tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367638561343962662024-02-19T08:43:19.311-08:00Fabulous Miss KVintage Glamour with a fashion twist!!karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-14725752596478644022015-08-18T10:57:00.001-07:002015-08-18T11:02:59.270-07:00New blogFor those of you who have been following me on here you may not be aware that the blog has changed you can find me here now<br />
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Pop over and carry on enjoying my adventures in Vintage and why not leave me a comment or two.karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-87798696682707887372015-01-27T00:48:00.000-08:002015-01-27T00:48:23.431-08:00Vintage Misconceptions - vintage isn't modernMany people think that vintage clothing is "old fashioned" - I very often hear comments like " I will look like my granny" or that "it's frumpy" but that is not the case. At the end of the day vintage clothes are just clothes and can be worked with a modern feel.<br />
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Designers are always drawing inspiration from the past so what better way to stay "on trend" with original items that were the inspiration??<br />
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Editors, celebrities and fashion insiders are always mixing vintage with designer and high street pieces creating a modern and stylish look.<br />
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Laura Bailey - contributing editor at Vogue makes a "granny" skirt look funky with great boots.</div>
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Giovanna in a 70's dress made modern and on trend.</div>
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Olivia - the skirt is a classic A line from the 70's but hers cost her a fortune no doubt?</div>
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Such a typical vintage print but a modern look.</div>
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Vintage velvet jackets are a great way to layer up you look.</div>
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Faux leopard a vintage classic on Jenna Lyons - artistic director of J Crew.</div>
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Natalie Joos in vintage plaid again!</div>
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Kate in her Top shop line and vintage leather jacket</div>
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Pandora Sykes - fashion editor of Style Magazine rockin full on 70's style.</div>
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Old band T-shirts are soo cool.</div>
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The ever stylish Kate in a vintage dressing gown - for evening wear?</div>
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"It girl" Alexa Chung does 60's chic.</div>
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So that knocks that myth out of the water - vintage is certainly not frumpy as these examples of true fashionista style shows!!</div>
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There seems to be a trend for celebrating "older" ladies and many of them are now part of high end brand advertising campaigns.<br />
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Linda Rodin for The Row</div>
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Just because you get older it shouldn't mean that you loose your sense of style on the contrary you should embrace your look and be bolder - you grow in confidence as you age, I know for a fact that I feel more comfortable in my own skin now that I am 50 than I ever did in my 20's 0r 30's.</div>
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There are some fabulous ladies out there that celebrate their age - think one of my style heroines - Vivienne Westwood, the French icon Catherine Denueve and who can't forget the <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Advanced Style ladies</a><span id="goog_978937435"></span>.</div>
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-87252069108600703532014-12-29T11:44:00.000-08:002014-12-30T07:05:52.010-08:00New Year's - personal goal and plans.Well what a year - full of good and bad - the good I turned 50, stayed in Claridges, and The Savoy, made a dream come true and travelled on the British Pullman, had fabulous times at vintage weekends and events - the bad - major car accident that put me in hospital for 3 days, fractured 3 of my ribs and left me feeling depressed and venerable!!<br />
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But as I do at this time every year I like to look forward and plan for the coming months.<br />
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So what is in store for Fabulous Miss K in 2015 - I don't make resolutions but rather give myself goals both personally and professionally. <br />
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<strong>Personal Goals:</strong><br />
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<strong>Keep up with the personal training and fitness regime.</strong><br />
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After recovering from the accident I started working with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hyde-JohnsonCouture-Clothing-and-bodys/371534513008661" target="_blank">Carmen Hyde Johnson</a> which gave my aching body a much needed boost and helped my drop a few pounds when the vintage frocks got a little snug - I want to continue to get fit, trim down to fit in my favourite dresses and have more energy.<br />
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<strong>Go back to my fashion roots.</strong><br />
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Earlier this year I wrote about <a href="http://fabulousmissk.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/my-forgotten-passion-i-love-fashion.html"><span style="color: #2288bb;">My forgotten passion - I love FASHION!!</span></a> so I am going to experiment with my look mixing vintage with a modern twist, dressing how I want playing with different styles and indulging my passion for fashion again.<br />
