clumpy shoes and too much lipstick have bought my late teens bac Read more:Style
What are you wearing? Retro Dresses. 2008-10-16 09:21:00 The fine weather really is hanging on by the skin of it's teeth, every day threatening to give way to gloomy greyness. Pretty much like the entire summer then! I'm really thinking I ought to get some more interesting tights than my trusty black opaques, but I'm never sure I've got the legs for anything too crazy! This dress was a Retro Chick piece, that unfortunately has already sold.Dress - Retro Read more:Dresses
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Links à la Mode - 16th October 2008 2008-10-16 09:05:00 This week I am loving Dirty Laundrys shredded jeans and Little Black Book has a great post on recycled fashion, plus Mademoiselle Robot does Halloween in style, something I'm planning to look into in a few weeks as Halloween creeps closer!A Few Goody GumDrops - How To Wear A “Love Quotes” Scarf! Add Bubbles To Taste. - Interview with Society Of The Spectacle’s designer, Julianne Hoang. Being Read more:October
Red Hot.... 2008-10-15 05:45:00 One of the hot colours on the catwalk for Autumn Winter 2008 was tomato red. Ralph Lauren, Balmain, Alexander McQueen and Oscar De La Renta among others showed coats, slinky evening dresses, suits and evening dresses all in a bright and unforgiving redRed mostly suits brunettes, the traditional peaches and cream complexion can find that it grabs all it's red tones and looks more strawberries and c Read more:Red Hot
Step by Step - Smoky Eyes 2008-10-13 09:47:00 This Autumns Gothic Glamour calls for some dramatic eye make up to set it off. I love smokey eyes, whether low key black eyeliner for day, or all out black eyeshadow for night it always makes me feel dark and glamorous. So here's how to do it, step by step.* Start with a clean and simple smooth foundation base all over your face. I always leave blusher, highlighter and lips till after I have fin Read more:Smoky
What are you wearing? Autumn Florals... 2008-10-09 07:41:00 Once again dragging out the shelf life of my summer wardrobe whilst making the most of the limited Autumn
sunshine. Black opaque tights and a cosy long line cardigan give a floral dress a more autumnal feel whilst my favourite over sized sunnies protect my peepers from the low sun.Floral Dress - Next Directory (5 years ago, recycle people!)Vintage Belt - Charity ShopCardigan - PrimarkJelly Shoes Read more:wearing
Links à la Mode - 9th October 2008 2008-10-09 07:33:00 You can tell we're well and truly into Autumn now. A couple of great posts on boots this weeks links round up from Independent Fashion Bloggers. My personal favourites this week are Dirty Laundry's post on revamping T Shirts and False Glitters Gothic laddered tights look. As ever I love fashion that costs nothing!Agent Lover - Satanic Schoolgirl Style: A guide for those who want to cross over to t Read more:October
Swishing - The Frock Exchange 2008-10-08 05:20:00 Last night I spent a thoroughly enjoyable hour in front of the TV in the company of Twiggy, Lauren Laverne and Grazia's Paula Reed on Twiggys Frock Exchange
.100 women were invited to the event and given the chance to walk away with a whole new wardrobe for free.Clothes swapping parties, or swishing parties, aren't exactly a new concept, but when an institution like the BBC catches on you can only
Tired and irritable. 2008-10-06 07:37:00 Today's post is brought to you by those evil twins tiredness and irritability.Despite my own personal decision, thus far, to forgo the temptation to see what a mini me would look like in favour of quiet nights (and noisy ones, with booze), and spending all my money on myself, it seems that I can't force my neighbours to feel the same way.So, at 4:30am this morning, I was awake, listening to the pi
What are you wearing? 40s Style Shirt Dresses 2008-10-02 07:34:00 I love this dress. I bought it at a Supermarket over the summer for the grand total of £7.50 and I've worn it to death. It's got a great 40s style feel to it with shaped shoulders and breast pockets in a cute little floral print. The suns still shining but there's certainly a nip in the air, so I've extended it's wear with a black belt and tights and dolly shoes.Dress - TescoVintage Belt - Charit Read more:Dresses
