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A Fantasy Fashion List
It may almost be March (although no one bothered to tell the weather…) but for many of us, the financial hangover from Christmas is still there. Christmas is a very expensive time for people in general, and in my house, it is also the time of Joe’s birthday which makes it even more costly. Shopping treats have been something not on the menu, although I must admit I have enjoyed filling online baskets, only to leave the final checkout. If you are feeling the pinch as we head into Spring, you could look at a bank loan or Lendgreen Installment Loans to tide you over. Alternately, you could look at making…
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Spring Steals: Creating A Cool Capsule Wardrobe
It may still be wet, dark and miserable, but if you’re a fan of fashion, you may have noticed that shops and magazines are full of the joys of spring. With a glimpse of lighter, warmer days on the horizon, it’s never too early to start planning what to wear when the new season arrives. It’s no secret that staying on trend can be pricey, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to be en vogue. Here are some simple, affordable ways to build a cool capsule wardrobe fit for spring. Get the basics right Basics form the foundation of any capsule wardrobe. If you get the basics right,…
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My Latest Vintage Finds
My husband knows me only too well. At the weekend we visited The Emporium, an antique, retro and vintage store in Brierley Hill, and while we were there, I feel in love with a beautiful 1970s vintage dress. It was purple and gold, with long sleeves and Fortuny style pleats. I knew I couldn’t leave without it, and so hubby got it as a Valentine’s present. It is perfect! It got me thinking that I hadn’t shared any of my vintage finds for a while. January and February have actually been pretty good months in terms of vintage finds in normal charity shops rather than dedicated vintage shops. The prices…
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Obsession Marlene Dietrich – The Pierre Passebon Collection
The word legend can sometimes be overused, but it is certainly the only word to use when talking about Marlene Dietrich. A formidable actress, style icon, stage and cabaret star, Marlene was unconventional, original and beautiful, elevating androgynous style into an art form. Now, in a new book from French publishing house Flammarion, Marlene’s effortless style is celebrated once more. The book, ‘Obsession Marlene Dietrich’ by Henry Jean Servat, uses rare photographs of the actress from the collection of Parisian tastemaker Pierre Passebon. An interview with Passebon is included in the book, and it is there that he details the depth of his obsession with the actress, one which stretched…
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Style Icon: Sharon Stone in Casino
A few posts ago, I took a look at casino style, the fashion and outfits that you could wear to enjoy a night at a casino. But, these slots that accept credit cards in the UK are available anytime and anywhere with an internet connection, allowing players to enjoy gambling without having to visit a physical casino. A night at a Casino can be a very glamorous event, with cocktails, glitter and chips all combining to create an aura of glamour and decadence. But if you do decide to try the real thing, the person who’s look you must be channelling is the iconic Ginger, as played by Sharon Stone in Casino.…
