Plus size glamourpuss, love of fashion, makeup, beauty, hair, musicals, cake, shiny things and gin. Proud mother and hardworking owner of www.myvintage.co.uk Founder of Feel It Wear It Own It and #FeelGoodFriday. Campaigning for positive body image for EVERYONE. I believe that everyBODY is beautiful...
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Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Saturday, 1 November 2014
5 Ways to Flatter your Figure with Vintage Clothing
No matter what age, height, size or shape, we all want to flatter our figures and look our best. There is no shame in wanting to make the most of your best features and with vintage clothes and retro fashion you can seriously tap into this with the right know-how.
Here is the My Vintage Top 5 Guide to using vintage clothing cleverly to flatter your figure...
1) 1950's Dresses
Whether original vintage or brand new retro, the classic 1950's swing dress is one of the only styles that really does flatter every kind of figure. With a fitted top, nipped in waist and full skirt, it is my go-to shape for all women.
If you have a very slender, athletic body, these classic vintage dresses create that killer hourglass figure and give you a curvier outline.
If, like me, you are on the plus size end of the spectrum, these beautiful dresses bring you in at your smallest part and skim over the rest, thus giving you a slimmer outline.
For ample busts, go for a v-neck or plunge neck top and for smaller busts, a classic straight Audrey neckline is perfect.
2) Fitted Cardigans
Again, you can easily find beautiful fitted cardigans in both original vintage and brand new retro clothing ranges. 1940's and 1950's fashion gave us the fitted, waist length cardigan. Often in a twinset with a matching top and most usually in pastel colours. In modern retro and rockabilly fashion, the fitted cardigan is a big player and colours are bolder - reds, blacks, greens and blues in the main.
The key here is avoid loose, baggy boyfriend cardigans. These can of course look cool in the right context, but if you are wearing something that hugs your arms and top half, it is always going to be more flattering. These cardigans look great with so many outfits too - jeans, cigarette trousers, pencil skirts, circle skirts and all shapes and lengths of dresses.
3) Half & Half Dresses
If you are fortunate enough to be completely happy with both your top and bottom half, this might not help you, but most of us prefer one or the other. Half and half dresses are perfect for this, you want to go for plain fabric on your least favourite half and something brighter and/or patterned on your preferred half! The eyes will be drawn to the bright/patterned part and this will therefore be accentuated. Easy peasy!
4) Vintage Belts
I do often hear women saying that they do not have a waist. Well, we obviously all do, but for some women it is more defined than others. With the same principal as the 1950's clothing, a vintage belt brings you in at your smallest point, thus creating that hourglass holy grail. There are so many different types of vintage belt, the wide stretch elastic belts are particularly good as they can be worn easily at any point on the waist, or even on the empire line if this is the place where it is most flattering on you. These can be found in all good retro and rockabilly ranges but there are also some gorgeous examples in 1980s vintage, with decorative buckles and sparkly finishes.
5) Sharpen your Pencil
Aaaaaaand finally, it is my one woman mission to ensure that every single woman owns at least one pencil dress or pencil skirt. They are a must for all figures and I absolutely guarantee you that despite how big you think your tummy or your bum is, if you wear the right fitted item then your figure will be well and truly flattered! Still don't believe me? Just wait and see how many compliments you get...
Here is the My Vintage Top 5 Guide to using vintage clothing cleverly to flatter your figure...
1) 1950's Dresses
Whether original vintage or brand new retro, the classic 1950's swing dress is one of the only styles that really does flatter every kind of figure. With a fitted top, nipped in waist and full skirt, it is my go-to shape for all women.
If you have a very slender, athletic body, these classic vintage dresses create that killer hourglass figure and give you a curvier outline.
If, like me, you are on the plus size end of the spectrum, these beautiful dresses bring you in at your smallest part and skim over the rest, thus giving you a slimmer outline.
For ample busts, go for a v-neck or plunge neck top and for smaller busts, a classic straight Audrey neckline is perfect.
2) Fitted Cardigans
Again, you can easily find beautiful fitted cardigans in both original vintage and brand new retro clothing ranges. 1940's and 1950's fashion gave us the fitted, waist length cardigan. Often in a twinset with a matching top and most usually in pastel colours. In modern retro and rockabilly fashion, the fitted cardigan is a big player and colours are bolder - reds, blacks, greens and blues in the main.
The key here is avoid loose, baggy boyfriend cardigans. These can of course look cool in the right context, but if you are wearing something that hugs your arms and top half, it is always going to be more flattering. These cardigans look great with so many outfits too - jeans, cigarette trousers, pencil skirts, circle skirts and all shapes and lengths of dresses.
