November 2008

Putting on the Glitz

25 November 2008

‘Tis the season for Glitz and Glamour! It’s getting darker in the evenings, the Christmas Party invites are starting to trickle in and we all need a little bit of sparkle in our lives, traditionally reserved for evening wear I see no reason why we can’t have a little bit of sparkle in our lives [...]

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What are you wearing? Snow Style

24 November 2008

Hat – MilletsPolo Neck – NextJacket – Monsoon (from a Charity Shop)Boot Cut Jeans – PrimarkStudded Belt – PrimarkBoots – FaithGloves – Harrods It snowed this weekend, which was a refreshing and unsual change. It always gives me a holiday feeling when it snows, though as usual in the UK 4 inches of snow equals [...]

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Happy Anniversary to Me!!

21 November 2008

As of this weekend Retro Chick has been in existence for a whole year. It was a year ago today that I left my old, hellish job and struck out on my own. So to celebrate tonight I will be eating Thai food and drinking fizzy wine. I’d love you all to come out with [...]

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Baby it’s cold outside: Buying your perfect winter coat

19 November 2008

Oh my goodness, suddenly it’s winter! One second I was wondering whether I even needed to bother taking a jacket, and all of a sudden I’m wearing a scarf and sweltering every time I walk into a shop because of my huge winter coat. I have 3 coats for proper winter, a nice, wool, brown [...]

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Flexible Dressing

17 November 2008

Pretty much everyone loves a beautiful dress, they can be striking, or if it’s a little black dress, surprisingly versatile. They are easy to sling on one stop dressing and when you’re looking for an outfit for a special event it’s most women’s fall back position to gaze longingly at beautiful frocks. But what about [...]