Top 10 High Street Finds with a Vintage Twist

Thanks for joining me again my lovelies, and a very very happy new year to you all! I don't know about you but I have a great feeling about 2015!

Aaaanyway, as you know I love mixing vintage and modern fashion so this week I've been eying up the latest UK high street fashion to bring you my top ten picks with a vintage twist. And I'm not just talking a swing dress here or some polka dots there, these pieces have a real authentic flavour and with the right ensemble could look as close as you get to the real deal...

1. Zara - Long Velvet Kimono - £79.99. I love the 1940's styling and muted tones. A really beautiful piece.

2. ASOS Premium - Velvet Burnout Dress - £65. Such an authentic 60's feel - I absolutely love this!

3. River Island - Blue Waisted 3/4 Sleeve Dress - £50. Gorgeous 1950's inspired dress with the cinched waist and tulip skirt for that curvy wiggle look. Also available in black, chic and simple - I love it.

4. New Look - Khaki Jacquard High Neck Tunic Dress - £19.99. I love the textured fabric on this little beauty - it really looks like original 60s crimplene! The cut and colour are also very authentic and it's an absolute steal.

5. Topshop - Daisy Print Shirt Dress - £55. This just screams 70's with it's gorgeous bold daisy print and pussybow necktie. I adore it!

6. H&M - Patterned Polo Neck Top - £24.99. This would look great with so many vintage items, from a 60s micro mini skirt in brown suede to some 70s flare or even some 80's acid wash denim. I also love the burgundy and teal colour combo.

7. Ichiban @ ASOS - Rainbows and Care Bears Sweater Dress - £50. I kinda squeeeeed a little bit when I saw this. I had Care Bears bedding AND wallpaper back in the 80s and this is just the very best kind of retro jumper for me!

8. Topshop - Vinyl A-Line Skirt - £42. This is an uber 60's skirt - just imagine it with white go go boots and a beehive!

9. Mango - Belted Long Dress - £89.99. As soon as I saw this I just thought BIBA! It really strikes me as a super boho 70's dress that could be dressed up or down and is a great investment.

10. Coast - Jelena Jacquard Dress - £125. This is a real Jackie-O inspired dress in the most gorgeous pale blue flocked with a bejewelled neckline.  The perfect 50s/60s crossover dress.

Don't forget to let me know your favourite of my picks or any of your own vintage inspired finds!

Em
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Ruby Shoo has landed at My Vintage!

Much like Romeo and Juliet, Ruby Shoo and My Vintage were kinda meant to be together... Our destiny was written in the stars and, let's face it, it was always going to happen. However, unlike the Montagues and Capulets, there will be no blood shed with these little bundles of joy (unless you get a little heavy handed with the keyboard whilst trying to order them)
 

Prepare to ooooooh and aaaaaaah - here are the current styles of Ruby Shoo in stock NOW at www.myvintage.co.uk

The Ruby Shoo Sophie is beautiful, the shape is very 1940's influenced yet the olive and mustard shades remind me of the 60's retro stylings of Orla Keily. Like most of the styles, this looks as good with jeans as it does with a cute vintage dress. £45 and available here:
http://www.myvintage.co.uk/latest-products/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-sophie-olive-shoes.html

The Eva is a really wearable shoe, perfect with that LBD or red cocktail dress. The thick heel also means these, like the other Ruby Shoos, are super comfortable too. £45 and available here: http://www.myvintage.co.uk/latest-products/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-eva-black-red-shoes.html

The Ruby Shoo Megan is another retro favourite, heavily influenced by bygone styles. In this rich wine tone with a modest chunky heel and supportive strap, this is also great dressed up or down and is just £40. Link here: http://www.myvintage.co.uk/latest-products/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-megan-wine-shoes.html

 The Uma is one of my favourites from Ruby Shoo. This plum suede and bright red corsage with the double strap and wood effect heel are simply glorious! Team with one of our ravishing red dresses for a killer retro party look. £48 and available here... http://www.myvintage.co.uk/brand-new-retro-shoes/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-uma-plum-shoes.html

If you want the perfect vintage inspired shoes for that LBD of yours, then look no further than the stunning red flocked Miley. The 3" heel is high enough to feel glamorous yet low enough for your feet to last all night, and the flocked fabric is mesmirising. Prepare to be complimented A LOT! These beauties are £45 and available to buy here... http://www.myvintage.co.uk/brand-new-retro-shoes/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-miley-red-shoes.html

Last, but by no means least, the Ruby Shoo Ali is a fantastic easy to wear court shoe that's perfect for work and play. The multi textured panels give these gorgeous shoes a really interesting look, whilst the classic black is still easy to pair with many different outfits. These too are just £45 and here is your link... http://www.myvintage.co.uk/brand-new-retro-shoes/ruby-shoo-vintage-inspired-ali-black-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 
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Vintage Clothing Item of the Day - Vintage Style 1940s Inspired Animal Print Dress

Item of the Day - Vintage Style 1940s Inspired Animal Print Dress

From our ravishing range of vintage inspired dresses take inspiration from the glamour and sex appeal of the 1940s and 50s!

This wild animal print dress clings to all the right places! Deep golden brown velvet finished with a black trim and handmade buttons.

Currently available in sizes 8, 10 and 12 and yours for £50!

Click here for full details and to buy http://www.myvintage.co.uk/p/5592428/vintage-inspired-pin-up40s-style-rosanna-velvet-leopard-dress.html

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