Lindy Bop Love.

Delta Swan Border Swing Dress: c/o Lindy Bop. Belt: Vintage. Bolero: Asda. Hair Flower: Pin Up Curl. Shoes: Shop in Southwold (unfortunately now closed down!) Glasses: Red or Dead from Specsavers. Bag: Accessorize.

I'm back! I know it is quite a shock I've been planning on getting my blog back to how it used to be for awhile but unfortunately 2016 has been shit for me and my Mental Health hasn't let me feel like I could in all honesty. 

But what is better for a comeback than this BEAUTIFUL Delta dress Lindy Bop were kind enough to send me for review. I've always had a soft spot for Lindy Bop and lately they've upped there game even more! This print is killing it for me, when I first started dressing more to my vintage side border prints were just not available in my size and the colours in this one are just to die for! This dress is also not lined which I actually prefer in a swing dress so I don't end up with static when I wear a petticoat under the skirt. Here I'm wearing a size 22 which is what I always order with reproduction or vintage style brands as I often find that they run a little small. My only issues with this dress were that I need to pop a few tacks in the underarm as it gapes a little (something that happens in basically all dresses I wear that are sleeveless) and I find the dress quite long in the body but popping my favourite belt on solved that issue easily! I am honestly so impressed with this dress and feel really lovely in it. I also love that it has pockets! We ALL love a dress with pockets that is for sure! 

I decided to style it up with my vintage favourites and my hair was so amazing thanks to Jess at I love Lucie Hair Parlour in Stockport. I got my hair cut there just before I took these photos and it's honestly one of my favourite cuts particularly as my curls hold much better now thanks to the horseshoe vintage cut which was done. If you're a vintage gal I cannot recommend them enough! 

Lindy Bop currently have an End of Summer Sale on so I'd definitely recommend grabbing a bargain while you can! 

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Currently Coveting - Dolly and Dotty.

1.Sabrina Glamorous 50’s Style Cape. 2. Gloria Bardot Polka Dot Top. 3. Ivy Vintage Style Button Down Skirt.  4. Alice 50s Inspired Cropped Jacket. 5. Melissa Bandeau Dress. 6. Anna Adorable Striped 50s Inspired Dress. 7. Poppy Vintage Shirt Swing Dress.

It's time for another Currently Coveting and lately I've seen that the adorable Vintage Reproduction company Dolly and Dotty have brought our some sweet as can be separates including the Gloria Bardot Top in an array of prints and this cute as a button cape which is available in red, black or white! I also couldn't resist including 3 of their dresses that I've been in love with since I first found out about the company! I may have to treat myself to the Poppy Shirt Swing dress when the warmer weather arrives as I think it'd be perfect in the summer! 

One of the things I love about Dolly and Dotty is that their sizing seems to be very true to size! So often with vintage reproduction I've found they run small and I've had to size up at least once to a UK22 and when these brands often only go up to a UK24 it can mean some women can't wear the pieces (I mean in an ideal world they'd go up to at least a UK28/30 but that's for another blog post!) I've found Dolly and Dotty even be a little generous in some of their dress styles! So they are definitely worth a try and the pieces I've tried so far have worn really well considering how reasonable the prices are! 

Have you tried anything from Dolly and Dotty?

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Feeling Classy with Lindy Bop.

Dress: c/o Lindy Bop. Necklace: (old) Topshop. Shoes: Charity Shop. Clutch: (old) Next. Bolero: (old) George at Asda.

Oh god I'm just so in love with the Renee Rose Print Twin Set! I just had to announce it before I discuss this beauty in more detail with you. I've been a fan of Lindy Bop for a number of years now specially as I love the vintage look but unfortunately can rarely find reproduction items in my size and to fit my price range.  I also know that I can find pieces at Lindy Bop that will subtly nod to my vintage tastes for my day to day wear as well as pieces like this Twin Set which help me feel like I'm ready for a 1950s prom! Speaking of proms I wish I'd had somewhere like Lindy Bop that I could have turned to at the age of 15 to find a prom dress so I didn't end up in the whole black floor length dress I did go in! 

