Tag Archives: seventies

Behind the scenes

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Victoria

Last week I promised to post up here some behind the scenes pics from my first photoshoot for Jarvis and Janis (which, incidentally, is going very well, I’m super pleased!) So, courtesy of fabulous photographer Chris Brock, here are a … Continue reading →

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Photo shoot prep

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Victoria

I know, I know, guilty as charged. I have neglected the blog of late, for one very good reason: I am about to launch my vintage fashion collection on one of the biggest and best fashion websites of all time… … Continue reading →

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Thrifters in a fashion shoot!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Victoria

Some of my vintage pieces had an outing last week, in a fashion shoot by fabulous photographer Chris Brock, starring the very talented (and very photogenic), Lynda Lorraine. I think the pictures capture the mood of our Indian summer perfectly… … Continue reading →

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Latest find: Green 70′s cape maxi

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Victoria

Now, I know I’m jumping ahead a bit, seasonally speaking, but isn’t this dress a little reminiscent of a Christmas tree? I think this is a really special dress. The floor skimming skirt, flouncy flower belt and long, filled cape … Continue reading →

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Handmade: Dress from a vintage pattern

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Victoria

Ta da! My first dress made from a vintage pattern… It’s actually a tunic dress which, with a shorter hem, could be worn over trousers – a classic 70′s look. I really enjoyed making this, even though my untrained attempt … Continue reading →

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A new (ad)venture

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Victoria

As you’ve probably gathered, thrifting – shopping for vintage fashion in particular – is a huge passion of mine, and much to my bank balance’s despair, I’ve developed quite a skill for digging out some really pretty pieces. Often quite … Continue reading →

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Latest Find: 70′s vanity case

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Victoria

How cute is this? Found at Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair in Spitalfields the other week. Just a little vintage vanity case to add to my collection, for an eensy £10. Affordable? I’ll say. Tweet

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Falmouth Finds //1

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Victoria

Before I move onto Favourite Falmouth Shop Number 2, I thought I’d share a couple of pieces I picked up at Two Little Birds – my Buy One Get One Free scoop! The first is a really lovely seventies LBD … Continue reading →

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Favourite find: seventies floral cape dress

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Victoria

So Ebay is proving very fruitful for me at the moment. Here’s another recent find that I’m looking forward to wearing with some opaques and heels. The cape effect top and pleated midi skirt is typical of the late seventies, … Continue reading →

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Favourite find: Seventies floral pussybow dress

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Victoria

While I don’t wish the weather to turn just yet, I am quietly looking forward to the onset of Autumn so I can wear This. It’s one of a few dresses I’ve picked up in charity shops and on eBay … Continue reading →

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