December 21, 2024
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Fashion & Beauty Vintage

Iconic Styles: The Shift Dress

Todays addition to my occasional featurette on iconic fashion styles is the Shift Dress. Although drawing on the drop waisted straight shift styles of the 1920s Flapper, the classic shift really owes more to the 50s “sack dress” and evolved into the 60s into the style we know today. More fitted than a sack dress,

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Vintage Homes and Decor Inspiration

I’m not great at Interior Design. Some people seem to have the most amazing ideas for their homes. They look amazing and totally represent the person they are, whilst being practical and easy to live with. I’ve lived in rented houses for most of my life, and on most days you’re lucky if you can

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Because Red is NOT the Only Colour…..

I LOVE Red Lipstick. Ever since I discovered that all reds were not created equal I have been on a mission to find my perfect red. A good red that suits your skin tone and lasts well can make you feel amazing. I really do love it and to date I’ve reviewed a whopping 14

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Neeewwwww Shooooeeessss

Never try on shoes you can’t really afford. Or dresses, or anything for that matter. You might think that they won’t be as great when you try them on and you can leave and save your money, but it’s not always the case. This is very good advice, but not advice I often take myself,

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Anyone for Tennis?

Now, I’m not  big fan of sportswear as day wear. Sportswear, largely, belongs on the body of people doing sport, not of people shopping. I have no problem with dressing for comfort, but, much like the idea of wearing your pyjamas to Tesco, I, personally, think a balance needs to be struck. Tennis, however, seems

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A Very British Summer Sunday

We all know dressing for the British Summer takes special planning. Days of blazing sunshine can end with torrential downpours and overcast cloudy days can end up with you sweating under several layers of jumpers amidst a sea of shorts and t-shirts. Which is why I headed off for a whole day at The Little

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Friday Frock Love – Tea Time

The Tea Dress has become rather a fashion staple for a touch of vintage style over the last few years. Unfortunately this has led to everything from a floral mini dress to a to a maxi dress with sleeves being described as a tea dress. But done properly, the tea dress can be very flattering,

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Nautical Summer Dressing (and a sneaky 10% discount)

It is Summer, I promise. Even though it’s raining it’s still generally warm enough to leave off the stockings or tights and wear short sleeves. Dressing for the British Summer is one of life’s perennial challenges, so today I’m sharing one of my dressed down outfits. Outfits with a vaguely nautical twist are ideal for

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Lingerie Love – Buttress & Snatch

Last time I did a Lingerie Love it was about a practical, useful, everyday bra. Not today! Today it’s time to take a visit to the frivolous side of the lingerie drawer. The lingerie that’s not really designed for wearing under clothes, or for wearing under clothes on days when you need a the boost

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