Vintage Life Magazine by Veronica chuah

EDITOR’S LETTER THIS NOV/DEC DOUBLE ISSUE IS THE LAST OF 2011, SO AS WE WRAP UP WARM AND GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT, WE CAST A LOOK BACK OVER THE LAST YEAR.

s What a rollercoaster it has been! This year has seen huge changes for vintage life - more issues per year, more stocklists, international orders and of course, more pages! We are so thrilled to be able to offer such a range of features and advertisements from the biggest and best names on the vintage scene, and the magazine would not exist without them. We’re also delighted with everincreasing numbers of readers. We value each and every one of you - so keep spreading the world to help 2012 be an even bigger and better year!

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Peekaboo Vintage

Hollywood Glamour

Classic Appeal of Donna Reed

Lola Lamour’s Style Secret

Make Your Own Winter Warmers

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THIS ISSUE FASHION AND ACCESSORIES

WINTER WOOLLENS Louisa McDonnel Explores Kitting Trends

PEEKABOO VINTAGE The Latest Goings On At This Vintage Boutique

HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR Karen James-Welton Shows Us How To Dress For The Festive Season

DONNA REED Rebecca McWattie Explores Donna Reed’s Classic Appeal

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LOLA LAMOUR Lola Lamour Discusses Her Vintage Style

GET KNITTTED How To Be On The Vintage Vanguard

BEAUTY AND HAIR

ICON: ELIZABETH TAYLOR

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The Beauty Queens Re-create A Gorgeous Vintage Look!

HAIRSTYLE CLASSICS Creating Vintage Hairstyles With Shorter Hair

GUYS AND DOLLS ‘How To’ Hair With Lipstick And Curls

LIFESTYLE

VINTAGE HOLIDAY TREATS

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Nina Faull Discusses Naughty And Nice Festive Goodies

SNOW DRAMA Peri And Ryan’s Winter Wedding

VINTAGE WEDDING GALLERY Annabel Beeforth’s Exciting New Photography Project

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THE PUPPINI SISTERS VLM Manges To Grab 5 Minutes With Marcella Puppini!

REGULAR ARTICLES

WINTER WARMERS Winter Warmers We Love This Month!

ROCK N ROLL EVENTS Fairs and Events Taking Place In November And Decmber

GIRL OF THE ISSUE The gorgeous winner of our recent Facebook search

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1 Audrey Coat £225 www.silkandsawdust.com; 2 Black Gloves withFaux Fur Trim £45 www.hof.co.uk; 3 Vintage Fabric Collar £25 www.cariandco.com; 4 Blocking Textured Snood £35 www.mintvelvet.co.uk; 5 Fairisle Pattern Socks £12 www.next.co.uk/press; 6 Faux Fur Ear Muffs £8 www.next.co.uk/press 7 Cream and Caramel Hat £28 www.candysays.co.uk.

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KITTING TRENDS

I’M SURE I’M NOT ALONE IN HAVING WINTER AS MY FAVOURITE SEASON OF THE YEAR. IT IS THE SEASON TO HUNKER DOWN, HIBERNATE AND KEEP WARM. THE SIMPLE JUMPER IS SOMETHING NOT TO BE WITHOUT THIS SEASON. WE ALL OWN ONE BUT IS WEARING THIS WARDROBE STAPLE REALLY A STYLE STATEMENT?

uring the mid 20th century, a massive shift took place in the world of fashion. While the world was recovering from World War II, a cultural movement emerged which rejected mainstream ideas and materialism, and followed instead a belief system which focused on emotions, feelings, and freedom. This was not a new philosophy but it was only in the late 1940s that it became referred to as Existentialism. How this belief system translated into the world of fashion was actually in the form of anti-fashion. Followers of this new movement began to break rules. Before the war, fashion was structured and had rules — in the main, women wore dresses and men wore suits. During the war, fashion became utilitarian and fashion was functional. The existential movement rejected the rules and both men and women for probably the first time in fashion history were now wearing the same clothes. These clothes wearers were anti-establishment and demonstrated this by wearing items such as oversized

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fisherman style jumpers and polo necks. Polo necks were traditionally win by menial workers and seamen, and were made in fine knit to allow for movement as would have been required by these workers. Fisherman jumpers traditionally had a heavy cable knit for warmth. Both of these styles were hugely ‘anti-suit’ — anti-formality and anti-government, adopting the clothing of workers. The black polo neck became an iconic image of the existential movement, where in France, it was known as ‘Rive Gauche’ or Left Bank look. With their oversized jumpers and polo necks, women wore simple black trousers and ballet pumps — famous purveyors of this look being Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot. These styles of jumpers have recently seen a resurgence in mainstream fashion. Fisherman sweaters and specifically Aran jumpers, traditionally worn by Irish and Scottish fishermen, have had recent resurrection. If wearing a big chunky knit, there is no need to pair it with anything different than the movement followers did, keep the rest of your outfit simple and streamlined. Beginning in the 50s, and carrying on throughout the 60s and 70s, the Vietnam War brought a new era of turmoil to the world. But it also brought together the people of the United States in particular who campaigned fervently for peace. It was college students who voiced their protests most loudly, demanding and end to the war, and calling for peace. These heartfelt please heralded the beginning of the hippy era, where people called for a united world and an understanding of different cultures. As a result, world and ethnic fashions heavily influenced the mainstream. One aspect of this was the use of bold Aztec patterns on chunky knit cardigans, featuring thick stripes,

geometric patterns, asymmetrical shapes and lots of colour. This style became so popular it is now emblematic of the 70s.

Worn tied at the waist with your flares, cardigans, are great winter cover up cosy and colourful against the greys of the season. Keep your inner silhouette simple, and wear your wool as a protective outer cacoon to shield from the elements this winter.

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College students eager to display their stance on peace, were also eager to display allegiances to other, less important, matters — the college sports team. Varsity fashion began. Chunky white cardigans would contain the emblem of the college football team, or an initial of the college itself. Girls would wear their boyfriend’s cardigan, big and baggy and oversized. As well as this, there was the college scarf. Traditionally college scarves would be in sombre, serious colours such as burgundy, navy or grey, worn long one strand dangling proudly down the front, displaying your particular allegiances - matching bobble hat optional! Actress Ali McGraw in the film ‘Love Story’ made this look her own, rarely seen without a matching chunky knit scarf and hat, worn with a cosy tartan dress or camel coat. Jumpers and cardigans in chunky wool are plentiful and easy to find both in the high street and in vintage stores. Try on your vintage finds before buying as often vintage jumpers are pure wool and can be itchy directly against the skin. For extra softness look for a wool mix, particular a luxury wool, such as angora or cashmere. Take up knitting! It’s not as difficult as you may imagine, and there are plenty of knitting groups out there to join. You can take on a project as simple as a scarf, or as complicated as a cable knitted, roll necked, elasticated sleeved full-length jumper. It’s a great cosy winter hobby. Offset the greys of the season by wearing your knits in the colour of berries, fallen leaves, holly leaves and wood. Bring on the cold weather!

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PEEKABOO

VINTAGE prepare for

PARTY SEASON

THIS IS THE SEASON THAT VINTAGE REALLY COMES INTO ITS OWN BECAUSE IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LUXURIOUS FABRICS AND DECADENCE. WE’RE LITERALLY SURROUNDED BY THE MOST AMAZING FURS, SEQUINS, CHIFFON, VELVET, MOHAIR, AND THE LIST GOES ON.

