Book Find of the Month-Gianni Versace and also my Decade Musings!!

I thought I'd take a wander to my local Sue Ryder as I hadn't visited it for quite a little while. I was pleased I did as I found this V&A book, The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace which accompanied the first major exhibition in the UK since Gianni's death.

I haven't read it, but had to show these wonderful pictures of his stunning works:

Famed for his bright and bold prints back in the 80s and 90s, this book is a wonderful representation of his designs and collections and also features Donatellas work too.

I would definitely recommend this and I can't wait to have a proper read through!!

I am a fan of vintage and if I have to choose favourite designers, my long term favourite is definitely Ossie Clark. I love Celia Birtwells prints and paired with the cuts of Ossies dresses, his pieces are simply stunning. I also love Jean Varons floaty floral maxi dresses and also the era of Studio 54 and the disco glam clothes. Maybe because the 80s was my era, I adored body con pieces-still do and would happily dress in Hunza and lycra tight dresses back in the day, what with Alaia being out of my price range!! I also love Thierry Muglers sculptural shapes and am fortunate to have a couple of his vintage pieces too.

Over the last few months I've really fell for Gianni Versaces work-I love the vibrant colours and patterns and the tight clothes he designed back in the day. So to find this book was a fabulous find for me. I now have my copy of Judith Watts Ossie Clark 1965-1974 and now The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace, which fulfills my vintage style inspirations from the late 60s to the late 90s.

What decades are you inspired by and are there any designers whose work you especially love?

Thrift Inspiration, Carrie Vintage Style

Hi everyone!! Wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful Easter.

This weekend I was inspired yet again by Carrie's vintage dresses. Sex and The City started in the 90s and each season there are many of her looks and outfits that I find so inspirational.

My favourite look are her simple vintage slip dresses:

SATC Season 4 vintage dress

SATC Season 4 vintage dress

SATC Season 2, Carries $7 vintage dress

A recent boot sale find was this cream vintage slip dress, which like Carries white floral one-picture one, is quite sheer, but a perfect summer vintage day dress

I'm wearing flat silver sandals and a Topshop denim jacket, thrifted last year

What type of dresses are inspiring you for summer day and evening wear this year?

Thrift Inspiration, Net-A-Porter Style in Valentino Red

Hi everyone!! I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Easter and I hope everyone (especially so in the UK) is enjoying the glorious weather we are experiencing at the moment.

I want to apologise for not keeping up with you all as due to the school holidays and the wonderful weather we've been having I've not been on the laptop very much!! I will definitely do my best to catch up with you all as soon as I can and for those of you who are stopping by, thanks so much for your kind and lovely comments, they are always so much appreciated.

This post is a Pink one. Sugar pink is such a sweet and lovely shade of colour and especially for a Summer dress. Net-A-Porter have a gorgeous selection and my favourite picks are here below:

Christopher Kane Barbara pleated dress, £1620

Miu Miu, £470

The Row, Eastlyn £1470

Moschino Cheap and Chic, £785

One of my best thrift finds just lately is this vintage inspired sugar pink dress by Valentino RED. I thought it was vintage at first, but upon checking it is a newish dress.

I was amazed when I asked the price, the seller said 'Well it is designer, so I want £2' I was still looking at her rather amazed when I handed her a £2 coin, but she took it and smiled, so I did too and toddled off!!

The dress is lovely, I'm not a girly pink person, but for the money I'm sure it will get a few wears this summer!!

Will you be pretty in pink this Summer-is it a colour you like?

Prints and Patterns for Summer

Colour is a must for summer shoes and I'm loving prints and patterns on fabric shoes, whether they are flats or have heels.

The beauty of choosing styles like these is that you can keep outfits quite plain and simple while the shoes do the talking. Espadrilles are a forever stylish choice, whether you choose plain or patterned ones and a perfect choice for casual wear at the beach or in town.

My favourite picks from Spartoo are below and I've chosen styles which are suitable for different budgets too-they are most inspiring for a gorgeous Summers day or evening:

Rayees, French Soule, £16

Meami, Zandra Rhodes £141

Fame, French Soule, £20

Paloma, Zandra Rhodes £141

Maki, French Soule £20

Will you be choosing a patterned print for your Summer shoe of choice?

Denim Shorts for Spring

Denim never goes out of trend and denim shorts are back yet again for this season. If you don't fancy paying out for denim shorts, why not do a touch of diy on a pair of existing jeans?

From UK Vogue, May supplement

Now Spring is here and summer is in the air, I thought I'd wear my 7 For All Mankind denim shorts that I customised from jeans earlier this year.

I do like wearing them casually with black opaque tights for now and when summer is here I'll wear them with bare legs!

I'm wearing my Topshop I Love London tee which is from the Barnados Charity shop and my leopardprint ballet pumps with the shorts

How will you be wearing denim this spring-are shorts your thing, or do you prefer a denim skirt or denim capris for summer?