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So you dropped a couple hundred on a rare vintage dress, only to spill ketchup on it while eating out. This scenario is surprisingly common and often leaves women and men distraught and panicking. Vintage clothing cannot simply be treated the same way that typical clothes are treated. To throw something in the wash is […]

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Movies and photos of famous women from the first half of the 20th century all share one thing in common; an elegant, fearless and undoubtedly feminine air of beauty. Batting their eyelashes, speaking in smooth flowing voices and prancing about in luscious designer gowns, women from this era are certainly icons for the contemporary vintage […]

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Manhattan is full of wonderful little shops, but the Upper East Side has some amazing vintage shops. Chelsea also has cute vintage boutiques with incredible prices on gorgeous pieces. Vintage shopping in Manhattan is good for a number of reasons. You won’t go broke. You will get unique pieces to take home. The bags are […]

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Winter can be so unflattering for women; it’s the time of year when we need to brace the great outdoors and wrap up warm and this means one thing bulk! Getting a lot of emphasis on the runway is the puffa jacket and whilst this look has its place in the fashion world it’s not […]

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Glancing through a recent fashion magazine might have you feeling as if you’ve been transported back in time to the mid to late 1960s. There’s been a recent revival of 1960s mod looks and we’re not talking a slight inspiration here, but flat out homage to the max with a very literal mod influence. The […]

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As the world instils in the throes of its Downton Abbey obsession, we thought it would make sense to again highlight some of the fashion accessory trends from the series. If you’re looking for a top-to-toe look, our Downton Abbey fashion inspiration article is your next stop! Downton Abbey inspired accessories on the runways The show […]

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One important thing to remember is that 80s fashion is very hit or miss there’s a very fine line between hipster and oddball. It’s also worth noting that when you do get the 80s to look spot-on you’re going to look totally awesome. Trust me. Clockwise from top left: Dress, Leggings, Mickey Mouse Sweater, 80s […]

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After months of hiding in woollen jumpers, trousers and overcoats, the first rays of summery sunshine inspire all of us to leap free from our trappings and frolic outside, don’t they? Never mind fussing with all of those heavy layers: we want to toss them all in favour of little dresses and cute shoes, and […]

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It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini. That she wore for the first time today We take the bikini for granted today, but prior to the early 1960s, the bikini was considered too risque to wear on most beaches. Invented in 1946 by Louis Réard (and named after Bikini Atoll where some […]

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Luckily for lovers of things from past times, vintage is “in”. So many modern designers are currently embracing classic cuts, vintage silhouettes, and throwback embellishments. Much of this newfound popularity can be attributed to successful television shows like Madmen, Downtown Abbey, Boardwalk Empire and The Tudors. Even the new films of late (The Great Gatsby, […]

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If you love historical romance novels as much as I do, about to marry the only girl who has never disappointed him and perfect, you are already working to save your wedding day. Here, we have a unique way to have a day of celebration to remember. Embracing vintage fashion is all about believing that what […]

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One of the most popular vintage looks is the 50s rockabilly style which is an awesome look for both men and women. For this article, I am going to focus on female rockabilly style and how you can get the look easily with effort. Denim Jeans For the daytime, the best thing that any rockabilly […]

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