Fashion & Style - A Vintage Style Tea Party

This summer think florals, sheer fabrics and an array of colours for an afternoon fun and flirty vintage style tea party.

Model wears a mixture of Vintage and Charity Shop Thrifts.

Fashion & Style - Make Do and Mend

Take inspiration from the 1930s and Make Do and Mend old clothing to give it a new lease of life. Its a different way of wearing vintage, but a more fun and edgy way to dress. So next your shopping for vintage, think about customising and fixing something thats damaged and you could work wonders. 

Taken from my Eco Logic Project

Fashion & Style - Daisy Lowe for BIBA

The iconic and popular London fashion brand of the 1960s and 1970s is back. Yes, thats right, BIBA is back on our high streets with Daisy Lowe as the face of the new launch. 


Daisy Lowe said “It was a huge honour to be asked. I’ve been a fan of the brand since I was very young. When I started my modelling career, and when I first started to understand clothes, Biba was one of the first names that cropped up. I’ve always really loved Biba so when I was asked to be part of the campaign I was just ecstatic.”

The first BIBA boutique was opened by Barbara Hulanicki in 1964 in Kensington, London. It was a huge hit with the youths of the 1960s for its sex appeal and edgy style. BIBA was later closed in 1975, and the name was sold, but in 2006 it re-launched as a designer label with Bella Freud at the helm.

Now its back on the high street and exclusive to House of Fraser stores for girls to get a piece of modern history and a chance to step back into some swinging sixties shoes and party the night away. 

Watch the behind the scenes video for an access-all-areas look at the press shoot, featuring the very gorgeous face of Biba; Daisy Lowe.

References: Daily Mail, The Fashion Guide, Fame Magazine

Celeb Vintage Style - Fearne Cotton

I have researched into celebrity vintage style to find out which celebs wear vintage. As we live in a society of celeb loving enthusiasts, I think many people get their style inspirations from their favourite celebrities. I have found out that all magazines relate fashion back to celebrity style and this was something I wanted to research into, to give you more inspiration for a unique style.

Fearne Cotton - A fashionista radio DJ and TV presenter with a love for fashion and style. Mixes up high street with vintage for an eccentric and individual style. Wearing vintage band t-shirt, circle skirt and petticoat underlay.

References: zimbio

Fashion & Style - 'Lucy in Disguise'

My new favourite designer vintage find 'Lucy in Disguise' was featured in this months ELLE magazine. The awesome brand set up by Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen provide some interesting points amongst an inspiring look into the beautiful vintage pieces available in store and available to us this season. 

I love how the looks have been styled with a modern twist, that makes them totally wearable to any event or party today and I am completely fascinated by how vintage clothing can truly emphasise the female silhouette offering a taste of glamour and girly femininity more so than the designs available to us on the highstreet. 

To me, this is the future of style and the celebration of the powerful womanly form.  

 This is my favourite shot below. It looks fun, flirty and the style is something that can easily be rocked at this seasons hottest festivals and I sooooo...want that green hat!

Celeb Vintage Style - Florence Welch

I have researched into celebrity vintage style to find out which celebs wear vintage. As we live in a society of celeb loving enthusiasts, I think many people get their style inspirations from their favourite celebrities. I have found out that all magazines relate fashion back to celebrity style and this was something I wanted to research into, to give you more inspiration for a unique style.

Florence Welch - A popular musician with a love for vintage, wearing leather shorts, 

a mustard silk blouse accessorized with leopard print and black trilby.

Reference: Keziatei Blog

Fashion & Style - The Royal Wedding

The beautiful love story between Prince William and Catherine Middleton, that unfolded before our very eyes had the whole world glued, tugging at heart strings with joy and happiness as we all came together to form a united front to celebrate this proud moment for our nation. A glorious day and historical event that will be treasured and remembered for the rest of lives as we support and honour our future King and Queen to be. 


