Oh So Delightful

23/08/2025

The 1950s is remembered as a glamorous decade full of swishing skirts, nipped waists and chic tailoring. After the austerity of the 1940s, fashion embraced femininity and opulence, celebrating domestic life and dazzling social occasions. But when you’re browsing a vintage boutique or an online listing, how can you tell if a garment is truly from the 1950s? Here’s a simple guide to help you identify authentic 1950s clothing....

The 1950s is remembered as a glamorous decade full of swishing skirts, nipped waists and chic tailoring. After the austerity of the 1940s, fashion embraced femininity and opulence, celebrating dome…

16/08/2025

What they Wore: Space Age Fashion

By the mid-60s, fashion had its head in the stars, literally. This was the decade that gave us the mini skirt, Beatlemania, and the moon race and all of this collided into one dazzling style revolu…

09/08/2025

Few style icons have captured the art of looking like you didn’t try at all and still look flawless quite like Jane Birkin. The British actress and singer became the poster girl for 1970s French bohemian fashion, blending undone elegance with a carefree, rock-and-roll spirit. Her look was all about contradiction. Bare-faced yet seductive. Casual yet unmistakably chic. And whether she was lounging barefoot in a white tee or dazzling in a sheer dress at Cannes, Jane’s style was, and still is, the blueprint for effortless cool....

Few style icons have captured the art of looking like you didn’t try at all and still look flawless quite like Jane Birkin. The British actress and singer became the poster girl for 1970s…

02/08/2025

Vintage Beauty: A Brief History of Mascara

There’s something a little bit magical about mascara. One swipe and your lashes go from barely there to bold and fluttery. It’s a beauty staple now, but mascara has taken a long, inky journey throu…

26/07/2025

Born Marquis di Barsento on November 20, 1914 in Naples into one of Florence’s most ancient families, Pucci could’ve lived a life of privilege and repose. Instead, adventure called. He turned his hand to skiing, politics, and eventually fashion. He studied in Milan, spent time at Reed College in Oregon (where he even formed their first ski team!), and flew bombers for Italy in World War II....

Born Marquis di Barsento on November 20, 1914 in Naples into one of Florence’s most ancient families, Pucci could’ve lived a life of privilege and repose. Instead, adventure called. He turned his h…

19/07/2025

If you’ve found a beautiful piece of clothing and are wondering, “Is my item from the 1940s?” you’re in the right place. Identifying 1940s clothing can be challenging, but with the right tips, you can learn to accurately date pieces from this era. From ration-era practicality to timeless evening glamour, the 1940s left an indelible mark on fashion history. Let’s dive into how to identify clothing from the 1940s....

If you’ve found a beautiful piece of clothing and are wondering, “Is my item from the 1940s?” you’re in the right place. Identifying 1940s clothing can be challenging, but with the right tips, you …

12/07/2025

During the 1940s, as World War II engulfed nations and drew countless men into military service, the British home front faced a critical challenge: sustaining agricultural production to feed civilians and troops. In response,the Women’s Land Army (WLA) was re-established, mobilising thousands of women, affectionately known as Land Girls, to work on farms across the United Kingdom. Here, we explore the history of the Land Girls, their contributions during the war, and the distinctive fashion that became synonymous with their service....

During the 1940s, as World War II engulfed nations and drew countless men into military service, the British home front faced a critical challenge: sustaining agricultural production to feed civili…

05/07/2025

Marianne Faithfull wasn’t just Mick Jagger’s muse or a tragic beauty. She was - and still is - a style icon in her own right, a woman whose fashion evolution mirrored her own life, sweet and swinging in the 60s, gritty and gothic in the 70s, and always rebellious and cool. From the moment she appeared in her little white dress at a Rolling Stones press launch, to her fur coats and smoky eyeliner in the depths of her punk years, Marianne’s look was effortless and laced with edge....

Marianne Faithfull wasn’t just Mick Jagger’s muse or a tragic beauty. She was – and still is – a style icon in her own right, a woman whose fashion evolution mirrored her own life, swee…

29/06/2025

When you try to be a forest girl and get in a hollow tree, but then think there might be spiders inside 😬😘

24/06/2025

The 1940s weren’t just about ration books and victory gardens. In the flicker of blackout curtains and the buzz of factory floors, there was something feminine still present. A woman’s makeup bag, though modest in size, packed with essentials that carried hope, pride, and a little style. Let’s unzip that little leather pouch, worn at the corners, and see what treasures lie inside....

The 1940s weren’t just about ration books and victory gardens. In the flicker of blackout curtains and the buzz of factory floors, there was something feminine still present. A woman’s makeup bag, …

21/06/2025

Modern soldiers might come with wheelie suitcases and boarding passes on your phone, but back in the day? Travel was done in style. Women didn’t just throw things in a bag - they packed with thought, practicality and with elegance. Whether they were off to Brighton for a staycation or jetting off to the French Riviera, they knew how to pack smart, light, and lovely....

Modern soldiers might come with wheelie suitcases and boarding passes on your phone, but back in the day? Travel was done in style. Women didn’t just throw things in a bag – they packed with …

14/06/2025

Ingrid Bergman was the embodiment of natural beauty, understated elegance, and timeless fashion. Unlike many of her Hollywood contemporaries, Bergman’s style was refreshingly simple, sophisticated, and effortlessly chic. From her sharp tailoring in Casablanca to her relaxed European-inspired looks, her fashion choices emphasised clean lines, neutral tones, and classic silhouettes. If you want to channel Ingrid Bergman’s refined yet effortless style, this guide will show you how to master her fashion, hair, makeup, and accessories....

Ingrid Bergman was the embodiment of natural beauty, understated elegance, and timeless fashion. Unlike many of her Hollywood contemporaries, Bergman’s style was refreshingly simple, sophisticated,…