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I go out a lot but tend to go to the same places? When my hubby and I were first together we used to go exploring at the weekends - jump in the car with a picnic and see where we ended up - stopping when something took our fancy, finding fabulous antique shops to hunt for vintage, wonderful delis full of yumminess or a country pub serving great food. So this is the plan to get out and have some more adventures and discover new places.<br />
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I am pretty good at this but need to find time to fit everything in - with the business, social life and everything else that goes on in my busy life the days seem to go past quickly that I don't know where the day went?! I have one big professional goal that will be announced soon that I must get on top of the time management thing - I have the diary so to get planning the days.<br />
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I love dressing up and take great care with my clothes, but tend to neglect what goes in them sometimes - me!!<br />
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So I am going to make sure that I make time to give myself a little love - updating my make up is first on the list, investing in some quality products that make me feel special, treating myself to beauty treatments and just spending me time reading books or magazines.<br />
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This year has seen a slight change in direction working on my Vintage is for Everyone Campaign - with an exciting project being launched hopefully at <a href="http://norwichfashion.co.uk/" target="_blank">Norwich Fashion Week</a>.<br />
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One of my favourite things to do is put together a fashion shoot - I love the whole process of working on the theme, sourcing the perfect outfits - choosing the models and creative team to make it reality!! <br />
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And I have some planning to do for the little secret project but am looking forward to getting started!!<br />
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I have worked on some fabulous ones this year - here are just a few images from my favourites.<br />
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I wanted show that the collection would work on every age and that vintage could too - the start of the thought process on Vintage For Everyone. (photo: All about Image)<br />
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Dresses Retreat Vintage and Wake Up Little Susie.</div>
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Vintage for Everyone - the beginning of a new project.</div>
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I already have shoots planned for the new year - more Vintage for Everyone, Norwich Fashion Week shoot for the Vintage fashion show and lots of other ideas too.</div>
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Unless you are prepared to spend over £100 for a garment made from more than 20% wool - it seems impossible to find clothes that do not have a stretch in them? What happened that we have to have comfort over style - don't get me wrong I know we all need to have some ease of washing garments and that a bit of a lycra never hurt anyone but the nearly all of the fabrics I felt seemed to "squeak"?<br />
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There are some great high street shops out there but it seems to me that most of them have forgotten how to make simple classic clothing and are addicted to adding stretch, unnecessary details or trims in the hope that it makes it more appealing.<br />
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Quality of fabric seems not to matter anymore - I always remember a number of years ago when training with Hobbs I was told that wool isn't actually wool anymore but wool fibres drawn out and then stuck together with a glue like substance and pressed into one large piece. Years ago there were mills all over the UK producing wools but now it is only the luxury markets that can afford to use "real wool" in there clothing.<br />
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Man made fabric is not a new thing but even the polyester dresses of the 70's are better quality and at least have a classic style that is simple and elegant!!<br />
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I know that it takes more time to find vintage pieces and it is not just a case of one size fits all, but one of the joys I find in vintage shopping is that when your hand touches a wonderful fabric or a beautifully cut item catches you eye you heart jumps just a little bit knowing that you have found something "to die for".<br />
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Retreat Vintage Norwich,</div>
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Vintage can be part of your everyday wardrobe and should be if you are like me fed up with the poor offerings from the high street. Mix it up with some basics from department stores if you need to but don't settle for comfort over style. Buying vintage is re-cycling and you will find that your clothes will last longer - crikey they have survived for a least 20 years (I can't agree yet that 90's is vintage - sorry) - how long do you think your high street purchases will last - not long I guess they will be in landfill before you vintage classic wool skirt even looks worn??!!<br />
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So I won't be taking to the high street shops any time soon - it's vintage all the way with me with a few modern twists.<br />
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Tell me what you think? Have let go of style in the search for comfort or is there still hope out there for quality clothing??<br />
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<br />karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-25725291123860805262014-11-14T05:40:00.000-08:002014-11-14T05:41:17.059-08:00Modern Muse - Natalie JoosWhile researching modern ways to wear vintage for a fabulous new project which is under wraps for now but all going well will launch at <a href="http://norwichfashion.co.uk/" target="_blank">Norwich Fashion Week</a> - I came across a very stylish lady who mixes her designer and vintage to the max!!<br />
