Old Skool Cool Britannia |women's clothing

We love a good wedding especially when it gives us an extra few days to fit all the partying… ahem we mean celebrations in.
Yes girls, good weather will be upon us as we come closer to celebrating the up and coming nuptials between modern royals Prince William and his soon to be Princess Kate Middleton, (we think our invite got lost in the post). So girls, what will you wear to all those street ‘celebrations’?  We’ve got a few ideas up our sleeves this week so scroll down and see our looks  inspired by the street for it’s time to celebrate LONDON style (We are Girlondon after all) …

A little retro here a little vintage here throw in some classic  street 90′s and voila! You are good to go this look is all about coordination especially as you are travelling through the times with your wardrobe.

Who knew we could give a maxi skirt a bit of street cred, show a slither of sexy skin with the crop top maxi skirt combo, we’ve relaxed on the accessories but the tougher the better the skirt and sandals will still keep your look ultra feminine.

It’s tribal, it’s street, it’s sexy- enough said. The question is, would you rock it?

Not from London? Then show us how your city gets down here, like our look? Tell us below along with what your plans are  for partying or better still bring your discussion over here

Fashion News with Leila: No Bum Deal!

It’s that time of the week again; you scroll down and read what we’ve discovered in the hazy crazy world of fashion. This week we found out that this piece of news may be crazy but we don’t believe in poo pooing anyone’s efforts…

Tips for Cleaning and Caring for your Vintage

So you’ve bagged your vintage, followed our tips on keeping it in the best condition possible- but oh no what’s this, a stain you have never notice before? Well ladies before you confine your best purchase of the week to bin of no return try some of our tips the team have been taught over years…

Girl tips: Beauty Suggestions |Beauty and Fashion

Another busy day and another party to go to, it’s hard being beautiful isn’t it girls?
Well if like us you need a homemade boost from time to time then scroll down for more budget friendly lovelies which will leave your more room for the important things in life, like fashion and more parties .

Girl tip 1
Forget hairspray, use anti- perspirant on your face before apply your foundation, it will hold your make up in place, and save you time on reapplying, go on get your 48 hours worth!

Girl tip 2
Worries about your less than toned arms and legs? Brush bronzer on the outside of your arms and legs and it will slim them instantly, who needs the gym eh?

Girl tip 3
If your eyes are showing signs of too good a weekend perk them up my applying cold squeezed tea bags. The caffeine in the tea will help bring back that sparkle.

Girl tip 4
Give your hair the love it needs with a deep conditioning treatment; don’t blow half your wages on expensive lotions and potions. Blend mayonnaise, egg and milk chill in the fridge for 10 minutes and apply; the essential fats will give your barnet the boost it needs, your hair and your purse will thank you greatly!

Girl tip 5
Save splashing out in fancy nail salons. Instead, go to your local beauty college and get them done for a quarter of the price, the students will be well trained (and supervised) so you needn’t worry about leaving  a finger short, and you will be doing a good deed by helping a student gain their confidence in the nail industry may even help them pass their assessment- it’s win-win!
That’s your lot for this week, have you got any hidden budget beauty tips- then what you waiting for? Let us know in the magic box below! Or bring the discussion here

Oh Dolly Gosh! |Royal Vintage

Ok, as the days go by we admit we are getting more excited about the pending nuptials as the weeks go by. Is it wrong that we want this Princess Catherine doll below? (And we sort of still want this one as well).
So tell us, what would you wear if you were invited? Let us know below
In the meantime, check out our dream wedding outfits..

5 Easy Ways to Care for Your Vintage

So you’ve just paid a pretty penny for some gorgeous vintage wear, so what do you do? A) Hang it up and put it amongst your regular clothes B) Leave it on the floor and pick it up on the way out C) Take our tips and keep your clothes for longer. On that note, we’ve got 5 simple tips that only require just a little bit of effort and a lot of rewards…

• Keep fabrics out of sunlight. This is because the sun fades and breaks down fibres, you may love the sun but your clothes certainly won’t!

• Don’t store your items in plastic bag; allow your garments to ‘breathe’ by using muslin bags or acid free tissue and boxes.

• Use padded hangers when hanging up your clothes for extra protection and whatever you do steer clear of metal and wood hangers, the acid for the materials may cause staining and those are all your lovely pennies down the drain…

• Steam your silks, wools and synthetics as they are less harsh on these materials, save the ironing for the more ‘stubborn’ materials such as cotton and linen

• If you are unsure about how to wash a fabric, take it to the dry cleaners – they will clean it and they may just tell you how to deal with it in future, putting on a standard 40, may seem like the easy option but not when you can no longer get the item over your head, do it now and save the heartache.

Need some more tips or do you have any to share? Then let us know below! Or bring the discussion to us here

Let the Sun Shine! |Vintage Clothing

Experiencing weather changes but just don't know what to wear as the weather heats u?

