Having already reviewed a couple of titles in the extremely accessible Style Me Vintage book series, I was asked by the publisher if I would like to review a couple more on Rarely Wears Lipstick. Obviously the answer was yes, and the first of the pair - Style Me Vintage: Home - arrived in the... Continue Reading →
As anyone who's a regular reader will know, I love vintage clothes. I've always enjoyed finding something amazing that I won't see anyone else wearing, and have often admired the sturdy seams and the obvious love and care of previous owners which have ensured the garment has survived to be worn again by me. I... Continue Reading →
As you might imagine, I get a fair amount of emails in my inbox that are about something I might want to feature on Rarely Wears Lipstick. Most of the time it's messages from PR companies who clearly haven't read my site and are offering me exclusive interviews with sports stars or other completely inappropriate... Continue Reading →
As regular readers will know, I love independent designers and small brands, plus I have a fondness for upcycling. So, when I come across a brand that ticks all those boxes, I just have to share them with you. Offering reworked garments and vintage pieces, View From The Moon is a fun young label making... Continue Reading →
As many women who are outside the standard range of bra sizes will know, it can be tricky to find something truly beautiful in your size. Although the options for larger cup sizes are becoming broader, there is rarely anything unusual on offer in these ranges because it just doesn't make good business sense to... Continue Reading →
Collectif are one of those brands that I've been aware of for a while, but haven't really got around to trying properly yet. A firm favourite of my burlesque buddy Little Miss Naughty (seen here in their Stella tiki print dress) and Georgina from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust, I knew that Collectif produced clothing that... Continue Reading →
As some very dear friends of mine are getting hitched this weekend - in a gorgeous outdoor Humanist ceremony - I thought I'd finally do what I've been pondering all summer... have a wedding week on Rarely Wears Lipstick! Aside from one guest post that's already been scheduled in, the rest of this week's content... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 13th July 2013, I attended my first ever Chap Olympiad. Celebrating "sporting ineptitude and sartorial prowess", this annual event from those splendid fellows over at The Chap magazine has been on my radar for quite some time but, sadly, I have always managed to have something else in my diary on the weekend... Continue Reading →
I often wonder whether I wholeheartedly identify with the label "feminist". It's a tricky one as it means so many different things to so many different people and yet preconceived notions of angry man haters still abound. The problem I have isn't so much that I think there's a correct way to be a feminist,... Continue Reading →
At first glance, fast fashion and slow fashion don't appear to be friends. Fast fashion is about keeping up with the latest trends and ensuring you fit in. Whereas slow fashion seems to be more about standing out. When it comes to fashion, most people reckon you're either someone who chooses a look designers, editors... Continue Reading →