Vintage
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4 TIPS TO MAKING A SIMPLE WEDDING DRESS ELEGANT AND CLASSY
A wedding is one event that every woman looks forward to and in which she ensures that she looks fabulous and flawless. Unfortunately, sometimes the ideal wedding dress may cost a fortune, a figure that many may not be able to afford. It is however very possible to have that ideal look while staying within a budget by purchasing a simple wedding dress and adding some enhancements. Below are some tips that can be used to achieve the desired wedding look by using simple, elegant & casual wedding dresses as well as a few accessories which will help a bride feel totally graceful and beautiful on that special day. …
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Charity Shop Shopping Haul
Sometimes a shopping haul can be a trip to a shopping centre or a department store. Sometimes in can be a night of filing an online shopping bag full of items, in many cases not actually reaching the checkout. And sometimes it can mean a trip to a local town with a good selection of charity shops, where you find lots of bargains that range from designer, to good quality High Street, and a bit of vintage thrown in for good measure, and you end up spending less than £25. This is one of those occasions. A morning away from the computer, making the most of a touch of Indian…
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August Outfit Post
It has to be said that I love August. Getting to have some quality time with my little boy is always a pleasure, plus it is also the month of my wedding anniversary, and we spend at least one week in Wales enjoying Summer. So whilst, in weather terms, it was far from a scorcher, there were still lots of opportunities to have a lot of family fun, and, with a few events thrown into the mix, it is a month that I’m already missing, especially as Autumn has arrived with cold, winds and lots of rain. In terms of fashion, there were a few new additions to my wardrobe,…
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Brunswick In The Blitz – A Treat For Vintage Fashion Fans
Brunswick Park is a gorgeous green space in the heart of Wednesbury. It was opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, and it retains a wonderful air of calm, a perfect place for a picnic, to walk your dog or just to spot local wildlife. But on Saturday and Sunday last week, the park was alive with the sounds of Big Band tunes, and awash with colourful 1940s fashion as it played host to the first ‘Brunswick in the Blitz’, transporting the park and its visitors back to the heady days of 1940s. The beautiful bandstand, which is usually closed, was open once again, as the Ashby Big…
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Charity Shop Haul – My Recent Bargains
I love clothes and I love shopping. That’s no secret. But if I was to spend all my time shopping on the High Street or online, I would quite frankly need to remortgage my home. Which is why so much of my shopping time is spent visiting charity shops in market towns, the sort of places where you can pick up great bargains and unusual pieces when you are on a strict budget. I love charity shops, the idea that you can find something that has been preloved and give it a new lease of life. Charity shops serve a great cause in raising money that is much needed, and…










