Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Posts Coming Soon!
Another update- I will be blogging about vintage tea cups, doing more tutorials and there will be a new post section on fashion! I'll leave you this pic to think about...
Fashion- 1960s
So, this is my first post in the new Fashion section! Today I will be blogging about 60's style clothes that are affordable yet stylish. Admittedly, I have had some of these clothes for a while, so I dont know if they will still be on sale! Anyway, this post is more for inspiration...
Dresses
We all love a nice frock, but finding one can sometimes be tricky. I bought 3 dresses from Matalan. The first is a black sleeveless dress with white details such as a trim at the bottom and a collar with contrasting buttons. I also bought this same black dress but with coral detailing instead of white. They both cost £10 each. I also have bracelets the same colours that I often wear with them!
The other dress I have is also from Matalan and cost about £16. It is a floral dress with a Peter pan collar.
Cardigans
I have this lovely green cashmere cardi from Sainsburys! Yes, I was surprised too. It has the classic sixties swing shape and has gorgeous buttons. I can't remember how much this cost as my Mum gave it to me.
Comment and follow me if you liked this post!
El X
Dresses
We all love a nice frock, but finding one can sometimes be tricky. I bought 3 dresses from Matalan. The first is a black sleeveless dress with white details such as a trim at the bottom and a collar with contrasting buttons. I also bought this same black dress but with coral detailing instead of white. They both cost £10 each. I also have bracelets the same colours that I often wear with them!
The other dress I have is also from Matalan and cost about £16. It is a floral dress with a Peter pan collar.
Cardigans
I have this lovely green cashmere cardi from Sainsburys! Yes, I was surprised too. It has the classic sixties swing shape and has gorgeous buttons. I can't remember how much this cost as my Mum gave it to me.
Comment and follow me if you liked this post!
El X
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Posts Coming Soon *hint hint*
Hi guys,
Just another quick posts coming soon update! I promise that I will get round to doing the Style Me Vintage book review, and the LeKeux Cosmetics review will be coming soon also. I will be guest blogging on the brand new 'The Vintage Glamour Guide' blog as well, which is written by my Mum! Also, one more thing, I will be doing another tutorial post- not saying what yet- but I'll leave you this pic from it to muse on:
Just another quick posts coming soon update! I promise that I will get round to doing the Style Me Vintage book review, and the LeKeux Cosmetics review will be coming soon also. I will be guest blogging on the brand new 'The Vintage Glamour Guide' blog as well, which is written by my Mum! Also, one more thing, I will be doing another tutorial post- not saying what yet- but I'll leave you this pic from it to muse on:
Quick Update- Where To Purchase Style Me Vintage Books!
Hi guys! I just thought that because I have been referencing the Style Me Vintage books so much, I should link where to purchase them!
Click the link below:
Hair- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Me-Vintage-Belinda-Hay/dp/1862059020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-1
Make-Up- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Vintage-Step---step-Techniques/dp/1862059187/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-3
Clothes- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Me-Vintage-Sourcing-Creating/dp/1862059365/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-6
Another alternative is to buy the retro guide book, a combination of the 3 Style Me Vintage hair, make-up and clothes books:
click here- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Vintage-Step---Step-Retro/dp/1862059764/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-2
Click the link below:
Hair- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Me-Vintage-Belinda-Hay/dp/1862059020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-1
Make-Up- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Vintage-Step---step-Techniques/dp/1862059187/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-3
Clothes- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Me-Vintage-Sourcing-Creating/dp/1862059365/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-6
Another alternative is to buy the retro guide book, a combination of the 3 Style Me Vintage hair, make-up and clothes books:
click here- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-Vintage-Step---Step-Retro/dp/1862059764/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357748233&sr=8-2
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Sew & Sew- Vintage Fabric Gift Tag
Hi guys!
Just a quick post- I wanted to show you this vintage inspired fabric tag that I made with my friend today! It took about 10 mins to make, and all you need is 2 pieces of fabric cut to your desired tag size, some iron-on strengthening paper, a hole punch for fabric and any other details you want to add (oh! And a sewing machine of course, although you could hand sew it).
Iron the strengthening paper onto your pre-cut tag- shaped fabric pieces. You want to iron the shiny paper side onto the fabric. Do this on both pieces and then sew together! Then hole punch your hole onto the tag and secure with a metal ring that sits in the hole covering the punched edges. Add lace detail, a ribbon or anything else you want! You could even embroider someone's name on it to make it an extra special gift!
That's all for today! Hope you have fun sewing.
El
Just a quick post- I wanted to show you this vintage inspired fabric tag that I made with my friend today! It took about 10 mins to make, and all you need is 2 pieces of fabric cut to your desired tag size, some iron-on strengthening paper, a hole punch for fabric and any other details you want to add (oh! And a sewing machine of course, although you could hand sew it).
Iron the strengthening paper onto your pre-cut tag- shaped fabric pieces. You want to iron the shiny paper side onto the fabric. Do this on both pieces and then sew together! Then hole punch your hole onto the tag and secure with a metal ring that sits in the hole covering the punched edges. Add lace detail, a ribbon or anything else you want! You could even embroider someone's name on it to make it an extra special gift!
That's all for today! Hope you have fun sewing.
