Travelling through threads

I’ve had the black velour jumpsuit that I’m wearing today for over twenty years.

All throughout my teens my mum would let me order a few bits from the mail-order catalogue each season.

What would usually happen is that I would scope out the things that I fancied & then hang on until the sale to get more bang for my buck or kit for my krona as it were.

Invariably the things that I’d chosen ended up in the sale, perhaps cause I would usually favour the more impractical & ostentatious garments.

Whilst my mates took their fashion inspiration from Beverly Hills 90210, I sought my style stimulus in music videos; I wanted to look like the chicks on MTV, hell yeah!

The early 90s saw my wardrobe embrace a holy mishmash of clingy, second skin like leggings, jumpsuits & mini dresses, jewel tone long velvet waistcoats, ridiculously oversized jumpers in a kaleidoscope of colours and a rough and ready camouflage print bomber jacket.

I also bought my first ever pair of DMs and wore them to death.

My favourite shade of lipstick was called ‘Chocolate Kiss’ and my perfume was New West by Aramis. 
I know that some people recoil in horror when faced with photos of their younger self, mainly because of the clothing they were sporting back then but I see these photos as little snapshots of a journey.
Personally I love seeing how someones style has evolved throughout the years and although my own long & winding road has been laced with a fair few fashion disasters, 
all-in-all I'm pretty pleased with where its taken me.
How about you?

Vintage 80s snakeskin print jacket (eBay), 90s velour jumpsuit (Halens), 80s cowboy boots (car boot sale), beaded bib necklace (pressie) & DIYed earrings (made myself)

The words that you can see in the first pic are from a song by one of my all-time favourite bands 'The The'.

You can listen to it here, go on you know you want to ;)

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx

The Frocktasia Winter Sale

Frocktasia is having a massive winter sale.

All 74 items in store have been reduced.

Plenty of awesome bargains for both vintage lovers and style rebels.

Stunning vintage frocks, tops, jumpers, jackets, bags and footwear.

Handmade unique jewellry and shapeshifter ponchos.

Why not pop over and have a look :)

If you have any questions you can contact me on

frocktasia@yahoo.co.uk 

FROCKTASIA WINTER SALE...

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx

Glitz & Glam

'Tis time for another fabulous store update, clicking on the pics will take you to a magical place where you will be blown away by all the awesome stuff on offer ;)

'Night Fever' Vintage 80s Sequin & Lurex Yarn Embroidered Batwing Jumper:

'Rapture' Vintage 80s Oilslick Disc Sequin Diva Top:

 'Diamond Days' Vintage 80s Harlequin Diamond Sequin Knitted Jumper:

'Paradise Circus' Vintage 80s Super Colourful Sequin Diamond Waistcoat Top by Frank Usher:

'Kiss Kiss' Indian Bollywood style Ornately Beaded Trophy Top:

‘Truth or Dare’ Vintage 80s Deco Swirl Beaded Flapper style Top:

 ‘Good Vibrations’ Vintage 60s Trippy Ombre Floral & Glitzy Gold Brocade Top:

'Champagne Supernova' Vintage 80s Silver Liquid Lamé Abstract Print Peplum Blouse:

Loads of glitz and glam for the upcoming party season.

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx

Can I have some more...Tights Please!

Last week I got an e-mail from a lovely lass called Bernadette who works for a company called Tights Please, an on-line specialist retailer of, you guessed it, tights.

In the e-mail I was asked if I'd like to participate in a review feature; they would supply me with a couple of samples and all I had to do was to style them.

After drooling over the veritable feast of hosiery on the site, I decided that I'd be a mug not to jump on Bernadette's offer.

Not only do I get to try out some spanky new tights but I also get to go mad in the the boudoir, styling up a storm, in other words a pretty perfect way to spend an afternoon!

I was sent two fabulous pairs of tights by Red or Dead...

The tights are called Pammy & Peggy. 

Glorious Gussets indeed, they are silky smooth, gorgeously patterned & super comfy to wear.  

I couldn't wait to get styling!

First I amassed a towering pile of clobber that I thought they would look good with and then I got down to business...

Pammy tights teamed with a 90s micro mini dress,  Dear Darkness headdress & Demonia heels.

Pammy tights teamed with vintage 50s sequin top, sequin beret, arm-warmers, hot-pants, Demonia heels & tulle skirt by Max & Co.  

