Holiday on a Train
I have always hankered after taking a trip on a sleeper train. Far too much Poirot and an obsession with the “golden age”
Dear Diary
Swing for Skin: After the Party
So Saturday night it was finally time for Swing for Skin on board the HMS Belfast. I’ve mentioned before that I was looking
Fashion & Beauty
Friday Frock Love: Natasha Bailie
The world can never have enough gorgeous vintage style dresses. Natasha Bailie has been selling the most beautiful vintage frocks through her online
Fashion & Beauty
Vintage
5 Ways to Tie a Head Scarf
I LOVE head scarves They take up very little space, are practical and can add a pleasingly vintage or rockabilly look to just
Fashion & Beauty
What Are You Wearing? The Perils of Spring….
I had an odd Bank Holiday weekend. After all the planning for the Marvellous Cocktail Party I’d completely failed to plan anything to
Dear Diary
A Marvellous Cocktail Party
Phew! It’s not often I post in the evening on a Friday night but after such a hectic couple of days I wanted
Vanity Sizing
Campaign for Clearer Clothes Sizing
Here at Retro Chick I’ve talked about clothes sizing a LOT! If you don’t believe me check here, here and here, not to
Dear Diary
Retro Chick the Pin Up
Wheee! Last Saturday I took part in my first ever proper photo shoot. The wonderful Ruby Demuir, photographer to the Stars, is completing
Fashion & Beauty
Vintage
How to Wear Summer Hats……
Frankly I don’t think people wear enough hats. In line with my eternal plan to look as fabulous as possible with as little