November 23, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Fashion & Beauty

What Are You Wearing? Feeling Jaunty….

It actually snowed this weekend, but despite that the sun was shining and there was a tiny hint of spring in the air. Very cold and icy spring, but spring none the less. So feeling a little jaunty I pulled out some navy blue polka dots that I haven’t worn for a while and teamed

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Retro Chick Competitions

Are You Naughty or Nice? Giveaway Reminder!

Well, there is now a week left till the end of the Valentines Goodie Bag Giveaway. Everything is in at Camp Retro Chick and just waiting to be sent to the lucky winner! So if you haven’t already then head off to the original giveaway post and get your entries in! Are you Naughty or

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Fashion & Beauty

Ethical Design Spotlight – Junky Styling

No fly by night, jump on the badwagon, ethical fashion label, Junky Styling have been around for over 10 whole years. Annika Sanders and Kerry Seager (no relation to me!) set up the label in 1997, searching Charity Shops and jumble sales for second hand clothes that they then deconstructed and recreated into something new

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Travel & Events

A Charity Shoppers Guide to Norwich

So, I shall start with a disclaimer. *This is in no way a comprehensive guide to Charity Shops in Norwich. It is merely my opinion, based on the shops I frequent most often and my experiences when I have visited them.* Now we’ve cleared that up I can get on with things. I shop in

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Fashion & Beauty

Vintage Style Beauty Bargains

I’m a terrible flibbertygibbit when it comes to skin care. I’ve tried almost everything on the market. From Dermalogica, (which I liked, but eek at the prices!) down to 30p Face Wipes from tesco. Always with the dream of finding that one product that will leave me with smooth, soft, beautiful skin and enough money

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Retro Chick Competitions

The Valentines Goodie Bag Giveaway

Well, here it is! Valentines Day is just under 3 weeks away, and to help you celebrate (any excuse!) Retro Chick has 2 goodie bags to giveaway worth over £100 each! There’s something for everyone, whether butter wouldn’t melt or you’re a secret minxy vixen. I’ve been soo excited about running this competition as I

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Fashion & Beauty

Friday Affordable Frock Love – New Look

Although I rarely shop on the High Street I do love to drool over pretty things as much as the next girl. New Look is one of my favourite stops when I do shop the High Street. Their shoes, particularly, I find amazing and affordable, I can pretty much always find the style I’m looking

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Fashion & Beauty

Define Your Style ❤ Part Six ❤

Evolution To be honest, you’ve really done the hard bit. In the first 5 parts of the series you established what suits you, what styles you are drawn to, how to incorporate that into your every day life and built up a small capsule basic wardrobe of outfits and accessories that you love and can

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Fashion & Beauty

Luscious Lingerie – Vintage Inspiration

*sigh* isn’t that just gorgeous? It’s Rigby & Peller’s Platinum collection created for their 70th Anniversary. It consists of a padded retro style “bullet” bra for £109 and high waisted ruffle back briefs £89.95. Now that’s lots of money, but Rigby & Peller have been making underwear for 70 years, hell, the Queen buys her

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