A Vintage Indian Summer

We seem to be experiencing a second wind for Summer, or more appropriately named, an Indian Summer-no surprise for September, considering it is the return of many to school and work now!!

This is the 1970s vintage cotton summer dress I purchased in Clacton for only £3.50 and I'm pleased I got the chance to wear it before summer disappears completely!

It is gypsy shoulder styled and three tiered-I remember them first time round, when I so desperately wanted and got a three tiered skirt, with a sewn in lace petticoat at the hem!!

The lighting doesn't show the colours that well, but the pink, tan and lemon colours are quite vivid-I don't think it was worn much as its in very good condition.

My mum recalls having a similar dress back in the day too!

What will you wear during this Indian Summer?

Thrift Inspiration, A-Line Vogue Style

Well, A Line is officially 'The' new cut for the forthcoming season, according to Septembers UK edition of Vogue magazine.

Mind you, Stella McCartney made it totally wearable and in trend for this Summer season, pairing her mum style denim skirt with a tan belt and a white shirt-tucked in of course!!

I found this vintage high waisted Wranglers A line denim skirt this week:

Will you be going A Line this coming season?

Thrift Inspiration, Shearling Style

Well its that time of year where style and fashion is focused on the Autumn and Winter season and one of the big and very popular looks is the aviator shearling, readily available from high end designer to high street. Here are my favourites of those about this season:

Julien McDonald

Tommy Hilfiger

Wunderkind

Well how pleased I was to have kept hold of my bargain from around 3 years ago. This vintage shearling jacket is incredibly warm and follows this seasons trend and was a bargainous £7 from the Salvation Army charity shop. The last few winters it's been worn more as a warmth than style item, but I think this winter it will come into its own with all the others that will be sported by many!!

Will you be doing the shearling Aviator look this winter?

Thrift Inspiration, George Lamb Style.........

Well I'm not generally inspired by a lot of celebrities for their style, but I must make an exception for the totally gorgeous George Lamb-not only is he totally handsome, I adore his unique and eclectic style of mixing smart with casual.

So with him in mind, this inspired yesterdays outfit-my black Italian wool blazer from the boot sale for £1, gifted D-Squared jeans, blue uniqlo heat tech tee and black Clarks sandals.

What celebrity inspires your current outfits?

Shout Out to Cision-Thank You!!

Well, it was a very nice surprise to receive an Email from Cision last week, informing me that I was in their Top Ten list for UK Vintage Clothing Blogs

To say I was amazed was an understatement, but very pleased and flattered to be picked-so Thank You to Cision

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend, whatever you get upto-I think us in Britain are destined for another gloomy wet weekend-is it because its Bank Holiday I wonder??