5 Apr 2014

1920's Tokyo


The Candlelight Club's 1920's Sakura in Old Tokyo was just the event needed to make use of one of my Kimono's. I am lucky enough have quite a collection, compliments of Japanese friends. To give the outfit a 1920's feel I wore long strands of pears and Mary Jane style shoes from Clarks. The pièce de résistance  (if I say so myself) was my interpretation of a traditional Kanzashi head piece.  I make 50 individual ribbon petals and according to traditional methods glued them on 3 fine ribbons then attached to a vintage style beaded headband.  

22 Mar 2014

Birthday Celebrations


Will this rain ever end.  Since we are heading into London for a birthday celebration, guess I should wear my wedge boots that will help to keep me out of the puddles.

Outfit
Jacket: Primark
Scarf: Handmade with shear pink fabric that matches one side of the dress
Dress: Handmade reversible dress using McCall's pattern 6746 from sewdirect and fabric found in Brixton
Trousers: H&M
Boots: Marc 

9 Feb 2014

Chinese New Year Party


Well you know me, any excuse to pull together an outfit for a special event.  Being that it is Chinese New Year, it was time for our annual 'Afternoon Tea Party'.  I created a Chinese/Malaysian outfit in honour of my friend May from the amazing Vintage Qipao blogg Walking in May.  Make sure to check it out.

Outfit
Hat: Tie Rack, I have bought so many hats & scarfs from there, how will I survive now that they are closed.
Fur Collar: Primark
Brooch: Vintage
Top: Bought in China Town
Skirt:  Made from Batic fabric bought in Indonesia
Boots: Vintage

27 Jan 2014

A Need For Bubble Tea


It seems impossible for me to head into the West End without a trip to China Town and Boba Jam for a Jasmine Bubble Tea

OutFit
Baret: Jasper Conran
Scarf: Bought at Dubai Airport
Handbag: Wallis
Coat: Vintage
Skirt: Uttam
Boots: Small shop found on Oxford Street that unfortunately is no longer there

18 Jan 2014

Lunch At Brasserie Zedel


Looking forward to another afternoon with the girls at Brasserie Zedel.
We had decided that there would be a Japanese influence, so I decided to wear one of my Haori's.  If you haven't been to Brasserie Zedel, I would highly recommend a visit.  It has amazing ambiance, 1920's decor and good food at the right price.

Outfit
Baret: Tie Rack
Snood: ASOS
Haori: Bought in Japan
Skirt: Vintage
Handbag: Camden Market
Boots: Neosense

25 Dec 2013

Merry Christmas


I wanted to show you this year's new Christmas tree collection that I have been making for the last few monthly craft club gathering.  The larger tree is decorated with tiny wool hats, embroidery thread wrapped spools and button stacked tree shapes, all made by my own fair hands. The two amazing button trees are made by pinning buttons on a styrofoam cone shape sitting on a thread spool. They do look impressive, but boy do they require plenty of buttons.

The Christmas week is always hectic for me.  Our tradition for many years now has been to volunteer with the amazing charity Crisis, and this year is no different. A few days into time with Crisis at Christmas and I would like to wish you a warm, dry, safe and wonderful Christmas.

15 Dec 2013

Christmas Candlelight Carols


I am a bit of a sucker for Christmas and all the amazing 'tacky' decorations, lights and fun stuff that is involved.  Today it is certainly one of my favourite parts of the season as I am heading into St Pauls, the Actors Church in Covent Garden for a candlelight carol service.

Outfit
Hat: BHS
Coat: Handmade by my own fair hands
Handbag: Wallis
Boots: Matalan