Now you know my love of roses so it should be no surprise why I love the print so much. The fabric is also very comfortable to wear, I was worried that the lining may have been a unbreathable fabric which would make wearing this for any long periods of time a problem but I'm so happy that this isn't the case! My only issue with this set is the sizing. Now generally speaking I'm a solid UK20 in modern clothes so to speak but when it comes to Vintage reproduction I almost always need to size up to a UK22 however when I got this dress in the post in the size 22 I could get in it but I could not breath at all to the point I was fearing that I'd have to spend the rest of my days in this dress (can't help being a little dramatic I'm afraid!) but luckily swapping sizes wasn't an issue so here I'm wearing the UK24 and it fits me like a glove. Though unfortunately this does mean that the UK26 would probably only fit a UK22/24 at a push. I did find that the jacket is a little big in this size but not massively so. I've also taken up the straps but this is only due to the fact I have a really short body and isn't a problem for me at all! 

I hen decided that this dress deserved my full vintage glam look so I set my hair, which I've since has cut so holds the curl much better. Donned my cat eye and false lashes along with my usual red lipstick and felt utterly lovely! I kept my accessories pretty minimal with an old Topshop Necklace, my red next clutch bag (which unfortunately doesn't hold a lot but brought out the red roses beautifully) and my newest shoes which I picked up from the charity shop for a bargain! I love this so much that I'm planning to wear it to an upcoming wedding and take my jersey bolero just for when it gets chilly in the evening! 

You can also see this full look in action over on my YouTube Channel below! 

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Very Cherry with Dolly and Dotty

Dress: c/o Dolly & Dotty. Bag: Primark. Shoes: Evans.


I'm back with a new post today showing you one of the dresses adorable Vintage retro brand Dolly and Dotty sent me across to show you guys and I have to say I'm really impressed! I just wish my photos did it justice but my surroundings were against me when I snapped these!

One of the first things I love about Dolly and Dotty is how true to size the two dresses they sent me were with Vintage Reproduction brands generally speaking I've learnt to always size up so where possible I'll order a UK22 but here both dresses I was sent were UK20's and they fit really well in fact with this Evelyn Retro Swing Dress I find it quite generous particularly around my arms which makes it really comfortable! Another thing is that each dress came with a matching reversible headscarf which is such an adorable idea! Here I just tied it onto my clutch bag, another thing is that this dress came with 2 belts one in a matching print then this plain red one and for how reasonable the price of this is, these little extras are a complete surprise! The only downside for me really is that it's a little long in the body for me but this is something that often happens with me due to being pretty short!

I can't wait for warmer weather so I can wear this bare legged and show the fabulous print off! You can also see a video of the look over on my Youtube Channel here.

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Retro Party Wear with Voodoo Vixen.

 

Penny Dress: c/o Voodoo Vixen. Anastasia Muff: Collectif. Hair Flower: Claireabella's Closet

My love for Voodoo Vixen knows no bounds and this is another fabulous piece from them! Probably one of the prettiest and well fitting dresses I've ever had. here I'm wearing a 3xl and with the stretch in the fabric it hugs my figure perfectly and is really comfortable. I actually wore this with a long sleeved black tee under for Clothes Show from 6.30 in the morning until 6.30 at night and I felt so discomfort at all. As with some repro dresses I find the fabrics can rub on my skins and irritate it or cut into my tummy when I sit down but this doesn't at all! 

The flocked lace overlay sets the beautiful green colour off perfectly and this is something I wouldn't initially pick up for myself on first glance but the more I see it (hanging pride of place on my wardrobe door at this moment in time) the more I adore it! The tie at the neck is also a darling feature so much so I genuinely don't think it needs a necklace or all that much jewellery at all. I decided to style it up with a flash of a red rose in my hair (to match my lipstick!) which I picked up from one of my favourite stands at The Vintage Suitcase fairs, I never seem to leave there empty handed! Finished the look with this darling hand muff, I've been after one of these for years and when Collectif popped this one in the sale I decided to snap it up! 

I really wish these photos were nicer as I don't think they show how stunning this dress really is. Unfortunately cold weather and wind were against me, I must find better places to take my photographs! 

I've seen some of the upcoming pieces for Voodoo Vixen and they're so stunning I can't wait for you to see!

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Vintage Lovely with Voodoo Vixen.

Fances Cardigan: c/o Voodoo Vixen. Circle Skirt: Made by Me. Glasses: Jeepers Peepers.