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<a href="http://talesofendearment.com/" target="_blank">Natalie Joos</a> is a stylist, casting agent and blogger - lover of all things vintage, I love the way she combines colours, patterns, vintage and designer creating fabulous looks - that sometime really shouldn't work but do!!<br />
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Here are just a few of may favourites: You can't tell if it vintage or a modern trend but just plain chic!!<br />
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<br />karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-66869143715368617622014-10-29T06:48:00.000-07:002014-10-29T06:49:44.040-07:00Afternoon Tea, Dancing and a starry hotel weekendLast weekend we stayed at another fabulous hotel - this time it was for my brother in laws 50th birthday bash but I not going to say no for a chance to stay spend time drinking cocktails, dancing and living it up!!<br />
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This time it was in the heart of theatre land -The Savoy - it was the favourite of many a movie star form the golden age of Hollywood and the famous American Bar.<br />
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I love arriving at posh hotels - we drove up to the entrance and waiting to open the door is a smartly dressed doorman, taking you luggage and inviting you in to the grandeur of reception beyond the revolving doors.</div>
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And what a hotel it was - with a recent re-vamp costing quite a few millions it was amazing. Many of the features including the floor are original and totally restored.</div>
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After being shown to our room and the luggage magically appearing we settled in to the Art Deco themed surroundings - getting changed before heading down for a quick drink before our Afternoon Tea.</div>
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Vintage 40's dress Shazam Vintage. In the famous American Bar.</div>
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After a long relax in the bath and a quick power nap we headed back to the Beaufort Bar this time for a cocktail before dinner - I loved this bar - black and gold very Deco interior but due to the fact that my camera is not great in low light we didn't get any great shots (note to self - get a better camera!!), It was the 125 year anniversary of the hotel so they had created some signature cocktails and a "pop up cocktail menu".</div>
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1930's dress Lulu Vintage, fascinator by me and 1930's tux also Lulu Vintage.</div>
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We actually bought this book from the shop along with a special edition cocktail shaker - so expect lots of drink photos over the festive season as we try some out!!</div>
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While we were enjoying our dinner we were treated to the sounds of the 30's from Alex Mendham and his orchestra - a truly amazing experience recreating the dance band era.</div>
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In between courses we took to the dance floor - I was moving so fast that I am a little blurry in this picture!! We even managed a Fred and Ginger tap routine??</div>
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-75400873975689737982014-10-22T03:32:00.000-07:002014-10-22T04:34:10.472-07:00Modern Muse - Vintage FashionistaLast week I met up with Shona Daly aka <a href="http://www.theprimgirl.com/" target="_blank">The Prim Girl</a> who showed me round the lovely home she shares with her partner James and two cats!!<br />
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Like me she had a passion for fashion from a young age. Traveling through American developed her interest in thrifting and she loved the beautiful dresses with detailing and so different from the boyish grunge wear that was the fashion at the time. Wearing her 50's gowns with DM's before a was a trend!!<br />
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Shona said that she the quality of the fabrics, the details and the fact she wouldn't be wearing the same as everyone else was a factor in her love for old things.<br />
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After working studying and working in fashion for a number of years and always feeling as though her creativity was crushed she set up a vintage fashion shop online but when her partner suggested moving to his home town of Norwich Prim Vintage the shop was born.<br />
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I was interested in her take on vintage style and this is what she told me!!<br />
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"Love mixing it up - my look for everyday is normally skinny jeans and a blazer but possibly with a vintage blouse or piece of jewellery and I am never with out a vintage bag. But for an event she goes full on glam with a vintage dress - "I always wear a dress for a wedding or party, I just love the chance glam up"<br />
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We talked about how she sees the "vintage scene" going and if the bubble will burst - "her comments are very similar to my views - "she believes there will always be life in vintage and that it should be just one of the options of fashion - not for fancy dress or "event" dressing but for everyday but she says that it is hard to get this through to people; Vintage seems to fall into 2 markets - the collectables designer pieces that fetch high prices worn by the likes of Kate Moss and on the red carpet or the cheap 70's and 80's worn by students"<br />
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Shona like me would love to see vintage being embraced by everyone - those people who shop in the mid- range high street stores going for something different rather than the safe option. She says that it is easy to buy the ready made options on the high street but vintage dressing needs confidence to look different from the norm and more effort to find key pieces.<br />
