A Floral Day at the Beach in 1950s Glamour

Sunshine, sea breeze,  I’m spending the day at Ryde Beach wearing this stunning 1950s floral swimsuit from Dig For Vintage. The vibrant print, peplum silhouette, and halter neckline make it feel like I’ve stepped right out of a pin-up postcard. Styled with classic red lips, a straw hat, and my favourite parasol — it’s all…

A Nostalgic Indulgence: My Visit to the Chocolate Apothecary in Ryde

There’s something truly magical about stepping into a space that feels frozen in time—and the Chocolate Apothecary in Ryde, Isle of Wight, is exactly that kind of place. The moment I walked in, I was completely charmed by the Victorian-style decor, the beautifully preserved period cabinets, and the rich scent of handcrafted chocolate that seemed…

A Dramatic Entrance in Dots.

There’s something undeniably enchanting about vintage fashion — the silhouettes, the elegance, the flair. This week, I paid homage to one of my favourite eras with a black-and-white polka dot ensemble that brings 1950s drama into the modern day. Inspired by vintage fashion illustrations and sewing patterns from the golden age of couture, I recreated…

Pachuca Style Inspiration – ‘cholitas’

In this post, I have adopted a style that originally came to prominence during World War 2 from Mexican ladies in America. Taking inspiration from their male counterparts, ‘pachuco’, the style ‘Pachuca is a statement of rebellion against rationing, racism and fight for equal rights for Mexican women. Women used the style and movement to…

Life’s A Picnic

Photo by Retro Clarke Wearing Seamstress Of Bloomsbury Location Isle of Wight

Vintage Bathing Suit

The weather is finally starting to warm up, and we are out of lockdown. I have been aching to feel the sand between my toes for some time now and unfortunately, because of the pandemic, my holiday to Jamaica was cancelled. I was looking forward to going back home. However, I must confess I was…

Tam first Short wig||Try On

Hi, Lovelies meet my best friend, Tam Monet. Lately, she has been thinking about cutting her hair short, but she is worried it might not suit her, so I suggested she tried one of my wigs and outcomes Josephine A custom made Marcel way wave wig. Tam has never worn a wig like this before,…

Feeling Blue

Long gloves or Short loves? Accessories are the difference that makes the difference.  It is with these small details that style can be found.  And that style may be subtle, or it may be glaringly obvious, or somewhere in between. Watch Video

One in a melon

Ootd is this watermelon 🍉 print sarong dress. I have found a new love for this style; if you want to feel sexy, confident and bold 50’s style, then Sarong dresses are the ultimate dress for giving you that feeling. Staying true to the vintage sarong dresses, the colour of this dress is bold and bright….

Vintage inspired Barbie

I’ m wearing my favourite Dalmatian Cape to bring this Barbie inspired look together.   Strolling around London. I received many compliments. One woman gasped in admiration and said “wow you look amazing, like a Barbie, it must take a lot of effort” . I mean come on not that much effort lady; all I…