Curiosity Killed The Cat
Monday, 24 February 2014
Good afternoon. I would like to start with apologies for a blogging break the size of Karl Lagerfelds - MUST APOLOGIZE TO LIST. I would go into detail about my anguish in absence but it would rapidly become boring and sound like a insufficient bucket of meek excuses - e.g - I was too busy making up new crisp flavours that rhyme with celebrities names, I accidentally glue-gunned myself to Philip Schofield, I was too busy making up exaggerated rumours as to why Heston Blumenthal was christened Heston Blumenthal, I was too busy cutting and pasting pictures of my face onto the bodies of turtles in unassuming positions.
Children of the world wide web, children of the realms of actual reality and my (very perpelexed and moody) father may have come to realise that I spend a substantial amount of my time in clear lens cat eye spectacles. (Please see poor attempt at appendix 1 underneath)
So what are peoples opinions of vintage spectacles? naff or as tasty as a butter and jam crumpet?
Children of the world wide web, children of the realms of actual reality and my (very perpelexed and moody) father may have come to realise that I spend a substantial amount of my time in clear lens cat eye spectacles. (Please see poor attempt at appendix 1 underneath)
But I feel it's time to proceed upon avenues new and invest in a solid pair of cat eye glasses that cost more than eight of your English pounds.
The most adorable Miss B of The Forties Floozy took over the most lovely of vintage spectacle shops, aptly named Madam's Vintage in 2013 - specialising in genuine 40s, 50s and 60s frames from around Europe and the USA.
So with that in mind, I've got many pairs of desirable specs to invest in!
Amy
Evelyn
Peggy
DeeDee
They even stock suave gentlemen's spectacles
Fred
I think I've got my eye on the "DeeDee" wonders and I shall hopefully be in attendance at a small coffee based establishment, reading mediocre tabloids behind the lenses of the peachy frames.
Even designers like Orla Kiely and DSquared have had ladies saunter down their catwalks in cat eye spectacles, epitomising the nonchalant teenage bon-chic years circa 1956.
Glasses have gone in and out of acceptance in the fashion realms in the last 40 years but a large portion of my childhood was spent admiring intellectual 1950s book type gals in films, wondering why all the girls who wore glasses at school were relentlessly mocked.
Heck, even Sugar of Some Like It Hot fame would agree with me -
"I want mine to wear glasses...Men who wear glasses are so much more gentle, and sweet, and helpless. Haven't you ever noticed it?..They get those weak eyes from reading - you know, those long tiny little columns in the Wall Street Journal."
Please leave your Dame Edna Everage and Mrs Peacock jokes until the ride has come to a complete stop,
Thank You
Taken from the utterly thrilling Pink Flamingos
fun with Grandma
Even just a few blog posts ago I posted this darling clip of a 1950s guide to spectacles which I think is still very helpful!
So what are peoples opinions of vintage spectacles? naff or as tasty as a butter and jam crumpet?
Valentines Day Survival Kit
Monday, 27 January 2014
A Spy In The House Of Love Popular Penguins Penguin Books Australia
$8.67 - penguin.com.au
Valentines Day is less than a month away so it seemed a most appropriate time to gush around shades of scarlet and silently giggle at the small proportion of people I know who see booking a table at Frankie & Benny's come February 14th on a par with Byron.
I may be (overwhelming happy) without a male companion to make myself feel synthetically special, but I ruddy love lounging in undergarments on the holy day of St Valentine, watching lots of Flight Of The Conchords and reading literature beyond the capacity of the company of any ex-boyfriend.
What's more, Vivien Of Holloway has kick started my head-in-the-clouds excitement far too early upon the reveal of their Jezebel Red Sweetheart Dress (see above), Grace Red Sweetheart Dress and Red Heart Shorts.
Vivien Of Holloway is one of the best vintage repro destinations that, not only the UK, but the world has to offer.
$8.67 - penguin.com.au
Valentines Day is less than a month away so it seemed a most appropriate time to gush around shades of scarlet and silently giggle at the small proportion of people I know who see booking a table at Frankie & Benny's come February 14th on a par with Byron.
I may be (overwhelming happy) without a male companion to make myself feel synthetically special, but I ruddy love lounging in undergarments on the holy day of St Valentine, watching lots of Flight Of The Conchords and reading literature beyond the capacity of the company of any ex-boyfriend.
What's more, Vivien Of Holloway has kick started my head-in-the-clouds excitement far too early upon the reveal of their Jezebel Red Sweetheart Dress (see above), Grace Red Sweetheart Dress and Red Heart Shorts.
Vivien Of Holloway is one of the best vintage repro destinations that, not only the UK, but the world has to offer.
the blitz backlane and the paper pineapple
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Saturday afternoon in a rather mild November in the north of England is enough to cure to blues for any folk, especially when it involves vintage fairs and american diners!
Myself and the nipper brother travelled to delve through the wares at Lou Lou's Vintage Fair in Newcastle and sup on oreo milkshakes until our faces turned blue
Wearing - slingback snakeskin shoes - charity shop
skirt- Flip Vintage
handbag - Vintage
Jacket - ebay
faux stole - H&M
cardigan - charity shop
beret - previous vintage fair
Of late I've been going gooey for brooches and headdresses. On this table of delicious gold confectionery, I loved the brooch on the bottom left with the gold leaves and real fur flower.
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