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.

Mini Post - Vintage clubwear?! Of course!

Hi there guys and dolls!

I recently had a question come up on Tumblr asking if I could do a post about what I wear when I go clubbing! I don't go out a great deal, but when I do, I still like to bring across my sense of style whilst also being practical for the dark and dingy clubs of the streets of England.

One thing I shall say: do not wear vintage. There is a risk of drink being thrown, sweat being dripped and other bodily fluids escaping your oral cavity.

I have a certain number of dresses which I do like to wear and they are all relatively cheap but still have a vintage 'edge'. If I am feeling bold (and I usually am after a vodka or two) then I tend to opt for a pencil skirt - a flattering shape whilst also giving off that vintage glam. I don't do short dresses, so anything below the knee is a winner (I am such a prude). Below I have included some images and links to simple vintage-inspired dresses from the high street and online.

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