Sunday Date Outfit

So, this outfit is for a weekend dinner date. You want something classy, but not too conservative. Bright but not IN YOUR FACE BRIGHT COLOURS! And we think we have the perfect outfit here. Let us know what you think!

The dress is vintage, possibly late 1950s/early 1960s.
Cotton fabric, with this stunning print.
Under the skirt is some netting to give it added volume (and bounce, when you move) but over time there are some holes in the netting, but it doesn't detract from the dress and you can't see them unless you look reeeally hard.

No sizing in it, but our guess is an 8/10 (eur 36/38) as there is hardly any give in the bodice top.
£35

The red jacket is by J.Crew 

Sized as an M (12 (eur 40)), the big bold buttons add something to the jacket to make it more casual.
£45

The belt is by OSKA 
and is a size 2 (Med)
£30

Finally, to contrast with the silver grey belt, and to compliment the yellows in the dress print we have added this gold metal pendent. £4.

Bye for now
BG

Halloweeeen

*BOO!*
Did we scare you?!
Hope we scared you into opening your wallet for the Halloweeny costumes we have for sale!

Although it is becoming more and more Americanised, we love a good Halloween costume, and these are all we have! So if you have any from last year you no longer want, we will gladly take them from you to re sell!

This weeks window is a subtle homage to Halloween, in rich purples, blood red and of course black. No bats or pumpkins though, but we did have a Pumpkin Spice latte this morning if that counts? And no 'cobwebs' - Have you ever tried getting rid of that stuff? Sticks about for aaaaaaaaages. 

Left to right -
Purple velvet 2 piece £20
Witches hat £1
Leather Boots (size 7 (40)) £30
Miss Scissorhands (that's not even a real thing is it? Ho hum) costume £10
Pop Princess (Copyright over saying Lady Gaga I guess, but it is Lady Gaga...) costume £10
Black bandage dress £16
Red cape £12
Black Hobbs shoes £14

and here are some close ups....

We also have a varied collection of Horror DVDs, £2 (each unless they are priced otherwise)

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Finally this metal candle holder is £8

Happy Horrible Halloween!!

Bye for now
BG

Grey Days vs Grey Outfit

So in these grey dull days we keep saying you need to wear colour and aim to make our windows bright, but sometimes a bit of grey (or white and black) is needed. Today we have dressed a dummy to prove this point in lush designer items.

The mix of 2 shades of grey (no 50 shades of grey, here thank you very much!) with a tie-in colour of blue creates a simple but (we think) a non boring look.

The top is a high neck collar job from Valentino. The Italian fashion designer has many lines, and this is from the Valentino ready to wear collection.
This dark grey jumper is 100% cashmere as therefore super soft and warm. We have had to put up high on the dummy to stop the urge to rub it all over our faces!! Sooooo soft!
£40
Size 10 (eur 38) with loooong sleeves, perfect to keep you cosy.

The blue belt and blue necklace breaking up the grey are both from Zara. The leather belt is £7.50 and the necklace is £4.

Finally, the wool cashmere mix skirt is by Acne. The Acne Studios is part of the creative collective Acne (Ambition to Create Novel Expression) which was founded in Sweden.
The £68 skirt is in very good condition, but the lining has a small mark on it but it is not visible when worn. Again another small size 8/10 (eur 36/38), the slightly bell shape to it adds some oomph.

We suggest teaming it up with some dark grey knit tights and some long boots for that "So what if its winter, I am warm and look awesome" look.

Bye for now
BG

Christian Lacroix and Orla Kiely

Not just 1 item but 2 this time! Tried to do an outfit, but only afterwards we realised that it isn't very summery, but more autumnal. But knowing the British summer, it will be a good outfit for next week! haha! (we do make ourselves laugh)

Orla Kiely is an Irish designer who's prints are now famous and adorn handbags and kitchenware all over the world. (and I think more chic less chintzy than Cath Kidston, but that's just me)

Christian Lacroix is a French fashion designer known for his Couture, which, with his background in historical costume and clothing always has a WOW factor to it. It is thanks to Lacroix that the Puff Ball 'le pouf' skirt keeps popping into trends. Thanks for that Christian!

So what a better mix of designers to make an outfit with!

The Orla Kiely dress is long sleeved with a navy and taupe pattern. Peter Pan collar and trim is in the taupe colour.
Size M (12 - 14 Eur 40 - 42) and 100% Cotton
£30

The Christian Lacroix Jacket is navy with a fine pin stripe in brown.
Embellished on the sleeves and the back with brown and cream and navy embroidery in some funky squiggles (that's the technical term. Squiggles).
Size 12 (Eur 40)
Even the lining had a funky print in it.
Smart AND Fun
£50

Be ready for Autumn!


Bye for now
BG