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Links à la Mode – 28th August 2008

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Plenty of links to be checking out this week. I am loving the statement tights. If only my legs weren’t so short and stumpy I might get a pair!

AuctionDivaFashion – Vintage Hawaiian Pineapple Dress
dramatis personae – Boundaries between designing & knock-offs
Dress Me Up Dollie – Weekend Update
Fashion Journalist in the City – Vintage Vogue
Frassy – [...]

Keep on Blooming

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

It appears that Autumn has managed to arrive without me ever getting to see any summer. I’m a little disappointed, my summer wardrobe doesn’t feel it’s had it’s chance to shine. The fashion magazines are pulling out the Autumn Winter styles and everywhere it’s tartan, black lace and chunky tights.
Well Retro Chick isn’t all about [...]

Victoria Beckham, an unlikely Retro Chick?

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 21, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Back in July I commented on Princess Annes recycling of her own vintage dress from 27 years previously.
Well it seems that Victoria Beckham, Queen of the WAGs and seemingly the ultimate champion of disposable, wear it once, designer fashion, has also picked up on the recycling concept.
Back in June she wore this gorgeous outfit to [...]

Links à la Mode – 21st August 2008

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 21, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This weeks round up includes Wonder Woman. It just doesn’t get better than that!

dramatis personae – Trashy Diva did it again.
Dress Like a Celebrity – I Want to Dress Like a Celebrity – Kate Beckinsale
Independent Fashion Bloggers – How to Make Money with Affiliate Programs
Little Black Book – Rock up your wardrobe
Mademoiselle Robot – [...]

Take a Bow…..

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The catwalks for Autumn Winter 2008 2009 were full of bows and ruffles. There were neat and slightly masculine bows at Armani Privé, bold floppy bows at Elie Saab and bow trimmed shoes at Christian Dior.

So, how can you work bows into your everyday wardrobe without looking like Little Bow Peep?
Here’s my top outfits for [...]

Links à la Mode – 14th August 2008

By Retro Chick ⋅ August 14, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This weeks links round up from IFB has some great posts. I think my favourite this week has to be The Ongoing Project – Go Shopping in your own Closet. It really ties in with my waste not want not philosphy!
Enjoy the links!

couturee yourself – Get Nicole Ritchie’s Look For Less
dramatis personae – In my [...]

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