Weekend Eye Candy - Versace, 1991

From Spring 1991, Atelier Versace mini dress and coat in seashell printed silk.  I wish we had a better view of what must be some fantastic buttons at the sleeve cuffs!

American Fashion Spring 1955

As much as we like to look at and dream about Parisian haute couture, American designs were more relevant and more affordable to a 1955 woman here in the U.S.  The styles shown here were featured in an American magazine geared to the average homemaker.  Just as fashion magazines and blogs influence our choices today, a 1950s housewife would see these photos as inspiration for ways to update her wardrobe.  The big difference is that she couldn't run out to H&M or Target and grab a cheap "fashion fashion" version.  No, our 50s homemaker would probably sew her own version or save a few dollars each week for months to be able to purchase one of these designer items that she would then wear for years to come.

Above, Pauline Trigere suit with a striped silk belted jacket and narrow wool skirt.

Golden suit by Claire McCardell worn with blue shoes.

Vera Maxwell silk paisley dress and paisley lined beige silk coat.

Larry Aldrich blue tunic and skirt worn with a nude shoe.

Maurice Rentner cotton sateen floral dress.

Wild Accessories - 1966

During the Mod craze of the mid 1960s, accessories became bold and fun right along with clothing.  Today, a look at some fun things from 1966.  Would you wear these today?

Above, Veruschka wears a collar made of blue rhinestones by Jack Gilbert.

Huge white plastic earrings by Paco Rabanne.

Peter Bateman wig made of strands of rhinestones.  That's one way to sparkle at night!

Mirrored cubes made into earrings and a ring by Antonio Lopez for Paris House.

Plastic jewelry by Ingeborg/Georgio for Richelieu.

Favourite stalls at Portobello market

Hi guys,

Today I'm sharing some pictures from one of the best second hand shoe shops in London, based on Portobello Road.
It all started as a stall on the market and then it became a lovely shop called 'Boots, boots, boots'.
I've met Claudia many years ago at her local stall at the market on Fridays, she's always been so lovely that when I started the blog the first person I wanted to talk about, was her. So, I took some pictures and wrote the very first feature of 'Fridays @ Portobello' about her boots stall. With an array of very well selected vintage shoes, Claudia always had one the busiest stalls of the market and she's always managed to have some fantastic new stock every week, therefore it's not a surprise that her stall and shop has many devotees like me.


'Boots, boots' boots' was born a couple of years ago at the iconic address
282 Portobello Road and it's open during the week, which makes easier for anyone who wants to visit the shop. Apart from shoes, you will also find some cool vintage clothing and accessories.
Oh, by the way I have spotted a few celebrities there on the weekdays too. If you are in London a visit to this place is a total MUST! Make sure to make a note of it.

See you soon.
x

Meet Kristin and Penny

Meet Kristin, who is a beautiful red head with a flair for fashion.  Kristin bought this yummy 1960s leopard print coat by Dan Millstein from Couture Allure and I think she looks simply fabulous in it!  Meow!

 The flared shape of the coat falls beautifully at the back, don't you think?  Kristin said she has the perfect long black gloves to wear with the coat when the weather warrants.  Enjoy your coat Kristin!

1960s Dan Millstein faux leopard fur coat at Couture Allure.

 You've met Penny of Penny Dreadful Vintage before.  Penny recently left her job to start selling vintage full time.  She close to wear this cheery 1950s pink silk dress that she purchased from Couture Allure for her last day at the job.  Best of luck with your vintage venture, Penny!  I know you'll be a big success!

Dianna Agron Fashion Style Trendy Design

Dianna Agron Fashion Style Trendy Design

Dianna Charlotte Agron born April 30, 1986 is an American actress, singer, producer, director and screenwriter, best known for her portrayal of Lucy Quinn Fabray on the television series Glee. Agron was born in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of Mary and Ronald S. Agron, a general manager of Hyatt hotels. She was raised in San Francisco and also lived in Texas for several years. Agron's father's family is originally from Russia, and their original surname, "Agronsky", was altered by Ellis Island officials. Her father is Jewish and her mother converted to Judaism; Agron attended Hebrew school and had a bat mitzvah. Agron attended Burlingame High School in California. She has been dancing since the age of three, and began teaching dance as a teenager.

Agron is a vegetarian and a supporter of PETA, and has a role in Bold Native, a 2010 film that explores the issues of animal liberation and animal rights. She began dating Alex Pettyfer after being set up by their director on the film I Am Number Four, in which they both star. Though reported in US Weekly that the couple were engaged, representatives for both actors have denied that this is true.

Shay Mitchell Model Fashion Styles

Shay Mitchell Model Fashion Styles

Shay Mitchell born Shannon Mitchell; April 10, 1987 is a Canadian actress and model. She stars in the ABC Family original series, Pretty Little Liars as Emily Fields. Born to a Filipina mother and Irish/Scottish father, Mitchell is a native of Toronto, Ontario. Even as a young child, Mitchell was interested in the performing arts, declaring to her parents that she would pursue such a career. Mitchell began dance lessons at the age of five, and she and several of her classmates toured the city to compete with a variety of other dance schools.

At the age of 10, Shay's family moved west to Vancouver, British Columbia. Within a year of their arrival, an international modeling agency held an open casting call for teen and pre-teen girls who were vying for representation. Shay was one of the girls selected.

Helena Rubinstein, Style Icon

"There are no ugly women, just lazy ones."  ~ Helena Rubinstein

These photos of Rubinstein illustrate her belief.  She was a woman of great style with incredible taste in jewelry.  In fact, her collection of jewelry included pieces once owned by Catherine the Great.  The collection was said to have been worth $1 million in 1943.  That's about $13 million in today's dollar.  How I wish we could go back in time to the 1960s, when Rubinstein's estate was auctioned off.  I'd love to have seen that auction catalog!

Lea Michele Celebrity Styles Fashion

Lea Michele Celebrity Styles Fashion

She seems to have considerably toned down her ‘try hard/over eagerness’ from the 2011 Grammys. On this occasion she let her Roberto Cavalli dress do the talking. The electric blue long sleeved 70s inspired sequined dress. Lea Michele and other celebrity styles and fashion. Browse and shop celebrity looks created.