There's no denying that this year has been a difficult one, and most people's lives have changed dramatically in ways we couldn't have imagined twelve months ago. Something a lot of us are coming to terms with is how our bodies have changed due to a reduction in the amount of movement in our daily... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I went to visit the annual Pin-Up Pop-Up Shop organised by Ronke Fashola, the brains behind vintage-inspired ethical fashion brand Love ur Look. Each year she organises a pop-up featuring a selection of UK independent fashion brands with a vintage style, where you can meet the makers and try on a gorgeous selection of... Continue Reading →
I used to laugh at the idea of underwear being viewed as a 'solution', because I thought lingerie should be much more fun than that, but then I started developing a liking for clothing that couldn't really be worn with the current contents of my underwear drawer. Necklines too wide for bra straps, low backs,... Continue Reading →
Last June, I visited a lovely pin-up pop-up shop at The Old Truman Brewery in east London in order to try on a few Love ur Look dresses that I had been ogling online. It was loads of fun and so, when I heard Ronke was running it again, I knew I had to make... Continue Reading →
Halloween is only a week away now, but it's been on my mind for a while. I keep spotting gorgeous clothing that is perfect for a pin up vixen at the end of October, but then I wonder if I'd ever wear these items the rest of the year. I already have some festive clothing... Continue Reading →
I've become somewhat obsessed with leopard print over the last few weeks and so I suppose it was inevitable that September's Lust List has become rather animal. The problem with this type of print is that there's a lot of it around but, especially in underwear, the vast majority is really not very good at... Continue Reading →
I love reviewing things here on Rarely Wears Lipstick, but it always has to be something that I think is worth reviewing. If I'm going to spend the time to wear/use something, take photos and write a blog post, it needs to be for a product that fits well with me and my blog. A... Continue Reading →
I only properly discovered Joanna's Wardrobe last month when I opened the Kiss Me Deadly newsletter and saw a photograph of a rather gorgeous teddy. The claret stretch satin of this limited edition version of the Cherie teddy (see photo on the right) was exclusive to online lingerie retailer Joanna's Wardrobe, so I clicked on... Continue Reading →
Last October, one of my favourite UK independent fashion brands ran a competition to find a face for their clothing line. Brighton-based Dollydagger received a whopping 118 entries and shortlisted 8 finalists, but the whole thing was so much fun that they're planning on doing it all over again! "When we launched the competition in... Continue Reading →
As this year began, I headed to New York with Mr Topper to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday, to visit the lovely Rachael Gray, and also to spend a while getting to know the city a bit better. We holidayed there in 2008 and, despite doing only tourist-friendly things, absolutely loved it. This time... Continue Reading →