Saturday, 20 August 2011

Welcome to Pleasantville!

Pleasantville.
Familiar faces include Reese Witherspoon, Toby Maguire and that women who played the mom in Malcom in the Middle.



"A brother and sister from the 1990s are sucked into their television set and suddenly find themselves trapped in a 1950s style television show. Here they have loving parents, old fashioned values, and an overwhelming amount of innocence and naivete. Not sure how to get home, they integrate themselves into this "backwards" society and slowly bring some color to this black and white world. But as innocence fades, the two teens begin to wonder if their 90s outlook is really to be preferred."

It was truly surprising how many truths about society were laid bare in this film.  Everything about this film was unexpected, and it was an absolute joy to watch - I can't believe I had never heard about it before now!

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Back to the Twenties...

I am so amazingly envious of this gorgeous 1920s flapper dress... 

... Completely crystallized with glass beads it was one of the most beautiful pieces of vintage that I saw throughout the Southbank Festival.


I love the almost coral yet peachy tones of the dress put together with antique gold glass beading and cream Art Nouveau style patterns.

OH what I wouldn't do to get my hands on a dress like this!

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

Victory Rolls and Straw Hats


I found these two lovely ladies flaunting their purchases from my stall - two gorgeous 1940s wide brimmed straw hats! Whether you're going vintage or not, they really are the perfect summer hat for this season.

They look fantastic with their perfectly coiffed hair and classic 40s look... make up and all! 

I particularly like the original wicker painted handbag... 
... I'll definitely be looking out for one of those!

Monday, 15 August 2011

Today I move into my new house...

... and leave my gorgeous room behind (well until I go back and visit in a few days)...

Vintage G-Plan Wardrobe - 1960s Coat Rack

1960s Covered Mannequin - Vintage Mirrors - 1960s Wallpaper from Amsterdam

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Vintage Style from the Southbank... 1950s

I LOVED this gorgeous 1950s dress set!
Its not just the era that I love.

This 50s dress set has everything...
... Print...
... Colour...
... Cut...
... and ultimately style.