Collectif, you make me swoon!

Hey Dolls!

Today something very, very exciting happened...........
Collectif released pictures of their entire SS15 range. Yes, it's January 2nd. Yes, spring/summer is forever away but what better way to dream away these cold, wet, dark days than with a MASSIVE wishlist??
To be truthful I want it all! Every piece is ridiculously pretty and with every picture I'm getting more and more excited about bringing out my spring wardrobe and here are some pieces I'm hoping to add to it...

Dresses

The Dolores Doll dress in their new Atomic Flamingo print.
My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw this print. It is so beautiful!
Flamingos LOVE
Atomic LOVE

Regina Floral Doll Dress.
Again a very pretty print, a gorgeous dress made to be worn at a picnic, just add cucumber sandwiches.

Dolores Vintage Polka Dot Pencil Dress in Dusky Blue.
What's not to love about this dress. Simple but elegant. Polka dots will win every time.


















Separates

Violet Floral Chiffon Blouse and Linda Cardigan in Antique Green, so pretty together but also easy to wear with other colours and prints.

 Cordelia Plain Top in Ivory and Dolores Vintage Polka Dot Top in Green

Eleonora Victoria Check Top and Polly Victoria Check Skirt, I don't think I even need to explain the possibilities here. STUNNING!

Bonnie Gingham Cigarette Trousers and Judith Trouser in Camel. 

And lastly this playsuit. I will wear a playsuit this year, this one!!

Milena Strawberry Print Playsuit.

Today I have fallen in love, time to get saving hard if I want all these lovelies!!
Let me know your favourites from Collectif's new line and what you think of mine

xxx

Weekly Wishlist

Hey you!

I have neglected this blog for a couple of weeks, my sincere apologies for that!
BUT it is back and with a new look which I hope you like and what better way to present the new look than with my current wishlist?

Voodoo Vixen Susie Meow dress, I keep seeing this dress on various feeds, it's very popular and it's obvious why! A beautiful design and the fabric is perfect for the autumn, you can also buy a matching cape!

Luxdeville bag, this is just one of many Luxdeville bags that I admire. So very, very pretty!

Flamingo Candle, yes I love flamingos, no it will never end. I used to believe a certain well known candle company was the best, I was WRONG! Flamingo candles have a huge selection of scented candles and they all have a pretty flamingo on the jar. I want every one!!!

My current wishlist is far bigger than this but I don't want to overwhelm you! I'll be writing a few more blogs this week including a review :)

Thanks for looking in

xxx

Collectif 100 dresses

Hey you!

In September there was a little event in Camden, The London Edge 30th show after party.
For this event Collectif created an exciting opportunity for their customers to be a part of the celebration and get a free dress.
Myself and some friends were very lucky and got tickets (and FREE dresses) to go to the party.
I've only been writing this blog for a few weeks but I've decided to write about it now because London Edge released a cool video yesterday that I really want to share along with some pics.

The line up was spectacular!
The Tootsie Rollers
Meth
Slinky Sparkles
Dani Devine

DJ sets by Ricki Hall and Zoe London

All hosted by the excitingly fabulous Alix Fox!

Myself and 3 friends made our way to London to Collectif's Camden store, our dresses were all ready and waiting for us and after a quick change and some pics we headed to Proud Camden.
Proud Camden is an old converted horse hospital, it still has the stables which have been converted into different rooms to socialise in.
The drinks were flowing with free champagne and the entertainment was eccentric, amazing and an experience! I loved The Tootsie Rollers and now want to be a Tootsie!
The DJ sets were brilliant, Ricki Hall is one talented, bearded, tattooed hottie!
I think what I loved most though was being around such diverse people who have similar tastes to me, there were some beautiful ladies all in gorgeous outfits. It was very inspiring.

Here are a few pics, courtesy of an absolute doll (Kiri 'Llama Drama')

 

Lots of lush red dresses!!

xxx

Weekly Wishlist, Halloween Special

Hey yoo-oo-uu-u-uuuuuu!

It is Halloween this weekend, I'm not a big celebrator of Halloween and I tend to ignore any knocks on the door, terrible I know!
But I have seen a few Halloween inspired items that are pretty cool and cute, if I were going to a Halloween party instead of working I would make an effort this year.