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LAURY SMITH MAKES PEEKABOO VINTAGE HER

FIRST PORT OF CALL WE ARE SO EXCITED TO BE INVOLVED WITH SUPER STYLIST TO THE STARS LAURY SMITH, WHO HAS LANDED THE MUCH COVETED JOB OF STYLING THIS YEAR’S ‘X FACTOR’ STARS.

he A/W 2011 catwalks showed us no many great vintage - inspired looks and referenced so many different eras, vintage has never been more in demand! Miu Miu’s 40s inspired printed tea dresses were to die for. And we love, love, love this seasons 70s Gucci Girl glamming it up in jewel-coloured fedoras and multicolored fur collars. Stella McCartney showed us 80s inspired black bodycon dresses with sheer polka dot sleeves but added a modern twist and slashed them down to the waist. I have an amazing 80s original that’s so similar, I’ll certainly be rocking it out to one of my Christmas parties! She’s come over from LA and made Peekaboo Vintage her first port of call, so watch out for some fabulous vintage frocks on the live shows in the run up to Crimbo. This time of year takes us into party season. During December our celeb clients are first trough the door desperately begging dresses for various red carpet events and the shop literally gets busier by the day. The high street try their very best to emulate the luxury fabrics of the 50s and 60s but the gorgeousness of those era’s brocades and jacquards just cannot be duplicated, unless you have had a significant lottery win!

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Vintage most certainly rules at this time of year, especially as no cool fashion party girl can risk the mega ‘faux-pas’ of walking into a party wearing the same dress as someone else!

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We are also looking forward to stocking some exclusive Peekaboo items for the very cool Regent Street store Anthropologie… We had a very successful collaboration with them for the “Vogue’s — Fashion’s Big Night Out” in September. It was such a success on the night that we have been asked to provide them with some incredible, oneoff items from the 50s and 60s! Please check out our blog and Facebook pages to find out when these pieces are to arrive in the store. Here at Peekaboo Vintage we’ve never been busier. Thanks to our concession in Topshop Oxford Circus we’re one of the first purveyors of vintage onto the high street. We’re really proud of this and now with our expansion an the opening of our first boutique we have seen our customer base change

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dramatically. When we firststarted in 1991 most people would think you were slightly eccentric if you chose to wear items from a different era. But now our vintage collection sits alongside the high street’s modern viewpoint in shops like Topshop and Anthropologie. It’s such a big turn-around and it’s been an amazing journey for us. Looking ahead, we hope to meet you all at the ‘20% off Carnaby Event’ on the 17th November! Please go to our Facebook page and follow the links to get your free ticket for the event. There will be over 100 shops participating and the Peekaboo Vintage Boutique in Ganton Street will be having 20% off, Champagne and a free goodie bag with every purchase - so there! Have a wonderful party season everyone!

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H OW TO D R ESS WHAT BETTER WAY TO DRESS UP THIS FESTIVE SEASON THAN TAKING INFLUENCE FROM SIRENS OF YESTERYEAR? CHANNEL YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE STAR AND BRING SOME VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD TO YOUR PARTIES THIS SEASON.

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1 Bollywood Style Necklace £40 www.rokit.co.uk; 2 Silver Crocheted Vintage 1960s Purse £12 www.candysays.co.uk; 3 1980s Leather Shoes £55 www.peekaboovintage.com; 4 Red Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings £28 www.stardustonline.co.uk; 5 1960s Beaded Mod Flower Earrings £12 www.stardustonline.co.uk; 6 1960s Handbag £30 www.candysays.co.uk 7 Carmine Red Vintage 1980s Hat £26 www.candysays.co.uk; 8 Gold Chunky Arm Cuff £5 www.rokit.co.uk 9 Vintage Evening Bag £35 www.lovemissdaisy.com.

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When it comes to accessories pile on the bling with diamonds and jewels - a bold necklace will transform the most simple of dresses or find a large vintage brooch and

attach it to your shoulder or at the waist of your dress. Try elbow length gloves with diamonte cuffs and cocktail rings. Throw on a fur stole or a scarf that flows and drapes at the back when you move or use a vintage brooch again to pin it to your shoulder and let it drape either side.

Dress up in flowing bias cut gowns from the 30s - Jean Harlow and Marlene Ditrech, 40s goddesses - Rita Heyworth and Ginger Rogers, Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’ or ‘To Catch A Thief ’, Marilyn Monroe in pink, singing ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ or Audrey Hepburn in ‘Sabrina’, and the iconic LBD in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.

Another fantastic way to turn a simple dress into an outfit with wow factor is with a cute cocktail hat or fascinator - roll your hair into a simple chignon or victory roles then add your hat at an angle. Or, if your look is more 50s, try a little skull cap with feather detail or add a vintage brooch to the side.

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1 Black Clip-on Earrings £15 www.rokit.co.uk; 2 Black Vintage Opera Gloves £22 www.stardustonline.co.uk; 3 Black Satin Triple Layered Bow £6 www.rokit.co.uk; 4 Black Patent Heels £23 www.rokit.co.uk; 5 Vintage handbag £30 www.peekaboovintage.com; 6 Nine West Suede Heeled Court Shoes £90 www.asos.com. 770s Eastern Inspired Glamour Deco Turban £22 www.rokit.co.uk

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Words and images by Karen James-Welton

his is not the time for holding back the glamour so choose fabulous fabrics such as taffeta, silks, satins, and organza embellished black is a classic choice for evening wear, don't shy away from bright colours as they can lit up your face and bring the technicolour if the old movies to life. This season, think in jeweled colours - ruby red, blues, jade greens and yellows.

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onna Reed the wholesome face of classic cinema, is mostly remembered for her role as Mary Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Often described as ‘the girl next door’ Donna was born on a farm in Iowa. Whilst attending secretarial school at Los Angeles City College, her classic brunette beauty captured the attention of a Feldman-Blum Agency scout which soon landed her a contract with MGM. Not allowing the attention to go to her head. Donna made it a condition, before signing, that she would be able to finish her studies and graduate.

Article supplied by Rebecca McWattie, Sources: Donna Reed: a Bio-bibliography. Royce, Brenda Scott 1990 www.hubbahubbavintage.com/products/50s

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She became a well loved pin up during World War II, visiting numerous army bases.

was undoubtedly her breakthrough role. Although the film was not an instant hit and flopped at the Box Office it went onto become one of the greatest and well loved classic film of all time - a film we still re-visit, especially over the festive season. Donna later declared ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ her favourite films as did James Stewart. Frank Capra saud ‘I thought it was the greatest film I ever made. Better yet, I thought it was the greatest film anybody ever made.’

She would autograph pictures for the troops and corresponded with many soldiers on active service. It was her small way of keeping up morale. MGM cleverly choreographed a survey of the U.S Marines in 1944 naming her ‘the girl we’d most like to come home to.’ Reed cemented that image when RKO Pictures borrowed her for the leading lady in Frank Capra’s film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Playing opposite James Stewart as his loyal and supportive wife

George Bailey, played by James Stewart, is a man down on his luck. It is Christmas Eve, believing his life is worth more to his family in insurance he contemplates suicide. In a heartwarming scene, Clarence, his guardian angle, appears just as he is about to jump into the icy river, and explains to him how much his friends and family value him. Clarence shows George the future, and how much devastation his wife Mary, their children, and indeed the entire community, would suffer without him. George, in a memorable film ending, finally sees

The studio changed her name from Donna Belle Mullenger to Adams and Drake before finally settling on Reed and casting her in a few small roles.

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sense, runs home to his wife, family and friends who greet him joyously and sing Christmas Carols. The costumes were designed by Edward Stevenson, the Head designer at RKO Studios since 1936. The dresses Donna wore in the first half of the film are innocent and demure, in pale colours. In the famous telephone scene; when George finally plucks up the courage to kiss Mary, she wears a layered organza dress with delicate sleeves, an embroidered collar neckline and a delicate seed pearl necklace.

s The clothes designed for Donna were typical for the era and therefore easy to replicate if you like either authentic vintage or reproduction clothing.

