November 24, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Fashion & Beauty

The Kindness of Strangers

2 Outfit posts in 2 days. Is that lazy? I’m not sure, but I’m busy getting some nice posts lined up so you can stay entertained while I’m on holiday next week. Did you even know I’m on holiday next week? No? Well, now you do! This is actually an outfit from the weekend, for

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Fashion & Beauty

What Are You Wearing? Corsetry

Sadly I had a bit of a picture fail this weekend. As I mentioned last week Saturday was the inaugural No Strings Boogaloo Burlesque Club Night, at the Norwich Arts Centre. I didn’t want to take out my bulky camera, and completely forgot to pick up, or even charge, my slimline, handbag friendly camera. So,

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Fashion & Beauty

Catwalk Inspiration – Lady Like 60s Chic

Well, it appears that fashions love affair with the 50s might be dwindling as the 60s popped up all over the Autumn Winter Catwalks. To be fair, they’re not quite ready to let go, as it’s not a go go boots and psychedelia version of the 60s, but a more genteel, lady like transition period,

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Retro Chick Competitions

Did You Win Free Shoes?

Well, the shortlist has been received, and I have picked my favourite! Released for once, from the constraints of random.org I quite enjoyed choosing my favourite, though I’m glad I only had 5 to choose from, not the 184 the poor people at Sarenza had to whittle down. There were some proper, laugh out loud

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Fashion & Beauty

Vintage at Goodwood – My Day Out.

*** Before I tell you about my weekend I want to comment on some of the controversy surrounding the festival. There have been some blogs, tweets and comments floating around on the interwebz with a very negative spin on it. It seems some people have had problems with the PR agency, problems getting press accreditation

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Fashion & Beauty

Friday Frock Love – Vintage on eBay

Previous Friday Frock Love has been lavished on High Street, Ethical Fashion and Vintage Repro. But if I’m honest, when I have some money to spend on a frock I normally head to eBay to check out the vintage. Not because I don’t like the other stuff, but because I can normally get more bang

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Fashion & Beauty

Basics on a Budget – Where to Find Bargain Accessories

I could write a post with lots of pictures of cheap belts from High Street stores. But I think you (and your wardrobe) deserve better. There are things that you really should have a selection of in your wardrobe. You might only have 2 dresses in the whole wide world, but a selection of belts,

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Travel & Events

Camping with Class – How To Stay Glamorous at Vintage at Goodwood

This weekend I am facing a challenge. Possibly the toughest challenge I’ve faced in a long time. It’s time for Vintage at Goodwood, and, due to my (permanent) lack of funds I will be spending the weekend in a tent. Just a one day ticket and spending money will have already cost me the price

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Food & Drink

Sponsor Spotlight: The Perfect Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea. That’s a very British institution. Apparently introduced to England by the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840 it involves Tea served in delicate china, cakes, maybe scones with cream and jam and tiny sandwiches arranged on stacked plates. It’s all very important to get right, or it’s just not afternoon tea.

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