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I could have sat and chatted all day about fashion, style and our favourite vintage pieces. I was lovely to wander around seeing her collections and fabulous house.<br />
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A few of her favourite things - the ceramic cat that sits on the mantle place and the current "go to" bag. Along with the magazine pile in the office and vintage as wall hanging.</div>
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More vintage on show and the lady herself busy at her desk.</div>
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Views around the house.</div>
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If you want to get some of Shona's vintage style take a look at the <a href="http://www.primvintagefashion.com/" target="_blank">Prim Oline Shop</a> - filled with fabulous vintage from all eras all hand picked by The Prim Girl herself. And check out her blog <a href="http://www.theprimgirl.com/" target="_blank">The Prim Girl</a> where she muses her passion for among other things - vintage, Kate Moss, the V&A and cats</div>
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The launch party was held at Farmer Browns and we were treated a Stoli Vodka cocktails.<br />
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I was hoping to get along to more events but the cold bug I had been fighting for weeks hit hard and the only drink I wanted was lemsip.<br />
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But it was a fabulous week by all accounts and I will look forward to next year. So I will leave you with some great images.<br />
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All photos - Retro Chick<br />
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-42898081971011026142014-10-07T03:29:00.000-07:002014-10-07T03:29:52.906-07:00Fabulous Miss K gets fit!!For a long time if the vintage frocks have got a little snug it has been an easy task to cut a few calories, dance a bit harder at the weekend and with all the running around I do the few pounds soon come off.<br />
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But now as I am technically middle aged it doesn't work that way, the weight is staying on regardless of what I eat and due to the fact that I have been immobile for about 8 weeks due to the crash more than a few of my favourite vintage outfits are too small and no amount of shape wear or moving the buttons across is going to make a difference!!<br />
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So the time has come for action - enter Hyde Johnson Personal Training and Group Fitness - a good friend of mine qualified as a personal trainer in her younger days but put it on hold for her family and now as they are grown up she has gone back to it - re-training and earning Grade Three Personal Training qualification and is registered with the Keep Fit Association and EDMP - Exercise Movement and Dance Partnership. She is now offering personalised fitness and diet programs on a one to one basis.<br />
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Working along the principals of Rudolph Laban who in true vintage style developed his fitness regime in the 1930's - <a href="https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/rudolf-laban" target="_blank">you can read about his methods here</a>.<br />
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A whole new shopping experience was in order - I had no idea that buying trainers was such a chore and why are they so expensive for something so UGLY!!<br />
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Monday morning bright and early I headed to Waterloo Park for my first training session. We took it easy to begin with as my ribs are still healing and I am stiff from sitting around.</div>
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<br />karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-83033854498442866692014-10-03T05:46:00.003-07:002014-10-03T05:46:52.650-07:00Behind the scenes - Fashion Forward Vintage Shoot.Last week I got together with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RetreatVintage" target="_blank">Retreat Vintage</a> for a fashion shoot to feature some of the fabulous pieces they have in the shop and show how you can get a modern fashion vibe with vintage clothing - taking our inspiration from the Autumn/Winter trends we spent the day photographing amazing outfits.<br />
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I am working on a little project that will be revealed soon I am super excited about it but it is still work in progress so I can't tell you all the details so in the meantime here are a few of the images from the shoot.<br />
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The location for the shoot was a great studio in the "getting very cool" North City</div>
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Hair and Make -up: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/freyawenonahmua?fref=ts" target="_blank">Freya </a> and Amy Rose O'Leary</div>
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Models: Amy Woodman, Oksana Smirnova, Anna Konstantynowicz, Hilary Halalay.</div>
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The whole shoot was also filmed by my good friend <a href="http://www.lizhollis.co.uk/" target="_blank">Liz Hollis</a> - which is being edited as I speak and will be available on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYGqUFmWmrxGaAVHixI1ZA" target="_blank">You Tube</a> channel very soon.</div>
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Kate - vintage Prada skirt, H&M jacket, T-shirt and boots models own. Vintage brooch.</div>
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Liz - DVF top, 50's vintage skirt, boots and belt models own.</div>
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Natasha - 70's dress Retreat Vintage and jacket models own.</div>
