Throwback Thursday - 1930s Style Inspiration

Jean Harlow, film star of the 1930s

This is the next installment in my weekly mini posts, looking at each decade up to the 1960s. This week's theme is the 1930s. If you want to see my 1920s post, click here. The 1930s was hit by The Great Depression so poverty was at an all-time high. Swing becomes the popular music of the decade, overtaking jazz of the 1920s. My favourite Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was also released in 1937! The Wizard of Oz was also released in 1939, giving rise to the young star, Judy Garland.

Mini Post: Tiki-Tastic! - A Taste of the Tropics

Aloha! I apologise for my lack of blog posts this week. I am a very busy bee who is working and currently writing a dissertation and a management essay!

Now, following my previous Valentine's day OOTD (click here to read) where I decided that the tropical Tiki style is totally suitable for this time of the year, I wanted to delve a little more in to that particular style. I am very much looking forward to warmer weather where I can crack out the bamboo bangles and sarong dresses and take them out for a spin. Sadly in Britain, it is raining as we speak (or write, or read, or roller skate - whatever it is you are up to). However, if you are like me and very impractical you could start rolling in the tropical vibe right now - you never know, you might even bring out the sunshine! If you are lucky enough to live in a country that is currently in Summer then I hope that you will find this post inspiring!

Hawaiian dancers - Google

Mini Post - In Retrospect magazine launch

BREAKING NEWS: BRITISH BELLES ATTEND MAGAZINE LAUNCH!!
Yeah you guessed it - The British Belles got invited to the In Retrospect magazine launch a couple of weeks ago. In Retrospect magazine used to be only available online, but has now ventured out in to print. This magazine takes a look at more 'authentic' vintage life and style. It was chock-a-block with fantastic little articles to read including what to say when someone comments on how you are dressed (a rather amusing and relatable article, I must say). There is also a feature on 1940s inspired day-wear featuring some beautiful garments by Heyday! - well worth a read!

If any of you can remember, I featured the Grace dress by Vivien of Holloway a few weeks ago (click here to see that post) and I mentioned that I would be wearing it to the magazine launch. Here are a few snaps of the dress in action! White faux fur shrug from Matalan. Photos courtesy of PaVan Wilder.