I mentioned in my last post that I might share some more old photos that I rediscovered on an old memory card - these are some of the other photos I was talking about which were also taken by Ell Wormald.
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I recently rediscovered these photos on a memory card in an old camera of mine that I'd given on permanent loan to my mum. They're several years old now, but I wanted to share them anyway as I thought it was a shame that I'd never managed to share them when they were first taken. I also have some others that I might share, and it was really interesting to see just how much I've changed and improved in terms of things like posing, hair and makeup etc. I seem to have had a big thing for socks instead of stockings at one stage as that appears in a lot of the old photos - I actually quite like it so I'll have to revisit it at some point.
Anyway, these photos were shot by Ell Wormald in an abandoned house, with a photo effect or two thrown in for good measure.
Not really an outfit post per se, but the jacket is vintage and part of a suit, everything else is modern and most of it I don't own any more.
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In a previous post, I mentioned that I was hoping to be able to visit this same location again when I was wearing a more practical outfit. Well, here I am in a slightly more practical outfit although I could have done with better shoes for climbing on the rocks.
I also stole my dad's hat for a couple of shots. Just for fun, because it's a great hat even if it doesn't particularly go with the outfit... The cardigan was also way too warm (it's about 45% wool, from memory, which is going to be awesome in the winter) but it's so nice with the shirt that I couldn't resist. I've actually been after a green fairisle cardigan for a while so I'm really pleased I managed to find one.
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I also stole my dad's hat for a couple of shots. Just for fun, because it's a great hat even if it doesn't particularly go with the outfit... The cardigan was also way too warm (it's about 45% wool, from memory, which is going to be awesome in the winter) but it's so nice with the shirt that I couldn't resist. I've actually been after a green fairisle cardigan for a while so I'm really pleased I managed to find one.
Wearing:
Top - C/O Vivien of Holloway (original post here)
Cardigan and trousers - Lindy Bop | Sunglasses - Primark | Shoes - Clarks
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Wearing:
Jumper - Charity shop | Skirt - Tara Starlet
Shoes and hair flower - Primark
Yep. Still wearing them with everything.
"Everything" in this case being all of the matching things I could lay my hands on apparently, but you can't go wrong with a matchy-matchy outfit occasionally. Even my mug wanted to join in the fun.
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Hi everyone! I’m quite excited to share today’s post with
you, which is a review of these cigarette trousers. I picked these up recently
and they were a total impulse purchase but I tried them on and just fell in
love. I get a lot of wear out of my other cigarette trousers and I’ve been
thinking about buying another pair, so I thought these would fit the bill
nicely. I find practical, comfortable and easy to wear. They’re very flattering
on, and are easy to dress up with heels for a night out or smart enough to wear
for work during the day.
So where did I pick up this magical garment? You’d be
forgiven for thinking they were from a well-known repro shop. Lindy Bop,
Collectif, or Pinup Girl perhaps? These retailers, to name just a few, all
carry similar styles. But no. These delightful 1950s-style cigarette trousers
are from… Primark. Yes, they are currently available in a range of patterns at
just £9.00 a pop, which is a fraction of the price of some available from the
repro shops.
Unfortunately I was not able to find this style in any plain colours, although I’ve noticed that Primark’s stock can sometimes vary from store to store, so it’s possible that plain colours are available elsewhere. However, all of the patterns I saw were very pretty. I just chose these ones as I thought they would still work well as a neutral in my wardrobe.
The trousers skim the ankle on me (at 5’5”) and are made of a stretch fabric so they are not only comfortable but wonderfully curve-hugging. They feature a side zip and are a mid-rise, not quite sitting at my natural waist but not slouching round my hips either. If you really must have something that sits at your natural waist then you may wish to stick with those available from the repro retailers where clothing is specifically designed to be 1950s in style, but I think these still have enough of a 1950s look about them that I’m very happy with them as a very much budget-friendly option.
I’m wearing a UK size 8, which is my usual clothing size, but it’s always worth trying Primark clothing on before buying as their sizing can vary by a lot. Since the trousers do have some stretch, those of you between sizes may wish to size down to maintain the very fitted look. The quality is about average for a high street item, and to be honest I find that some of the repro brands charge high prices for items that are only about the same quality as high street items anyway, so I’m counting this as a win.
If you’re a fan of the cigarette trouser style, I’d recommend grabbing a pair or two of these from your local Primark while they still have them in stock. Watch this space as you might find I add another couple of pairs to my own wardrobe soon…
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Wearing:
1940s vintage dress - Etsy somewhere | Vintage bracelet - gift
Hair flowers - Primark | Shoes - Clarks
This dress is still one of my absolute favourites because just look at it. I wore it with my 40s lace ups for a few hours before the photos were taken but as you might be able to spot, they gave me terrible blisters due to the heat. I always forget that shoes that fit perfectly well most of the year round can be very uncomfortable when the weather gets warm.
I was very pleased with my little matching posy of flowers in my hair. I really like wearing them but I often find that I'm not very good at spending money on accessories, so I'm always pleased when flowers etc turn up in places like Primark for next to no money. I have a vague memory of trying to make 2016 the year when I'd really start accessorising, but nope - I'm just not very good at it.
Maybe 2017 will be the year of the accessory for me...
Hi everyone! I know this is completely different to my usual content, but I hope that at least some of you will find it interesting. If it's not your thing, just go ahead and ignore this post and I will be back to my usual content in the next one. If planner videos are something that you do find interesting, then I may post something again another time.
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