As you will all know, I have quite a strict colour preference of soft pastels, blush pinks and white. I have received quite a few questions asking why and the answer is, I can’t help but love the way in which the tones balance each other out. I always try to strive away from creating…
It is time to talk about bloomers. Many individuals do not even have the faintest idea about what bloomers are and the history behind them – this dramatically saddens my soul! However, this is because there is no longer a wide-market for them and they are not available to buy practically anywhere. So why have…
Recently, I have been particularly favouring the styles of 1940s fashion and I am subsequently trying to build up my collection of 1940s blouses. The fitted nature of them, flattering necklines, puffed sleeves and panels are a design mastery. Believe it or not but the blouse in the image above is not actually vintage yet it…
It is officially the time of confetti throwing and meringue-style prom dresses. Let us make sure we make good fashion decisions and resist panic buying. We’ve all been in situations where events seem to creep up on us, leaving us totally clueless and unprepared. I must ask, why is it that suddenly, there are no…
I have never shied away from expressing my love for corsets, I think they are the pinocle for feminity and empowerment. Many people straight away think of the Victorians when the word ‘corset’ is mentioned, imagining women tightening the corsets and leaving them feeling suffocated. This is far from the truth. Other people instantly think of burlesque,…
Whenever I look for thematic inspiration for photo shoots, I always turn to fine art and fashion throughout the ages. I love the light of chiaroscuro, the contrast of lights vs dark but instead of finding harsh light, I wanted to maintain a softness to the light to maintain a feminine feel to the image.…
I love Lolita styles, lace, ruffles, pastels and summer boater hats. It makes me want to whip out a picnic hamper and explore the countryside with jam sandwiches, elderflower infused water and chocolate strawberries! Photography by Ken Pegg
Photoset by Stretchy Photography
It is girl-knowledge that a ladies handbag holds all of the answers for every single situation that we may be surprised with throughout the day. A hair and makeup disaster, a snow blizzard, a ladder in the tights, a cute dog that needs enticing with treats… have no fear, we have it sorted. Yet the…
For a while now, I have been searching for the perfect polka dot dress. I spotted one in a thrift store a couple of months ago, in Los Angeles, but due to poor fit, I ended up not purchasing it. One of those regrettable moments as if you’re like me, your memory of all the…