Wednesday 11 April 2012

Rolls & Besame Red

I've been encouraged by your kind comments on my last hair attempt, so I gave rolls another go. My hair is just so heavy, and slippery too, it's very difficult getting updos! Here's another attempt dutifully documented!


Oh, and that's Besame's 'red hot red' I'm wearing. Marilyn's fave apparently. I had to stop wearing red lipstick a few weeks back because I put henna on my hair, and the red lips and hair clashed horribly and made me look quite ill. Finally I think the henna's faded enough to go back to reds, hurrah!

Miss P xx

Monday 9 April 2012

Rainy Day Ebay Selling

It's such a miserable day here in Wales, so I have made use of being indoors and listed some items up on Ebay.

The items include dresses from the '50s, vintage nightwear, and a few other bits and bobs.








Please take a look here.

Thursday 5 April 2012

Victory Roll Floral Updo

I just discovered a new vintage blogger - Bright Young Twins - and here's my attempt at their 'Victory Roll Floral Updo'.




I'm pretty pleased for a first attempt, but when I try it again I think I'll pull less hair over to one side as I'm not sure such an assymetric look suits my face-shape.

Please excuse the lack of make-up, it was a long day in work and I just tried this hairdo out while I was sat in my PJs waiting for my tea to cook!!

Has anyone else tried out this hair tutorial? I'd love to see photos of your efforts!

Miss P xx

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Vintage Repro Shopping: Spring Update

New in for Spring, here's what's caught my eye recently...


Heyday! have released another version of the popular 'Fleur' Swirl-style dress, in gingham and florals (£85). Available in either pink or blue, if it was plain gingham I would have snapped one up, but I don't do florals! This is probably strange for a vintage fashion enthusiast, but I'm sticking by it.


I only discovered this brand recently, but I can't wait for Collectif's Spring items to be in stock - not only are they lovely with lots of vintage style, but they actually fit in really well with current 2012 trends.


From Tara Starlet, some new bodices have come in (£40). All in florals again, and there are alternative tops with sleeves, and shorts too. Quite pricey when there are very similar items on the high street at the moment for about half the price.


Due in stock this month over at Pin-up Parade is this gorgeous green 'Secretary' dress from Bettie Page Clothing (£95). I know it has sleeves and doesn't look too Spring-like, but please remember that the week or so of sun we've just had in the UK is now gone, and we need to go back to wearing our normal 11-months-of-the-year wardrobe that covers as much as possible.


Finally on my list of reproduction items is something more Summery again - new Capri pants from Lady K Loves (£42).

Has anybody seen any more new Spring repro clothing recently? Do let me know!

Miss P xx
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