If you don't want to do the face paint, getting mucky thing than maybe these few items are for you!

 

Vivien of Holloway, Horror Hair Horns, also available in black!

So these are ideal if you really don't do the dressing up thing. Simply add to a red dress and heals and 'Woll-a' She devil!! Vivien of Holloway have a few spooky accessories this year but these are by far my favourite.

Blood splatter heals, again available in black.
These would be good with almost any costume, murderous nurse, murderous bride, murderous...you get the idea!

Voodoo Vixen monster dress, sexy and spooky, this dress is fab!

Happy Halloween all and if you are celebrating have fun!

Here's a pic taken a few years ago, the last time I really dressed up for Halloween.

Zombie Marilyn with Zombie Elvis (my hubby)

xxx   

Lou Lou's Northampton Vintage Fair

Hey You!

On Saturday myself and my friend Katie went to Lou Lou's Northampton Vintage Fair held at The Guildhall, Northampton.
It's a regular event that I have been to several times. The Guildhall is a stunning venue and very apt for the vintage fair.
Entry was £2, a reasonable price for a nice day out and inside were vintage treats galore!
The fair uses up two rooms, the main hall and the smaller hall. A variety of vintage traders set up their shops and available to buy are clothes, hats, shoes, coats, jewellery, bags, homeware and menswear. Items are vintage, handmade or reproduction and there is cake and tea!
Literally something for everyone!!

 

I love hats!

After perusing the stalls and all the glorious items on offer ( I swear I could have spent £100s!) what better than a cup of tea and a slice of cake?

Mmmmm, which one to choose.

A lovely afternoon was had.

 xxx

REVIEW: Rockabilly Red

Hey you!

A couple of weeks ago I found Rockabilly Red and immediately added one of her headpieces to my wishlist. I knew I'd invest in one of her hair treats, they all looked so beautiful!
I've got quite a collection of hair flowers but nothing that fitted in with the season, shops mostly sell spring/summer flower head wear.
I messaged Jo, the glorious red head who creates the headpieces, and she was more than happy to use her creativity to put together a unique, handmade autumn inspired fascinator for me.
I didn't have to wait long either! Needless to say, I was super excited when a box arrived and inside, beneath leopard print tissue paper...

How beautiful is it?
The design is autumn inspired with leaves, an apple, a pear and three flowers.

Underneath the flowers are attached to a fascinator that has two crocodile clips. The clips are placed at an angle to ensure a good, sturdy fix.

Not only is it pretty but it is well made and definitely made to last, no parts are wobbly and even better you can't see where the flowers and fruits are attached.

I couldn't wait to try it out and also see peoples reactions, this is a pretty big headpiece!

 

Even if I do say so myself, it looks LUSH! Very easy to put in place, not heavy and it stayed in place. I did bonk it a few times because I forgot how much extra height I had.

I wore it out and about, got lots of looks and a few people asked where I got it from.

I really couldn't be happier with this purchase and I can't wait to order another, maybe a Christmas/Winter theme!

Thanks Jo

xxx

Weekly Wishlist

Hey you!

You probably won't believe me, but I actually haven't done a lot of internet browsing this week! It's been my busy week at work (eurgh, work!!)
I have still managed to wish for a few things though, and here is the list

Voodoo Vixen fur collar cardigan, Voodoo Vixen have these in several different colours and I like each one (not surprising really). Now we're nearing the end of October it's getting cold but it's  difficult to make a wooly jumper look glamorous, these cardigans fit the glamorous criteria I think.

Irregular Choice 'End of Story', Have you heard of Irregular Choice? Yes? Than you know how amazing their shoes are! No? What? To be fair, few people have. If you are looking for shoes that are eccentric, diverse, colourful, luxurious and come in a box that you actually want to keep, than Irregular Choice is the answer.
They have a few pairs of shoes like the above, all lovely. I like these ones in particular for the versatile, winter colours.

 

Banned flamingo wallet A few weeks ago I was super lucky and won the pink flamingo bag by Banned. I adore my bag, it matches my newest tattoo! And they now have a wallet to match! Everyone needs a little bit of flamingo in their life, and my little bit is slowly turning into a lot. Haha! 

xxx