The Hunt Is On...

THe hunt is on and the prey has been spotted...ok thats rubbish! I am on a mission to find a killer outfit to wear to the Curves of Couture fashion show I have been invited to. This is a huge event with the UK's first plus size only catwalk show organised in conjunction with the British Sciene Council and Models of Diversity. Being a plus side woman I wanted to be a part of it and hey presto was invited as a guest (VIP!). But dilemma...CAN I FIND A DRESS? nope! I want a vintage number that doesnt make me look like a frumpy dumpy. God I'd even wear a new dress as long as it was my style and size...

The hunt continues. suggestions greatly welcome as are donations.

My New Playsuit

I recently took delivery of a new playsuit from my new favourite designer PPQ...

Its a very vintage-esque black velvet playsuit. Plus it doesnt do that whole 'cut me off in the lady parts area' that so many playsuits can and do... vulgar I know but you get what I mean.

I wore it recently to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday...

Afternoon Listening

Another musically post from me...today's soundtrack is:

The Peacocks - Gimme More


Reckless Ones - Dead & Gone

Love the video


Tom Stormy Trio feat. Rhythm Sophie - Finders Keepers


Breathless - Bad Bad Boy


Hellsonics -Chasin' Demons


The Meteors - The Devil Went Down To Moose's

On Air Baby!

On Air Baby!

Khandie's interview at the Australian Burlesque Festival will be broadcast tonight!

This Afternoon's Listening Session

Just another list of the music accompanying my work this afternoon.














Enjoy.

Local Visitation Rights

Having moved further outside London I am determined to find my niche even out here in the sticks. Ok not quite that remote but hey...its not Central London.

On a recent trip to Wycombe I happened to pop into a shop that even from the outside was very impressive. There was no door mat, simply a Yen-esque tray of stones to step through into this opulently decorated shop. From golden busts to over filling drawers, the eyes were attracted and distracted similtanously. Kitsch Me Kwik was wonderful.

The baby of Juliet Hamilton (BA Hons PGCE no less), this lady's personality is eveident in all that she creates. Having designed/created costumes for the 80s legend Cyndi Lauper I instantly fell in love. Whilst a lot of the clothes have that crazy 80s vibe there is a much more vintage from the 30s onward nestled amongst it all.

The compacts ranged from the late 30s to the early 60s.
Impressively low priced too. Even the Chanel one.

Even her website shows just some of the vintage items she shows. I really liked the compacts. http://kitschmekwik.com/jewellery-20636-c-20636-1.html

Music for the moochers

I am a huge fan of rockabilly music but find my tastes have varied overtime and now I am more a collective fan...

Today I have listened to the following (in no particular order or importance)














And yes I am sure you will think there are some dud tracks in there...but in the immortal words of my ma: do one pie face!

Fashion Fix

Every now and then I like to post pictures of myself on my twitter: http://twitter.com/BlahFashion. As some people have asked me where I get my outfits from I thought from time to time I would post some here occasionally.

Having recently tweeted about how I never find playsuits that fit me due to my 2 inches longer than standard torso (Thanks Lynn for measuring) I always end up with camel toe! Not sexy! Or comfortable. So imagine my surprise when I found one that is both vintage inspired, cheap and doesnt cut my vagina in half! WHOOP!

Playsuit is from Primark,
belt is from Mango,
shoes are an Ebay purchase
 bag is from  Hobo International.

Hair flower is from Miss Sweets Boutique,
faux hair bun is from Annabelles Wigs
pout is all my own with lashing of MAC Russian Red!

Can I also give a huge shout out to the company behind my faux hair bun. Annabelle's Wigs are my go-to people for hair pieces. Perfection in follicles or should I say in faux-licles? Go check them out!

Happy Days Are Here To Stay

Recently I found my weary ass in the shadow of Cardiff castle for the Armed Forces Day celebrations. As the host I was on duty with pinup poise and grace at all times but afterwards my face hurt more than ever; so rewarded myself with a small excursion to the delightful chocolate box town of Cowbridge. I had heard rumours of an Eggs Benedict with my name on it, so with my friend Hayley we headed Cowbridge bound the next morning.

After a thoroughly wonderful face stuffing of eggs, Hayley took me to a shop she knew I would love. We entered the vintage realm of 'Happy Days'. Every pore in my body oozed with vintage lust. Everywhere I looked were trinkets, furniture not to mention music and clothing of the vintage/retro variety. My eyes darted rapidly about the place, mentally placing each and every one of the goodies in my house.

Customised by one of the owners! LOVED IT!

A small selection of the clothing area.

The kitchen set up area...adorable. ALL for sale!

Also in the shop is a tea room which I am reliably informed sells delightful cream teas and cakes. I bought some fudge that lasted me all of 10 secs it was that yummy. Some of the space is rented to like minded vintage inspired artists and creatives so you can find some unique gifts as well. In the back there is even a dress maker! Now how many vintage stores can boast that?

I will be back for sure so if you are in the area I recommend you go. I was so surprised at how low priced all the items were. I saw a mint condition pink 1950s ballgown for sale for £55!!! Now that is good value!