Nineteen Eighties Boys Bedrooms

I recently came across this vintage fabric un-used in a charity shop and the nostalgia flooded back of the matching duvet covers, curtains, wallpaper, pajama sets of the 1980's. Boys bedrooms across the county decked out in the 'manly' tones of red black and grey stripes. 

It was one of those lovely crisp cottons fresh from the packet and had to be used for a dress with a full circle to display of the stripes to the max! It takes on quite a different tone in a cocktail dress and bow.

20th May 20's border dress

This gorgeous printed silk and beaded silk arrived today and as it is so fine with a heavy drape, a 20's inspired design it had to be.

One of my favourite designers and inspirations is Jeanne Lanvin, she made these incredible embellished dresses with full skirts and drop waists and created hundreds of sample books full of beading and applique. They are just stunning.

I took the shape of the drop waist and made the bodice a loose bias cut with traditional french seams and low slung arm holes. This could either be worn on its own or with a detailed slip underneath. The skirt is very full with layered nets underneath for support and I tied a ribbon belt to show the true waist.

I am especially pleased with the cascading bows at the back, This is a very simple take on a beautiful silhouette which I will work with more in the future. 

What A Princess!

Presenting the ultra chic, 1940's, metallic bronze, brocade princess coat with a wow factor back. Isn't it darn beautiful! Must get on the liquid diet to fit into it as I want to wear it with everything and it looks obscene with boobs bigger than a b cup. There's a reason why the 40's lady is so elegant, no heaving, jiggling, busts........ just small, pert, slim and hourglass. (No offense is you have naturally magnificent bosoms!)

This is really one of my favourite vintage coats, the cut is just perfect at every angle. Princess coats look gorgeous with skinnies, dresses, leggings..........leggings will look killer with an awesome set of heels and rockabilly, bandanna hair!

Must get on the liquid diet to fit into it as I want to wear it with EVERYTHING and it looks obscene with boobs bigger than an A cup. There's a reason why the 40's lady is so elegant, no heaving, jiggling, busts........ just small, pert, slim and hourglass. (No offense is you have naturally magnificent bosoms!)

Thanks to the wonderful ladies at Weston Hospice Care charity shop, this incredible vintage coat has been saved from being ragged! There are amazing things to be found at charity shops and if you ask, most ladies will be happy to save things for you, just be clear about what you are looking for. It's always a great feeling buying from a charity shop as you know the money is going to a good cause plus you get some awesome treats that no one else can have!

If the lovely ladies are keeping things for you please try to pay them an honest price for things, just keeps everything sweet xxx