GREEN, AQUA, BLUE CHECK & COWBOY BOOTS!

Happy Weekend eve all! Not long now until the weekend! :) This outfit consists of a green 1970s vintage polo neck top which I teamed with a rara skirt from Topshop with a checked vintage jacket from a charity shop, navy leggings and cheapy cow boy boots with a brown vintage belt from Rags to Bitches.... God I miss that shop :( xx

BRIGHT RED COLOUR BLOCKING WITH TARTAN!

Happy Monday peeps! Did you have a good weekend and enjoy the mighty fine sunshine? I did a photoshoot, dressed up as Cleopatra, had a dinner party, did some car booting and had lunch out with friends and samily, so it was a fun filled hectic one! ;0 Sooooo, I wore this the other weekend for a trip to Middlesbrough and Whitby! We had such a great time! Anywho, my skirt is from Primark and was only £5 as a button is missing. I teamed it with a little vest top from H and M and popped this A_mazing tartan vintage jacket over the top which I got from a charity shop in the Cotswolds which is totally over sized and 80s! I accessorised with some patterned tights and a red vintage belt from Rags to Bitches to finish it off... because I needed a tad more red in the outfit ;)

HOT PINK DRIPS WITH ROYAL BLUE VINTAGE FLORALS!

Howdy peeps! I hope you had a mighty fine weekend and week for that matter? Its been over a week since my last post due to having a much deserved, week off in Centre Parcs and going to a hen do in Nottingham! I'm actually, quite mighty proud of myself after completing the GO APE assault course this weekend, which I must admit I've been dreading for Months! ...Despite the dread and my fear of heights, I did it all without falling from a tree! ;) WHOOOOooo!
Anywho, this lil outfit is quite bright and summery, using 2 key colours for SS11- hot pink and royal blue, which are a big part of the Pretty Disturbia spring collection. My dress is from Pretty Disturbia for £34.99 which has a side seam doll face print and drips at the hem. I teamed it with some blue shiny leggings from New Look and this gorgeous vintage jacket from Rags to Bitches, Manchester. ( which has sadly shut now :( doh). I accessorised simply with a big floral ring and some pink and black beads to finish it off... ;) oh and of course my Dune boots which really I need to give a rest!...

ALL SAINTS, VINTAGE JACKETS & FUR POM POMS!

I wore this the day yesterday as I was tres cold in the office- I even kept the jacket on all day. Winter is truly here now with the dark nights and need for my big fur coat, fully established!

So.... This outfit consists of my much loved All Saints skirt which was £80... lordy, its pricey for me but I do heart it. I teamed it with a cheap-off-the-market polo neck and this stunning vintage jacket from Rags to Bitches- £20 with a fur collar with pom poms which was £15 from Elite Dress Agency.

I popped on my grey marl leggings from Primark with my comfy black boots. I know I need to take down the Halloween decorations but I'm off to see Thriller tomorrow night at the theatre, so it seemed appropriate to keep them up!

VINTAGE WEDDING DRESSES FOR A NIGHT IN!

Well I hope you all had a fabulous weekend? Mine was indeed fancy pants as I went to a beautiful wedding and went out with friends last night. Basically drinking and partying far too much, but loving every minute of it!

Anywho, as I went to a wedding it seemed appropriate for me to post this older pic of me in a wedding dress, which I wore for a fancy dress hen do a few weeks ago.

The outfit consists of this lovely vintage dress from Rags to Bitches in Manchester which was £30, teamed with some classic pearls and a headband from H&M which was just £2 in the sale. I popped on some satin cream shoes to complete the bridal outfit, which I put together using things I already had! A great night was had with all the other bridal beauties, so much so- I want to do it again very soon!!..

RED, RUFFLES & DOGTOOTH CHECK!

Happy Hump day! It's that time again! Where do the weeks go? I mean it's June, already... Huh!

Anywho, yesterday I wore this little outfit which consists of a fitted red polo neck (which Ive had years- and kind of strangles me!), with some matching red, ribbed tights. Over that I popped on this lovely dogtooth zip up top which I got from a car boot sale for just £2- but is originally from Next.

This high shine, gather skirt is one of my fave's from Primark and for a touch of vintage I popped on my vintage patent 80's boots which were just £5 from Rags to Bitches vintage shop in Manchester.

I added some classic red lippy to finish off the look for a day of meetings and popping to Sale to see friends in the evening! a viola.

GOLD BROCADE VINTAGE & NEW!

