Posts Tagged ‘retro’
Features, Gallery, Lingerie
By Elisabeth on October 6th, 2011
I love this London based lingerie brand that mixes quirky, pin-up inspired design with all things playful, flirty and even a little bit dirty’.
Playful Promises was first set up by Emma Parker in 2004 and recently opened a Soho boutique which is home to its stunning vintage lingerie, gifting and swimwear lines. It’s definitely worth stopping by to stock up on gorgeous lingerie that is sure to keep things hot during the cold winter months.
Satin Retro bra £45 / High-waisted brief £30
Vintage stitch corset £70
Morgana Garter dress £54
Satin Longline bra £45 / Brief £30
Morgana Bra £27.50 / Suspender skirt £35.10 / Brief 20.25
Tags: lace and silk lingerie, lingerie, retro, vintage
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Accessories, Gallery, Handbags, Trend Alert, vintage
By emilyborrett on August 23rd, 2011
Raffia Mini Double Bow Headband
I feel like Autumn/Winter 2011 is my lucky season as it draws inspiration from all of the fashion eras I should have been around for – especially the sixties, where on the runway we saw a curious blend of super-sexy fabrics such as leather and silk, but used in ladylike, prim 60s shapes for a sex-siren effect. For anyone who hasn’t tried the vintage look before, the devil is in the detail and a few classic accessories are invaluable.
You don’t need a whole new wardrobe to make this look work for you – if you’ve got a classic trench coat or a pea coat and a shift dress, to turn it into an on-trend look team the two with a simple contrasting leather handbag, a beehive and demure court shoes. Et voila, fashion magic is happening.
We’re a little obsessed at the moment with Fiorelli’s handbag designs for Dorothy Perkins, especially their beautifully simple square handbag in contrasting nude and black leather – it’s exactly like the kind of “best” handbag that my grandmother used to horde back in the day (and my grandma always looked impeccable). Forget big totes or horribly fussy OTT clutches, as the sixties purse is going to be your new best friend from now on.
Check out the gallery above to see all of our favourite sixties-inspired accessories.
Tags: 60s, Accessories, Burberry Prorsum, chic, cream, gloves, handbag, leather, pea coat, retro, sixties, Trend Alert, vintage
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Affordable Fashions, Designers, dresses, Gallery, vintage
By emilyborrett on May 30th, 2011
Abstract Print Halterneck Wiggle Dress
If you’ve been reading ShinyStyle for a while now then you’ll know that we’re just as big fans of independent and one-of-a-kind fashion as we are of the great British high street. There’s nowhere better to discover new unknown talents than at Etsy, a site where people can advertise and sell their own handmade goods.
Today on Etsy.com I discovered Dig For Victory, a Brighton-based fashion label that specialises in making classic retro dresses in vintage fabrics. I couldn’t have discovered this label at a better time. It’s finally sexy to have a waist and curves again, and I think I’d like to celebrate my more generous assets with a timeless pin-up dress. Curvy girls, who’s with me?
Going all-out with a 1950s outfit can feel daunting (the first time I bought a vintage prom dress I felt like I was wearing a costume), so leave that to die-hard lovers of all things retro if you’re feeling shy. But a sexy full-skirted prom dress or tea dress doesn’t have to look old-fashioned at all – instead of teaming one with all-vintage, why not try it with some edgy heels and a tailored blazer for a look at that’s playful and sexy?
As a self-proclaimed lover of all things vintage, Dig For Victory’s classic designs drew my eye immediately. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen garments like these so beautifully and artfully constructed – the dresses are reminiscent of Christian Dior’s classic 1950′s collections. The owner of Dig For Victory, Eleanor Callaghan, should be extremely proud of the gorgeous designs that she’s making. Check out the gallery for my favourite pieces from her Etsy store.
Tags: brighton fashion, designer label, dig for victory, Etsy, handmade, pin up, retro, vintage
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Designer collaborations, Events, Fashion News
By emilyborrett on April 21st, 2011
Marchesa's sketch for their planned revamp of the legendary "Bunny Girl" costume
An unlikely marriage of two worlds is about to happen as luxury fashion house Marchesa, home to a million frills and jewels fit for a fashion princess, reveals their sketch of a one-off design of the iconic 70′s playboy bunny costume in honour of the new opening of a Playboy Club in London.
