April Showers

    There's been a lull in my blogging recently, April didn't treat me very well and I've been almost entirely absent from the Internet. But I'm back! and have plenty of purchases to show you and some sellers to share with you.

    The prolonged Winter we've been suffering in the UK has driven me crazy this month and the only solace I've found is buying clothes and accessories, nothing appropriate for the cold climate mind, I've been trying to stay optimistic that Spring will grace us with its presence.
(Please excuse the quality of the photos, my camera is broken so I'm having to use my phone)



Denim Skater Skirt, Shoes, Cropped Jumper: all New Look | Red Skater Skirt: Misguided | Accessories: Primark

Striped Blouse & Necklace: Primark | Skirt: New Look | Lace Detail Bouse: Cameo Rose | Tie Dye Socks: Thriftette

Aztec Crop top & Shoes: New Look | Playsuit: Charity shop | Long sleeved Crop top: Topshop



   So, I've gone crazy for the crop! I'll admit, when they started reappearing on the fashion scene I was too scared to wear and trembled at the thought of baring any flesh. But, I took the plunge, (feel the fear and do it anyway right?) and I couldn't be more glad I did!!

In a recent clothes clear out I found some old cropped tops that I'd stashed away at some point many moons ago (obviously too scared back then too!) and have pulled them forward into my current wardrobe, hooray! I can't see the trend disappearing from the fashion scene too soon so predict my collection will grow in the coming months. What's your stance on the 90's throwback?

    On top of the standard highstreet and well-known online store buys, I've been on the prowl for some fresh, new outlets that I can wrap my purse strings around and have stumbled upon Manchester based company Thriftette. Founded by Lucie Benjamin and Grace Avery, Thriftette are predominantly an online seller having sold through ASOS Marketplace and their own online store, although have one store in Manchester, and specialise in one-off vintage, retro and handmade pieces.
I purchased these hand-dyed tie dye socks and they are SO CUTE!!

Tie dye has been on my fashion radar since last summer and as soon as the weather brightens up I fully intend to start creating some of my own pieces so watch this space!

I highly recommend that you check out Thriftette if you're interested in vintage and retro fashion.


    I have also just made my first purchase from MeeMee.com. Review to follow upon delivery... 

     In other news, I've been approached by a small, kitsch gift designer who wants to use my artwork on some new designs (canvases, furniture and possibly even t-shirts!).  Okay, so its very early days and I'm trying really hard not to get too carried away with it but, I can't begin to describe how exciting the prospect is! You never know, there may be some of my own items being featured here in the not too distant future!

Stay tuned lovelies

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