To me, the fascinating life of a normal girl - Kate Middleton who managed to bag her Prince was simply inspiring, whilst her dignity and poise on the day seemed natural and charming. An iconic figure to be, in the spotlight of thousands and yet unbelievably relaxed on the biggest day of her life. It was simply mesmerising and such a beautiful and enjoyable day to watch.


Of course the dress was hot topic on everyones lips. A stunning design by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen in which Kate worked closely with in order to get the design and style perfect that mixed tradition with modernity and reflected the artistic vision behind the late Alexander McQueens ethos. As well as the interesting fact that Kate specifically chose a British designer to echo the traditional craftsmanship that promotes talented and skilled work by British designers and manufacturers. 


The dress was made from Ivory and White satin gazar with a train that measured 2 metres and 70 centimetres. The bodice top echoing a Victorian tradition of corsetry and a hallmark of Alexander McQueens work. The design included lace applique on the bodice and the skirt which was hand made by the Royal School of Needlework. It was hand engineered using a lace-making technique known as Carrickmoss which originated in Ireland during the 1980s - An effect that could reflect the new generation of vintage shining through into the current fashion world. Rose, Thistle, Daffodil and Shamrock designs were incorporated into the lace design to create a unique, classic and timeless look. 


As well as this a new style icon appeared in the name of Pippa Middleton. Kates sister and excellent Maid of Honour played her role with confidence and dignity in dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen also. Another stunning dress which I truly loved in ivory satin with a cowl neck front and same button detail that echoed the bride's dress. 

All in all a gripping and absolutely victorious day for style and british designers alike. 

References: The Official Royal Wedding 2011, Daily Mail

Celeb Vintage Style - Lily Allen

I have researched into celebrity vintage style to find out which celebs wear vintage. As we live in a society of celeb loving enthusiasts, I think many people get their style inspirations from their favourite celebrities. I have found out that all magazines relate fashion back to celebrity style and this was something I wanted to research into, to give you more inspiration for a unique style.

Lily Allen - Recently traded in her pop career to open up a vintage boutique in Central London, selling bespoke and designer vintage pieces. 

References: Safinaz

Celeb Vintage Style - Alexa Chung

I have researched into celebrity vintage style to find out which celebs wear vintage. As we live in a society of celeb loving enthusiasts, I think many people get their style inspirations from their favourite celebrities. I have found out that all magazines relate fashion back to celebrity style and this was something I wanted to research into, to give you more inspiration for a unique style.

Alexa Chung - A presenter, renowned for her unique and edgy vintage chic style, 

wearing Levi shorts, a lace blouse and khaki military jacket.

References: 4 bp Blog

Fashion & Style - Highstreet Special

Channelling Vintage has just got easier on the high street. If your frightened to try out the vintage trend and get put off of the thought of buying old clothing than the high street just answered your wish. Although, this does mean that the unique edge is somewhat forgotten but you can't deny it girls but every one likes that classic easy to wear tea dress, all over floral prints, pretty colours and feminine styles and the high street has done just that.


Street style is where the next big trend lies and with a huge amount of people jumping on the vintage trend bandwagon then the high street can only copy. Inspired by the vintage trend the popular retail chains of Oasis, Topshop, River Island and many more all have an array of pretty vintage looky likes perfect for the summer months to get you started on your journey for buying vintage. 


Here's my favourite pieces to get those vintage looks underway for the summer season. So get ready to spark your love affair with vintage the high street way.

LOOK ONE: Oasis

Vintage Collection Rosa Print Dress £110

Vintage Collection Yellow Bow Bag £35

Flower Ballerina Flats £35

LOOK TWO: River Island

Pink Floral Print Cardi £29.99

White Skater Skirt £29.99

Red Bow Sandals £69.99

LOOK THREE: Topshop

Peach Meadow Print Crochet Waist Button Front Dress £36

Natural Straw Hat £32

Sakura coral Suede Platform Court Shoes £62

References: Oasis, River Island, Topshop