Learn about using pin curls and rollers to set your hair in a vintage style.
Author: carrieannc
A 30-something vintage fashion maven, with a passion for Doctor Who and a borderline obsession with confectionary.
Vintage hair setting: wet sets and heat sets
Want to set your hair like they did in the 1940s and 1950s? Find out more about wet sets and heat sets.
Review: Miss Candyfloss Leontine dress
A review of the Miss Candyfloss Leontine dress (it has pockets!).
What I’m reading – books and audiobooks
I've always loved reading - when I was younger, I used to walk along with my nose stuck in a book (which is a generally unsafe way of walking and not one I would recommend). There was also an incident on the school bus where I was so busy reading I didn't notice how quickly… Continue reading What I’m reading – books and audiobooks
All about Splendette
Want to learn more about Splendette jewellery? You've come to the right place!
Where to buy plus size vintage
A while ago, I wrote a post with tips for buying plus size vintage, which goes into detail about what to consider when buying vintage clothes and mentions some of the sellers I know of that often have plus size vintage clothes in stock. Since the post is a few years old now, I thought… Continue reading Where to buy plus size vintage
One Pretty Retro dress, four looks
Styling one Pretty Retro 1950s shirt waister dress four different ways.
Review: Collectif Judy dress and Lucy cardigan
A review of the Judy teacup stripe dress and Lucy forget me not cardigan from the Collectif SS20 range.
Top tips for Twinwood Festival
Hello, lovely readers. It's been a while, and I'm sorry about that - there seems to be a lot and nothing going on all at once at the moment, and blogging has taken a bit of a backseat. I seem to have a lot of ideas for posts, but lack the discipline to sit down… Continue reading Top tips for Twinwood Festival
A chat with the women behind the Festival of Vintage fashion show
An interview with Clare, Megan and Maggie, the talented women behind the Fesitval of Vintage 2019 fashion show.
