One Vijai created earlier…
April 12, 2011
A long-standing love affair
March 6, 2011
I freely admit it—I’m having an affair. A very long, lustful liaison that’s turned me into a lumberjack shirt hoarder. Take a look below to see exactly what’s sneaked into my wardrobe since my last post….
Checks, I love you.
Sunday best: crack of dawn club Jaded launch party tees
November 12, 2010
A crafty lady named Messy Jesse
October 16, 2010
In the Eco Office, it would seem we’re a bit of a creative bunch. Between us, we have photographers, writers, bloggers, musicians and even a gymnast! The most common pastime, however, would appear to be that good old fashioned skill – sewing.
One of our in-house seamstresses is Messy Jesse, a lovely bubbly little lady who’s addicted to vintage-inspired prints and fabrics. She devotes a good part of her spare time (and a whole room in her house) to her beloved hobby, where she makes everything from purses and knitting needle organisers to the adorable chick print purse below which she’s just given me as the sweetest little gift.
Possibly the impromptu generosity was inspired after I had given Miss Jessie a heap of brand new printed fabric, which had been sitting waiting in my house for such a long time, desperate for a use. Needless to say Jessie was overjoyed at the bundle of patterns bestowed upon her, and has already made some delightful little coasters which you can buy in her Etsy shop, along with some other great ideas that are perfect for getting a head start on your Christmas shopping.
For those of you not quite on the hunt for gifts just quite yet, but still with a craving for crafts, you can check out little miss Jessie’s pretty and ultra-practical tip-filled blog here.
Downpours and inventions at Vintage Goodwood
August 18, 2010
On Friday afternoon, after a few back seat beers and cheesy poofs, we arrived at Vintage Goodwood just in time for the heavens to open, as if on command and right as we began to pitch our tents. Thankfully, the boys became men (momentarily at least) and allowed us ladies to saunter off in the rain in search of yesteryear’s treasures.
With a bit of careful footing through the mud, we reached the main event where everyone from The Body Shop to Oxfam had created pop-up shops on the festivals retro ‘high-street’. In Oxfam we discovered rails set out by decade which were home to everything from 70s chic chiffon maxi dresses to 50s rockabilly skirts. The prices may have been a little high, but still affordable should you have fallen head over heels with one of the many special pieces.
After the outburst of “There’s hundred’s of vintage stalls over there!” from one of the boys upon their return, we naturally made an instinctual diversion from the high-street like lions chasing gazelle. While his numbers may have been somewhat overstated, we certainly did find some amazing stands where we promptly lost a good few hours and emptied our already well-worn wallets.
One-of-a-kind fashion aside, we played on the vintage cars and scooters like both children and pin-ups (see below). We were also lucky enough to get backstage dressing room passes and got to check out where rock legends Faces got ready for their first performance together in 25 years. As Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan, Mick Hucknall and Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock walked past us, heading towards the stage, we traced their footsteps. However, on arrival at the rear of the main stage, we were quick to decide that for us, it was right in the thick of the crowd that was the only place to be.
Just before laying our heads to rest after a jolly good day, my fellow tent sharer, upon expressing how he could never find anything in his jacket exclaimed; “Wouldn’t it be good if you just had one really big pocket?” To which I responded; “Yeah, with a strap?” His reply; “What, like a bag?!” Had it not been for the fact that we had been long been beaten to it with such an invention (and the copious amounts of vodka, whisky and beer consumed) I could have sworn we were onto something…
Crowd pleasers - vintage fashionistas spotted at Goodwood
Polka dots and pin-ups
Smoking smock
Where fairytales are made
Wayne Hemmingway, promising sunshine from 5.30pm onwards
From the farm
shaggin' wagon?
Original up-dos
One true diva
A stitch in time
Treasured chest
July 29, 2010
A collection of ever-sentimental, dearly cherished jewels passed from Grandmother to Grandchild.
Be the best you can be, be a pioneer
July 27, 2010
Check out this incredible short film made by the iconic denim brand Levis and directed by Australian Screenwriter John Hillcoat (director of 2009 film The Road).
The message is simple: be inspired, be the best at what you do. Heed Levi’s motivational words now, go forth and fulfil your potential. What is there to wait for?
Mulberry & Me
June 5, 2010
After a year and a half in The Fashion Office with the lovely ladies including those from A Work in Progress, Sartoriology, Notes on the Highstreet and My New Favourite Thing, yesterday was my last day. It’s been a fun, interesting 18 months too but it’s time to move on to what will be known as The Eco Office as of now!
However, before leaving the wonderful world of high-end goodies, it would have been rude not to indulge in a fabulous designer treat as part of my farewell. So let me introduce you to, after many a deliberation and breaking into a sweat over the bank balance, my lovely new Mulberry that was worth every penny – plus the beautiful flowers the super-sweet girls got for me.
Love Thy Vintage
May 29, 2010
A few of the lovely ladies in The Fashion Office often comment on how many vintage dresses I own which made me realise quite how much of a retro hoarder i am.
So as I’d previously decided to do a bit of a bank holiday wardrobe de-clutter, I thought I’d share a few of my favourites with you while i do it. Enjoy.
Gin, mushroom sandwiches and a little bit of denim
May 27, 2010
The lovely Robert from lineageofinfluence invited me to my-wardrobe.com’s denim bar launch party last night so with him being my good friend and all, it was a little bit rude not too really. Especially when it involved free booze, loud music and the requisite drunken conversations between good friends as we undoubtedly put the world to right.
Oh, and we were meant to look at jeans too, right? So where were they? All that I could see was countless cool-kids knocking back the gin cocktails and young pretty things waiting in the wings, checking their six-inch slap was perfectly placed but no, no denim. Certainly there seemed to be all but nothing on the women’s front and when it came to menswear, a trio of tacky male mannequins sat at the back of the warehouse-style venue sporting chav-tastic get-ups, even including an unbuttoned fly.
Having sleuthed out the new Denim Bar at my-wardrobe.com earlier in the day I was already a little disappointed, simply to see that it while it appears the concept may be good, it basically was neither original nor actually theirs. Almost everything from the entire editorial to the design, fit tips, fonts and photographs would appear to have been mysteriously ‘cloned’ from NET-A-PORTER.COM’s denim boutique.
Rather unimpressed, we stayed for just under an hour and had it not been for the mini mince and pea pies plus the mushroom sandwiches keeping Mr Influence entertained, we probably would have left a lot earlier. But before we took to our heels, we were sure to sample the one other fun freebie – a terribly lit photo booth which provided some rather unflattering but fun results nonetheless. Check us out, who said we weren’t down with the kidz?
