My Big Fat Vintage Life: 2013 trends

Friday, 13 September 2013

Metallic Trend 2013 the My Vintage Way!

Metallics are big news right now but fear not! This super shiny trend isn't as scary as it might sound...

The key word when it comes to wearing metallic is subtle.

Unless your name is Jessie J, who has got to be one of the only people to carry off this head to toe metallic look...

We have scoured the virtual rails at www.myvintage.co.uk and found some fabulous metallic vintage pieces that are a great way to inject this trend into your A/W wardrobe whilst keeping that all important unique twist.

1980s Vintage Metallic Strand Evening Gown

1980s Vintage Blue Metallic Scarf

1950s Vintage Metallic 2 Piece Suit

1980s Vintage Metallic Skirt

1980s Vintage Gold Metallic Blouse

Add these to more neutral toned down pieces to create a gorgeous look that is right on trend but still individual and totally unique to you.

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Bye for now!
Em x

Monday, 4 March 2013

SS 2013 Trend Spotlight - Oriental

Over the next few days I am going to be highlighting all the key trends for Spring and Summer 2013. For each of my Trend Spotlights I bring you key pieces from the collection at www.myvintage.co.uk as well as some great high street and designer finds.

So let's get started! Today I'm looking at a beautiful collection of Oriental inspired fashion... In the SS 2013 shows we saw Oriental offerings from Prada, Lanvin, Pucci and Galliano to name but a few.

Japanese florals, heavy embellished silks, loose kimono shapes and Oriental graphics have all featured. But this is a look that can be done at any point of the spectrum. You can of course go all out with manderin collar Chinese dresses, but with something as simple as a scarf or handbag, you can make a subtle nod to this opulent trend.

Here are some of my favourite high street offerings at the moment...


Quilted Printed Jacket - Miss Selfridge - £59.00

Oriental Print Jogger Trousers - River Island - £20

Kimono Cloud Shell Top - Oasis - £38

Oriental Bird Print Snood - Topshop - £18

Some really cute pieces that can be combined with block colour basics or clashed with other prints to create a great Spring look.

As for vintage, we have some really lovely pieces in at the moment that have Oriental inspired shape or prints, and here are my top 3...

This gorgeous vintage dress from the 1970s has fabulous wide kimono sleeves and a bold floral print in stunning rust and teal shades. It is simply divine!