I can’t deny that I’m a little bit in love with the vintage-inspired jewellery and accessories at Rock ‘n Rose. With their pretty, quirky headwear and jewellery they are one of the most interesting jewellery brands around for me, and Pixie Lott has also named them as one of her favourites. I have just stumbled … Continue reading Quirky, creative headwear from Rock n Rose
On Monday I travelled to Liverpool to take part in the “Jacques Townhouse” event – a promotional event for the summer which had run in London before moving up to Liverpool for two weeks. The setting was a large townhouse festively decorated with flowers, bric a brac, parasols, fruit garlands, ornamental bird cages,vintage travel trunks, bunting … Continue reading A whimsical evening at Jacques Townhouse
Thanks to the clearing out of various bookshelves at work, I have been introduced to the glorious world of E.F. Benson’s Queen Lucia. Set in 1920’s rural England, this is a fabulous world of stylish garden parties, musical soirees and idle gossip, all presided over by social goddess Lucia. Some of my favourite vintage styles are … Continue reading Summer vintage fashion inspired by Queen Lucia
I have to admit I had the January blues quite badly this year. I think it was just the contrast between all the exciting activities over Christmas (and in the run-up) and the absence of anything to look forward to as soon as New Year’s Day arrived. Anyway, it seems the best way to get … Continue reading Girlie Things To Cheer Girls Up
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