Hiding behind day two of the advent calendar is this gorgeous lace collar necklace from a company I’ve long been a huge fan of, Abilu Creations. The delicate lace point collar is attached to a chunky chain, and has Abilu Creations trademark plectrum at the fastening. It’s a cute way to add a pretty vintage

Behind day one of the Retro Chick Advent Calendar we have a rather cracking prize courtesy of Dr Martens. Dr Martens have offered you up to £200 to spend on a pair of boots or shoes of your choice. Take a peek at my previous post for some inspiration. If you’re local to Norwich then

Nearly there! Behind day 23 is a blouse from Lolly Doll Clothing, worth £45. The Peggy Tie front blouse is ideal for wearing with high waisted trousers and a cardigan in winter, or a full 50s skirt or pedal pushers when the sun comes out. You can choose from a selection of prints, and the

Behind door Twenty Two are half a dozen cupcakes from Cupcakes by Jess. What better way to brighten up a miserable January than by tucking into one of her brightly coloured cupcakes? Or you can save them and order them for a special event later in the year. You can pick your own flavour from

Day 21, we’re on the final Christmas countdown and todays advent door reveals a unique record clutch from Tuppence Ha’Penny Vintage. Each bag is made from a whole vinyl record, with a waterproof leatherette base, fabric lining and magnetic closure. Every single one is unique. You have 2 chances of winning todays prize. You can

Behind door twenty we’ve got a set or gorgeous retro baking set from Tala. Tala have been making baking equipment since 1899 and most of their products are still manufactured using traditional methods, meaning if you have a 1920s icing nozzle, it’ll still fit one of their new icing syringes. Todays prize is a Gingerbread

Todays advent goodies are courtesy of Ji Ji Kiki. Todays winner will get the best selling Starry Night locket and Shimmering Mists ring. The silver plated locket is set with a deep blue cabochon with a sprinkling of glitter that looks like a night sky, while the matching ring shifts colour from blue to green

Door eighteen hides some his & hers tips for looking your best from the Victorian era. The British Library Gift Shop have a copy of Beauty, what it is and how to Retain it and The Gentleman’s Art of Dressing, with economy to give away to today’s winner. Including such advice as ‘At night the