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DAY SEVEN – An Art Deco Inspired Purse from Nica

Well, we’re a week into our Advent Calendar, and behind todays window is a beautiful red art deco inspired purse from Nica. The Lydia purse is inspired by the design of the Art Deco Grand Salon. It has an all over laser-cut design and a rose detail fitting on a mini pocket at the front.

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Fashion & Beauty

A Pre Party Peek

December’s here, it’s party time! A whole month of inventing festive party outfits before I have to out all my Christmas themed goodies back in the wardrobe for another year! Todays outfit was actually a dry run for a party I am going to this evening, as this evening I am bound to run out

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Advent Giveaway

DAY SIX – £100 Voucher to spend at Bettylicious

Today we open door six to find a very, very exciting prize courtesy of wonderful online reproduction vintage retailer Bettylicious. Bettylicious sells a range of vintage reproduction brands and today’s prize is £100 to spend on whatever you want on the Bettylicious site. Bettylicious has a large selection of swimwear, dresses, lingerie, seperates and accessories,

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Advent Giveaway

DAY FIVE – A Handmade Floral Felt Fascinator from Betsy Hatter

Behind door five is a very special prize from my favourite Miliner Betsy Hatter. You can choose either the festive Poinsettia fascinator, or the “Sally” floral fascinator in the colour of your choice, both handmade in felt. These styles of fascinator look gorgeous worked into an up do, and if you’re desperate for a Poinsettia

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Fashion & Beauty Vintage

Retro Chick Presents: A Quick Vintage Up Do

Oooh look, another video tutorial! I’ve been asked for this one loads, but it’s a hair do I make up as I go along, and I only do it for about 2 weeks every 3 months, at the point where my hair is too long and I really need a hair cut. Which has all

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Advent Giveaway

DAY FOUR – A 1940s Inspired Dress worth £135 from The Fabulous Miss K

Tucked behind door 5 of the advent calendar is a fabulous prize. It’s our chance to get your hands on one of The Fabulous Miss K‘s range of 1940s inspired dresses worth £135. You can choose the style, fabric and size of your choice, and as long as it’s in stock it’ll be winging it’s

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Advent Giveaway

DAY THREE – A copy of Eggs by Michel Roux

Do you know how to boil an egg? Or how to make an Omelette? If you’d like to know basic ways of cooking eggs, or you’re ready to take a step up into the egg cooking big leagues then behind door three is the gift for you. A copy of Eggs by Michel Roux. The

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Dear Diary

Festive Frolics

I’ve had so much Christmas this weekend I might need a holiday from it already. Not really! I can never have too much Christmas, it’s impossible. Totally, for the whole of December my head is full of tinsel and fa la la la la’s, but if I COULD have too much Christmas then this weekend

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Advent Giveaway

DAY TWO – Abilu Creations Lace Collar Necklace

Hiding behind day two of the advent calendar is this gorgeous lace collar necklace from a company I’ve long been a huge fan of, Abilu Creations. The delicate lace point collar is attached to a chunky chain, and has Abilu Creations trademark plectrum at the fastening. It’s a cute way to add a pretty vintage

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