falling in and out of love

ENTIRE OUTFIT: VINTAGE

Josh and I went to a local vintage fair the other day, one which really had my hopes high. I wanted to find a beautiful long lace dress or a pretty little hair accessory- anything pretty, anything that would perk up my bad week! I didn't find anything. However, we did go to one of my favourite vintage shops after the fair, and I found this dress! The cute buttons and pleats are right up my ally. It's the perfect dress to stow away for next spring! Or hey, maybe I can try and rock the whole 'florals for fall' look that is all over the high street right now! 

I found the shoes in a charity shop the other day. I already treasure them! They match the half of my wardrobe that harbours simple, tailored clothes in neutral colours.


I apologize for my long absence. I've had a terrible week, a week that involves burglary, arguments, tears, lost shoes and a typewriter stuck in a box. Want to know what that's all about? Yeah, I didn't think so. The good thing is that hopefully (fingers crossed!) starting tomorrow I can get back on track with outfit posts, DIY's, makeup tutorials and more.


How has your week been?

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40's story

EDUORDO PLONGEON FOR JALOUISE OCTOBER 2011

Cat eye glasses. Peter pan collars. Pencil skirts. Stilettos. Tailored jackets. Grace. Red lips. Eyeliner. Headscarves. Gloves. Fur. Bicycles. Romance. Class. Floppy hats. Jumpsuits. Shorter skirts. Bobby socks. Shorts. Curlers. Audrey Hepburn. Film. Elegance. Polka dots. Two piece swimsuit. Class.

What a glorious era. 

PS. If you have the time, would you be so kind as to 'like' Flower Child Vintage on Facebook? Because, well, yeah I'm on Facebook now! Hurrah!

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polka dotty

TOP AND SHOES: TOPSHOP | SKIRT: THRIFTED | SOCKS: SOCKBOP | LIPSTICK: RUBY WOO, MAC

when I feel like being girly and feminine, I nearly always opt for an outfit that involves polka dots. I plucked this dress (styled as a skirt) from the rails of my local topshop, not even bothering to try it on, taking a chance on a size too small in the hopes that a miracle would happen and it would fit me perfectly in time for the gig I was going to just 3 hours later. I guess I was lucky. last minutes shoppers like me are rarely blessed with such a chancy find.

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black

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mac matte red  lipstick. vintage glasses. pencil skirts. london city. 5 inch heels. starbucks coffee. leather pants. studded jackets. LBD f/ zara. doughnuts. sleek pony tails. glossy nails. vintage dresses. agent provacateur. tailored jackets. dior. chanel lipgloss. thrifted shirts. chunky knits. calvin klein. bread sticks. china town. boyfriend. duck pancakes. aviator glasses. winter boots.

all of this in the next 3-4 outfit posts. stay tuned.

picture of the day #1

SOURCE: SILVER SAGA

i've decided to start a feature called 'picture of the day', simply because i come across so many inspiring pictures all the time and i see no reason not to share them with you. 

for more lovely pictures follow me on tumblr.

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lula issue #13

i know lula issue #13 isn't available in america yet, so i thought i'd scan in some of the editorials. these are my favourite shots; the pale clothing palette and the floral accessories are proof that such a pretty, 'garden fairy' style can exist in autumn as well as spring.

it's true that lula can be quite hard to get a hold of, and a lot of people ask: where can i buy lula magazine? you can purchase lula from news stand! they ship to the USA, australia and the UK and they offer free next day delivery!! just a little recommendation to make everyones lives much easier and prettier ;)

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blue & burgundy

SHIRT: THRIFTED | JEANS & HEELS: NEW LOOK

Sometimes I shock myself with what I suddenly fancy wearing, and today was one of those days. I fancied denim on denim. That’s really strange for me, but seeing so much ‘leather and denim’ on the catwalks lately has really made me want to go for it. I kind of regretted it after half an hour though, because England is having a huge heat wave right now and looking stylish and chic has nothing on keeping cool and sweat-less. I soon traded the denim combo for a light, floral summer dress and sandals. Who was I kidding.

On another note… A lot of you commented on how you liked my braid in the last post… do you guys want me to post a fishtail braid tutorial sometime? It looks harder than it actually is, trust me. You’ll get it in no time!

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