Carlton Books recently sent me two new fashion books to review; The Handbag by Carmel Allen, and The Shoe by Tamsin Blanchard. Right up front, if you are a dedicated vintage nut these books will not be detailed enough for you. But for those who enjoy fashion of all periods and aren’t looking
I have a bit of a head cold today so haven’t done much other than ordering some grocery shopping (which contained much more cake than usual), napping with Elsa, and ogling shoes that I can’t afford. I am very much in love with these adorable ‘Kitty Flats’ by Charlotte Olympia. Aren’t they wonderful? And
I haven’t done a vintage store update in a while, so here are some of the shoes I’ve listed recently in the shop. I still have many more to put up, and don’t forget that if you are looking for something particular in your size I can also provide a finding service. Etsy usually
I’ve been knee deep in shoes, glorious shoes this week. These are only a drop in the ocean of all the lovely footwear I have ready to go up into the shop, so there will be more next week too (and most likely the week after, and the week after that). I am off
Office grey raffia wedges £46 Reading Tea and Crumpets this morning, I was struck by these wedges that Lauren posted about. Aren’t they lovely? What grabbed me is how 1940s they look, with their mid-height wedge, ankle strap, modest vamp and raffia detail. I decided to do a little more searching to see if
vintage 1940s JANET LEE peep toe bandage heel pumps $185.00 USD I am having an absolute shocker at work today, so in the brief moments I have to myself I’ve been browsing vintage platform heels from the 40s and 70s to soothe my soul. Of course the ones I like most are well
I have been wanting a pair of decent sheepskin slippers for a while now, but have been unable (and unwilling) to spend the £100+ that they usually cost. More and more sheepskin brands are appearing in the UK now, and with this finally costs are starting to come down. Ugg is the most expensive
Last weekend I attended my first ever Scottish wedding - you can guess how raucous things got, by the fact that I didn’t post all last week. This being Aberdeen, a summer wedding by no means guarantees summer weather, and I had therefore packed a respectable tweedy blazer to wear over my 1920s style dress. At the last
1950s black bead evening bag for restoration 
1950s floral circle skirt by St Michael 
1980s cropped black leather biker jacket 
1960s double breasted tapestry style peach coat 
1930s style nautical jumper with neck bow 
Vintage fair isle 40s style wool vest 
1950s brown velvet cocktail dress by Lisa Kurz 
1970s Afghan crochet granny top 
1960s blue short sleeve blouse by Sybille Claymar 
1950s pink silk leaf design cocktail dress by Mar Jay