Wardrobe Tour: Bottom half edition...

 

So I have a new YouTube video up for you!

This one was particularly fun to film, this is just a video of some of the clothing items that i have at university with me...

 

 

If you fancy watching the video check it out below...

Perfect Pompadour...

So I'm back with another hair tutorial...       

        

This time around I thought I'd show you how to achieve a very easy day to day vintage inspired look that only takes minutes to do!

The pompadour refers to a hairstyle named after Madame de Pompadour who was a mistress to King Louis XV, the basic idea of the style is that the hair is swept back upwards away from the face and worn high above the forehead...

It was famously worn by the king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley but also modelled by vintage glamour girls such as Betty Grable, Deborah Kerr and Bette Davis...

If you want to take a look at the tutorial shown above just click the video below and enjoy!

Nan's Vintage Handbag and Purse...

If your anything like me then your grandmother is the ultimate woman...

 She has millions of stories of her youth, keeps little vintage treasures in her wardrobe and lets you borrow them!, teaches you all the do's and don'ts of vintage styling and generally just feeds you up! 

So when my grandmother showed me this little beauty I couldn't help but have an impromptu photo-shoot and share it!

Its a brown crocodile skin handbag with matching purse that my grandfather bought her in 1959...

The purse is the same crocodile skin as the bag, still in perfect condition and just the right size for a night out on the town...

Being the horded that my grandmother is she even still has the labels and price tag!

Rowing in Oxford...

What glorious weather we've been having these past few days! It being so beautiful me and my flat mates decided to go into the centre of Oxford and have a bash at rowing, it's situated on the River Cherwell at the Magdalen boat house...

The scenes on the river are even more beautiful in the sun, so I decided to catch it all on film for you and uploaded it onto my YouTube channel...

After so many months of thick winter clothes, it was only right to get out some shorts! 

I wore my Hell Bunny high waisted sailor shorts, with my wide collared pink and white striped shirt from Matalan...

The picture below is the result of my attempt to row... I was awful!

Please click the link below to watch a 'Day Rowing in Oxford'...

Vintage Hair Tutorial Using Heated Rollers...

Since my first two YouTube video received such support and acknowledgement I'm glad to say that I've uploaded yet another vintage themed video...

 

Vintage Hair Tutorial...

During this particular video I show how a vintage hairstyle can be achieved just using heated rollers, this is just one of the many methods that I'm hoping to share with everyone in the future...

 

In the video I discuss what items and products you can use to master the look and the techniques you are able to use...

Hopefully the video will be more than just informative and provide some laughter a little joy!

 

If you have 5 minutes to spare please go over and check it out and let me know what you think...

Click the link below to watch my vintage hair tutorial...

First YouTube Video...

So recently I decided to branch out into the world of YouTube...

 

With the enjoyment I receive from writing my blog and sharing all of my vintage and university stories I thought it seemed the most sensible move possible!

 

So with a Canon s120 and a tripod I made my first ever YouTube video...

For my first video I wanted it to be light and fun, so I decided to film a 

1# 25 facts about me...

 

My next video that will be up will be 2# University Room Tour, for future videos im hoping to get some vintage ladies or men together just to have a good chin wag about all things old and glamorous; I will be filming anything that I think you'll find interesting and sharing it with you!

 

Please click the link below and hopefully you'll have a giggle!

 

Hipshakin' in Oxford...

 Sorry its been so long since my last post, but I simply haven't had anything exciting to talk about, I recently returned back to university for my second semester and have been working my little tush off everyday! Who knew that I'd have so much work?

 

However...

 

I found a 50's/60's rock' n' roll night in Oxford! *applause*

 

The Hipshakin' event is held once a month in an intimate little pub only 5 minutes away from my halls location, it provides all genres of music from swing, bop, jive, rockabilly...there's something for everyone!

 

I arrived with some friends around 8pm and first thing I heard was Gizelle- Voodoo, I knew I was in the right place! Everyone was so friendly and chatty there wasn't any hint of snootiness or arrogance, we all bopped and jived together until 1am and I can safely say that I will be attending the next Hipshakin' event...

 

But what did I wear?...

A nautical theme seemed to be the direction I was aiming for...

If you know me you'll know I love all things high waisted, and my old trusty Bernadette sailor trousers from Collectif clothing just had to be worn. I bought these early last year for around £50.00, pricey but a good investment considering the multiple times that I've worn them; if your like me and love to dance then I suggest getting a pair of swing trousers, as they give a big impression when your dancing!

This little navy striped bargain was from George at Asda, and only cost me £10.00! It is off the shoulders with an elastic neck line so that it doesn't slip, the navy happens to be a perfect match for my trousers...

The basket above is my all time favourite as it matches pretty much everything I own and was a cheeky purchase from the Rockabilly Rave last year, hopefully I'll be able to bag a few more at this years rave...

 

Accessories, what else but pearls?

 

Warning: Picture Spam Below...

Photographs below were taken by Jeff Slade

Next Hipshakin' Event

 Saturday 7th March

The James Street Tavern

Oxford

Northern Soul Outfit..

      

Whilst I'm home I have to make the most of Northern Soul and Rockabilly events...

 

So when I had the chance to attend my local northern soul night on Wednesday in Birmingham I ceased the opportunity to wear my new high waisted check trousers...

  

River Island Check Trousers £15.00

As mentioned in my previous post I a totally in love with anything high waisted, but not only are these trousers flattering but so unbelievably comfy to dance in!

As ever I wore one of my polo necks with trousers, accompanied with some pearls...

Ask any girl pearls add sophistication and ooze class!

Kelly Noelle Check Trousers...

January means one thing apart from new years resolution, SALES...

 

Browsing through quite a few vintage websites online I came across these gorgeous tartan high waisted trousers from Collectif!

Kelly Noelle Check Trousers were a bargain at £20.00...

 

The trousers are tighter fitting than most vintage trousers that provides a modern take on the 1950s, I adore all things high waisted as they minimize the waist and accentuate womanly curves...

I accompanied the trousers with a red turtle neck jumper, which in my opinion is an essential winter piece that can be worn any where!

A Cheeky Selfie!

 

In my previous Christmas post I mentioned that I have always used heated rollers when curling my hair, but as I received some curling tongs for Christmas then I had to give them a go!

 

After learning the knack for pin curling (with plenty of arm ache!) I'm totally in love with this technique! I will be doing a post on it soon to share the hair love...