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
Fashion & Beauty
Vintage
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
Dear Diary
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
Inspiration & Lifestyle
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
Fashion & Beauty
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.
Fashion & Beauty
Vintage
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
Fashion & Beauty
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
Fashion & Beauty
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
Dear Diary
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