I don't remember when I first found out about vintage-inspired lingerie brand Mal Amora but it was definitely on Instagram, as I pretty much live there these days, and it was most likely when Karolina Laskowska shared a photo of a custom set back in January. I was excited to discover that, not only does... 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 really enjoy sewing and love making things, but I have very few clothes in my wardrobe that I made myself. The reason for this is a) finding the motivation is hard, and b) even when I've done something before, I don't often recall exactly how to do it. This is why I really enjoy... Continue Reading →
This month's Lust List doesn't have an alliterative theme - partly because I couldn't think of one, and partly because I didn't want to end up having to do that every month - so instead I've chosen an independent retailer to make my selections from. I was introduced to Revival Retro and its owner, Rowena... Continue Reading →
Lingerie lovers may have noticed that those hard-working folk at Playful Promises have been even more productive than usual over the last year. Seeing as they're always busy, this is pretty impressive work! As well as coming up with designs for their main line and curve ranges, plus their mini-brand Peek & Beau, they also... Continue Reading →
Regular readers will know that I've got a bit of a thing for old clothes. Whether it's rummaging through vintage shops or exploring museums and archives, I've come to realise that I'm a bit of a fashion history fanatic. I'm by no means an expert, but meeting other interested folk through organisations like the Costume... 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 didn't get the hang of Instagram for a while. Having been obsessed with photography for a long time, I initially saw it just as a way to share many of the weird and wonderful photos I take every day with the wider world. I mean, why would brands use it? You can't even post... 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've got a few vintage-inspired pieces from Tara Starlet in my wardrobe and have always loved their super cute take on retro styles. Taking inspiration from the 40s, 50s and 60s, designer Tara Scott mixes classic styles with quirky prints and a beautiful colour palette to produce her eye catching collections, and now she's gone... Continue Reading →