Now as you all know I do have a little bit of a thing for the retro/vintage look. Sometimes I'll go all out and try and look as authentic as possible but most of the time I tend to mix something from one era with modern day style. I rarely wear true vintage and generally opt for reproduction as I vastly prefer the fabrics and the fit size wise is usually a little better however I often have to size up to a size 22 in repro brands for a little breathing room. A large number of vintage reproduction companies don't really offer anything over a UK20 but this is where Voodoo Vixen comes into play, they've recently launched their plus size range which currently caters for a UK24+ and I'm happy to say their fit is right on here I'm wearing the Frances cardigan in a 3xl which is around a UK20. I did find that the last two buttons were a struggle to do up but I think this is due to the knit that was used as it fits perfectly everywhere else!

This is one of the first pieces Voodoo Vixen has sent me to review and I'm over the moon with the quality, fit and over all style! I've got a rather stunning dress to show you next but I'm just waiting for a few final pieces to make the whole look perfect! I know they also have some utterly fabulous pieces coming out in the New Year so stay tuned! I finished the look with a skirt I made for myself during the summer and I'm so glad that with this cardigan it makes it a little more weather appropriate for this time of year and my cat eye glasses that I do actually need to see with.

What do you think of the new Voodoo Vixen plus size range what are your favourite pieces?

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Twinwood - Part Three

Skirt, Cardigan and Pearls: c/o Collectif. Pumps: Simply Be. Bag: c/o Zatchels.

Hair flower: Primark. Sunnies: Red or Dead. Hair Bow:  c/o Punk up Bettie. Pearls: c/o Collectif.

 On the left is of the cutest couples I saw and the right is equally adorable son and mother! (What a babe!)

I'm finally at my last post about Twinwood 2013 (I think!) these photo's were mostly taken on the Monday our last day and thankfully it was a gloriously sunny one! With lots of lovely people coming to say hello and I even got chance to sneak away for 15 minutes or so to do the speedy bit of shopping and get some snaps of different area's at the event. I'm sure you'll get to see all the bits I bought eventually on here!

As I've mentioned previously Collectif were fabulous enough to supply my work with a few bits and bobs to wear for uniform when we were at our stand and bopping around during the day. We all got a few options each though unfortunately the adorable Capri pants I got sent were just so tight. I received everything in a size 22 as I know when it comes to repro I often have to size up! My pencil skirt fitted like a glove but as I'm still a little less than confident in such a piece (one day I will be) my firm favourite was the black circle skirt. It was the perfect length and just my cup of tea of course after a few hours wear it was slipping down so I did eventually borrow my editors one. We also all got sent a cardigan as well which I utterly love and is in a colour I'd never normally choose but loved wearing. The pearls has also hardly left my presence since either!

I decided to be sensible with my footwear and stick to these pretty floral pumps from the Simply Be sale and matching my socks to my cardigan too. As you can see by Monday my hair was massive and a little out of control but I decided to embrace this by just smoothing the outside of my hair and throwing on a large flower I'd otherwise be to worried to wear out and about in my hometown. One of the girls I'm lucky enough to work with actually mentioned how much I suited the more pin up girl look and of course this was such a lovely compliment I think I MAY agree with her?

After this huge ramble I'd just like to thank the whole team I work with at Vintage Life Magazine for making it such a great weekend and cheers to my lovely editor for letting me get so involved!

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Twinwood - Part Two

Glasses: c/o Specspost. Dress:c/o Lindy Bop. Accessories: c/o Collectif. Cardigan: Matalan. Shoes: Evans.

The lovely Mel, our editor Rae and myself all in Lindy Bop!

So here is my second post on the wonderful weekend that was Twinwood Festival. This is what we all wore for the Sunday night, the only evening we all ventured out together to watch the final band on the main stage opposite our stand and then head off to check out a few other places in the bar section. Where we managed to see the end of the Tootsie Rollers set, which was technically the third time seeing them and just loved them more every time. I even thought it was a good idea to hand my camera to a drunk passer by to snap the picture above this was our whole team for the weekend!

I wore my hair the same as the day but added the lovely flower clip and pearls Collectif were kind enough to send over with our uniforms (which you'll see more of in my third instalment) and this pretty swing dress the lovely guys at Lindy Bop also sponsored our team with some lovely bits to wear on the evening so we had to take them out at least once! If you're looking at ordering a dress like this from them I'd recommend sizing up as this is a 22 and I could just about breath! I also wore my own cheapo petticoat under to give it even more volume! I loved this and it makes me feel like I should embrace my vintage side even more as in my day to day life other than a slick of red lipstick I tend to keep it pretty muted.

Look out for my next instalment which is my last full day outfit which I managed to get a full snap of!

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