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Links à la Mode - 2nd October 2008 2008-10-02 07:19:00 Some great links this week from Independent Fashion Bloggers.I'm loving the pencil skirts, but they've never been my shape unfortunately, cursed with wiggly hips I look all out of proportion. I also love the DIY headband idea, I might have to try it out.a sense sublime - Make Do and Mend: Brilliant boot fair fashion finds!Add Bubbles To Taste. - Nikki gives Beautiful People Purple Eaters their fix Read more:October
The Boyfriend Blazer 2008-10-01 06:25:00 In the 80s it was boxy, casual and worn with the sleeves pushed up to your elbows by boys and girls alike. Now it seems it's the latest 80s trend to appear back on the High Street, It's easy to wear, comfortable and practical unlike ra ra Skirts and leggings.The look now is more varied, big and boxy, skinny and shrunken, double or single breasted, the choice is yours, but the blazer is definitely Read more:Blazer
High Street Hell... 2008-09-29 07:43:00 I recently went Street
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shopping for the first time in quite a while, most of my wardrobe is from Ebay, Primark, thrift or charity shops, and, to be honest, I was surprised at how EXPENSIVE everything was!Teeny little jumpers costing upwards of £15 and fairly plain simple evening dresses costing over £50 even in the most basic shop.Nice as it feels to come home toting bags and bags of brand
What are you wearing? A little bit Rock n Roll.... 2008-09-25 07:55:00 A night out on the town and I decided to go a little
bit Rock n Roll in a nod to this seasons Gothic trend. I ended up lugging my leather jacket round with me all night in my hand as it was warmer than most of the summer has been, but still not quite warm enough for open toe shoes without tights! This skirt is new, not from Ebay for once, and my new favourite item of clothing. I love it's shape, a Read more:wearing
Bring on the Horizontal Stripes..... 2008-09-12 07:34:00 It seems that Dr Peter Thompson, a psychologist at York University, has conducted some research into the effects of wearing horizontal stripes on a woman's figure.The small scale study asked around 20 people to assess the relative sizes of different dresses with either horizontal or vertical stripes, and it seems that the results showed that people assessed the size of the horizontal striped dress Read more:Horizontal
Links à la Mode - 11th September 2008 2008-09-11 08:34:00 I missed last week because I was busy busy busy, but there's some great links this week, including a great guide to thrift shop shopping, or Charity Shops, as we're more likely to call them in the UK and an interesting article on eco totes.AuctionDivaFashion - I Want To Dress Like A Celebrity - Fergie Clutch 22 - DIY: Connected Necklaceseye4style - Interview with fine jewelry designer, Wendy Brand Read more:September
Sneak Preview Update! 2008-09-10 12:13:00 My evening dresses are now all listed. Though there's more on the way......The 70s Lurex Maxi Dress sold pretty quick, but the 60s Evening Dress and the 3 cocktail dresses from Next, Warehouse and River Island are still all up. Check them out
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Mad about Plaid..... 2008-09-09 06:15:00 Now. Unless you are deeply deeply unobservant you can't have failed to notice that the shops, streets and magazines are full to bursting with checks, tartans and "heritage" prints of all descriptions.If you're 17, it's a pretty easy look to wear. I know because in the 1990s my favourite skirt in the world was a tartan and suede patchwork mini skirt that I wore with Doctor Marten boots. 10 years la Read more:Plaid
Sneak Preview 2008-09-01 11:00:00 Party season is fasty approaching and I have 5 new evening dresses to add to my exisiting collection this week.Not yet listed, but here's a sneak previewIf vintage is your style I have 2 great vintage gowns. A handmade 1960s pink satin empire line gown and a gorgeous 1970s maxi dress with a silver lurex wrap over bodice.If cocktail dresses are more your style then I have 3 contemporary pre owned s Read more:Preview
