I remember one of things that made me feel like a ‘proper pinup’ when I was transitioning to my vintage style was finally beginning to add a petticoat under my skirts and dresses. It was something that felt like it needed a small splash of courage because it was just such an unusual under-thing to have in one’s wardrobe as a 20-something in the 2010s, but once I got my first petticoat there was no looking back. Continue reading
Considering how much I love a bit of velvet in the colder seasons, you’d think I’d own a classic velvet Audrey-style swing dress. Somehow, I don’t. Or, I suppose, didn’t, because here comes Dolly & Dotty, ready to fulfill my velvet festive dreams, and in my favourite colour no less.
Happy Saturday, lovelies! I know you’ve come here desperate to find out if you’re 1 of 3 lucky folks who’ve won a surprise fall coloured Malco Modes petticoat, so without much ado, let’s get to announcing it!
It’s one of my favourite times of the year. The nights are slowly beginning to draw in, making snuggling down on the sofa under a blanket one of the better ways to spend an evening, and making hot chocolate seasonally relevant again. Coats and scarves are unpacked from their summer hiding spots at the back of wardrobes or from suitcases in attics. And, my favourite of all, the leaves are changing colours, painting the world with rich reds, burnt oranges, flashes of yellow-gold, an occasional special plum. Along with it rain dampens the barks of trees to a dark brown, and excited Halloween lovers begin to string up all their red, black and ghostly decorations. And along side it all, Malco Modes’s wide selection of fluffy petticoats in all manner of styles and colours allows me to mimic those fall shades with matching autumnal tones.
The Tessa dress isn’t a new style for Dolly & Dotty, who first released it in black several months back, which is when I first fell for her. A simple and chic swing dress with a cut-out lace neckline and sleeves? Come on now, you know how I love overlays and mixed texture design details! This dress is all about that.
Now Tessa is here in some new colour options and it’s time to go green for spring!
It’s time, folks, to find out which lucky lovely won their very own Vendula London D.A.Y Bag. The winner will be able to choose exactly what their D.A.Y bag looks like and says on it, similar to the design I dreamed up myself below:
In case you missed it, I reviewed one of Vendula’s cutest new releases from their new Spring/Summer line a couple weeks back, the Birdhouse Backpack. Today, though, I’m not here to review another piece, but instead to offer you the chance to win one of your own! Vendula London have kindly partnered with me to bring you this Valentine’s Giveaway with a chance to win one of their D.A.Y. bags. What’s a D.A.Y bag? Well, to a point, anything you want it to be!
D.A.Y stands for Design your Accessory Yourself, it’s the chance to customise your own Vendula store front design in a Box bag or Grab bag. You choose the bag shape, the type of storefront, the personalised text, and every part of the colour scheme, right down to the zip colour and shoulder straps. I put together an example of an adorable Box Bag I customised myself using the D.A.Y design feature below to give you an idea of how it works.
An example of a Vendula D.A.Y customised bag design
Last Monday I reviewed the beautiful Isla dress by Zoe Vine and launched a giveaway of an Isla dress for one lucky lady to win. So who is that lucky lady?
Zoe Vine is known for her simple, classic dresses, whether that’s flared or swing. This season’s new line is a continuation of that chic theme, with new velvet and lurex items on offer that are perfect for the winter party season, as well as their first full length gown. For me, though, lover of jewel tones as I am, it’s all about the Isla dress, a rich jewel green flared style that puts me in mind of the elegance, modesty and simplicity of the 1940s.
Oh hey, what’s up? How’s your Wednesday going? Mine’s pretty good, I had dinner on the beach last night, which was lovely, and at work today there’s–
No, I know, you’re not here for that. You’re here to find out who won the Lady K Loves giveaway. You want to know if you’re the lucky person who gets to pick herself out a piece of Lady K Loveliness, something like what I’m wearing below.
Well I won’t torture you any longer. Continue reading
Miss Amy May 