Christmas is fast sneaking up on us! I usually aim to post on a Tuesday but the days are escaping me, so Wednesday it is! I really wanted to do a autumn/winter lookbook with what I have in my wardrobe but then I realised I don’t have an awful lot in that category, but itContinueContinue reading “Mini Winter Lookbook!”
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The Christmas Party!
I am writing this on Sunday evening, under a blanket, on the sofa – slightly hungover and reminiscing about last night, my work Christmas party. For some, a work Christmas do may be a small affair, and some businesses don’t have one, but our Christmas party seems to be the event of the year! InsteadContinueContinue reading “The Christmas Party!”
My Go-To Vintage Make Up Routine!
I absolutely love the transformation that make-up creates. There used to be a time I would never leave the house without some foundation and mascara, but as I’ve grown older and more confident, I leave make up for my days off from work and evenings out. To be completely honest with you, previous (bad) relationshipsContinueContinue reading “My Go-To Vintage Make Up Routine!”
Christmas gift guide for the vintage gal!
Christmas is around the corner! I feel like the vintage scene is growing to more and more people, whether someone likes to dress up in full pin up, petticoats and all or likes to add more of a hint of vintage to their style. So here are a few things that I have spotted overContinueContinue reading “Christmas gift guide for the vintage gal!”
Our trip to Camden Town! (plus dress update!)
Last Thursday, Ross and I took a little trip to the big city! Our trip to London was mainly because I had booked an appointment to take my vintage dress to a seamstress near Kings Cross station, but it was also a good excuse to go to our favourite place – Camden! Camden is theContinueContinue reading “Our trip to Camden Town! (plus dress update!)”
My Birthday Retro Haul!
I’ve been wanting to expand my retro wardrobe for a little while, and what better time than my Birthday?! I have recently purchased these items, (or received them for my birthday) and wanted to try and style them as, because of my uniform at work mainly, I know it will be a while until IContinueContinue reading “My Birthday Retro Haul!”
My trip to the Vintage Fair!
I have had a spell of buying vintage things recently, mainly because of my Birthday, I had some extra cash to splash! I am planning to do a haul blog post in the next week or so, but I wanted to talk about my Sunday afternoon spent at ‘Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair’ in Ipswich! TheContinueContinue reading “My trip to the Vintage Fair!”
My Top Five Essentials!
It’s taken me a few years to build my vintage style and wardrobe, but I started with only a few items that were versatile enough to style around, without breaking the bank! First of all, I want to point out that this is my individual style and this is what has helped me, but youContinueContinue reading “My Top Five Essentials!”
My beginnings as a rockabilly gal!
For a while, I couldn’t really remember when I started to dress in a rockabilly style, or why I came to love vintage fashion so much. This really frustrated me as when people asked my why I dressed this way, I didn’t have a very good answer! It was only recently that I thought backContinueContinue reading “My beginnings as a rockabilly gal!”
Why, hello there!
If you have stumbled upon this shiny new blog, then welcome! My name is Laura and a lover of all things vintage. But while there are many incredible pin up bloggers with perfectly rolled hair and beautiful dresses… I am still quite a novice, considering I have been building my retro wardrobe for 5+ years!ContinueContinue reading “Why, hello there!”
Anchors & Swallows 