Erstwilder 'Madame Amore' - Oodles of Poodles

The next Erstwilder brooch to be featured on my blog is the eloquent Madame Amore. This posh pup is a perfect addition to any lady's jewellery box.

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.

Oh deer? Oh yes! - Deer Arrow Brooches

Pineapples? Glitter? Brooches? Good, I'm glad I got your attention ;-) Now...

I just received this wonderful little package from Deer Arrow, an Australian-based company that specialises in handmade treats. Their range covers anything from woodland animals to acrylic teapots to geometric glitter goodies. If you're not a brooch fan they also offer earrings, cushions, hair wraps etc. 

Glitter Paradise Brooches!!

Remember my little post a few weeks back listing which vintage inspired brooches I loved? Click here to see that post. Well... now I am the proud owner of two brooches from the wonderful Glitter Paradise!

Glitter Paradise is a French company that specialises in atomic awesomeness, starlite splendour and fakelite fancies amongst other things!

This company not only sells jewellery but accessories as well such as hair bands and flowers... and if there is something you want especially, you can make request a custom order!

Mini Post - Review of H&M Pink Fluffy Jumper

Just a quick one for you guys! I just purchased this pinky lilac jumper from H&M in Angel, London with my Christmas money...

It was in their sale for £7 down from £19.99 - bargain!

There were only a couple of sizes left, and luckily they had an XS.

I tried it on as a lot of high street shops are selling over-sized jumpers to keep up with the latest trends (which is great, but I wanted more of a tight, vintage fit!) 

Review - Vivien of Holloway lined pencil skirt in 'pink tartan'

This review shall be looking at the Vivien of Holloway (VoH) lined pencil skirt in 'pink tartan'.

I really wanted something from the Black Friday sales. I didn't want to pay high overseas postage so opted for something from home. I eventually came across the VoH Instagram (@vivienofholloway) and found the 24% off code, which entitled the user to 24% off their order across the whole online store.

I had lusted over this skirt for ages, so when I saw that it was also in the sale, retailing at £49 down from £59, I was a happy bunny.

With the 24% off code this made the skirt a much more affordable price of £37.24.