A Glamorous Affair

I was looking for a pair of heels to wear to my fellow British Belle, Sophie's birthday party which holds the theme of 1950s Hollywood Glamour. I knew that I wanted original vintage as they always have a special feel to them, and to picture somebody wearing them 60 years ago to dance in and then giving them life makes me happy. My dress is a 1950s salmon pink prom dress, and as I was planning to wear pearl and silver accessories, I needed some silver shoes. 

Mini Post - Make-up must haves!

I love applying make-up to transform myself from plain to glamour. It gives me confidence. I wish somebody had told me the magic of hiding my blushing red cheeks throughout school! This little post  is looking at what make-up I use to achieve my pin up look. I do this look everyday. For work I don't wear lipstick but I wear everything else!

Fascinating fascinators - Birds and Fresia Feature

For those of you who hadn't already guessed it... I am a big fan of Dita Von Teese. Her style, sexiness and overall glamour is something I aspire to. So when Regina of Birds and Fresia (click here for her Etsy shop) messaged me about featuring something of hers I was jumping for joy. Birds and Fresia sell beautiful handmade hair pieces including the black beret with birdcage veil and pearl detailing and ivory flower hair clip, both of which I shall be showing you guys in this post. Originating from Spain, Regina is an absolute doll and a joy to talk to.

First on the menu is the black beret with a birdcage veil. I envisioned looking like Dita Von Teese, who favours a veil every now and again as shown below. My beret arrived and it was so much more! The small pearl detailing just adds to the beauty of it and I cannot wait to wear it. I recommend for those who are attending a glamorous event, doing a vintage-inspired photo shoot or simply want to dress-to-the-nines (something which I am partial to!)

Dita wearing a fascinator

Vivien of Holloway Grace dress - One dress, two styles

One of my favourite vintage reproduction companies Vivien of Holloway sent me the beautiful Grace dress in black sateen. This exquisite dress has been at the top of my 'list of wants' ever since I saw it in their boutique down Holloway Road. The cross-over neck line, capped sleeves and circle skirt exude glamour and sophistication. It is also important for me to be able to wear something over and over again - and this dress provides the opportunity for it to be dressed up and worn to a special event or dressed down for more of a day-to-day look.

The Grace dress retails at £110. The quality of the fabric is excellent and has a secure heavy feel to it (which I love in a dress - I know it isn't going to blow away at any second!)  The fit is true to size and as it is sateen, has much more of a stretch than the duchess halterneck dress I featured here. Make sure you measure your waist ladies and go by that size against the Vivien of Holloway size chart.