Vivien of Holloway’s 1940s style Tea Dress comes in various prints and is a great way of capturing Donna Reed’s every day look. Try emulating her waved hair, especially effective style which helps complete the 1940s look, or the braided pinned back hairstyle she wears in the final scene. In 1953 Donna, breaking away from her stereotypical image, won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ‘From Here to Eternity’ alongside Frank Sinatra who claimed the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Donna was nominated in the same category that year with Geraldine Page and Grace Kelly - finally the recognition she had been seeking. On hearing her name she excitedly dashed down the sale declaring a little breathlessly ‘it was a long walk, I didn’t think I’d make it!’ ‘The Donna Reed Show’ launched in 1958 - a family series produced by her husband Tony Owen - not so much of an acting role as Donna simply playing herself. This wasn’t a drama, just the everyday trials and mishaps of

domesticity. Wit her clean and tidy living and weekly cake bakes she became the epitome of the all-American housewife; women everywhere aspired to look as sleek and sophisticated whilst wearing an apron and cooking dinner for the family. Always appearing in control, she was even asked to write parenting guides. Somewhat annoyingly Donna was never seen looking ruffled or stressed and always immaculately dressed and coiffed as though a straight out of the beauty parlour. The respectable 1950s housewife would always be smartly turned out, wearing gloves and heels even to go to the shops. Dresses were the most popular item of clothing in the fifties, the shape either being the swing style or the pencil cut - Donna is noted for being a fan of the shirtdress which she often accessorized with pearls. The comfortable wrap dress, which had been popular since the 1940s was still worn by women in the 50s with chores to do! Heyday Online have modeled the ‘Fleur’ wrap dress on an authentic style from the period. For a more tailored look Hubba Hubba’s ‘Grace’ dress is the perfect reproduction 1950s dress, available made to measure or ready to wear. More than half a century on women still struggle to find the right balance between work and motherhood. In 1971 Donna and Tony divorced. To aspiring domestic goddesses everywhere this was devastating news — not even the ‘perfect housewife’ was immune from marital difficulties. Donna later said ‘Getting divorced was terrible, but it was also terrible being married. You have to decide which is worse.’ Despite this Donna remarried, happily, in 1974.

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LOLA LAMOUR shares her

STYLE SECRET

My love for vintage clothes and vintage lifestyle began before I was even old enough to buy my own clothes.

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Most people will know me as Lola Lamour

1940S ENTERTAINER WITH THE CLOTHES TO MATCH. ENTERTAINER LOLA

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NOSTALGIA EVENTS AND REGULAR TV APPEARANCES. IN BETWEEN PERFORMANCES, LOLA TAKES THE TIME TO SHARE THE SECRETS OF HER INCREDIBLE WARDROBE WITH VINTAGE LIFE MAGAZINE.

s a little girl, I would watch old movies, I just loved them anything from a British Was Film to an American Film Noir. However, my favourites were always Hollywood musicals. I just got lost in these films and loved all the glamour of the ladies in their wonderful clothes, the hairstyles, the Hollywood sets, the songs, the dancing, It was all so wonderful. In those days, there were no home computers so I would get books out of the library and read all about my idols and the films. I would buy all the records from the era too and sit and play them in my bedroom on my dansette that I picked up for ÂŁ4 - a car boot sale bargain! As soon as I became a teenager

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and got a Saturday job, I began to collect vintage clothes. I would set my hair and experiment with make-up. I lived in Birmingham and I would go to the rag market and look for bargains. My favourite being an amazing blue chiffon 50s ballgown that I still wear - a mere ÂŁ10! I would pick things up in charity shops and get my mom knitting and sewing so that I could get the look I wanted. I had no idea that there were other people into this sort of thing. I just felt it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;in meâ&#x20AC;? it is difficult to explain. I loved ANYTHING old whether it was an Art Deco pair of earrings or a 50s salt and pepper pot. I would just buy things so that I could have old things around me

s As I got a little older, I discovered there was a scene of people into this sort of thing and that opened up lots of doors and opportunities to get more stuff!

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in my bedroom at home. While all other teenage girls were out clubbing in town, I was listening to Doris Day and watching Deanna Durbin films! As I got a little older I discovered there was a scene of of people into this sort of thing and that opened up lots of doors and opportunities to get more stuff ! I started going to events, there were vintage dealers there who would buy from America. The American clothes, shoes and handbags are always a little more over the top, colourful and different. I soon started to spend all of my money on clothes and the collection started to grow. This was about 23 years ago (I am

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showing my age now!) and things were a lot cheaper than they are now. I would buy any Lucite handbag that I saw and they were only about £20 or so. They are well over £100 now for a good one. I have a lovely collection of those! It has really become an obsession… you can never have enough! I met my lovely husband Kevin and we were married when I was 22. Kevin has always loved vintage too so there were now two people with collections. We made our home into our little 1950s haven where we could be in our own idyllic world. I loved nothing more than baking cakes and listening to Doris Day! The trouble is that our collections have grown and grown so we have recently moved to a bigger house. As the years have gone on, I have kept my style and I have been fortunate enough to stay exactly the same

s As the years has gone on, I have kept my style and I have been fortunate enough to stay exactly the same size.

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size. This means that I have not thrown away anything that I have bought in the last 23 years! It has got worse since I became Lola as I have an excuse to buy even more clothes. I now have a huge collection of evening dresses as they are necessary for my shows. These things are not tiny or easy to store so more room was needed. We are currently renovating an old gatehouse and my clothes are on rails everywhere! I am planning a very Hollywood bedroom with adjoining dressing room. I have found the most amazing bed and dressing table that is all swirls, mirror and lights. It is going to look stunning when it is finished! Nowadays, it is so much easier (and expensive) to get vintage clothes. Of course there is eBay. Whilst I have got some bargain from eBay, I am always quite wary about

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and also Panam Hattie. They always look out for anything special for me, which is great. Lynne and Rob from Vintage & Revival have just found an amazing beading wine-red suit that is so Hollywood. I just HAD to have it. I always know I can try it on and it will be in good condition. I know that my tastes will never change. Vintage is me, my way of life. I would never buy new when I could buy old. I drive a vintage car daily and I use vintage crockery, cookware, bed-clothes, furniture…

s I know that my taste will never change. Vintage is me, my way of life.

s I am always quite wary about buying things that I haven’t seen or tried on. As my collection has grown, I have become more fussy.

buying things that I haven’t seen or tried on. As my collection has grown, I have become more fussy. For example, I have a huge collection of suits so if I buy another 40s suit, it needs to be something special. I look for lovely details or a wonderful bright colour. I like to collect Lilli Ann suits as they are always something different. I am also quite fussy about the condition of the clothes that I buy and would rather pay a little more for quality. You have to remember how old these things are and that material can rot and stitching perish.

even my ironing board! I have been so fortunate to find a wonderful like-minded husband and also to have a career that enables me to live my childhood dreams of dressing in glamorous clothes and singing lovely old sings. It is not just a hobby or a fad - it has been something that has tugged at my very being from childhood. There is no other way of life for me other than a Vintage Life!

