Forties Flavour

Welcome and Welcome Back!

So last week I was presently surprised and was taken to see a  show at the Sadlers Wells, Peacock Theatre called "Some Like It Hip-Hop" by ZooNationUK, who also did "Into The Hoods".  A modern contemporary hip hop twist on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and it was amazing so full of energy, engaging and the physique and grace of the dancers forced me to have a brisk run the following morning.  I say brisk because I spent much of it walking, and briskly running periodically!  It had everything a simple but well executed storyline, I even cried a little!!  It is apparently sold out, but its worth checking if you can get hold of a ticket.

40's

The wardrobe I must say although probably not fully vintage did appear very authentic and believable, left me feeling like I was watching a black and white film on stage. It was very forties, which is one era the clothes , the hair are BOTH welcome whereas the 80's hair period isn't something I believe should be repeated.  Look below for evidence.

40's

80's

80's

Lace Detachable

That brings me to the craze with detachable Peter Pan Collars, which is popular amongst little children! But I think it works well with the prim and proper look of the 40's.

Darling Jane

Found this video that shows you hows to make your own, they're very impressive .

Shame I can't say the same for my attempt, Zut Alors!!

It was my first attempt, without hemming tape and solid fabric. I will try again and hopefully it will make this a distant memory for you all!

Au revoir mes amis xo

"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby!!"

Happy November!!

Cold foggy mornings and dark icy nights, I think we can say that Winter is well and truly here!  Apart from the obvious things to keep you warm, I find that the right music stops me from feeling the chill.  As a lover of vintage clothes, I'm also a lover of vintage music.  Motown is part of my music love, and I just discovered an amazing radio station Absolute Motown which literally play just motown music 24/7.  

As I was jiving(too old right?!) to Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye classics, I forgot my commute and the strong chill.  "Jimmy Mack" Martha and the Vandella's came on and I could just picture the shift dresses and the big hair.

And of course the Supremes are iconic to the 60's fashion era 

Shift dresses I find are timeless and very versatile.  With the Tweed fascination right now, I found a couple of Tweed shift dresses but this one really caught my eye 

Dream Buy 

 

Oscar de la Renta Tweed Shift Dress £1,050

                               www.net-a-porter.com

Nordstrom

ASOS

Here I put the winter version of the look together 

Found this tweed shift dress I bought 5 years ago from Miss Selfridge, more proof that it's worth holding unto quality pieces as fashion always goes full circle.  I teamed it with tights because if your like me you don't want to brave the chill and a pair of orange pumps to add a pop of colour.

Stay warm but keep your style hot- thats my motto ;)

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 

Few of my favourite things!!

Hey everyone!!


I was going through a couple of my fave vintage pieces I know my friends would be familiar with as I wear them A LOT! Je viens de les aimer(I just love them!!).  You may find that I may randomly write things in french, I love french and some things just sound soo much cooler but yeah long live google translate!!


Back to my favourite things!!

This floral dress and handbag I got a couple of years ago at the BBC Costume sale where I reaally fell in love with vintage clothes.  Actually my friend picked it up and I really wanted it and she gave it to me lovely right!

Maybe if  you squint with one eye closed you might see me! This was a warehouse in wembley, December 2008 the really early morning after the night before queuing with thousands of people.  They had £50, £20 and £10 bags which you could stuff as much as you could fit(not wearing any I tried security weren't having it) and it was yours I got a £20 bag and I really stuffed it lol well worth it and a lot of fun.

This one other floral beauty(notice a pattern!) I got from a local flea market in Deptford about a year ago, got it for £2!! I went there a couple of weeks and prices weren't as cheap it has downsized but you can still find a couple of quality pieces its the eastern European woman's stall she has a lot of clothes so go with your own bag, and  time to spare so you can sift through it all.

200 Deptford High Street
Deptford, London SE8 3PR

Train: Deptford Bridge

So this isn't quite vintage but everyone always assumes it is.  This I picked up from the Christmas sale last year at River Island I loved the old hobo type look it was £10 which was also a plus. 

This is one of my fave faves!  Tres amour beaucoup!! I got this a couple of years ago from the famous Beyond Retro for £15.  I loved the quality of the beading and not one has fallen off since I've had it!  They have loads of extravagant pieces some not for the faint hearted but its a very welcoming shop and really quite retro ;)

 www.beyondretro.com 58-59 Great Marlborough Street, London

This piece(yes floral) here is pretty new and will be on the upcoming WannaBuyVintage Website, I love this blouse  definitely something I never see in stores now and perfect for the frosty weather! 

 A bit small for me but perfect for my little sis wish I had something this cool when I was younger! 

Part of the M&S limited collection for kids

So those are some of my favourite things, share the love and put up pics of yours below xo