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Fancy taking your own adventure in vintage - to find out more <a href="http://www.fabulousmissk.co.uk/" target="_blank">look here</a>. Or book on the next vintage workshop with Retreat Vintage - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/568123426644409/" target="_blank">details here.</a></div>
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Sheringham is the home of the Poppy Line and we had a fabulous time riding on trains, dancing on the platform and chatting to all the lovely peeps that came along and made such an effort with their outfits.<br />
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We stayed in a wonderful and very stylish B&B - No 27 - we had a lovely bedroom, sitting room and wet room with the smallest but very cute loo!!<br />
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-4955538202613391192014-09-19T11:30:00.000-07:002014-09-23T05:23:43.459-07:00My forgotten passion - I love FASHION!!I have been wearing vintage since I was around 14 I used to jump at the chance to help my mum out at jumble sales so I could have first dibs - my main aim was re-create the styles of the movie stars I loved and not look the same as anyone else.<br />
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Around about 18 I took out a subscription to Vogue - earning my own money meant that I could; previous to this I would spend my pocket money - running to the newsagents every month to get my copy and then rush home to devour it's glossy pages - I adored everything from the designer adverts to fashion spreads created by the interpreters of style. Still wearing vintage I took inspiration from its pages for my own wardrobe.<br />
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Working in the industry was all I wanted to do and I am lucky that I have had the opportunity to follow my dream.<br />
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Over the years the "vintage scene" has taken over - don't get me wrong I love the events, my 40's style and my love for Old Hollywood movies will never die but I have recently been thinking that I miss fashion. I have never been or will never be a slave to the trends but the buzz I used to get when the new season looks appeared in the pages of the magazines I used drool over, analysing ways the outfits were put together and how I would adapt it to my style.<br />
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My personal style has developed over time - I found what suits me and how clothes whether it be high street, vintage or designer can allow me to be whoever I want everyday - I may want to channel classic Audrey in a LBD for a cocktail party, masculine Kate Hepburn for a meeting or Carrie for lunch with the girls.<br />
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A guest post that I wrote for <a href="http://www.missyvintageblog.com/2014_09_04_archive.html" target="_blank">Missy Vintage</a> sums up my way of thinking and although I know that many vintage peeps didn't like <a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/this-old-thing-the-vintage-clothes-show" target="_blank">This Old Thing</a> - I like the fact that "non vintage" wearers were encouraged to step out of their comfort zone of the high street was a great idea and getting people to love vintage can't be bad in my book.<br />
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Working with my personal shopping clients I have always mixed vintage with high street and designer - vintage in my mind is for EVERYONE and should be worn EVERYDAY not just as part of a "retro" lifestyle.<br />
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With that in mind I will be posting regular features on how to add a touch of vintage to your everyday wardrobe, sharing my tips and hints on styling a modern or runway look without the price tag - nothing is new in fashion, designers constantly steal from the past so what better way to shop the seasons with the original inspiration.<br />
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-90732375756871337232014-09-16T04:56:00.001-07:002014-09-16T04:58:12.963-07:00Crime, Fashion books and blowdrys - my varied week!!It has been a week of trying to sort out my house along with a few fun activities thrown in for good measure.<br />
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Kerry is having a bit of a clear out (something which I must do very soon as I am running out of space in the house) so I bought 2 fabulous vintage fashion books from her and so spent the next few evenings drooling over divine frocks.</div>
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All in all a rather lovely week. Looking forward to Sheringham this weekend so look out for some fabulous outfit posts and handsome men in uniform oh yes lots of trains!!</div>
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-21741573676607128142014-09-02T06:42:00.002-07:002014-09-02T06:42:48.855-07:00Faded Granduer, a trip down memory lane - our Brighton weekendLast weekend we visited the seaside - a good friend was having a birthday bash so we thought that we would combine a celebration and take a trip back in time.<br />
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My mum was from Brighton and I spent many a happy holiday on the beach and exploring the antique and quirky shops in the Lanes.<br />
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We stayed in the Grand Hotel - situated right on the seafront between the two piers. The hotel has recently had a re-vamp to restore it to splendour - there is still some work to be done but the décor was beautiful and very "grand" with sweeping staircases and chandeliers.<br />
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One thing that I had wanted to do since my mum passed away 3 years ago was to take part of her back to her beloved Brighton beach - she spent many a happy summer sunbathing. My father used to take the train to court her before they got married, and one of my favourite photos of my parents is of them on the seafront.</div>
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So when we arrived and had settled in I stood on Brighton beach and scattered some of my parents ashes back where they were always happy. It was a sad moment but something that I am so glad I did.</div>