I buy most of of my clothes from dealers at shows. I have friends who are dealers from Vintage & Revival clothing

Words by Lola Lamour

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KNITWEAR NEVER GOES OUT OF FASHION. IF YOU WANT TO OOZE VINTAGE SOPHISTICATION, WEARING WOOL IS WHERE IT’S AT. HOWEVER, THERE’S A CATCH, IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BE ON VINTAGE VANGUARD, YOU’VE GOT TO BE KNITTING IT YOURSELF.

nyone can learn to knit and it’s best done at a knitting group. Knitting is two stitches: knit and purl - and that’s it. Everything else is a variation and combination of those two basics. We all learn in different ways, but you can’t beat having someone sitting next to you, showing you what to do and where you’re going wrong (and you will go wrong). Hands-on help is invaluable for your first project for when you’ve got holes all over the place and the pattern appears to be gooblydegook. To find a local knitting group check out wool shops, haberdashers, and posters in local cafes and libraries. Knitters want to breed more knitters and they’ll be ecstatic at the opportunity to welcome you into this growing community. You can learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off within a 90 minute knitting group. Aim to start a square at the group then take it home to finish, because

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more than anything else learning to knit is about practice and being persistent about practicing. The work will be worth it because the world of knitwear is then yours for the taking. At first the choice of different types of yarn, colour, texture, and fibre is overwhelming, but anyone working in a wool shop will be more than happy to help you in this virgin territory. The key is to start small and simple; a hat is a perfect first project. Once that’s finished choose another small to medium

project with a new skill for you to learn and before you know it you’ll be able to create anything you desire! If I’ve left you unconvinced and you’re too chicken to get knitting, British company Wool Overs has a fabulous range of affordable classic knitwear www. woolovers.com. Men’s knitwear at French Connection this season has some great vintage options and women should head to Monsoon.

‘COLONEL MUSTARD’ JUMPER, £44 WWW.QUALITYKNITWEAR.CO.UK

‘RUSTY’ JUMPER, £39 WWW.QUALITYKNITWEAR.CO.UK

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AyA Whether making it yourself or hitting the shops, these tips will ensure you’re a knitted style icon. It’s simple to complement your look with knitwear, the key is to go for a delicate knit. Stay well clear of chunky wool as it’s a relatively new concept and screams modernity.

GIRLS

DITCH THE GLOVES

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Switching to mittens, or even better, a muff, will truly finish off a vintage outfit.

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WEARING A KNITTED CAPE

POM POMS ARE YOUR FRIENDS

will make you look, and feel, like a winter princess TO KEEP YOU SNUG AND ULTRA STYLISH

get yourself a snood. It can be worn as a cowl, just around the neck, but really comes into its own when pulled up over the head and frames the face.

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and you can go the whole hog and adorn matching accessories too.

They’re really easy to make, use up spare ends of wool, and are the ultimate vintage trimming for knitwear. They are also very useful for covering a mistake on your first project. If necessary, make a huge one to cover the entire hat.

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ZEBRA, £48 WWW.QUALITYKNITWEAR.CO.UK

AUGUSTINE CABLE KNIT CARDIGAN, £53 WWW.QUALITYKNITWEAR.CO.UK

GUYS

BLOKES LOOK SEXY IN KNITWEAR

It’s a fact verified by me and my friend. At the very least get a scarf around that neck of yours.

GET YOURSELF SOME ARAN

Every male on the planet rocks the Aran look, which is the interwoven, crisscross style you’ll have seen on some jumpers.

SLIP A TANK TOP OVER YOUR SHIRT

to get an instant vintage intellectual look.

ALWAYS CARRY A PAIR OF GLOVES

At the very least you can act the part of a gentleman and lend them to a needy friend.

HAND KNITTED SOCKS LAST SO MUCH LONGER

than shop bought. Invest in a pair and save your money for hair pomade.

IF IT’S A PURE WOOL HAND-WASH IT

otherwise it’ll only be good for Barbie and Ken.

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If you’re already a knitter and are floundering to find a good vintage knitting resource, I’d recommend the Victoria & Albert Museum website. Amongst a variety of knitwear related features, they have the Jaeger ‘Knitting fir the Forces’ book from the 1940s with free downloadable patterns. http://www.can.ac.uk/users/ node/1744

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I HAVE HAD A LOVE FOR KNITTING SINCE I WAS A VERY YOUNG CHILD. I USED TO SIT WITH MY GRANDMOTHER PEGGY FOR HOURS AND SHE WOULD TEACH ME HOW TO KNIT. SHE NEVER USE A PATTERN AND COULD PRODUCE THE MOST GORGEOUS AND DETAILED GARMENTS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I also have a real love for all things vintage, especially the 1940s, which I believe was down to my Grandmother’s inspiration. It fascinates me how garments were produced then and also what fashions were like too. Knitting was essentially always with wool in the 1940s and 1950s because there were no man-made fibres and cotton and linen did not have any elasticity. Every town had a local knitting shop where you could buy skeins or hanks along with knitting needles, sewing supplies etc. Some people could not afford to buy all the wool at once so the shop used to keep some behind for them to come and buy it once they could afford to. As the wool was provided in skeins or hanks or unravelled into this a lot of children have

memories of sitting beside their Mother or Grandmother holding the skeins of wool while it was wound into a ball shape ready to knit with. Another way of getting wool was to unravel a garment that was too small or not used anymore so it could be used again. Knitwear with coloured yarns was something that was used a lot and most of the time this was because they had to use up spare yarns in various colours to make other garments. Make do and mend was a great motto for this time in history. I take a lot of my inspiration for my patterns from these eras and I have designed a pattern for a cute little pair of slippers. These can be made in any colour and are very simple and quick to make.

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TOOLS Size 5 needles (US size 9 needles) Two balls of yarn in the colour of your choice (double knitting) approximately 100 grams in total Darning needle

ABBREVIATIONS K - Knit P - Purl SKPO - Slip one, knit one, pass over slipped stitch K2TOG - Knit 2 stitches together INSTRUCTIONS Hold to strands of yarn, one from each ball if yarn (this gives the slipper more of a structured feet to it) Cast on 29 stitches Row 1 - K9, P1, K9, P1, K9 (this is the wrong side) Row 2 - Knit Repeat these two rows until 6 inches long or 2 inches shorter than your foot ending on a wrong side row.

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Row 1 - P1 *K1, P1 repeat from * until the end of the row Row 2 - K1 *P1, K1 repeat from * until the end of the row

Repeat these two rows until the ribbing is 2 inches long ending on the wrong side. Row 1 - Rib 7 stitches as above, SKP, K1, K2TOG, Rib 5, SKP, K1, K2TOG rib to the end of the row Row 2 - Rib 7 stitches, P3, Rib 5, P3 rib to the end of the row Row 3 - Rib 6 stitches, K2TOG, K1, SKP, Rib 3, K2TOG, K1, SKP, rib to end

4 Cut your yarn and thread through the darning needle and thread this through the stitches that are on the knitting needle and fasten off tightly. Then seam up the front until you have a comfortable fit on your slipper or one inch into the garter stitch section. Also seam the heel section. And then there you have it, a cute little pair of slippers that look great and can be customised with flowers, vintage buttons, whatever you want!

1 £16 www.monsoon.co.uk; 2 £36 www.sarenza.co.uk; 3 £40 www.figleaves.com; 4 £22.80 www.notonthehighstreet.com.

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THE BEAUTY QUEENS re-create

GORGEOUS

VINTAGE LOOK ICON:

ELIZABETH TAYLOR AyA Elizabeth Taylor was born with an eyelash defect - she had a double set of eyelashes on each eye. Her lashes speak volumes with just lashings of mascara.

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MAKE UP

Elizabeth Taylor was born with an eyelash defect - she had a double set of eyelashes on each eye. To create a powerful eye make-up, firstly dust over the lids with a light brown eye-shador. Sometimes Taylor loved her heavy black eyeliner but in this case, her lashes speak volumes with just lashings of mascara. If you are not blessed with long, naturally curled lashes, either curl them with Shu Emura’s Eyelash curlers or, pop a pair of falsies on. We recommend any form Eyelure as they have a great selection to choose from.

