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Friday, 28 March 2014

Vintage Interior Inspiration: The Bedroom

Hi Loveys,
 
I did a recent post on some images that inspired me within the home, originally my blog was intended for interior as that is an area I am obsessed with so after the success of my recent post I have decided to do a series on interior inspiration and today it is what inspires me for the bedroom.
 
All images are taken from Google.
 
 
I adore soft colours, draped fabrics and glamorous accessories, this bedroom speaks all those things to me!

 
This bedroom has a very clean yet feminine feel to it.

 
Floral fabrics always entice me, teamed with a glass chandelier and you are onto a winner!

 
This is such a clever idea, take a vintage suitcase and use it to display your favourite items, this image is actually a wedding display but imagine this in your bedroom with your favourite photos or jewellery.

 
Wow is all I can say with this image, an effortless room oozing with glamour and muted tones.

 
This is what I define as romantic French, it isn't "shabby chic" with chintz floral fabric, its ruffles, white linen and vintage accessories that make this room as beautiful as it is.

 
This image shows an unusual display above the bed, a collection of vintage lingerie, why not hang a display of your collection of maybe vintage dresses or bags.

 
Rachel Ashwell is a designer I Love, I adore her use of colours and fabrics, she is the woman who pretty much started "Shabby Chic" not Cath Kidston but the vintage inspired romantic shabby chic that I adore, don't get me wrong I do like some Cath Kidston items but to me it isn't what I see as vintage inspired, its floral and pretty but Rachel Ashwell is romantic and it can appear as though she has picked it up from a French vintage market. See below her bed linen that I also have on my bed, its such a stunning simple design.

 
Fairy lights can make any room romantic, soft lighting can add warmth and a fell of comfort to any room especially when placed amongst fabric.




What do you think? How do you like a bedroom to look?
 
A xx
 
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Monday, 17 March 2014

Ebay finds #13

Hello Loveys,
 
Here is my latest Ebay finds post, hope you enjoy it!
 

Chiffon White Two Piece Dress
 
£12.00
 
 
Retro Sunglasses
 
£2.34
 
 
Chiffon Summer Dress
£12.00
 
 
 
Holographic Clutch
 
£20.00
 
Which item is your favourite?
 
A x
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
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Friday, 14 March 2014

Review: The Vintage Cosmetics Gracie Lashes

Hi Loveys!
 
Here is an exciting *review for you all! As you may all know I have not worn false lashes, I have never been able to apply them and quite frankly am just not great at it so was excited to receive these beautiful "Gracie" lashes to review and practice with, and hopefully enable me to find some lashes that work for me.
 
The vintage cosmetics company, false lashes, falsies, how to apply, how to apply false lashes, fake, pretty, pink, review, tutorial, 50s makeup I had heard of The Vintage Cosmetics Company before and always adored the packaging, a vintage 50s vibe! The pretty pink background, adorned with flowers and a glamorous 50s lady appeals to the eye, the packaging is that gorgeous I would just lay these on my dressing table in the packaging!
 
These lashes come with a self adhesive glue and are re-usable which is a bonus! The instructions at the back of the package is clear and easy to follow, the lashes are easy to take out of the packaging and the glue has a handy stick to apply it with ease. I took the lashes out and applied the glue along the strip lash line, using tweezers I applied the lashes onto my lash line trying to get them as close to the root as I could which I admit I struggled with! Practice makes perfect I guess. I pressed them down, stepped back and admired what I saw!! WOW I have lashes that look natural and beautiful! I was grinning like Cheshire cat, I am hooked!
 

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Close up of the Gracie lash!


 
Here I am wearing the lashes on both eyes, how gorgeous do they look! I love them!
 
They are available online
 
£6.99
 
To purchase click here.
 
Have you tried these before? What are your favourite lashes?
 
A x
 
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Friday, 7 March 2014

Vintage Interior Inspiration! Pretty Pastels

Hello Loveys,
 
Here is a post of inspiration, I love trawling through Google for inspiration, from pretty fabrics to cute ideas it all inspires me so here are a few pictures taken from Google of what has inspired me this week.
 
 
How pretty are these jars filled with a drink, tied with pretty ribbon and a wedge of lemon, definitely want to do this in summer!

 
I wish I could organise my desk area like this, the clash of prints with the simple white lines inspire me to change my living room!

 
I adore the mixture of pastels and bright shades, the pretty teapots and cutlery with a hint of nature by the addition of the pink flowers makes me think of spring!

 
I adore seeing vintage pieces like this beautiful door adorned in tatty vintage wallpaper, I think its stunning and would love to buy a house with a room or rooms where the tattered wallpaper has been kept on the walls!

 
I love vintage tins, especially pretty ones which I struggle to get hold of, so this trio of floral ones are adorable!

 
I think the colours within this picture attracted my eye towards it! That rose is stunning, mixed with white and vintage books makes it seem dreamy!
 
Which is your favourite picture?
 
A x
 
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Sunday, 11 August 2013

OOTD: Vintage Summer Dress

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 Hello Loveys!

