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Agnes and Norman – Gorgeous Vintage style shoes in Birmingham
Do you remember how shoes used to be? Before the endless parade of platform heels, ultra wedges and flatforms? When shoes were a work of art, created by hand, in the softest of leather? Well, a new shoe boutique has opened in Birmingham’s most beautiful shopping arcade, and is turning the clock back in terms of shoe design. Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to Agnes and Norman, now open in Great Western Arcade. The boutique is the first to be opened by award winning Birmingham designer Rachel Simpson. It is split into three showrooms, with a focus on classically beautiful, vintage style ladieswear, menswear that are classic and…
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Reviewed – Clarks Ancient Myth in Mint Suede
As a huge fan of Clarks shoes for all the family I am always honoured when I am asked to review their shoes.It is one of the hardest choices to actually choose a pair when there are just so many stunning designs in the current collections, but as a lady who loves bright colour in my wardrobe at all times, on this occasion I found the choice just a little bit easier. In the most glorious green shade, the Ancient Myth shoe has a real retro feel. The kitten heel and slightly pointed toe bring to mind shoes worn in the 1950s, whilst the punchy green shade and the perforated…
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New season dresses – Are you a Grace or a Marilyn?
In my view, the 1950s were the golden era of the dress. In those days, before jeans became a major part of the wardrobe, dresses were worn for every occasion, from neat shirtwaisters in cotton that were the form of most day dresses, to the full on glamour of the evening gowns worn for all post cocktail hour events. No adding a glittering top to a pair of jeans for our grandmother’s generation – these ladies fully understood the art of dressing up. This spring, Phase Eight have produced their usual range of beautiful dresses and I have noticed a definite 1950s Hollywood slant to the designs. In fact, I…
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Doris Day – forgotten style icon?
One of the nicest things about taking a little time to chill over the Christmas period has been the opportunity to catch up on some television. I was delighted to see that one of my favourite channels, BBC 4, was dedicating some time to look at Hollywood Goddesses, the icons that still light up our screens today. Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Clara Bow were the main focus, but I was also really excited to see a documentary about one of my favourite stars, Doris Day. I grew up loving Doris Day. My mom had a real love of her films, from ‘By the light of the Silvery…
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Win with the Vinyl Countdown from Ladbrokes
The 1950s were a fabulous decade for fashion, music and style. Rock and Roll, American Diners, bouncy pony tails and poodle skirts, heartthrobs resembling Elvis and James Dean, it was the time that saw the birth of the teenager and Youthquake. No wonder if still inspires fashion, film and fun. Ladbrokes have taken our fascination with this wonderful era and have created a new online, music themed slot game. Called ‘The Vinyl Countdown‘, this is an online, five reel, nine payline, and nine coin online slot machine. The multiple paylines increase your chances of winning. The gorgeous images used on the slot machine include pretty bobbysoxers, blue suede shoes and…
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