Elizabeth Taylor was naturally blessed with raven hair and porcelain skin. To achieve a matte, porcelain finish to your complexion follow these simple steps: Wash your face using exfoliating beads. As Beauty Queens, we recommend Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Moisturise your face to plump out and hydrate your skin before applying foundation. If you have particularly dry skin use a moisture rich formula such as Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. Now your face is prepped for foundation.

For the brows, Taylor had a naturally full set and really enhanced her arch. Using an eyeshadow with an angled eye-shadow brush, feather in your natural brow shape. If you have thin brows, draw very slightly outside the edge and fill in. If your brows do not have an arch, have some fun and create one.

Dab a small dots of liquid foundation along your T-zone and blend out using a foundation brush. If you have a particularly pink complexion, you may want to add more foundation on your cheeks and around your chin area.

For the lips, go around the edges with a lip liner but when you get to the cupid’s bow, round off the points - Elizabeth Taylor’s lips were always softly rounded. Fill in the lips with a matching lipstick. Taylor was known for her pinky red lips, so for this look we recommend YSL Rouge Pur Couture 01 Red.

To hide any dark eye circles or blemishes, cover with a concealer that matches your foundation colour. We recommend Bobbi Brown foundations and concealers for the best creamy consistency that blends well.

To create the matte, velvety finish that epitomises the Elizabeth Taylor look, use either a powder puff or powder brush dipped in translucent powder that pat or brush the powder as a light veil over your entire face. Be sparing, as this can dry out any foundation on dry skin and create that horrible ‘cakey’ look! We recommend Mac’s Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder as the powder is milled so finely.

To finish off the look, with circular motion, brush in a ros blush into the apples of your cheeks taking the colour up towards your ears. Be careful not to use too much and blend. Mac’s Fleur Power is a great colour for this but use sparingly to avoid looking like you’ve just stepped out of the 1990s.

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HAIR

After washing your hair, comb through a substantial amount of hair mousse or setting lotion from root to top. Beauty Queen Gina likes to use James Brown London Volumising Hair Mousse.

Using fairly small rollers, fix them in your hair - a section going down the centre of your head to the nape of your neck, rolling the hair backwards and then down the sides of your head, rolling the hair down towards your neck. Try and make them as neat as possible but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you have to sneak a few rollers in at odd angles.

Now let the hair set - naturally this might take a few hours but with a hairdryer it will be much quicker

Once the hair is dry, take all the rollers out. It might look a bit strange at first but using a bristle brush, brush out the hair and position with your fingertips where you want the curls and waves to sit. A Denman bristle brush would work perfectly.

If you have particularly long hair and want to give the impression that your hair is shorter, fold in the back part of the hair and roll it up towards the nape of the neck. Pin in place using kirby grips. If you overlap the grips, they will hold onto each other and make the style more secure. Hair and Make-up

Styling

Website

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The Beauty Queens Gina Dowle and Laura Hunt

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Kelly Anthony from Warriorvintage.com Kelly.anthony@warriorvintage.com

Now zap your barnet with a quick spritz of stronghold hairspray all over and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good to go!

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Nina as Elizabeth Taylor

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ecently I decided to cut off my relatively long locks in favor of a chin-length bob. My reasons for this varied. I had been getting more and more requests to do video tutorials for 1930s hairstyles and I was also really growing tired of my long hair. Authentic vintage styles don't work well on long hair, Plus, summer heat in the southern United States is relentless and humid. Therefore, the haircut was also a welcome respite from the hottest part of the year.

It may seem that shorter hair would limit your options when it comes to vintage hair styling, the opposite is actually true.

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While it may seem that shorter hair would limit your options when it comes to vintage hair styling, the opposite is actually true. My hair was cut into an angular bob which is slightly longer in the front and only tapered slightly at the ends, so I don't have quite the same flexibility as I would wit a 'middy' cut, where the layers fall longer at the nape of the neck. But, I can still accomplish a range of cintage styles, with inspiration from the 1920s to the 1960s. In the 20s and 30s, bobbed hair was 'all the rage' as ladies struggled to exhibit their independence through the modern style. Though films and head shots of the period showcase pristine finger waves, in reality the 'modern woman' usually wore a softer wave or crisp edge to her bob. Pin curls were also a commonly utilized setting choice since they're easy to execute on shorter tresses. Pin curl waves, in which rows of pin curls are reversed alternatingly and brushed into a pronounced wave, are a relatively simple way to get the deeper ridges without the full finger-waving process. The 40s saw another elaborate styling trend - barrel rolls. Since clothing was rationed, hairstyles were used to distract from thread-care frocks. Ladies of all hair lengths used 'victory rolls' to show their support to the war effort. Rag rollers

and pin curls were executed at home since most ladies felt that trips to the beauty parlor should be reserved for special occasions. During the 50s and 60s, a tendency towards volume became more prevalent. The 50s showcased a lot of short fluffy hairstyles, some of which were outright 'bobs' and some of which featured more layers, as in the styles of Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner. The 60s bob was an entity unto itself, usually boasting a large amount of volume at the crown. That trademark 'bump' has re-emerged in recent years as a staple of modern fashion. Though my hair was grown out somewhat since my initial 'cut', I still enjoy using rollers to achieve a late 1950s look.As you can see, my hair is extremely straight. In order to get the roller set to last at all, I need to make sure to prep my hair with a styling spray or mousse before blowing it dry. Using hot rollers, I keep the smallest rollers at the crown, so that the most curl will take in the area. I make sure to place pins over these rollers instead of a 'claw clip' since the latter can cause dents in the finished product. The top sections are rolled back, so that the wave will fall into a gentle 's' shape upon styling. The rest of the hair is rolled under, all the way to the scalp to obtain the most volume. Before rolling each individual section, I prep the hair with a heat protectant spray. If hair at the nape is too short for a roller, I use a small barrel curling iron to curl these sections under while the rest of the hair sets. When hair is completely cooled, remove rollers starting at the bottom. Brush all hair out upside down. Flip back upright and then use a wide toothed comp or a pick to arrange the curls on top, so as not to pull out the curls and flatten them too much. The result should be an easy but classic style that is suitable for almost any occasion. Words and images by Lisa Freemont Street

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HEATED ROLLERS

HOT STICKS

A quick, easy option and widely available. New and old - I see so many at car boot sales these days for only a couple of pounds. Try not to choose a barrel that is too large - it is better to achieve a tighter curl and to stretch and brush it out than to start with a loose wave that will be completely unmanageable. Always wind under and never use these on wet or damp hair, as they won’t dry your hair. Dry hair only will perhaps a light mousse for setting.

Thankfully Babyliss have relaunched this classic styling tool and they are now widely available. This is the fastest method of curling in my experience although it can be a bit tricky. Again, dry hair and wind small sections under.

PLASTIC ROLLERS Very similar to heated rollers although more time consuming. Be prepared to allow yourself anything from a couple of hours to a whole day! Hair must be damp and a setting lotion can be applied. If you have a hairdryer hood this will speed up the process. A very effective method of curling.

CLASSIC PIN CURL This is what our starlets would have used and it is still very effective. Take a small piece of hair and either tong and pin in place or if on damp hair, you can wind hair up and pin and sleep overnight. Most girls find this an easier look as a scarf can be worn and the curls easily disguised. When your curls are ready and the rollers removed you then need to brush them into shape. Don’t be afraid to brush through, as a good curl will be easy to shape. Keep brushing until you have the desired

FOR GUYS

There are lots of different products out there, some of which are greasier than others. Brylcreem is an old-fashioned favourite. Spread it through the hair and comp into shape, lifting the front to create a quiff.

