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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TV- What To Watch
Hi guys! Lately I have been noticing that there are now many 19th/20th themed programmes on telly, so here are my top picks on the best vintage-inspired shows...
Things to Catch Up on
Call The Midwife (Series 2)
Now, I know that it is about half way through Series 2, but Call The Midwife is a great show based on the true story of the late Jennifer Worth. She wrote a short series of books on her life that were later turned into a BBC programme! It is on Mondays at 8pm on BBC One. I haven't actually seen the first series which just proves that you don't have to have seen Series 1 to understand it.
Dancing On The Edge
Unfortunately, this amazing show based on the success of the upcoming Jazz era has just finished! Hopefully there will be a Season 2!!! The programme is about the Louis Lester Band, a group of black musicians in the late thirties. But after a mysterious murder happens in a famous hotel, what will happen to Louis as he is accused of killing a fellow performer?
Things to purchase on DVD
Downton Abbey
Yes, the 3rd series finished last year and it has already been running since 2010 but I have been catching up on this popular ITV hit series. Admittedly, I haven't even seen the whole of the first episode (!!!) but already it has a promising start. Ever since series 2 of Upstairs Downstairs (another fab show) finished, I never really got into any ITV shows as the BBC ones are always so good, but I think there is an exception! A great DVD purchase and one to catch up on on Netflix (hope that made sense!)
The Paradise
Next is The Paradise, a show set in late 1800s about a major department store. When new girl Denise arrives, she slowly develops a love for Mr Moray, the shop owner. But as his wedding day approaches, what will Denise do? This great programme was on TV not too long ago and hopefully there will be a second series...
Upstairs Downstairs
Again, this is another show that was on TV last year looking at the class system from another angle. Set in the thirties, the servants from the house begin to know more than they should, and the lives of the rich residents change along the way. This is another programme that I only saw the second series of, but a lot of new characters were introduced in the most recent season so it's one to watch! I am hoping for a Series 3!
So, that's my latest pick of the vintage inspired TV programmes that are or have been on TV in 2012/2013!
What d'you think?!
El X
Things to Catch Up on
Call The Midwife (Series 2)
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| Jenny and Co. ride their vintage bikes through the streets of Poplar in the late fifties as Midwifes |
Dancing On The Edge
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| The cast of the show includes Doctor Who actress Jenna-Louise Coleman and stars Anthony Head and Angel Coulby from Merlin |
Things to purchase on DVD
Downton Abbey
Yes, the 3rd series finished last year and it has already been running since 2010 but I have been catching up on this popular ITV hit series. Admittedly, I haven't even seen the whole of the first episode (!!!) but already it has a promising start. Ever since series 2 of Upstairs Downstairs (another fab show) finished, I never really got into any ITV shows as the BBC ones are always so good, but I think there is an exception! A great DVD purchase and one to catch up on on Netflix (hope that made sense!)
The Paradise
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| Joanna Vanderham plays Denise, the new shop worker |
Next is The Paradise, a show set in late 1800s about a major department store. When new girl Denise arrives, she slowly develops a love for Mr Moray, the shop owner. But as his wedding day approaches, what will Denise do? This great programme was on TV not too long ago and hopefully there will be a second series...
Upstairs Downstairs
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| The cast of the popular BBC One show |
Again, this is another show that was on TV last year looking at the class system from another angle. Set in the thirties, the servants from the house begin to know more than they should, and the lives of the rich residents change along the way. This is another programme that I only saw the second series of, but a lot of new characters were introduced in the most recent season so it's one to watch! I am hoping for a Series 3!
So, that's my latest pick of the vintage inspired TV programmes that are or have been on TV in 2012/2013!
What d'you think?!
El X
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 |
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