How are you all? I loved the hot weather!! Now its gone I feel summer is over and I cant wear my favourite dress' such as this gorgeous vintage dress! This dress was picked up at a vintage fair. I love vintage clothing, especially 50s dress'. My papa was very generous and offered to give me money towards two that I fell in love with as I had been on a spending ban for months and am saving for a house.

I spotted a dress I loved but it was too small, my mama said for me to ask the lady if she any sized 8/10 that could fit, I asked specifically for 50s style and she pulled out this one and another stunning dress which I will show in another OOTD.

vintage, 50s, fashion, girl, hair, garden, yellow, lace, dress, bloggerThis dress is cotton and has a frill white trim going down the front with lemon coloured buttons. It has a zip fasten going down the back. The dress is a perfect with a beautiful shade of lemon stripes on a white background. It can be worn with a belt around the waist and can be dressed up or down. What I love about vintage is they are classic and can worn year after year, they are beautifuly made and keep in good condition. This dress was originally £35 but I knocked her down to £60 for two dress'. I feel this is a bargain and will be a treasured item within my wardrobe. Have you bought any vintage? If so what is your favourite style? Excuse the picture heavy post!!

A xx

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Friday, 5 July 2013

Lace It For The Summer....OOTD

Hello!

Well what gorgeous weather we have had! I love the sun so much!!!! We decided to go for a little country walk and this is what I wore! A mixture of vintage, and high street.

vintage casio gold watch bracelet ootd lace dress fashion pink
Gold Casio Watch
Vintage Bracelet £2.00


vintage casio gold watch bracelet ootd lace dress fashion pink
PInk Shoes Peacocks
£7.99

vintage casio gold watch bracelet ootd lace dress fashion pink
Lace detail on my dress!

vintage casio gold watch bracelet ootd lace dress fashion pink
Lace dress was bought in a vintage shop for £5.00 but is River Island.
Tan Belt New Look £9.99

vintage casio gold watch bracelet ootd lace dress fashion pink
Sunglasses from Italia 2 Euro.

What do you think? Sorry about the poor photos, I am still trying to think about "cool" ways to photograph my OOTDs!

A xx
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Thursday, 31 January 2013

Vintage Series #6

Hello Gorgeous readers!!
 
Here is the sixth edition to my vintage series. Today we are talking vintage books! I have never thought anything when it comes to vintage books that are tattered! But my mama as always came up with an amazing idea! Gather your vintage books or hunt for them in a charity shop or car boot sell for under £5. You really can get some stunning vintage books that have amazing covers or beautiful writing.

Tie your books together with some lace, add a stunning crown or some vintage keys, or how about a teacup and saucer or you could place the tied up books within a glass cake stand or place them on a corner of a coffee table. They look gorgeous and add vintage glamour to any room.

Here are some images to inspire, the first two are what my mama had created for the coffee table.




 
 
 
Apart from the first two other images are from weheartit.com
 
What do you think? Inspired?
 
A xx
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Saturday, 26 January 2013

Vintage Series #5

Here is a post where I have found some inspirational photos that inspire me with all things vintage! Hope you enjoy!

BRING IN SOME COLOR I have started an obsession on all things Deer/Fawn like!! I love them and think they are super cute especially ones that are vintage! I love this picture!!!

Vogueeee I love the mixture of modern and vintage with the stunning tray where they have placed a keyboard! Mixed with a bright pink flower and a vogue book is all a girl needs!


C'est la vie Vintage music paper is something I have loads of!! I use them to cover all sorts of things, like the inside of a wardrobe or a notebook or within a vintage frame!

 Miniature Heirloom Roses Dishes Kit by true2scale on EtsyVintage China!! LOVE LOVE LOVE is all I got to say, also tea seems to taste better!

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Vintage inspired weddings just blow  me away! I am so excited to be able to plan mine, vintage is the key.....! I will do some posts on it if you are interested.

 Look at this gorgeous vintage dressing table!!! I absolutely love this! I love vintage boxes, and trays, adorned with jewellery and cosmetics is a match made in heaven.

 A gorgeous vintage wooden display box painted and filled with vintage finds looks so pretty, add some flowers and lace doilys and you are good to go!

Hope you all liked the inspirations I have found.

A xx

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Saturday, 29 December 2012

Vintage Series #4!

Hello Lovelies! Hope are all feeling happy and are well! Here's the fourth post in my vintage series! Today's post is a challenge I set myself at a vintage fair. I went to a Christmas vintage fair just before Christmas and allowed myself to have a budget of £20, considering I can easily spend way more I was hoping I could resist temptation! I find that with vintage I can't say no if I like something because I will never find another item the same, so I just HAVE to buy it, much to my man's frustration!

So here's what I got for £20.



A beautiful floral picture £6!!!

A set of three bambi! I am collecting bambi at the moment! £12.

Cutlery £1!

Glass blue vase £1!

Bargains right? What has been your best buy?

A xx







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