For extra height you can backcomb the hair a little before you comp it into the style. To set it, spray with hairspray and for extra staying power run a hairdryer over it - the heat will set it even more! Be careful not to blow too much air through it though, as you don't want it to ruin the shape.

If you have a lot of hair you could use a gel product like Brylcreem Gel; this will set hard but keeps the quiff in all day and night if necessary. Credits to Lipstick and Curls www.lipstickandcurls.co.uk Photography-Suelan-www.suelanphotography.com Models-Cal O’ Rein and Danny Matthews wearing La Riviera clothing

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A LIST OF ‘NAUGHTY AND NICE’ AS THE CALENDER DWINDLES DOWN TO THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE YEAR, WE CAN'T HELP BUT FEEL A TWINGE OF CHILDHOOD EXCITEMENT FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS.

e display evergreen trees and decorate them with ornaments that have been passed down through the generations. We exchange gifts to celebrate the religious and seasonal significance, and to top it all off, we feast. But with each passing year the hustle and bustle of our daily lives wears our nerves a little bit thinner. The most wonderful time of the year that should be all wrapped up with tradition and laughter can become overcast with the dreaded 'holiday anxiety'. planning our seasonal festivities should be a fun and memorable time. So, it's time we come up with a plan to reclaim some of the magic of the season and create a vintage holiday without adding anymore work to your already hectic, holiday schedule. So I present to you, all wrapped up in shimmering silver wrapping paper and tied with a shiny red bow, a list of five delectable treats that have been a part of our holiday traditions for centuries and can still be added to any table to create a festive and fun, vintage holiday. Don't worry, I was sure to check it twice and include goodies that are both naughty and nice.

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EGGNOG Naughty and Nice. What would the holidays be without the warm and nutty flavors of eggnog? It is arguably the best milk mustache anyone could have. Eggnog is simple to make, and always reminds me of making the dredge for French Toast: eggs, Milk and sugar. Substitute a little brandy for the vanilla and then add some grated nutmeg and you have eggnog. Without sacrificing too much flavor, you can often find good quality "nice" eggnog at the grocery store, add a little brandy and you'll have good quality "naughty" eggnog. This concoction is sure to take the edge off the rigors of the season.

GINGERBREAD

Nice. A gingerbread house with sturdy brown walls, a sugar snow covered rood, a gumdrop doorknob and frosted windows has been a sweet sentiment to the indulgence of this special season, arguably, since long before fairy tales existed. It is no easy task constructing such a delicate and important structure. Fortunately, nowadays, this whimsical abode can be purchased wither pre-made or in kits, all ready for construction. A confection that displays happily by itself or surrounded with twinkle lights to make the sugar shimmer. The gingerbread house pays homage to the wonders of childhood for every generation.

Nice. What would the holidays be without the sweet cakes and cookies to mark this special occasions? You don't even have to spend hours sifting and baking. Many grocery stored have boxes of holiday cookies prebaked, ready for decorating, or even prebaked and decorated. If you want to spend a little time in the kitchen, reliving some of your childhood memories, grab a roll of premade cookie dough from the grocery store, a tub of your favourite icing and a container of festive sprinkles.

CANDY CANES

Nice. The red and white stripes that swirl around the hooked cane have been synonymous with the holidays for what seems like forever. Why not add a little nostalgia and flare to your holiday table by making candy cane bouquets? Gather up ten of so candy canes and tie them with wide red and green ribbon.

Now you have a few holiday regulars that you can add to your table that will give this season a classic air. But what is most important to remember is that what makes the holidays truly vintage is carry on the traditions of past generations. It is the tastes that delight you during the season and the flavors that tell your tale that make your holidays truly nostalgic. So don't forget what truly matters - taking the time to reflect on the times past, and present, and how the trials and tribulations of every generation make it possible for the love of vintage to carry on. Happy Holidays!

FRUITCAKE Naughty. I have found that fruitcakes have become family heirlooms, that often double as paperweights and doorstops throughout the rest of the year. If for nothing else, other than a centerpiece, the fruitcake gives us a glimpse at tradition, even if it doesn't offer the most appealing flavor of the season. During the holidays, you can find fruitcakes everywhere. So, why not buy three, stack them into a triangle, wrap them in a bow and set them out on display at the centre of your table?

Words by Nina Faull

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Groom’s Outfit

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Shell de Mar Photogaphy

Herne Church

Ceremony Venue Queen Vic Herne Bay Bride’s Dress Dolly Couture

Moss Bros

Kushi

Bridesmaids’ Petticoats

Honeypie Boutique

Bride’s Shoes New Look

Hair/Make up Laura Rigden Bride’s Shoes New Look

Bride’s Jewellery Topshop

Car Kent Beetles

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K A R E N J A M E S - W E LT O N S H A R E S

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THIS TIME OF YEAR, I'M LUSTING OVER THE PRETTINESS OF SNOWY WINTER WEDDINGS

Words by Kat Williams. Images by Shell de Mar Photography

here was quite a bit of snowinduced drama surrounding Peri and Ryan's wedding. The ceremony was supposed to start at 3pm, but due to the weather the bride didn't arrive until 5pm. Also, a lot of guests couldn't make the day for the same reason and after the ceremony they couldn't physically get from the church to their reception because of the snow dump and road closures. However a lovely local pub opened their doors to the couple and provided and impromptu reception to remember! I have to say, from these gorgeous shots by Shell de Mar, I'd like to think they made the best of it ( and I personally LOVE the pub venue - what great 'art' on the walls! ) Peri explains, "I can't really say I am really a quirky person because I'm not but I have always liked to be a bit different in the way I dress - nothing to crazy but just not like most of my friends. I don't do brands and if I like something I will wear it! I love all things vintage and always have done. When we were planning the wedding I had originally wanted a vintage bunting, candy floss, ice cream type of wedding in May, but Ryan couldn't get his head around it. When he said how about a winter wedding, I thought it sounded lovely. However, I still really wanted all the polka dot and vintage feel to it, so instead of doing the traditional long dress winter colours we went for red and white colours."

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I had originally wanted a vintage bunting, candy floss, “Our centerpieces were red and white xmas baubles with LED lights going through them, with polka dot doilies on the tables and silver baubles as place name holders. Sadly no one got to see ay of that due to the snow, but it looked stunning and transformed the room. Ryan’s mother had made a 3-tier polka dot wedding cake that no one saw wither, but we did enjoy it after the wedding! We had chosen Delilah the Beetle to transport us; we own a 1970s green 1300 Beetle ourselves, but it is, at the moment, being lovingly restored by Ryan, so we knew that we had to have one as our wedding car! However, again it didn’t turn out as planned (in the end we were transported in a Land Rover). The good news is that we get to use it again for our summer blessing! Similarly the lovely vicar and the church where we were married will also perform a blessing

ice cream type of wedding.

AyA for us, so in the end I’ll get to have the summer bunting, candy floss, village hall wedding I wanted in the first place!” Thanks to the lovely Peri & Ryan for sharing their day. I know you said you felt that your wedding was ruined by the weather, but I have to say I think it looked beautiful, and plus you get to do it all again this Summer! I can’t wait to see how that one turns out!

