A Day in the Life of a Vintage Pin-Up

As some of you already know, I have a dear friend named Leonie, who has recently embarked on a very emotional and empowering journey. A journey where she learns to love herself again and most importantly, a journey towards becoming a vintage pin up...

Her alter-ego is Ginger Wilde and her fabulous blog can be found here... http://gingerwilde.blogspot.co.uk/

Leonie is a very special lady indeed. Ever since she first sashayed into my shop I've thought she was spellbinding and beautiful and since I have got to know her as a friend, she is just as precious on the inside. She is a very hard working Mum with a beautiful, bright 9yr old daughter. Leo (like many of us) has struggled with confidence issues but her determination and bravery have got her to the point she is at today. I for one, am very proud of her and glad she is in my life...

With the help of local photograper (and mutual friend) Andy at Much Love Photography and of course some beautiful dresses from My Vintage, Ginger did her first proper pin up shoot today and the results are simply gorgeous!

I am really proud of both of them when I see these pics... We live in a seriously talented town don't we?

To get regular updates on Ginger's exciting journey, please subscribe to her blog. I will be posting some highlights as they happen too.

Don't forget to tell me which is your favourite image too...

Em xx

Call the Midwife Dress - yes, really!

I don't know about you, but I am a complete Call the Midwife nut, and I often find myself pausing and rewinding the show, to get a better look at the glorious outfits that Jenny and Trixie wear... I do hope they give Cynthia a bit of a glam makeover at some point too!

This week, amidst the tears, I couldn't help but notice this glorious purple toned dress that Jenny was wearing whilst visiting Alec in hospital...

I immediately got super excited... not only because it's a gorgeous dress, but also because I knew I had a very similar one in my collection. Just look how alike this beauty is...

Isn't it a peach? This original 1950s dress is a UK size 8 and can be found on our website here... http://www.myvintage.co.uk/dresses/1950s-vintage-aubergine-toned-checkerboard-dress-size-8.html

There are always lots of delicious original 1950s vintage dresses at My Vintage that Jenny would adore! Have a peek at some here... http://www.myvintage.co.uk/search/for/1950s+dress/
and let me know what your favourite one is!

Until next time

Em xx

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...

1950s Vintage Quirky Horse & Carriage Scene Print Dress Size 10

1950s Vintage Stunning Alice Edwards Bold Print Dress Size 6/8

White, Blue & Black 1950s Vintage Swing Dress Size 14

1950s Vintage Oyster Pink Carnegie Dress Size 12/14

1950s Deep Pink Satin Vintage Cocktail Dress Size 8/10

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!

Em x

With a Cherry on Top!

Cherries are a rockabilly staple, and one of my favourite prints in reproduction 1950's clothing. Cherries are a big measure of cute and kitsch and here are some of my favourite cherry pieces currently available at www.myvintage.co.uk...

Retro Cherry Stem Print Pencil Dress - £45

Retro Cherry Print Blouse - £28

Kitsch Cherry Necklace - £6

Retro Cherry Print Tea Dress - £50

Cherry Embroidered 50s Style Swing Skirt - £30

Team some of these super gorgeous pieces up or just wear one cherry item as a statement piece with block colours. Either way, I think every girl should have a few cherries in her wardrobe, don't you?

Em

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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.

Here are some of my favourite famous turban wearers...

Hedy Lamarr

Billie Holiday

Joan Crawford

Carrie Bradshaw

Elizabeth Taylor

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...

1970s Red Stretch Velvet Vintage Turban Hat with Jewels £24

1960s Vintage Bronze Turban Style Hat £26

1970s Burgundy Stretch Velvet Vintage Turban Hat with Jewels £22

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

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