El
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| My Vintage Inspired Gift Tag |
Get The Look- 1930's Style
Hi guys!
I enjoyed doing the previous get the look post so much that I thought I'd do a 1930's inspired one!
Clothes
The thirties are often quite an overlooked era, but they have a lot of amazing fashions. Key essentials in the 30s included calf-length hemlines, A-line skirts, large buttons, mustardy, muted jade and reddish-brown tones, cap or puff sleeves, neckline details such as a peter pan collar, T-bar stacked heels, tilt hats, lace up ankle boots with rounded toes, full length, cut on the bias and draped evening dresses, dark velvets in jewel tones, deep v-necks (front and back) full length skirts, fishtail skirts, scalloped edges and art deco cut jewels.
Hair
1930s hair included styles from the 20s such as finger waves and pin curls with a few adaptations.
Make Up
Eyeshadow was champagne coloured and shimmery, with a neutral light brown colour through the socket. Eyebrows were extremely thin as you can see in the photo above, and were often all plucked off and drawn on, but you can just define yours with an angled brush. There were lashings of mascara with a subtle peachy blusher on the apples of the cheeks. Lips were full with a rounded cupid's bow. You may need to line outside your natural lips to create this!
A great guide for this look is the Style Me Vintage Make Up, Hair and Clothes trio, as it is a companion for creating any vintage inspired look!
I hope you enjoy recreating this look for a party, a night out, or just for fun!
El
I enjoyed doing the previous get the look post so much that I thought I'd do a 1930's inspired one!
Clothes
The thirties are often quite an overlooked era, but they have a lot of amazing fashions. Key essentials in the 30s included calf-length hemlines, A-line skirts, large buttons, mustardy, muted jade and reddish-brown tones, cap or puff sleeves, neckline details such as a peter pan collar, T-bar stacked heels, tilt hats, lace up ankle boots with rounded toes, full length, cut on the bias and draped evening dresses, dark velvets in jewel tones, deep v-necks (front and back) full length skirts, fishtail skirts, scalloped edges and art deco cut jewels.
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| A classic 30s look with a tilted hat, collar, gloves and a vintage clutch. |
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| This look also includes a hat along with a calf-length ribbed dress and high collar. |
1930s hair included styles from the 20s such as finger waves and pin curls with a few adaptations.
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| Hair was smooth at the roots but fluffy with bouncy curls at the ends. |
Eyeshadow was champagne coloured and shimmery, with a neutral light brown colour through the socket. Eyebrows were extremely thin as you can see in the photo above, and were often all plucked off and drawn on, but you can just define yours with an angled brush. There were lashings of mascara with a subtle peachy blusher on the apples of the cheeks. Lips were full with a rounded cupid's bow. You may need to line outside your natural lips to create this!
A great guide for this look is the Style Me Vintage Make Up, Hair and Clothes trio, as it is a companion for creating any vintage inspired look!
I hope you enjoy recreating this look for a party, a night out, or just for fun!
El
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Get The Look- 1920's Style
Hi guys,
The war had finished 2 years prior to the beginning of the twenties; skirts were higher and waists were dropped. Cloche hats, lace-up ankle boots, pleated skirts, pearls, sequined dresses, feather headbands and long ties were all part of the era. Simple jersey knits, rounded shoes, sandal shoes, chain bags, and collars are also key essentials. Many celebs today recreate this style with a modern spin.
I'd thought I'd start a new section of posts specifically about getting the look of a particular era. Today's is the 1920's.
Clothes
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| Drew Barrymore goes all out with a 20's style headpiece, long sheer dress and sparkly clutch |
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| The overall twenties look was quite black and white. Make up was dark and dresses were black with contrasting white detail. |
Hair
Hairstyles changed dramatically in the twenties. Hair was either cropped or bobbed, no longer than shoulder length. Finger waves and pin curls are 1920's staples, as well as bobs with feathery headbands or sequined headpieces. Cloche hats were worn also.
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| The Trademark bob |
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| Christina Aguilera often recreates 20s hairstyles. |
Make Up
In the twenties, make up was fairly dark. Eyes were often covered with black eyeshadow and kohl liner, eyebrows were very thin and angled and lips were dark red or burgundy in a well-defined rosebud shape.
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| This 1920s Clara Bow inspired make up look is from the Style Me Vintage Make Up Book |
So there you have it! Your instant guide to creating a twenties jazzy/flapper look, everything from clothes to make up! Comment if you would like more 'get the look' era posts!
Hope you liked it!
El
Hope you liked it!
El
More Posts Coming Soon!
Hi guys!
I just wanted to let you know that there will be more posts coming soon, so please follow my blog! The long-awaited Style Me Vintage Book review will be soon appearing, as well as other vintage posts. Don't forget to comment on any posts- questions will be answered and all comments will be read! I have also purchased the Lekeux Cosmetics eyeliner, lip paints and brush so I will be doing a review/tutorial when they arrive!
El
I just wanted to let you know that there will be more posts coming soon, so please follow my blog! The long-awaited Style Me Vintage Book review will be soon appearing, as well as other vintage posts. Don't forget to comment on any posts- questions will be answered and all comments will be read! I have also purchased the Lekeux Cosmetics eyeliner, lip paints and brush so I will be doing a review/tutorial when they arrive!
El
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