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All The Fun Of The Fair

January 11, 2010

Last Saturday, January 9th, all the way back in 1768  Philip Astley staged the first modern circus in London.

As a mini celebration I spent Saturday night watching circus themed films (Big Fish is a good one) and eating candy floss (yes, I have a candy floss machine, I’m not sure why either)

I love Circus style. It conjurs up images of top hats, corsets, feathers and sequins, but all with a dark and sinister edge. The HBO series Carnivale

is the perfect example, if you haven’t seen it you really should.

I’m not the only one to use circus style as an inspiration. For Spring Summer 2010 Temperley has produced a beautiful Circus inspired collection and the website has an amazing inspiration section and interactive images as well as this beautiful video.

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  1. Treacle says:
    January 11, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    LOL! I like candy floss too, and candy apples. And I especially like those Christian Louboutins in that collage.
    .-= Treacle´s last blog ..Ask the Addict: Durable Stockings for Work? =-.

    • Retro Chick says:
      January 11, 2010 at 8:19 pm

      mmm, they’re nice aren’t they!

      We made candy apples at the weekend too. Except we cut them into 1/4 first as I find a whole toffee apple too hard to eat!

  2. IdStyle says:
    January 11, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    I love the carivale style as well. Just recently, in December, I went to a circus themed party! It was so much fun to really indulge in the theme!
    .-= IdStyle´s last blog ..Links A La Mode: Bring It On =-.

    • Retro Chick says:
      January 11, 2010 at 8:20 pm

      Oh cool, how much fun does that sound!

  3. Ashe Mischief says:
    January 11, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    This post has all sorts of YES on it from me! I LOVE circus style (obviously) and I love Carnivale and Big Fish. Such lovely treats for a Monday morning!
    .-= Ashe Mischief´s last blog ..Alice in Wonderland for Urban Decay =-.

    • Retro Chick says:
      January 11, 2010 at 8:20 pm

      I wanted to write more, but had such a busy day!

      I’m so sad there is no more Carnivale, I loved it.

  4. Michelle says:
    January 12, 2010 at 3:26 am

    I love circus & carnival style things! yum yum yum.

    Also, TOTALLY jealous that you have a cotton candy machine. Loooove cotton candy.
    .-= Michelle´s last blog ..Marvelous Monday! =-.

  5. Piper says:
    January 12, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I just came across your blog – and I just have to say I think it rocks! i love, love the circus poster!
    .-= Piper´s last blog ..{room to spare} =-.

  6. diamondsinchampagne says:
    January 15, 2010 at 1:42 am

    Omg that harlequin sequin skirt has taken my breath away!

    Thank you for your positive comment on my blog 🙂 Made me smile

  7. Stile says:
    March 21, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Those Christian Louboutin heels are as sweet as candy.
    .-= Stile´s last blog ..Happy St. Patty’s Day =-.

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