19 11 08

I went to visit a friend in Leeds over the weekend and it got me thinking about moving out of my parents house and getting my own place (not that it would even be possible seeing as property prices in London are stupidly expensive and I'm still having no luck at getting a job because at the moment London has the highest unemployment rate by far!) but apart from those facts, it still got me thinking and dreaming about my own place! I have folders on my computer where I keep pictures of things I like for future reference so I apologise if I don't know where I got them from!!


This is an image of Dita Von Teese's bedroom - look how many hats she has!! I love her Art Deco dressing table and the soft pink colours. I would love a pink bedroom but I'm not sure how my boyfriend would feel about it! I would love to see the rest of her house, I bet it is absolutely divine!


I think this is a picture of something I was looking at on eBay. I love this French style furniture and have always wanted a dressing table because my room at the moment is too small.


I found an amazing Flickr profile called American Vintage Home that has all of these fantastic images of 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's interiors. I think this bathroom is so sweet with the alcove for the bath with the curtains, although I'm not sure how practical they would be! I just love the way they match the ones at the window.



I love the cheerful colours of these two kitchens. Having a lounger in your kitchen would be a bit odd though! Again it's all in the little details like the slots for trays and he novelty wallpaper.


I can't remember where this image is from but I think it was something about people that live totally in one era and they even use appliances appropriate to the time, hence that amazing cooker! The colours are so bright and happy!


I'm not sure if this photo is from American Vintage Home too or if I found it somewhere else, but it sure is something! Again the colour scheme would need to be changed because it's not fair to have such a girly house if you live with a guy!


Once again I don't know where this one is from! (If you do know feel free to let me know!) This wall of pictures with mismatching photo frames would look good in a hallway or next to a staircase to add some character. I especially like the mix of photography and paintings.

14 11 08

Feathers are the embellishment of the season and they are a fantastic way to add elegance and luxury to your wardrobe.





Clutch bag - TopShop £60



20's style dress - Warehouse £150



Lilli Diamond dress - Dressing Vintage £133



Malcolm Starr dress - Dressing Vintage £398


If all of these are a bit out of your price range, you could easily buy some feathers from your local haberdashery and attatch them to a skirt or to the bottom half of a plain dress!

10 11 08

I did a bit of work for my mum over the weekend, and now I've gone and blown all of the money on eBay!! eeek! I did get some really nice stuff though.


This little sweater looks super soft and I can't wait to snuggle up in it.



I have been looking for a beaded cardigan like this for ages. I'd like to get another one in cream.



This sweater is similar to the first one but I love the pearl detail around the neck. A girl can never have too many clothes I say!



This top and skirt set is actually from the 80's but the light fabric and the peplum reminded me of something from the late 30's / early 40's and I think with the right accessories it could look like it is.



I love this little brown kelly bag, and I think I will try to find one in every colour!


Today I watched La Vie En Rose, a film of the life of Edith Piaf. I highly recommend it because it was a fantastic movie, even better if you are already a fan of Edith's music but don't be put off if you aren't because it's still a good film even if you have never heard anything by her! (Although I'm sure if you live in England you would have heard it on the Specsavers advert!!) I tried to get a video to put in the post but annoyingly i can't access youtube at the moment, so you'll have to go look for yourself!

7 11 08

Etsy is having a Vintage Market Sale tomorrow and Sunday, selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery and household items too! Here are a few things that I have got my eye on:


Black dress



Red Travel Case



Brooch and Earring Set



Black Handbag

6 11 08

The party season is drawing ever closer, so I thought I would do a little post on an item that every girl has in her closet - the little black dress.

In 1926 Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel published a picture of a simple black dress in Vogue magazine. Prior to the 1920s, black had been reserved for mourning and was considered indecent when worn outside such circumstances, but with that one image Chanel changed everything. During World War II the black dress thrived in part due to widespread rationing of textiles and in part as a common uniform for civilian women entering the workforce. In the 1950s Hollywood femmes fatales were portrayed often in black as a symbol of a dangerous woman, and in the 1960s the younger 'mod' generation wore the dress in a miniskirt length whereas the older generation wore simple black sheath dresses, the most famous of all being Audrey Hepburn's dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The 1980's saw the black dress in a variety of fabrics - lace, satin, taffeta, velvet, leather - and lengths, and it's charm has continued up to this day.

The 1920s - Antique Dress £1,021



The 1940s - Antique Dress £483



The 1950s - Antique Dress £220



The 1960s - Antique Dress £765



The 1970s - Posh Girl Vintage £120



The 1980s - Vintage Martini £92

4 11 08

My dream car has always been a Morris Minor, I have wanted one for as long as I can remember. I just love their rounded shape and quirky design!

1948 saw the introduction of Alec Issigonis' Minor MM, which became the Minor II in 1952 and the Minor 1000 in 1956. The Minor series was built in many forms (Saloons, 'Woodys', Vans and Pick-ups) until 1971. The millionth Morris Minor was built in the first week of January 1961. I love the MM, II and 1000 but my favourite is the 1000 (below).


Will someone please buy me one for Christmas???? :-)

2 11 08

The December issue of British Vogue has a fantastic fashion shoot by Tim Walker, one of my all time favourite photographers. What makes it even better is that it has Karen Elson in it, who is my favourite model, PLUS it is all based on Roald Dahl's stories! These are only some of the photographs, there are some other really good ones too but scanning takes so long you will have to buy the mag!

"He's balmy! He's nutty! He's screwy! He's batty! He's dippy! He's dotty! He's daffy! He's goofy! He's beany! He's buggy! He's wacky! He's loony!"
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


"Never smile at a crocodile..."


"Dear friends, we surely all agree
There's almost nothing worse to see
Than some repulsive little bum
Who's always chewing chewing-gum"
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


Miss Honey - Matilda


A woman who my mother knows
Came in and took off all her clothes.
Said I, not being very old,
"By golly gosh, you must be cold!"
"No, no!" she cried. "Indeed I am not!
I'm feeling devilishly hot!"
Rhyme Stew


Charlie Bucket stared around
him in astonishment. This was
the craziest lift he had ever seen.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


The small girl smiles. One eyelid flickers,
She whips a pistol from her knickers.
Revolting Rhymes