SWEATER GIRL

I watched Mad Men for the first time this weekend (criminally behind the times, aren't I?) and the beautiful, mid-centu…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA

My beautiful mummy turns 70 today... SEVENTY!  I love looking at black and white photos of her from the 40s/ 50s/ 60s and he…

PRETTY POLKA DOTS

How pretty is this summery 50s-style  Spot Midi Dress  from Dorothy Perkins ? It comes in  Coral ,  Lilac  and  Ink blue  -…

VINTAGE VALENTINE'S CARDS

I love these sweet mid-century Valentine’s Day cards with their colourful, 50s/60s children’s book illustrations and corny …

Oasis Sale Highlights

When trawling the shops and department stores a few months ago to find a bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding (next…

Friday's ffffound

I'm going to Paris in a matter of hours, so I particularly like this one. A bientot!

La Nouvelle Vague - Iconic New Wave Photographs by Raymond Cauchetier

James Hyman Gallery  is hosting an exhibition of iconic photographs of French New Wave Cinema by legendary photographer Raym…

Magnificent Obsession: Peter Lindbergh's Ewan McGregor and Natalia Vodianova Vogue shoot

Oh God I love this shoot.  Peter Lindbergh photographed Ewan McGregor and Natalia Vodianova (massive fans of both - espec…

Friday's ffffound

I ffffound these excellent images of vintage mid-century Russian matchbox labels.  I love how visual they are - nowadays yo…

Friday's ffffound

I ffffound this great shot of Jean Shrimpton taken in the 1950s looking elegant and perfect, as usual. Any girl who accesso…

An American in Paris

As part of my Christmas residency on the sofa next to my Grandma watching old films, yesterday I watched the charming classi…

Lily Allen for Chanel

Despite warming to Lily Allen lately (it's taken about three years, maybe thawed rather than warmed), I'm not a mas…

Beckham on Russian Vogue

Victoria Beckham is the coverstar for this month's Russian Vogue . She's wearing her new collection and looks pol…

We Love Irving Penn

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