Category: Vintage
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Because Red is NOT the Only Colour…..
I LOVE Red Lipstick. Ever since I discovered that all reds were not created equal I have been on a mission to find my perfect red. A good red that suits your skin tone and lasts well can make you feel amazing. I really do love it and to date I’ve reviewed a whopping 14…
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The "Vintage" Backlash (Or Why I Won't be Hanging Up My Petticoats)
Something funny is going on in the happy land of “vintage”. For a long while we were happy with our victory rolls, and maxi skirts, happy to spend an evening mixing and mingling. Ladies with tea dresses chatted with ladies in mini skirts and chaps with moustaches chatting to tattooed rockabilly babes. And, for the…
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Land Girls, Beer and Sunshine
One of the things I did over my holiday that warrants a little more attention is a trip to a pub. Pub visits are not normally a note worthy event for me. I am a CAMRA member and I love trying different real ales, so pubs and beer festivals are common haunts for me (and…
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The Value of Vintage
So, apparently the 90s are vintage. The Vintage Festival says so, so it must be true, after all, they own vintage now, right? This article has caused a minor storm in some quarters and a re emergence of the debate about what constitutes vintage anyway. I’ve kind of written about this before in 2010, and…
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Lingerie Love – Triumph Doreen Bra
Todays Lingerie Love isn’t about pretty fillies with lace trims and pretty patterns. It’s about probably the most boring bra I own, but one of my favourites that deserves a mention. The Triumph Doreen. I quite often rant about modern underwear. Often just to myself when I’m alone in shops. Sometimes it feels like lingerie…
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Iconic Styles: The Pencil Skirt
Today I’m going to talk about Pencil Skirts. I enjoyed writing the little piece on Breton Stripes at the beginning of this month, so I thought I could make it a semi regular feature, where semi regular means “as and when I feel like it” A good pencil skirt is one of my go to…
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Iconic Styles: The Breton Stripe Top
Although it’s actually snowed this week, I am still sticking to my insistence that it’s Spring. Sunnier days can only be around the corner, so I thought I’d look a bit closer at an iconic piece of clothing for this time of year. The Breton striped top. Actually I think this style of top is…
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Retro Chick Review: Astral Original and Astral Light & Creamy
A few weeks ago I was sent a couple of pots of Astral Cream to try. Astral has been around since 1950, my Mum used to have pots of that and Nivea around when I was younger, but I’ll confess I’ve never used it myself. I always found the formulations of these products too heavy…
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Retro Chick Reviews: Style Me Vintage Clothes
Today I have a bit of an exclusive book review for you! Style Me Vintage: Clothes: A Guide to Sourcing and Creating Retro Looks isn’t due out until next week, but I have an advance review copy, so I’m going to tell you if it’s worth buying! I have to be honest and confess that…