We have been trying not to spend too much lately, but neither Mr D or I could resist treating ourself to a fancy new 70s style trim phone in bright orange. We’ve been using our boring old rented-flat-beige-BT-phone for years, so it is very exciting to have a phone I’m actually proud to
British department store stalwarts Marks and Spencers have been coming out with some fabulous patriotic products lately for the Queen’s Jubilee year. As a staunch anti-monarchist I really couldn’t give a fig about The Crowned One, but I do love me a good Union Jack. And if the marketing gurus of M&S have decided that
Hard on the heels of the vintage trip to York, I will be waking at a frighteningly early hour tomorrow morning to catch the Eurostar to Paris. I have a huge list of vintage stores and cafes to check out, and will be putting together a mega guide to Parisian Vintage once I come
After a visit to the dentist earlier today, my fangs are still aching and I have been feeling irritable and unsettled all afternoon. So as a way of cheering myself up I’ve been sorting through the business cards I collected from the Vintage at Southbank festival. My absolute favourite stall at the festival wasn’t
Many moons ago, when I was growing up on a farm and needed lots of reading material to while away the time, I went through a period of addiction to the James Bond novels. You’ve probably all seen at least one film if not all, but in many ways I actually prefer the books.
Colin (Vintage Style Doctor), Lena (Style High Club), and moi. My review of the vintage festival at Southbank is on hold until I get my laptop back from the computer vet, with all my images currently trapped helplessly inside. In the meantime, however, I have a stack of cards from some of the fabulous
Armchair Oxford Gold Deluxe When Mr D and I visited Germany earlier in the year, I have to admit we weren’t blown away by the shopping. Perhaps it is more exciting elsewhere in the country, but I didn’t find much to excite in Bavaria. However, one store that we found by accident and fell
On my desktop I have a huge and ever expanding folder of home inspiration, most of it with some kind of vintage slant. Previously I have posted about bathroom ideas (1 and 2), kitchen ideas, and bedroom ideas (1 and 2). Lounge rooms will have to come later, however I also have lots of
Last month I visited bar and club The Shoreditch, situated in, predictably, Shoreditch. I was there for the go-go dancing lessons I mentioned a few weeks ago. Usually I steer away from this area of London as it has a reputation for being a bit overly ‘trendy’, but I really loved this bar and
Hot on the heels of the prom dress line by Natasha Bailie I talked about on Sunday, there is a new vintage style range which has just come out at Oasis. The collection has five dresses in three different shapes, four clutch bags in a purse style or twist front style, and four scarves.
1980s ‘paint spatter’ effect earrings 
1920s teal and grey brocade dance purse 
1960s cream mohair coat with woven buttons 
1930s floral beaded Belgian evening purse 
1940s novelty print dancing couples dirndl dress 
1930s brown marbled belt buckle 
1930s gold leaf brocade evening purse 
1980s sequin cocktail dress by Quorum 
1950s Persian lamb shearling princess coat with mouton collar 
1960s yellow wool mini dress by Kimberly