Happy Weekend eve peeps, and apologies for the fact I've not posted all week! I've just come back from Exhibiting Pretty Disturbia at Pure, Olympia London. As usual, it was a fantastic show where we picked up 5 new accounts, had numerous re-orders and even got chance to meet the stylist for SATC 2 who loved the collection! A compliment indeed.....

Anywho, I wore this little outfit last Thursday before I popped down to London, which consists of a black polo neck, with matching leggings. A gold brocade mini skirt from Marks & Spencers and a cropped gold brocade jacket from Rags to Bitches which was just £20! With a key trend being contrasting prints, I find myself having fun with mixing patterns together which I would'nt normally do! Although, My friend did point out that day that that my jacket and skirt, really did'nt match and did I know? hehe. O well, maybe clashing prints will be another fashion faux pas we look back on and regret!

STYLISED FACES AND TU-TU'S!

Well, its offiical... I now hate the snow. It's not surprising really as I've fallen on my bum on it twice today alone! And if it was'nt embarrassing enough to do such a thing, I did it in the centre of Manchester, for all to see! I'm feeling very sorry for myself and my poor elbow after it took the brunt of my 10 stone weight!

Anywho, on to a much happier note, I wore this delightful outfit yesterday which consists of a vintage shirt from Rags to Bitches for £10- The shirt is such a fabulous design with stylised faces incorporated into the swirls and better still its a polyester mix so it does'nt need ironing! A win- win buy! I teamed it with a tutu from Bay Trading (in the closing down sale) and some crisps cream tights, with festive velvet black pixie boots- (again not very practical for the snow). Now, off to find some practical footwear so I can venture outside again... wish me luck!

A GRECIAN STYLE DRESS FOR £1

Well, I'm listening to Christmas songs as I blog and am feeling in a very festive mood, with just over 2 weeks to the big day!! I really am a big kid when it comes to Christmas and I even get butterflies just thinking about it. I take it this is not normal behavior for a 20-Something??....

Anywho, atleast yesterday I looked grown up in this a simple vintage black polo neck and a vintage brown 70's dress which I picked up from Retro rehab for just £1!!! A big bargain indeed. To accesorize I teamed it with All Saints kitten heel boots, my vintage brown velvet belt from Rags to Bitches in Manchester and some big old studs from Peacocks! Now back to day dreaming about Christmas..... (atleast for a little while!)

VINTAGE PURPLE AND GOLD SHIMMER!

Well, I've just found out that Pretty Disturbia is through to round 3 of The General Store Competition!! Which means my interview last week was a success and I'm one of 3 Manchester based designers who have been chosen to showcase their collection on an exclusive fashion show on November 26th infront of the judges and press! I'm pleased as punch!!!...

In order to celebrate, I thought I'd take 5 minutes out of the mundane paperwork and accounts I'm updating to do another quick blog post!

So, this is what I wore on Sunday, which consists of another polo neck from H&M (£7.99), Navy leggings, Vintage purple leather boots and this fabuloso vintage dress which was another bargain at 50p at a car boot sale- (the same lady I bought the velvet 50p dress from too!) I glammed it up with one of my fave brown velvet belts which was £15 from Rags to Bitches and my investment Giorgio Armani hand bag (£600)

Now, I guess it's back to the accounts, whilst planning where to go out for dinner to celebrate, and more importantly- what to wear... ;)

CLASSIC CARS AND CLASSIC CLOTHES!

As the sun shone brightly on Saturday, I felt all summery yesterday morn so decided to wear this little strappy vintage dress to the Classic Car show at Tatton Park.

We had a great day and I fell in love with a Ferrari and a Lotus Esprit, both of which are now on my Christmas list (for the next 50 years anyway)

We love going to the car shows and would really recommend going to one if you've never been before. My love for classic cars and knowledge on them is becoming ever stronger as my aim to find the perfect classic continues! (There's so much choice and good value!!!)

Anywho, the outfit. The dress was a quirky find in Ryan Vintage on Oxford street in Manchester and the brown velour vintage belt, is a bargain in Rags to Bitches for £10, teamed with a thick gold vintage neck choker from ebay for £15, and again, my fave knee high boots which I really need to give a rest! Rags to Bitches really is one of the best shops in Manchester and my favourite place to shop for vintage. Not only are their clothes quirky, the shop delightful and their newsletters a great read, They do fantastic events like clothes swaps and retro dance nights. I'm particularly looking forward to their charity ball at Manchester Museum in a few weeks... what to wear for it though, I just can't decide!.....