Mismatch-y Mismatch-y

With prints littering the catwalks at London Fashion Week I cannot wait for payday because I want to invest in some serious mis-matching prints. Now I'm new to keeping a keen eye on fashion week, but I loved what was coming out of the S/S12 collections that I thought keeping tabs on London Fashion week would offer up some exciting ideas for my eyes to eat up.

Now firmly established, Mary Katrantzou stunned me with her A/W collection. This collection certainly fits the description LFW gave her designs: " A hyperrealistic aesthetic, bold graphics..."

Taking a quick look back to S/S 12 (a look back?!) I also loved the Preen collection and the pastel geometric prints. Pastel enough for Spring but punchy enough to not wave a final farewell to neon and bold colours.

           

Understandably, the world of yester-year didn't immediately think that typewriters and mazes would make for pretty dresses so florals are often the go to print. Which is why I want a suit. Oh yes, you're talking to the girl who doesn't own trousers. Possibly this one from River Island...

And if you happen to have a 28 inch waist and £28, I don't see why you wouldn't want this dress. Pair with a clashing printed blazer (or if you're feeling clash shy, a fuchsia/coral/aqua cover up) and colour pop heels and this trend is nailed, non? Oh for a 28inch waist...

 £28 Beyond Retro

Talk about a load of ramble.

Oh well.

G x

The Vintage Fair: January Sales

It is that time again where I am promo girl. It's also the last time I can wear what I want! We are getting uniforms for March 10th (The Town Hall 11-5...FYI).  It wasn't as eventful as previous promo days, no marriage proposals or anything like that. But I did get photographed about 6 times. I find it odd that my photo is flying around the internet. hmm. Flattered I suppose. Anyway. The above outfit comprises of Girl Stole Vintage dress, Primark brogues and a vintage pill box hat. Oh and the earrings are from Topshop. 

I decided to do a very nifty nod to the Victory Roll/quiff hairstyle as I didn't have a great deal of time to get ready! The lipstick is a beautiful Guerlain red complete with compact mirror. It is a fabulous lipstick as it lasts forever.

This hat was only a fiver but I love it. Don't be afraid to put pill box hats at a jaunty angle or even on the back of your head like I have. It hides a multitude of hair sins!

I will be back tomorrow to show you my gorgeous and barganious Vintage Sale buys!

x

beyond retro

You know that awful moment when you walk out of Topshop with a new dress then the next night see 1,2…3..4 other girls in the same one? Or how about this, I went to Meadowhell today, walked into New Look having seen “50% off party wear” to find that everything was…ok. All the dresses were fine and the tops were nice. Nothing stands out. This is my nightmare. It’s the reason I love second hand clothes, the likelihood of seeing anyone in the same outfit is so incredibly slight. 

Are you struggling to find a swish outfit for the festive season? Well me too. I’ve just had a little nosey on the super funky Beyond Retro website and found some great stuff I’d like to share with you. 

All of these dresses are under £30 and YES I KNOW they’re second hand - but who else will have them? I can pretty much guarantee they’ll be better made than anything on our High Street  - have you looked at the stitching on your most recent Topshop purchase? eeek. 

Oh and if you subscribe to the Beyond Retro mailing list, you’ll be in with a chance of winning £50 in vouchers. Bingo. 

Feeling adventurous? Hello hats!

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