What Are You Wearing? Polyester Polka Dots
Happy Bank Holiday Monday! It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK. I’ve had a pretty wonderful weekend so far and the weather has…
Retro Chick
Retro Chick Presents: A Quick & Easy 30s Hair Tutorial
Look video! I’ve been being asked for a tutorial for this 20s/30s inspired pin curl hair do for a very long time, at least…
Hello May and Goodbye Google Reader
I can’t believe it’s May already! April has flown by like crazy, it was a month that contained my 5 year blogaversary, and thankfully…
The Polyester Vintage Dress Fan Club
Polyester gets a hard rap. Poor old polyester. It can make you sweaty on an unexpectedly warm day, go static if not washed and…
Quirky Umbrellas for April Showers
They’re called April Showers for a reason. No matter how glorious the sunshine, in the UK in spring, the showers aren’t far behind. It’s…
Vintage Brooches – The Animal Collection
I can’t resist a vintage brooch. The advantage of a good vintage brooch is that they can often be picked up for mere pennies…
Navy, Yellow and Dogtooth Check
I’m very much enjoying seeing the sunshine. On Saturday I braved the world with no tights, but rapidly realised that the sun was beautiful,…
Retro Chick Reviews: Besame Violet Brightening Powder
A couple of weeks ago I discovered they had discontinued my regular foundation. It was one I’d been using for years. And I mean…
Clearing Out My Closet
I’ve finally got round to having a clear out of my wardrobe. Over the weekend I managed to get 18 bits listed on eBay,…