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he Vintage Wedding Gallery is set to become a major resource for Brides looking to be inspired b wedding ay imagery from the past, as well as those with an interest in bridal fashions of the past 100 plus years. With wedding photography spanning every decade up to the year 2000, Annabel intends the resource to be as much a place to gain inspiration for styling your era-inspired wedding as it is to pour over the styles and fashions of the past. "I draw such a huge amount of creative inspiration from old wedding photography, as I know my blog readers do too. There are so many beautiful styling ideas that can be sought from looking through olf photography, from the details and decor, to bridal attire as well as hair and beauty (I simple adore the marcel waves of the 20s and 30s), and I felt it would be a super idea to bring together a lot of images, order them so that they are easy to look through by decade, and share them online." The project, which launched in September, has been received very

positively by the online community. A number of the images received already can be viewed via Annabel's wedding blog, that reflect bridal styles and wedding day photography stemming as far back as the early 1920s, and right up to the late 1990s. The preview images can be viewed on the Love My Dress Wedding Blog at www.lovemydress.net/blog/the-vintagewedding-gallery/. "The photographs I've received have brought out all kinds of emotions they are fascinating, beautiful, beguiling, moving, funny and heart warming, and I love how each of them has been submitted with a little bit of history, some background information. It makes the subjects in the images so much more real. I let my imagination run a bit, trying to visualise what atmosphere on their wedding day may have been like. It's fascinating and very addictive." The success of this project relies solely on people getting involved. Anyone can contribute, by emailing copies of their family photos or old photographs within their possession, directly to Annabel. The only per-requisite is that the photography V L M 49

contain people in the image - these needn't be the bride, or bride and groom, It could be the bridesmaids, best man or any other member of the bridal party. "in order that The Vintage Wedding Gallery can serve as a resource that charts the changes in bridal fashion across the full past century, as well as appeal to a variety of tastes and styles that suit those brides looking for erawedding inspiration, it is important that I share imagery from as many decades as possible, right up to 2000. It may be a beautiful old photograph from the 1920s where the bride was often seated for a formal pose, holding a huge and oversized bouquet, whilst her groom stood next to her, or it might be an image of a group of bridesmaids from a wedding in the 1970s, sporting bohemian ruffles and retro floral prints. It might be a more contemporary wedding set in the 90s with big pouffy shoulder detail, or an image of your Mum's wedding from the 50s or 60s with the bridesmaids sporting beautiful beehives. The location doesn't matter, as I'm keen to include imagery from both in, and outside of the UK."

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s Who influences your distinctive sound?

Who/what inspired you?

We have as big a range of musical influences as we have a wardrobe! We have extremely varied tastes, so apart from The Andrews Sisters, The Boswell Sisters and the movie ‘Belleville Rendez-Vous’, we’e also influenced by Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, The Smiths, Electro Swing, Opera, The Sex Pistols and many more. Our love of all kinds of music is what makes us something other than revivalists and ultimately creates a sounds that is all our own.

I like fearless people, those who dare to try things they’ve never done before and who aren’t afraid of taking a few falls along the way.

Tell us a little about your new album ‘Hollywood’.

If you could only take one album on holiday with you, what would you pick?

Who would play you in a movie about your lives? Bette Davis, if she were still alive. I’d also like to see a drag version, possibly directed by John Waters.

With ‘Hollywood’, we wanted to create a world of glamour and fun, a trip back to the magical world of Golden Era moving pictures, All seen through modern eyes, of course!

This year I’d probably take Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’ as I’ve fallen back in love with it. Or maybe ‘Sea of Cowards’ by The Dead Weather.

What has been your carer highlight to date?

Which is your favourite track from your album?

For me there have been many, from the very first gig we did for Vivienne Westwood, to touring with Cyndi Lauper, and now working with Michael Buble. We have done some wonderful things and some hilariously awful things (a certain private performance in front of 30 businessmen springs to mind), but there’s never been a dull moment.

‘Hollywood!’ Do you have any celebrity crushes? Sounds sad, but I really can’t get a crush on someone I’ve never spoken to. Although, Nick Cave, or Jack White, I’d have to speak to them to decide, though.

How would you describe your music to anyone who hasn’t heard it yet?

What’s next for The Puppini Sisters and where can your fans see you next?

Vintage Swing-Pop, or Vintage Swing-Punk depending on our mood!

There is so much going on right now! Apart from the release of ‘Hollywood’, which will see us touring for the best part of November, we are also making a guest appearance on Michael Buble’s Christmas album and on his ITV Christmas Special. We’re also doing our own UK dates for Christmas, which include a very special gig at The Union Chapel.

Your look is very distinctive - who are your style icons? Joan Crawford, Yma Sumac, Dolly Parton, Morticia Addams and Vivienne Westwood.

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ROCK -N- ROLL

FOREVER GET OUT AND ABOUT IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.

NOVEMBER 13TH

THE VINTAGE VILLAGE STOCKPORT MARKET HALL, MARKET PLACE STOCKPORT, SK1 1EU, UK. You’ll find vintage treasures including vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, jewellery, homewares, collectables, upcycled vintage and a dash of locally handmade crafts. £1, 10am-4.30pm.www. vintagevillagestockportmarket.co.uk

NOVEMBER 5TH

NOVEMBER 13TH

NOVEMBER 19TH

THE VINTAGE-ROOM FASHION FAIR

VINTAGE CHIC WEDDING FAIR

MONICA’S VINTAGE FAIR

THE MARKET HOUSE, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1,1JS, UK.

STANCLIFFE HALL, WHITEWORTH ROAD, DARLEY DALE, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 2HJ, UK.

THE OLD TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA11 0AZ.

Stalls selling vintage clothing, accessories and homewares. 11am-4pm. Free entry. www.vintageroomfashionfair.com/#!events

NOVEMBER 6TH

KATE & LEXY’S VINTAGE & HOMEMADE FESTIVE FAIR WOORE VICTORY HALL, CHESHIRE CW3 9SF, UK.

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Lots of Christmas treats, gifts, and homewares, not to mention some fabulous vintage evening dresses and coats for the festive season. Queenies Cupcakery will be hosting our vintage tearoom yet again, plus we have vintage makeovers and photo shoot for a fantastic keepsake of the day! 10am-4pm. www.vintageroomfashionfair.com/#!events

We bring together the finest selection of vintage and chic suppliers; our events are perfect for the bride-to-be who is looking for unique, special pieces for a stylish wedding day. Entertainment by vintage wedding singer Simon Partridge. Refreshments served in our pop up vintage tea parlour. Free entry to pre-registered brides. 11.30am-4.30pm. www.vintagechicweddingfair.co.uk

NOVEMBER 13TH

VINTAGE WINTER FAYRE

Stalls will sell vintage and retro clothing, accessories and a selection of homewares. Also on site is a pop up beauty parlour for your vintage styling desires. Monica’s Vintage Tearoom will serve tea, coffee and cakes from OH! Cakes on beautiful vintage crockery from the lovely Maxine of Tea-Licious. Swingtime Sweethearts, Annie & Le’arna will perform songs from the 1940s, swing and wartime during the day. Jeff Two-Tone Boogie of Spitfire Bounce and Otford 1940s Swing Dance will spin some tunes. Admission £2, children is free. Include prize draw entry to win a fabulous T G Green Cornishware Teapot in classic blue slip colourway, complete with matching jug and sugarbowl, other giveaways during the day! Visit www.monicasvintagefair.com, contact Clair on 07805 477973 or e-mail, monicasvintagefair@hotmail.co.uk

TELFORDS WAREHOUSE, CANAL BASIN, TOWER WHARF, CHESTER, UK.

NOVEMBER 19TH

Affordable vintage wares, jewellery and homeware plus giftware for the festive season, vintage tea and makeovers. Free entry, 12.30pm-5.30pm. www.altfashion.co.uk

‘CRIKEY IT’S VINTAGE’ THE THISTLE HOTEL, EXETER, UK.

