Monday, December 16, 2013

Pheasants and roses















Today I was a little under the weather and counted on prints to lift my spirits.

Outfit details:

Sweater: 1950s aqua blue rose flower print
Tie: fabric from a silk tie textile shop in the fabric area of London 
Tiara: 1940s 1950s plastic tiara crown comb
Skirt: 1990s knit sea foam green from Blitz








  

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Celluloid flowers and stripes












I haven't been wearing hats at all lately.  Finally it feels like the time!

Outfit details:

Hat: 1940s celluloid flowers sewn on black wool with side bows
Top: American apparel stripe unitard
Leggings: primark








  

Thursday, December 12, 2013

More festive holiday cheer

  




                                        

        


         
            
         

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                                                                     Outfit details:

                                              Sweater: 1930s fair isle wool in purpleish blue and red
                                              Trousers: 1989s German corduroy in purpleish blue
                                              Shoes: 1960s white leather and fur trimmed booties
                                              Socks: primark red and white angora fair isle
                                              Button cover: 1980s grey cat with a red bow
                                              Santa headband: sainsbury


Friday, December 6, 2013

My contribution to the Holiday seasons



        

        

        

       

       

        

        
                     
                              For the past years I have been TERRIFIED of the holiday season, 
                so I thought I would fight my new found phobia with festive decorations and outfits

                                                                   Outfit details:

                                 Coat: 1960s mohair gain plaid houndstooth with fur collar
                                                      Skirt: 1960s pleated wool skirt 
                                             Top: Chinese eBay turtleneck in bluish grey


Filling up the wardrobe

        
           

        
            

        

            
                             Today I took out the rest of my warm clothing from storage.  
                             My wardrobe and drawers are now filled with fluffy softness!  
                                      I also pulled out some hats and my fur gloves!
                                        I am ready for the ice and snow, bring it on! 

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Orange soutache



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40s Black Green Soutache Jacket Suit Dress


 I love soutache. Soutache is a narrow flat braid sewn in any shape to the surface of a garment.  From men's mariachi trousers to details on 1910s-1950s clothing, this incredible technique, no matter how intricate or simple, adds the perfect amount of depth and texture to any garment.  This technique is a good example that shows the importants of(normally overlooked) surface decoration is in the world of design.

Photos taken by: myself on a timer

Outfit details:

Dress: Primark black with roses 1960s orange lined knit fitted hobble skirt dress, with boat neckline and black soutache details ending in flirty tassels.
Belt: 1960s orange base with gold detailed hardware and fastenings 
Tights: Primark black with roses

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