Designers Georgia Chapman and and Keren Craig are reinventing the classic bunny-girl one piece, but not as we know it – expect ruffles, jewels and (we hope) a solid-gold tail. (As I said – we hope.)
Georgia Chapman said of the label’s design for the Playboy franchise, “We’ve taken our inspiration from the original costume but added Marchesa’s signature details, such as hand draping and embroidery, while staying true to the Playboy Bunny’s classic corset silhouette. The result is a modern, yet feminine interpretation of this legendary look.”
Playboy was a suave gentleman’s lifestyle magazine back in the day (with some pretty nude bunnies thrown in for good measure) but in recent years the whole thing has become a bit, well, seedy. Can a magical sprinkling of fashion dust change the face of Playboy again? Forget the cheap pink satin and white fluffy mules of yesteryear – Hef’s girls are about to get a luxury makeover. We’re a little bit jealous, actually.
Tags: bunny costume, club opening, collaboration, Fashion News, hugh hefner, London, Marchesa, playboy, retro
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Features, Gallery, Swimwear, vintage
By emilyborrett on April 8th, 2011
Cupped Bandeau Spot Bikini
As we continue to gratefully bask in this amazing Spanish weather that’s sweeping over Britain, ShinyStyle’s thoughts have turned to swimwear. Something so simple, but so easy to get wrong; as I type I have about ten different bikinis lying forlornly unworn in my knicker drawer, that have been bought on the internet on a whim and then never worn.
But this spring, all the trends are working in swimwear’s favour – florals, fruit and bold digital prints are the things to be seen wearing, and we have high hopes for swimwear on the high street this year. Will 2011 be the year that Britain (especially me) finally gets it right?
Our mantra for this summer, we’ve decided, is going to be “flirtation and glamour”. With designers referencing the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Diana Dors and Jane Fonda at the moment in their collections, now is the time to discover your inner sex kitten. Our favourite place for beach-siren swimwear is Urban Outfitters – they have a gorgeous selection of Marilyn Monroe-esque bikinis and one pieces, which we guarantee will make heads turn.
Our other favourite shop for pin-up swimwear is the excellent What Katie Did, who have an expertise in tailoring their bikinis and underwear to create the illusion of a perfect film-star hourglass silhouette. So even if you don’t think you’ve got it, you can flaunt it. Be prepared to pay a little more for their designs, but you’ll get beautiful contour tailoring for your money and a well-made piece that will last forever.
Our number one pick? The cool plaid bikini from Urban Outfitters – we think the grungy tartan print gives an otherwise retro style a cool and modern edge. Check it out along with our other star buys in the gallery above.
Tags: 1950s, beach, bikini, high-waist, marilyn monroe, pin-up girl, retro, spring/summer, swimming costume, Swimwear
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Accessories, Features, Gallery, vintage
By Andrea Petrou on March 16th, 2011
By Emily Borrett.
With stars such as Rachel Bilson, Daisy Lowe and Nicole Richie firmly flying the flag for 1970s casualwear, 70s supermodel icon Jerry Hall having her own mini-beauty Georgia Jagger follow in her footsteps and fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs showing collections filled with luxurious fabrics and fringing, it’s never been so hot to have a little blast from the past. Whether it’s full-on Studio 54 disco glamour that you want or grown-up hippy chic, there’s a piece on the high street for you to rock the trend. It’s a nod to the bohemian, louche look that both Kate Moss and Sienna Miller have made so desirable – and you don’t have to be a model or impossibly beautiful actress to try it.
The beauty about the trend is it’s accessibility for women of all shapes and sizes. Self-conscious about your pre-summer tummy? A slouchy maxi or jumpsuit can hide a multitude of sins if you choose the right fabric. Want to look taller, or emphasize your long legs? Wide-legged and flared trousers don’t just make you appear longer, but are also a beautifully stylish alternative to the unforgiving skinny jean. We’re predicting that the wide-legged look will catch on just as much as skinny jeans, if not more.
When looking for pieces to work the 1970′s look, you have to keep an eye out for key elements that will keep it on-trend. Kaftan-style minidresses made out of floaty fabrics, statement chunky jewellery, tan coloured platform heels and retro sunglasses will make your 70s style absolutely perfect come spring/summer. When it comes to colour, opt for metallics if it’s glamour that you want, but if you want to go a bit more low-key look out for white broderie anglaise and tan colours. Check out the gallery for our favourite pieces.
