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
Author: carrieannc
A 30-something vintage fashion maven, with a passion for Doctor Who and a borderline obsession with confectionary.
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.
Review: Fatale Cosmetics lipstick
A review of new vintage-inspired makeup brand Fatale Cosmetics’ Rita Rouge lipstick
Hearts and Found review: Dorothy & Bonnie
Spoiler alert: I adore them both. Before we get into the review, of would like to ask you lovely people a favour. I’ve entered Miss Vintage 2019 (exciting yet terrifying, no?) and to get through to the next round, I need to get votes, which means Facebook likes on my photo. If you have… Continue reading Hearts and Found review: Dorothy & Bonnie
A practically perfect Mary Poppins look
Just before Christmas, my husband and I went to see Mary Poppins Returns, and I adored it. So, a week later, I went to see it again with my mum and sister, and I still adored it. Of all the things I loved (the songs! The penguins! Emily Blunt!), I think I loved the costumes… Continue reading A practically perfect Mary Poppins look
Returning to work after losing a child
*Trigger warning - baby loss, neonatal death, bereavement, grief* I will start this post by saying that I am in a fortunate position - my workplace, managers and colleagues have been very supportive and caring since Dorothy died. I am aware that not everyone has the same experience, and I'm sorry if you're finding returning… Continue reading Returning to work after losing a child
The Dorothy collection with Miss Bella’s Blooms
The story behind the Dorothy collection, my collaboration with Miss Bella's Blooms, raising money for charity Remember my Baby.
Something Definitely Happened 