Spooktcaular Jubly-Umph brooch

Autumn is probably my favourite time of the year. As we approach the end of October, Halloween looms ever closer which means lots of chocolate, dressing up and pumpkin carving. I even got in the spirit (ha!) with some terrible editing skills... much spook!

One of the things that is getting me in the mood for Halloween are all the novelty jewellery that is around. Jubly-umph were kind enough to send me a couple of bits for my blog. One of which is this incredible Frankie's bride brooch.

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.

Throwback Thursday - 1920s Style Inspiration

 I thought I would start a little Thursday theme based on the popular #tbt. This first one is looking back at the style of the 1920s. Think Great Gatsby, flapper girls and The Charleston.

Banned Wanderlust Swing Dress

Now if you know me, I LOOOOOVE a little bit of tropical print. So when Banned said they were going to send me something from their new Spring Summer 2015 line, I was dead excited. Myself and several of the British Belles were lucky enough to see a sneak peek at the London Edge show and we were certainly not disappointed! Here are just a few snippets below of some of the incredible prints to offer:

Queen of Heartz steals MY heart

Today's blog feature is a wonderful dress by Queen of Heartz apparel... except wonderful would be a bit of an understatement. A supercalifragelisticexpealidocious dress would be a better way to describe this navy gem.  Details of my outfit featured can be found below!

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

London Edge - Bloggers Party sponsored by Voodoo Vixen

If any of you guys have followed me for long enough on Instagram, you will know about one of my favourite dress combinations - the Voodoo Vixen Susie Meow dress and matching cape. So when Voodoo Vixen advertised on their Instagram (@voodoovixenldn) for bloggers to get involved with the London Edge event on 01.02.2015, I jumped at the chance to represent one of my top go-to vintage reproduction brands!

How To - 1950s Vintage Pin Curl Tutorial!

I have just uploaded a brand new video on to my YouTube!

My previous videos have been using bendy rollers to create my vintage pageboy hairstyle (click here to see that tutorial) 

A look I achieved using pin curls!

However, with bendy rollers being uncomfortable to sleep in I decided to give pin curls a go again. I used to use pin curls, but I never had a very good technique and was lazy so only did a few around my head ;-)

Well now I have filmed you guys a 'how to' on setting my hair in pin curls. It does take a little longer in the evening than bendy rollers did, but I get much tighter curls and my hair does not pull at all! 

I hope you enjoy the videos. Feel free to comment!

Mwah!

x x x

Valentine's Inspiration Post - "I wanna be loved by you, just you"

Want to impress that special fella? Lady? Family pet? Well lucky you because I have compiled a list of fashion must-haves for this year's Valentine's day! Valentine's day is on a Saturday this year so fingers crossed I shall be able to see my beau. Even if I wasn't I would still probably dress up for myself like a little loved-up gremlin. So, what should you be shrouding your body in this February...?

Elvgren valentine's pin up

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.

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. 

OOTD - Pretty in peach!

I got this gorgeous dress for Christmas. It was from a Britain-based dress company Sexyher (they have a 'rockabilly dress' section on their site here). They aren't vintage reproduction specialists or anything but this one was being sold as a 1950s halterneck circle dress and I thought it was cute! Delivery took a little while but I would put this down to Christmas postal problems.

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. 

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 - 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!