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Most of the weekend was spent roaming around the Lanes, drinking coffee and sipping cocktails - many of the antique shops I remember have since been replaced with high-street chains but there were still a few quirky ones left. </div>
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My final mission was to visit the town hall - my Grandfather was Lord Mayor of Brighton in 1935 so I wanted to see if I could find out where he would have served his term.</div>
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Edward Denne 1935-36</div>
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Brighton has changed a lot since I was last there - more generic shops, late night hen and stag parties, but it still has an appeal - a faded grandeur that shows signs of the glamour it once had when my grandfather, my parents and the very chic couple who are one of my favourite style icons owned a house beside the sea.</div>
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For my 50th and our wedding anniversary we had booked lunch on The British Pullman something I had wanted to do my whole life - it almost didn't happen the Saturday before we had a car crash on the way to an event and I spent a few days in hospital nursing fractured ribs but nothing was going to stop me going on this trip so armed with pain killers and my leg in a surgical bandage we headed of to London to pick up the train.<br />
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Walking or should I say hobbling along platform No 2 at Victoria we arrived at the check in <br />
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We were allocated our carriage - Audrey - built as a first class kitchen car in 1932 making her debut on New Year's day 1933 as part of the first all electric Pullman train. She then spent nearly 40 years of service as part of the Brighton Belle - this was fabulous to know as the Brighton Belle was the train that my father used to take when courting my mum, traveling from London to Brighton at the weekends.</div>
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Just a short wait and then the iconic train pulled into the station and my heart skipped a beat - the carriages slowing coming to a stop so we could get on board.<br />
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Hat - Shazam Vintage, 1940's vintage dress - Paris, gloves - Retreat vintage and shoes Rocket Original. (Surgical stocking courtesy of the NHS!!)</div>
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Once we were seated champagne was served in the most beautiful crystal glasses and the train gently pulled out for the start of our journey.</div>
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As we travelled through the Kent countryside fabulous food kept coming and wine glass was refilled as if by magic, stewards effortlessly served our lunch and how they managed to serve soup from a terrine on a moving train I will never know!!</div>
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Joline and I spent weeks watching the episodes and films all in the name of research you understand - what a hard life we lead.<br />
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We found lots of fabulous outfits from Carrie's Wardrobe and while ladies listened we talked through her iconic style. <br />
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Then numerous outfits had to be tried on and bought!! With Joline and myself on hand for style advice.<br />
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Our Carrie outfit - a customer bought the whole outfit the following day!!</div>
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Cartier no less - Carrie would approve!!</div>
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Cute and sooo Carrie!!</div>
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We have more workshops planed so for more information and to book on line for the next one visit my website - <a href="http://www.fabulousmissk.co.uk/events">www.fabulousmissk.co.uk/events</a> for all the details.karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-26485000367226545132014-07-18T09:32:00.001-07:002014-07-18T09:32:34.729-07:00Come fly with me - Fashion and FeathersLast week I went to a talk at Norwich Castle Museum by Ruth Battersby-Tooke - the fashion and textiles curator about their recent exhibition on Birds - you can find out more by following this link -<br />
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Being a vintage gal I do like a bit of feather and frou frou. Ruth talked about how the feather became popular in the Victorian and Edwardian eras with huge plums and in some cases whole birds in full flight perched on large and extravagant hats. This of course caused considerable controversy and in turn led to the Association for the Protection of Birds (Later RSPB).<br />
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Feathers continued to be fashionable into the 20th Century with Hollywood movie stars such as Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow in the 30's; And who could forget that feather dress that Ginger Rogers floated in with Fred Astaire. <br />
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The 1970's saw a nod to the Native American Indian with jewellery and headdresses inspired by the traditional costumes.<br />
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And recently Galliano and McQueen have brought the feather into the 21st century with very strong influences from past decades.<br />
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Throughout fashion history there has always been a feather or two especially in the hat and headdress variety.<br />
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Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2008 Collection</div>
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The first step was fitted wardrobes the length of the wall, we went with a company called Hammonds who were brilliant - a designer talked us through what we needed and drew up a plan - a few weeks later we had stylish new hanging space - modern with an Art Deco twist.<br />
