Saturday 22 November 2014

A taste of the good life

I am still trying to catch up with my outfits from the summer and this outfit was worn on a day spent in Bournemouth and Poole.

 
 
I purchased this Jonathan Logan dress on the Facebook group "Ooh La La."  Whilst I don't find a lot to purchase on this group, I do feel particularly pleased when I get a good bargain like this (£25!) from a UK seller.  Jonathan Logan is one of my favourite 1950s designers and there is a plethora of dresses on Etsy with this label.  I have a couple more Jonathan Logan dresses, which I aim to feature on this blog soon! 
 
 
This last photo was taken in Sandbanks -  the fourth most expensive place to live in the world!  It was lovely strolling around and taking a peek through the big gates of these mansions.
 
Dress: Vintage from OLL on Facebook
Shoes: Marks and Spencer
Bag: Vintage from eBay
Necklace: Vintage from Bows and Braces Vintage Fair
Earrings: Vintage from Clerkenwell Fair
Bracelet: Vintage from Rhythm Riot
Sunglasses: Vintage from Vera Mode (at the Midcentury Market)


Saturday 8 November 2014

Back when it was warm...

We have been blessed with some unseasonably warm weather as of late in England but this past week there has been a sudden drop in temperature!

These photos were taken a few weeks back when it was still warm enough to wear summer dresses and sandals.

 
 
I have had this early 1960s L'Aiglon dress for some time even though this is its first outing on the blog.  It's colours are perhaps more suited to Spring rather than Autumn.


 
I don't own many of these 1950s beaded cardigans but this one matches the dress pretty well. 
 
 
When I purchased this wicker bag, I never thought about pairing it with this dress but it matches the colours perfectly.  So much so that I think it was destined to be worn with this dress!  I now can't wait until next Summer when I can wear this dress (and bag) again.
 
 
Dress: Vintage from eBay
Bag: Vintage from eBay
Sunglasses: Vintage from Vera Mode on Etsy
Shoes: Next
Cardigan: Vintage from eBay
Bracelet: Vintage from eBay
Earrings: Vintage from Etsy