by Jess | Jun 24, 2011 | Fashion, Musings, My life, What I Wore
As a teenager, I was the world’s least fashion-conscious girl. The running joke amongst my friends was that I never took my sneakers (trainers) off. I dressed purely for comfort, and never gave a thought to how I looked. Frankly, the fact that I was reasonably...
by Jess | Jun 23, 2011 | Fashion, Travel, UK, What I Wore
Yesterday afternoon Nick took me for a wander along the High Street of Southampton! I saw my very first ‘old thing’ – the Bar Gate. It was the old gate of the Southampton city walls, from 1300-and-something. Amazing. You wouldn’t have known it...
by Jess | Jun 16, 2011 | Fashion, Shoes, vintage, What I Wore
I bought these new boots yesterday, and just had to give them a whirl! I thought they were a bit 70s-esque, so I pulled out my most 70s vintage dress, plus a jacket with wide lapels I’ve had for 10 years or so. And the handbag, because it has red polka-dot...
by Jess | Jun 9, 2011 | Fashion, vintage, What I Wore
I had a great time tonight at the Brisbane Etsy Craft Party! Did you attend one in your city? I made some new friends – yay! I thought I’d break out my current favourite dress… And dress it up with a few bits and pieces, like this ‘Paris’...
by Jess | Jun 4, 2011 | Fashion, My life, What I Wore
Yesterday I spent another lovely clear winter’s day at the Bleeding Heart Cafe Market. I thought I’d show you what I wore – another of my vintage mid-century dresses (I got this one from Studio 1950.)! This one’s actually a bit big for me, so...
by Jess | Apr 8, 2011 | Fashion, My life, vintage, What I Wore
Hello! This is me, with my new hair and a new/old dress. I love, love, LOVE this dress! It’s a genuine 50s Swirl dress – it even has the signature button on the back – I think I might have to start a collection of these, they are really too perfect!...