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Then the fun part started - finding all the decorative pieces - I have always wanted a glamorous dressing table and found the perfect on, I have a vast collection of pictures and fashion plates that I have picked up over the years, hats and other accessories that are to pretty to hide in cupboards.<br />
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After the success of Norwich Fashion Week photo shoot at a fantastic venue - The Maids Head hotel right in the centre of the city. I was asked by the new owners to get a team together to provide some images to update their promotional material.<br />
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So bright and early on Sunday morning - Missy Vintage, Joe Black and his wife Milda arrived at the hotel to work our magic,<br />
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Weddings were staged - brides and grooms outfits looked amazing - a couple of guests walking through the hotel offered their congratulations to the happy couple!!<br />
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After a short break for lunch - the lovely staff at the hotel treated us to yummy sandwiches and salad - we had already had fizz before noon to get us all into a party mood!!<br />
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Back to work for the afternoon this time to shoot afternoon tea - and trust me it wasn't your gentile style?? Cocktails and dinner were next up for the day - along with some heckles from customers in the bar but we are professional we can cope!!!<br />
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Then there was the final shot of the day - the selfie of all the team!!!<br />
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karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-2488639315889603132014-06-17T06:36:00.001-07:002014-06-17T06:38:41.883-07:00Summer inspiration and ideas.The sun has finally come out to play, sitting at my desk I can see feel the heat through the window and see the flowers gently move in the breeze.<br />
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I would love to be out there soaking up some rays but needs must and I have to crack on with work - a photo shoot to plan, a fashion show to organise and press packs to send out to companies - not rest for the wicked or fabulous!!!<br />
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Summer makes me feel better and more alive - my thoughts turn to lazy day picnics, bright coloured vintage swimsuits and floral dresses, sitting in the sunshine with a glass of bubbly.<br />
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So just a quick post to share some of my favourite summer images and inspiration. Not much of a theme just pictures I love and make me feel good!!<br />
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Just a few of lovely summer images to brighten up you day - what are your favourite images that make you think of sunny days???</div>
karenjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479204985746817272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136763856134396266.post-14258454160739295392014-06-12T03:59:00.001-07:002014-06-17T06:39:21.237-07:00Deco decedance - part 2Waking up on the Saturday morning with the sun streaming into our window was a fabulous start to our weekend of Deco indulgence.<br />
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One thing about "posh" hotels is the wonderful bathrooms and robes that they provide you with and Claridges is no exception.<br />
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Bath time bliss!!</div>
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Bathrobes.</div>
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The lovely bath products.</div>
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Refreshed and ready for the day we headed down to breakfast and what a setting have it in!!</div>
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Silver salt and pepper pots, and individual jams and even the tomato ketchup came in one of these little jars!!</div>
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Stepping out into a lovely warm day we headed to the V&A to see the Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition and then onto Harvey Nicks 5th floor restaurant for a cocktail or two and lunch.</div>
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Vintage jacket from Retreat Vintage, 40's skirt and blouse from Shazam vintage.</div>
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It was such a fabulous stay if not rather indulgent but hey you are only here once, the experience will stay with me forever and we now have a "Claridges Fund" so we can go back again!!</div>
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For now I will leave you with a quote from Spencer Tracy - " When I die I don't want to go to heaven I want to go to Claridges!!"</div>
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Claridges is the most wonderful place - this was our 2nd stay and the staff welcomed us back as if we were honoured guests. From the moment you step through the revolving doors into the grand entrance hall you are transported back to a bygone era of Art Deco splendour.</div>
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After checking in we were shown up to our room - which never disappoints - with original wardrobes and walnut writing desk, while we unpacking the door bell rang - yes you have a doorbell and a bottle of champagne and cake arrive with compliments of the hotel.</div>
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The room and marble bathroom!!</div>
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Claridges know how to treat a birthday gal!!</div>
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Worn out after a long day we retired to bed - the maid had turned down the sheets, laid out our PJ's, drawn the curtains - sweet dreams until tomorrow.</div>
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