Tags: Accessories, chunky heels, flares, Marc Jacobs, Rachel Bilson, retro, spring/summer, trends, wide legged trousers
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Accessories, Christmas outfits, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 20th, 2010
By Emily Borrett.
Pink Bird Print Cup and Saucer
This stunning cup and saucer from Liberty is a dream gift for any girly-girl.
Advent is nearly about to start, we’re being bombarded with Christmas adverts all over the place and everyone is trying to sum up the courage to embark on the impending stress-related heart attack that is Christmas shopping. At least, I know that I am.
We at Shiny Style wanted to do a nice thing for those who are feeling a little uninspired gifts-wise this year – I’ll be regularly posting galleries with gift ideas for the loved ones in your life. Whether you’ve got a friend who is impossible to buy for, someone you want to impress or a hapless boyfriend that you need to nudge in the right direction, hopefully these articles can be of use and make your Christmas shopping stress-free.
So, starting with the quintessential, quirky “girly girl”- we all know one. Above are all the trinkets, gifts and surprises a lover of tea, florals and cake could ever need. Get clicking!
Tags: christmas gifts, cute, feminine, girly, present ideas, pretty, retro, shopping, xmas
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Designer Fashions, First Looks, Gallery, Trend Alert
By Elaine LaPersonerie on July 19th, 2010
All you need to know about Polaroid’s new sunglasses collection is made clear in the picture, left. Look at how happy she is! She’s young, fun, and probably on a boat dancing with Duran Duran! Probably. This is what Polaroid eyewear is all about; glamorous, retro, eighties-inspired power dressing for your peepers. Think Spandeau Ballet, Los Angeles, rich kids in convertibles and John Hughes movies.
The Polaroid frames come in a butterfly-palette of bold, bright colours and rich golds for that authentic “80′s America” look. Rent a Cadillac, pop on their classic Polaroid Aviator shades and some eighties tunes and BAM! You’re re-living your favourite teen movie.
The prices are genuinely pretty decent for designer sunnies – the prices start at approximately fifty pounds and are never more than eighty, which is a fair deal cheaper than what some of us shell out for Dior or Chanel. Check the gallery below to see a few of our favourites from the new Polaroid collection – I’m coveting the classic tortoiseshell wayfarer frames.
If your holiday is coming up really, really soon and you’re in a jam about where to get your sunnies from, don’t worry- the Polaroid range is going to be on sale on planes, cruises and airports everywhere as well as online.
Tags: designer, eighties, polaroid, retro, sunglasses
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Gallery, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on March 15th, 2010
Hurrah, the snow has melted and the sun is shining, meaning that we’re finally at the beginning of spring. It may still be slightly too cold to think about bearing your legs, and arms at that, but we have a feeling the summer is going to be a hot one.
We’ve therefore decided to celebrate by putting together a gallery of retro summer dresses, for when that temperature hits the late double figures.
Retro prints are going to be huge this year, and were displayed by a number of designers at their SS2010 catwalk shows back in September.
They’ve also made a huge comeback in the past few years thanks to vintage styles and thrift shopping becoming a popular past time for fashionistas. So if you don’t see anything you like in our gallery (of course we’re sure you will) then head to your nearest charity shop or vintage store for the real retro thing.
Tags: Antiques and Collectibles, clothing, retro, shopping, snow, summer dresses, vintage
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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Designers, Fashion News
By Andrea Petrou on August 21st, 2009
With internet fashion becoming so popular, it seems online fashion stores are launching faster than you can say Chanel.
However, we’ve completely fallen in love with this new internet shopping heaven, that popped onto web yesterday.
The Stellar Boutique is bursting full of one-off gems and includes, vintage, retro and high fashion pieces and includes designs from up and coming creators including Sugarhill Boutique (we love the butterfly dress, pictured) Lia Lee and Dahlia.
But it’s not just clothes, oh no, this site offers everything apart from the kitchen sink. Get your hands on home ware, accessories such as sun glasses, and menswear (perfect if you need to sweeten him up when he sees all your purchases.)
Tags: Lia Lee and Dahlia, retro, Stellar Boutique, Sugarhill Boutique, vintage
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