Erstwilder at Christmas

Erstwilder is a much talked about brand over here on Alice in Retrospect, so I wanted to share my latest goodies with you guys over Christmas. The Erstwilder company is now closed for Christmas, so sit back and relax whilst you're eating your turkey (or veggies) and plan which Erstwilder piece(s) you're gonna get with your Christmas money - I've already got a long list ready for January!

Mini Post - Vivien of Holloway red satin halterneck circle dress

I went to visit my grandparents the day after Boxing Day and wanted to wear something special as I thought they would appreciate it seeing as the 50s was their era. I decided on my satin halterneck circle dress from Vivien of Holloway which I got off the beautiful Samara (a fellow British Belle).

The colour of this dress is incredible, and I mean incredible. It is a vibrant cherry red and being made of satin has a beautiful shine to it. 

Mini Post - Christmas Presents (Silk vintage-inspired nightwear)

One of the things that I was pleading Santa for was a silk nightwear set. I was lucky enough to have Santa deliver the goods when I opened my presents on Christmas day... and of course I had to do a fun little boudoir style selfie shoot! ;-)

Both the night dress and the dressing gown are from Amazon. They cost around £18 each. I am also wearing Dunlop fluffy mules but they can't be seen in these photos.

I am a very lucky bear to be surrounded by lots of love at Christmas and all other days of the year. Share the love with everybody!

x x x

OOTD - Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays everybody!!!
What would Christmas be without a blog post about it? (Or perhaps I have waaaaaay too much time on my hands...)

Family home fireplace decorations

This Christmas was spent at home with my parents and younger brother. It was as joyous as it is every year with present exchanging, booze drinking and slaughterin...I mean playing Monopoly.

1920s style dress with heavy beading

This year I had bought a 1920s style maxi flapper dress from a charity shop in St.Neots, Cambridgeshire. I wanted to make it look a bit more 50s so I wore a belt to cinch in my waist. I don't feel flattering if my waist is hiding! I did my usual pageboy hair do and paired with some cute heels I bought last year from Schuh.

Pageboy hair!

 I hope you all enjoy the rest of your holidays - good night!

Mini Post - "Brooch yourself...It's going to be a bumpy ride!"

If I had to choose one accessory to wear every day for the rest of my life, I would choose a brooch. Recently I have been lusting over so many brooches that I thought I would share with you beautiful people which ones I love. Brands included in this post are: Bow and Crossbones, Glitter Paradise, Luxulite and Poison of Choice.

Bow and Crossbones (@bowandcrossbones)

Bow and Crossbones originates from the UK. They have a vast range of vintage reproduction jewellery. If you need novelty brooches, this is your place! Mexican, nautical, lucite - you name it, they've got it!

Novelty brooches all round!

Santa baby... (Christmas wish list with a hint of lust)

I bet you are all wondering what is on my Christmas wish list...
Apart from wanting my boyfriend, Danny, for Christmas, there are some other things I have my peepers on. I am going to share with you some of what Santa is bringing me for Christmas this year (and also some Christmas lusts... a girl can dream!)

Haul on a budget

My first post, hurrah! I thought I would share with you my little haul from this weekend. My friend, Lauren from Birmingham came to visit me and we decided to do a little trip to Wood Green in London in search of cheap goodies from the high street and charity shops...

 

Lauren and I headed to Traid: a charity shop that holds an eclectic mix of high street and vintage fashions. I (left) tried on this little green Christmas number, originally from Principles (£15.99). Unfortunately it was too big otherwise I would have been very tempted! Lauren (right) tried on this saucy houndstooth pencil dress (£5.99 - no label) which she did buy. It fitted her beautifully. In the centre is another fantastic find by Lauren. This pencil skirt (£7.99 - Hobbs) was very unique has it had fishtail detailing on both sides. This definitely gave a very 1940s feel - and the wool is perfect for the winter.