August 2008

Keep on Blooming

27 August 2008

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 [...]

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Victoria Beckham, an unlikely Retro Chick?

21 August 2008

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 [...]

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Take a Bow…..

18 August 2008

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 [...]

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The Dream Wedding Guest

12 August 2008

August is one of the most popular months for weddings, and therefore one of the most fraught months for their poor guests having to make outfit choices. Weddings are one of the few occasions where people still put great store on the “rules” of dressing. You can’t wear white, you can’t wear black, don’t outshine [...]

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Holiday at Home

11 August 2008

Going on your summer holidays has never been so complicated. Gone are the days when you could just buy a big red bus, gather up all your friends and sing and dance your way round Europe for a week or two. In fact, gone are the days when you could just pop into the travel [...]