3) Half & Half Dresses
If you are fortunate enough to be completely happy with both your top and bottom half, this might not help you, but most of us prefer one or the other. Half and half dresses are perfect for this, you want to go for plain fabric on your least favourite half and something brighter and/or patterned on your preferred half! The eyes will be drawn to the bright/patterned part and this will therefore be accentuated. Easy peasy!
4) Vintage Belts
I do often hear women saying that they do not have a waist. Well, we obviously all do, but for some women it is more defined than others. With the same principal as the 1950's clothing, a vintage belt brings you in at your smallest point, thus creating that hourglass holy grail. There are so many different types of vintage belt, the wide stretch elastic belts are particularly good as they can be worn easily at any point on the waist, or even on the empire line if this is the place where it is most flattering on you. These can be found in all good retro and rockabilly ranges but there are also some gorgeous examples in 1980s vintage, with decorative buckles and sparkly finishes.
5) Sharpen your Pencil
Aaaaaaand finally, it is my one woman mission to ensure that every single woman owns at least one pencil dress or pencil skirt. They are a must for all figures and I absolutely guarantee you that despite how big you think your tummy or your bum is, if you wear the right fitted item then your figure will be well and truly flattered! Still don't believe me? Just wait and see how many compliments you get...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
The Novelty of the 1950's
The 1950's, as many of you already know, is my absolute favourite fashion era. It was a decade awash with imaginative, creative prints and surfaces adorned with beading and embroidery, not limited to evening wear but also popular with daywear fashion.
It was in stark contrast to the drab and constrained 1940s, a real celebration of all that was new, stylised and modern. America was the instigator of the explosion of prints being used for dresses, circle skirts and blouses.
Circle skirts were one of the first items that came to the fore of 50s novelty prints - not least influenced by the wonderful Doris Day!
The most popular graphic prints incorporated cowboy and western paraphernalia, animals (most often poodles), furniture, playing cards, tickets, postcards and text. There were also the iconic atom prints - starbursts, atomic patterns, rockets and all things space age and futuristic.
We have had a wonderful array of novelty print 1950's vintage clothing at My Vintage over the years but just recently this Mexican inspired novelty print dress came into stock and has fast become one of my absolute favourites...
It is of course, a classic 1950's shape with a cinched waist and full skirt. I simply adore it's magical whimsical print of various cacti and plant pots in cerise pink, finished with bold blue striping.
So much of the 1950's clothing that I find on my travels is quirky and unusual, the real epitome of kitsch. Maybe tat is why I love it so much, as I truly am a quirky girl at heart :)
I'd love to see your favourite bit of novelty 1950's clothing, tweet me or link me in the comments below.
Over and out!
Em
x
It was in stark contrast to the drab and constrained 1940s, a real celebration of all that was new, stylised and modern. America was the instigator of the explosion of prints being used for dresses, circle skirts and blouses.
Circle skirts were one of the first items that came to the fore of 50s novelty prints - not least influenced by the wonderful Doris Day!
The most popular graphic prints incorporated cowboy and western paraphernalia, animals (most often poodles), furniture, playing cards, tickets, postcards and text. There were also the iconic atom prints - starbursts, atomic patterns, rockets and all things space age and futuristic.
We have had a wonderful array of novelty print 1950's vintage clothing at My Vintage over the years but just recently this Mexican inspired novelty print dress came into stock and has fast become one of my absolute favourites...
It is of course, a classic 1950's shape with a cinched waist and full skirt. I simply adore it's magical whimsical print of various cacti and plant pots in cerise pink, finished with bold blue striping.
So much of the 1950's clothing that I find on my travels is quirky and unusual, the real epitome of kitsch. Maybe tat is why I love it so much, as I truly am a quirky girl at heart :)
I'd love to see your favourite bit of novelty 1950's clothing, tweet me or link me in the comments below.
Over and out!
Em
x
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Oscar de la Renta: A Tribute
There are hundreds of collectable labels when it comes to vintage fashion, but there are only a handful that really make my heart sing. One of those has got to be Oscar de la Renta, who sadly passed away this week.
In 1932 this future fashion legend was born in the Dominican Republic, moving to Spain in his late teens to follow his love of art. It wasn't long before this passion for art was focused on fashion and he undertook an apprenticeship with Spain's infamous Balenciaga.
De La Renta dressed the remarkable Jackie Kennedy in the early 60s, which undoubtedly launched his name into the stratosphere, leading to him creating his own label several years later.
Throughout his career, he dressed a long line of first ladies, including Nancy Reagan, Laura Bush and most recently, Michelle Obama.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and passed away on 20th October 2014, aged 82. He will always be one of my favourite designers and I wanted to take this opportunity to pay homage to some of his amazing creations. Here are some of my favourites from the past few decades...