NOVEMBER 11TH

THE NEWCASTLE VINTAGE FASHION FAIR THE ROYAL STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK. An eclectic mix of vintage clothing, costume jewellery, antique textiles, fabric, fashion accessories including hats, gloves, handbags and shoes, buttons, trims, linen and lace. Vintage Heaven! £2.50, 9.30am-4.30pm. www.facebook.com/the.newcastle.vintage.fashion.fair

NOVEMBER 13TH

STATION X WYMONDHAM BAPTIST CHURCH, QUEEN STREET, WYMONDHAM, NR18 0AY, UK. Browse vintage fashion for ladies, men and children, plus vintage accessories, jewellery, homeware and furniture. Relax in our Pop Up Vintage Tea Parlour of sip a cocktail of two whilst enjoying live music performed by The Three Belles. 11am-4pm. £3 adult, £2 NUS. 07716 295998, e-mail info@ popupvintagefairs.co.uk or visit www.facebook.com/popupvintagefairs

Spread across two rooms. Room one, ‘Crikey Its Vintage’, will feature a vintage and vintage inspired fashion show, with stalls selling the vintage clothes and accessories including jewellery, hair accessories and millinery items. There will be a vintage fashion show. Blitz and Peaces, a 1940s themed local group, live music and swing/jive dancing. Live fan dance performed by Lady Lace. Dress up and be snapped in vintage clothing with the retro photoshoot and make over. Camera shy? Why not pamper yourself in the pop up beauty parlour instead! We are supporting The Women’s Land Army Tribute, who will have a stall, along with displays and information on the women who served in the early 20th century. 11am-5pm. £1, under 16 free entry. Find our Facebook page Crikey It’s Vintage for details of e-mail vintagevixenevents@hotmail.co.uk

WANT TO SEE YOUR VINTAGE OR ROCKABILLY EVENT LISTED HERE? THEN SIMPLY SEND IN DETAILS OF YOUR VINTAGE EVENTS TO LISA@DRAGOONPUBLISHING.COM

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NOVEMBER 20TH

DECEMBER 3RD

DECEMBER 4TH

POP UP VINTAGE FAIRS

SUTTON VINTAGE & ARTS FESTIVE FAIR

POP UP VINTAGE AIRS LONDON’S XMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL, TOWN HALL, UPPER STREET, ISLINGTON, N1 2UD, UK. Inspired by the lovely 1930s, 40s and vintage radio shows, Refreshments available and raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Dressing up optional but fun! 8am-10pm. Tell 07984 969162 www.timetravelteam.co.uk

NOVEMBER 20TH

ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIRS BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE, GRAND HALL, LAVENDER HILL, LONDON, SW11 5TN, UK. Over 60 exhibitors selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery, and textiles. 9.30am-4.30pm. £4. Always check the website before planning your visit to the fairs, as there may be unavoidable changes. www.vintagefashionfairs.com

NOVEMBER 26TH

ANTIQUE VS VINTAGE BOURNE HALL, SPRING STREET, EWELL, EPSOM, SURREY, KT17 1UF, UK. A monthly pop-up fair with a trick up its sleeve. Its first hall is packed with hand-selected 1920s-80s ladies and menswear and its second is brimming with effortless, unique touches to add to your home, plus gorgeous jewellery from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Antique eras. £2, 10am-4pm. www.antiquevsvintage.co.uk. 07580 858929. E-mail enquiries @kingfisherfairs.co.uk

NOVEMBER 27TH

VINTAGE CHIC WEDDING FAIR HANDMADE AND GIFT FAIR BROUGHT TO YOU BY VINTAGE PIXIE EVENTS, SHALFORD VILLAGE HALL, KINGS ROAD, SHALFORD, GUILDFORD, GU4 8JE, UK. 20+ stalls of vintage and handmade: clothes, accessories, furniture, homeware, children’s clothes, toys and gifts. Showcasing the best in vintage dealers and designer-makers. Free entry. All attendees will receive a ‘money off ’ voucher for use in the tearoom at the event. 10.30am-4pm. www.vintagepixie.co.uk

SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN BIRMINGHAM, B73 6AB, UK.

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Over 70 stalls of fabulous vintage fashion and accessories. An amazing choice of retro homewares, furniture, cool crafts, art and Christmas gifts. Create your own Christmas gift craft workshops, vintage hairs salon, music, dancing, vintage tearooms with cupcakes and festive treats galore! £1, 11am-5pm. www.facebook.com/pages/Sutton-Vintage-ArtsFair/132825093424878 Follow us on twitter: Suttonvintage contact@suttonvintage.co.uk, 07557 413686 (Eva), 07557 413688 (Sabina)

DECEMBER 3RD

ORIGINAL VINTAGE & HANDMADE FAIr CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN HALL, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BS37 6AD, UK. 50 stalls brimming with scrumptious ideas for Christmas gifts and showcasing some of the best vintage dealers, artists and creative designer-makers from the South-West and beyond. Everything from vintage china and glass, toys and games, books and ephemera, fabrics and haberdashery, homewares and more, plus handmade hats, quilts, notebooks, cards, purses, bags, soaps and even Christmas cakes, you should be able to find a unique gift for everyone on your Christmas list in a friendly & relaxed atmosphere. Free entry, 10am-4pm. www.vintageandhandmade.co.uk

DECEMBER 3RD

STATION X WYMONDHAM BAPTIST CHURCH, QUEEN STREET, WYMONDHAM, NR18 0AY, UK. Luli Blue and a supporting cast of burlesque Beauties (including Electra Bellydancer, Honey Malone, Rainbow Sparkles) present Fairy Tales like never experienced before, with sparkles and cupcakes aplenty. During the evening there will be a raffle and auction. All monies raised will be donated to Alfe’s Cause (alfescause.blogspot.com) a group set up to raise funds for Northamptonshire based children’s charities that supported 8 year old Alfe during chemotherapy treatment. Free car parking at the venue. doors open 6pm, show commences 7pm. Tickets £5, all seated, available from www.wegottickets.com. 0781 8823099 (Karen). www.theblueroomburlesque.com

ST STEPHEN’S ROSSYLN HILL, AT JUNCTION WITH POND STREET, HAMPSTEAD, LONDON NW3 2PP. Vintage trader selling xmas vintage gifts including vintage fashion for ladies, men and children, vintage accessories, handmade ad vintage jewellery plus vintage and kitsch xmas gift for the home. Relax in our Pop Up Vintage Tea Parlour. Enjoy live music performed by The Three Belles. 11am-4pm. £3 adult. £2 NUS. 07716 295998, e-mail info@popupvintagefairs.co.uk www.facebook.com/popupvintagefairs

DECEMBER 11TH

THE BLUE ROOM CABARET FAIRY TALE GALA SHOW BALLROOM OF ST GEORGES HALL, ST GEORGES AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON, NN2 6JA, UK. Just because there’s a war on, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the festive season in style! A vintage evening of live music, carols, good cheer and more from the Home Front. Refreshments available and raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Dressing up optional but fun! 8-10pm. 07984 969162. www.timetravelteam.co.uk

THE VINTAGE FAIR DATES OLD VINTAGE WEDDING FAIR Saturday 5th Nov 12-5pm Sheffield Town Hall www.facebook.com/somethingoldfair COVENTRY VINTAGE FAIR Saturday 12th Nov 12-5pm St.Mary’s Guildhall www.facbook.com/covetryvintage

Just because there’s a war on, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the festive season in style! A vintage evening of live music, carols, good cheer and more from the Home Front. Refreshments available and raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Dressing up optional but fun! 8-10pm. 07984 969162. www.timetravelteam.co.uk

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GIRL OF THE ISSUE VINTAGE LIFE RECENTLY RAN A COMPETITION ON FACEBOOK TO LOOK FOR A GIRL OF THE ISSUE FOR ISSUE 14.

s After some fierce voting, the entrant who received the most of your votes was the delightful Flora! Check out our Facebook page for next issueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girl of the Issue competition.

Model: Flora Mercer Photographer: Nicholas Andrews www.retrovista.com

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