Well how about one of these outfits for some serious inspiration- we’ve put together 3 looks that subtly embrace this season’s current trends; and don’t worry they may be subtle, but we guarantee you’ll turn a few heads! (Before you ask, yes do a pretty speedy next day delivery service) So relax, get inspired and go and get your clothes ready!
Have a great day
 xx

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Chin/ankle grazers/close fitting trousers/crochet and lace
Woo! Seems like there are a lot of things to work with, but to stick to our mantra and keep it simple. By keeping the colours similar with gradual lighter versions the majority of the focus will be on the top half, as the eye in theory will skim from bottom to top with a gradient effect. This allows for room to experiment with different textures such a lace and crochet. Keep the look balanced by having an item of jewellery that matches the top half of your outfit and another piece that matches the bottom.
Florals
Not everybody is confident about wearing bright floral colours so keep the design and stick to just one colour! Team with the most statement colour there (in this case it is black) we’ve dressed up our Romantic party skirt with a simple tank top, a quirky necklace and highly decorated bracelet with a neat belt to cinch in the waist and you’ll go from being fearful of the floral to princess of the prints!
Block colours
Wearing block colours can be the most daunting as it happily breaks all the rules, so how do you do it if you’re a bit nervous without feeling like you’ve raided a jumble sale?
Introduce yourself to the idea by splashing colour where you can best place is on the foot wear and the accessories. We’ve gone for one the hottest clashes of the year orange and blue, which we’ll admit out loud, does sound a bit dubious. However, by having the dress orange like our Closet Ponte wrap dress, the work is already done; just introduce a flick of blue around your outfit in the form of earrings and a stand out necklace and footwear. It is enough to make your outfit pop, although if you are feeling that more daring by the minute, crank it up a notch by coordinating your handbag with the earrings instead of the dress and team with a different coloured jacket in this instance you could add an emerald green- and pretty much leave others green with envy!
Go on try it and see!
Are you nervous about recent trends? Let us know below and we’ll see what we can do! Or better yet drop us a line here

Old Hollywood Glamour: R.I.P Elizabeth Taylor |Total Vintage

This was well over due so what better reason than to dedicate our Hollywood Glamour section to recently departed Hollywood star, Elizabeth Taylor.

Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor(February 27th 1932 – March 23rd 2011) Born to American Parents living in Britain, Taylor became a star pretty much the day she was born. After being born with genetic mutation that gave her double eyelashes which drew attention to her almost violet coloured eyes, she was blessed with looks that was destined for the silver screen. After a rather brief screen test after visits to studios with her former actress mother Sara Viola Warmbrodt, Taylor had the likes of MGM and Universal studios after her. Her first motion picture, which she starred in aged 9 There’s one born every minute (1942) was to be only film she did for Universal as she felt wasn’t overly welcome especially as she’d overheard the casting director say that her eyes were, “too old and [didn’t]have the face of a child.” Interestingly enough, it could be said that after she signed to MGM her looks combined with the ‘experience’ her face, held allowed her at 16 to play a 21 year old debutante who unknowingly marries a communist spy in the Conspirator (1949). Although the film itself didn’t set the box office world alight, Taylor was praised for her first adult lead in a film. Box office success followed a year later, when she featured in romantic comedy Father of the Bride (1950) which led to a successful but ‘boring’ sequel. Although Elizabeth had an amazing acting career, the media’s fascination with personal lives is nothing new. Taylor infamously or famously (however, you look at it) married 8 times twice to the same man , and when questioned about why she had chosen to marry so many times she famously retorted “I don’t know honey, it sure beats the hell out of me.” The man she chose to marry twice Richard Burton was the other half of the heavily documented prolific relationship. Burton and Taylor met while filming Cleopatra (1963), which he played Mark Anthony; their romance received much press as they were both married to other people. The coupling was such great media fodder for the tabloid, that Hollywood panicked when the couple considered not working for 3 months as it was considered that films that starred one or both of them generated half of Hollywood’s income. Another divorce and a few marriages later, the Cleopatra star continued to feature in films in the 1980’s but became more involved in political and charity issues; so much so that in 2003, Taylor decided not to attend the 75th Annual Academy Awards, due to opposition to Iraq war and publicly condemned then President George W Bush. In 2007, the star acted opposite James Earl Jones in a benefit performance of A.R Gurney’s play Love Letters. The event’s goal was to raise $1 million for her charity, The Taylor AIDS foundation. Despite her doing so much for others, Elizabeth’s health was not the best as throughout the years she had broken her back 5 times, had pneumonia twice, had a benign brain tumour and had skin cancer. Her later condition of congestive heart failure cause her to be admitted for treatment at the Cedars-Senai clinic in Los Angeles where she remained until she passed away surrounded by her four children. At her request, the funeral began fifteen minutes after it was scheduled to begin as she wanted to be late for her own funeral. Even in death Elizabeth Taylor certainly knew how to make an entrance! So how do bring some of her star quality to your wardrobe, we’ve narrowed it down to three things. 1. Curves –love them, use them and emphasise them. If you were not blessed in that department, create some by creating ruffles in the middle of your garments, pleating around the chest can also give a flatter chest a much bustier appearance. 2. Satin Dresses and sparkle- Ms Taylor just couldn’t resist a good old dress with spaghetti straps with a bit of sparkle. If you don’t feel you can handle satin try experiment with equally sexy material chiffon, you can add the sparkle with super sized earrings like a true starlet. 3. Got no time to dress like you’re going to a red carpet event? (Join the club) and try a little Liz casual (is there such a thing?) and wear off the shoulder baring tops and dresses and flowing skirts. We’ve created a few looks inspired by the late starlet…accessories featured are from Leila London

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Time to Play It Is Officially Spring! |Women's clothing

Woo it's the middle of the week and the weather is fantastic! Now we know what that means, it’s soon  time to party, so guess what we’ve got- not one, not two, but three outfits for you to experiment with. Are you feeling a little demure this week, want to rock out or perhaps you want to get brave with block colours? Scroll down and get inspired…
Embrace your inner Courtney Love (without the dodgy pictures)…

The Lady will be nothing but a lady in this outfit…

Fancy taking the block colours to the next level, well how about this corker… (still a bit shy? try this instead)

Want  us to adapt a trend or would like us to put together an outfit for an occasion? Well what are you waiting for – let us know below! Or better still just tell us right here.