We have some gorgeous vintage Oscar de la Renta pieces at My Vintage, and here are my top picks...
We've lost a real fashion legend, but I am so glad that I have some of his amazing timeless pieces in my collection. If you have a favourite Oscar de la Renta piece, why not show me on Twitter or via the comments below :)
Over and out!
Em x
In 1932 this future fashion legend was born in the Dominican Republic, moving to Spain in his late teens to follow his love of art. It wasn't long before this passion for art was focused on fashion and he undertook an apprenticeship with Spain's infamous Balenciaga.
De La Renta dressed the remarkable Jackie Kennedy in the early 60s, which undoubtedly launched his name into the stratosphere, leading to him creating his own label several years later.
Throughout his career, he dressed a long line of first ladies, including Nancy Reagan, Laura Bush and most recently, Michelle Obama.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and passed away on 20th October 2014, aged 82. He will always be one of my favourite designers and I wanted to take this opportunity to pay homage to some of his amazing creations. Here are some of my favourites from the past few decades...
We have some gorgeous vintage Oscar de la Renta pieces at My Vintage, and here are my top picks...
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Designer Vintage Oscar De La Renta Silk Floral Skirt Suit 10/12 |
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Designer Vintage 1960s Oscar De La Renta Mod Dress Size 8/10 |
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1980s Vintage Designer Oscar De La Renta Paisley Print Scarf |
Over and out!
Em x
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Ruby Shoo has landed at My Vintage!
Prepare to ooooooh and aaaaaaah - here are the current styles of Ruby Shoo in stock NOW at www.myvintage.co.uk
http://www.myvintage.co.uk/latest-products/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-sophie-olive-shoes.html
That completes my round up, I am sure you will agree with me that these shoes are seriously gorge and also very affordable... They are already flying out so whatever you do, don't miss them!
As always, if you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear from you via Twitter, Facebook or in the comments below :)
Over and out!
Em
x
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Rhianna wears My Vintage...
This week we opened a boutique on the ASOS Marketplace. It's been so much fun working with Rhianna one of our new models...
To go to our boutique page please click here... https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/love-my-vintage where you will find an eclectic mix of vintage and retro pieces from our range - some of which are not available on the normal My Vintage website.
Here are some more cute pictures of Rhianna wearing vintage clothing and vintage accessories from My Vintage...
Even though this was her first modelling job, I'm sure you'll agree that she looks fabulous and is a real natural...
Remember to keeping checking our boutique AND the website at www.myvintage.co.uk for new items and if you are local to Darwen, Lancashire then our lovely little vintage shop is open 6 days a week too :)
Bye for now
Em
xx
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Fifties Favourites
What vintage loving girl DOESN'T love a fabulous fifties frock? Delightfully feminine and always flattering, what's not to like?
Here are some of my current favourite 1950's vintage dresses from My Vintage...
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| 1950s Vintage Quirky Horse & Carriage Scene Print Dress Size 10 |
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| 1950s Vintage Stunning Alice Edwards Bold Print Dress Size 6/8 |
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| White, Blue & Black 1950s Vintage Swing Dress Size 14 |
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| 1950s Vintage Oyster Pink Carnegie Dress Size 12/14 |
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| 1950s Deep Pink Satin Vintage Cocktail Dress Size 8/10 |
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| Vintage 1950s St Michael White & Blue Striped Cotton Dress Size 10 |
So if you want to feel retro-glam, there's no time like the present to invest in an original flattering fifties frock and feel feminine and fabulous!
Alliteration overload, I need to go and have a lie down!
Alliteration overload, I need to go and have a lie down!
Em x
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Vintage Turbans - Yes or No?
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! I LOVE vintage turbans...
There is something so chic and glamorous about them, I really do find them fascinating.
There is something so chic and glamorous about them, I really do find them fascinating.
Here are some of my favourite famous turban wearers...
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| Hedy Lamarr |
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| Billie Holiday |
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| Joan Crawford |
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| Carrie Bradshaw |
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| Elizabeth Taylor |
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| Kate Moss |
We have some gorgeous original vintage turbans in stock at the moment. If you fancy channelling that chic Hollywood starlet look then here's your chance! Click on any of the images below for more information...
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| 1970s Red Stretch Velvet Vintage Turban Hat with Jewels £24 |
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| 1960s Vintage Bronze Turban Style Hat £26 |
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| 1970s Burgundy Stretch Velvet Vintage Turban Hat with Jewels £22 |
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| 1950s Ladies Vintage Brown Net Turban Hat £36 |
If you have any pics of you rocking a vintage turban, don't forget to send them over to me via Facebook or Twitter...
Em
xx
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