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Links à la Mode - 28th August 2008 2008-08-28 04:21:00 Plenty of links to be checking out this week. I am loving the statement tights. If only my legs weren't so short and stumpy I might get a pair!AuctionDivaFashion - Vintage Hawaiian Pineapple Dressdramatis personae - Boundaries between designing & knock-offsDress Me Up Dollie - Weekend UpdateFashion Journalist in the City - Vintage VogueFrassy - D.I.Y Chanel Bottle Pendant NecklaceIndependent F Read more:August
Keep on blooming 2008-08-27 05:27:00 It appears that Autumn has managed to arrive without me ever getting to see any summer. I'm a little disappointed, my summer wardrobe doesn't feel it's had it's chance to shine. The fashion magazines are pulling out the Autumn Winter styles and everywhere it's tartan, black lace and chunky tights.Well Retro Chick isn't all about following the trends, I love my summer florals, and when the weather
Victoria Beckham, an unlikely Retro Chick? 2008-08-21 04:25:00 Back in July I commented on Princess Annes recycling of her own vintage dress from 27 years previously.Well it seems that Victoria Beckham
, Queen of the WAGs and seemingly the ultimate champion of disposable, wear it once, designer fashion, has also picked up on the recycling concept.Back in June she wore this gorgeous outfit to a meeting, and then last week she was snapped wearing it to Gordan Ra Read more:Victoria Beckham
Take a Bow..... 2008-08-18 03:23:00 The catwalks for Autumn Winter 2008 2009 were full of bows and ruffles. There were neat and slightly masculine bows at Armani Privé, bold floppy bows at Elie Saab and bow trimmed shoes at Christian Dior.So, how can you work bows into your everyday wardrobe without looking like Little Bow Peep?Here's my top outfits for Work, Rest & Play...WORKThe smart working gal needs to keep it simple, chic
Links à la Mode - 14th August 2008 2008-08-14 04:24:00 This weeks links round up from IFB has some great posts. I think my favourite this week has to be The Ongoing Project - Go Shopping in your own Closet. It really ties in with my waste not want not philosphy!Enjoy the links!couturee yourself - Get Nicole Ritchie’s Look For Lessdramatis personae - In my early 20s, I was a bit of a club ho: weekdays out drankin’ and posin’ until 3-4 a.m….Dres Read more:August
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915 2008-11-11 10:34:00 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from Read more:Fields
Bloggers Unite for Refugees 2008-11-10 02:40:00 Sometimes it's really easy to forget how good you have it. In general I'm guessing that most of the people reading this have access to clean water, food, health care of some kind, a roof over their heads and that they know the whereabouts of their family.The word refugee has become Daily Mail synonymous with Asylum Seeker, Illegal Immigrant and other things that various media outlets would have yo Read more:Refugees
Chop Chop... 2008-11-07 03:27:00 You may recall (or not) that back in October I mentioned my first efforts at customising a T Shirt for a friends birthday party. Well I've finally got hold of the photos and here they are! I'm not completely happy with the back, I'd have preferred it to be a bit more even, but overall I was pleased. The front print was a photo of the birthday girl and boy (can you call people that when they turn 3
Links à la Mode - 6th November 2008 2008-11-06 09:05:00 Heading from Autumn into Winter now with posts on gloves, coats and wellies this week, and for a touch of glamour Dramatis Personae gives tips on a good burlesque, show which makes me really want to get up and try it.A Few Goody GumDrops - A Few Goody Gumdrops has just ordered the Ultimate Digital Goody from Vivienne Tam! Agent Lover - Mad Crushin’ on the magical world of photographer Kate O’B Read more:November
Remember Remember the 5th of November.... 2008-11-05 05:56:00 Today is Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night in the UK. Traditionally we all go and stand outside in the cold and the rain to watch an effigy of a man who was part of a plot to blow up the houses of Parliament over 400 years ago get burnt on a bonfire.Standing around in the cold and the rain presents a special challenge in the style stakes. Heels are out, not practical for standing in muddy fields. We Read more:November
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