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Links à la Mode 30th April 2009

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Edited by Retro Chick (that’s me!) Hello and welcome to Links á la Mode! This week I’ve noticed a few posts on the theme of body size issues, with 39th & Broadway asking whether the Fashion Industry is to blame for our skinny bitch obsession, The Curvy Fashionista interviewing the brains behind Full Figure Fashion [...]

Something for the Weekend? Hi Tech Takeaways.

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 30, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Do you eat takeaways? I most certainly do. As much as I would like to be the kind of person who only eats home made, organic, local food I’m not. I do prepare a lot of my own food, but a takeaway is still a nice treat. It’s probably a habit I got into as [...]

Shameless Self Promotion and some Hot Picks for Summer from the Retro Chick Shop!

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 29, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Time for a quick bit of shameless self promotion today, I heartily apologise but I’ve been really busy with other bits and bobs and I have some really cute and unusual bits in store and more to come over the next week or so that deserve a bit of highlighting! Some perfect Spring Summer day [...]

4 Summer Wardrobe Basics Every Woman Should Have…

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Back in March I wrote about 4 wardrobe basics every woman should have. A black dress, a pair of straight leg jeans, a decent winter coat and a good leather bag. All well and good, but I think we all know that those 4 items alone don’t make a decent wardrobe. As Summer approaches that [...]

Links à la Mode 23rd April 2009

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 24, 2009 ⋅ One comment

This weeks Links à la Mode was edited by Clutch 22 Time for another Links à la Mode and this week Agent Lover has made me want to go swimming this year, just so I have an excuse to buy a gorgeous retro style swimsuit. I’m also loving Culturistas tips on updating your wardrobe using [...]

Ethical Design Spotlight – Heart’s Desire Jewellery

By Retro Chick ⋅ April 24, 2009 ⋅ 15 comments

Heart’s Desire Jewellery is a partnership of two designers, Ann Marie Hodrick and Marie Johnson, who met when their children were at school together. Their jewellery is all hand crafted, making each piece totally unique. Jewellery can be a bit of a minefield for ethical shoppers, but as well as recycling vintage components Hearts Desire [...]

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