Left: Pammy tights teamed with 90s mesh lace mini dress, hot-pants & Frocktasia necklace
Right: 90 leather shorts by Sisley + same as above.

Pammy tights teamed with 90s deadstock Harris tweed shorts by Jigsaw + same as above.

Peggy tights teamed with 90s Betsey Johnson polka dot dress, Demonia heels & Dear Darkness headdress.

Peggy tights teamed with vintage 50s revamped lace dress + same as above.

Left: Peggy tights teamed with a 90s PVC & zip detail micro mini dress
Right: 90s floral lace dress & hot-pants + same as above.

Left: Peggy tights teamed with a 90s Versace copycat safety pin dress by Bernshaw & 90s mega platform boots.
Rights: 80s mini dress with ribbon embroidery + same as before.

Peggy tights teamed with 90s deadstock Harris tweed shorts by Jigsaw, Demonia heels, Dearest Darkness headdress & eagle/rose print skinny Tee.

Peggy tights teamed with 90s leather shorts by Sisley and a magnificent 70s sequin disco diva jumper + same as above.

I could have gone on and on with styling these but unfortunately my afternoon came to an end.

They definitely look the bees-knees when paired together with hot-pants, cut-offs, shorts, micro dresses or mini skirts and a pair of towering heels, for best effect.

They have more YOWZA than you can shake a stick at, so perfect for the upcoming party season.

If you want a pair of Pammy or Peggy tights yourself, then why not pop over to the Tights Please website, they offer free UK delivery & they've also got some ace Henry Holland tights up for grabs in their sale section a the moment, not to mention a totally awesome array of leggings.

I'd like to thank  Tights Please & especially Bernadette for giving me the opportunity to do this product review/styling feature, it's been fun!

I hope you guys have enjoyed it too :)

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx

Frockfest & Groovy Panties

Happy weekend :)

As some of you may already know I have a Frocktasia Facebook page which has 82 wonderful likes thus far, each and every new 'like' gives me such a kick...

it's feels a bit like a fabulous compliment or a wolf whistle from a really attractive guy.

So thank you very much if you have already liked the page and made me feel like a very happy sausage ;)

On the Frocktasia Facebook I also have an album of dresses that are available to buy.

 I named that album 'Frockfest' and today I decided to reduce the prices on everything in that album, yay!

Prices now range from £10-£35 (+ £3.95 P&P for within the UK) and there is plenty of variety, so why not go and have a wee look?

This is one of the fab frocks that is up for grabs...

Item: Vintage 70s/80s monochrome arty floral print dress.

Price: £20 + £3.95 P&P for within the UK

Details: Cuffed short sleeves, stand collar, buttoned ruffle front detailing, fully lined skirt, elasticated waist, belt loops & original tie belt.

Labelled: IMAGE collection - Made in Hong Kong

Condition: Excellent

Fabric: Swishy polyester with nylon lining.

Measurements:

Bust: 38"

Waist: 28-36" (elasticated)

Hips: 40"

Length: 45"

Sleeves: 11,5"

Labelled: size 16

Best fit: UK 10/12/14 (depending on desired fit)

If you want to have a closer look at the 'Frockfest' garments I have made a dropbox folder full of pics :)

I'm going to leave you with some groovy panties...

I bagged these bonkers dead-stock nylon panties on my last vintage treasure hunting trip...

I actually had a pair of these already in my vintage undies collection...

They are labelled 'St Michael'... 

I could so see Desiree wearing these as knicker shorts ;)

Whadd'ya think dahlin'...wud ya?

Desiree is totally

Dee-Gorgeous & Dee-Groovy!

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Have a cracker of a weekend my beautiful readers, see ya :)

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx

The Frocktasia Sale

The FROCKTASIA sale is now on, with loads of reduced items in the shop :)

Like this awesome dashiki print dress for a mere £15 or this stunning handcrafted Moroccan leather bag for £30...

 No less than thirty frocks are up for grabs in the sale, none of which cost more than £30.

This sassy vintage 60s dress with sheer chiffon sleeves & lurex trim was reduced from £35 to £30...

Camo is the print of choice for the fashion army this autumn. 

Topshop are currently punting out a Camo army jacket for £48. 

The Frocktasia version is not only kinder on the pocket at £35 but also unique with its hand painted SMILEY on the back. 

Bags of bags and most of them with a price-tag of £30 down from £40.

The wicked Frocktasia 'Grumpy Suns' earrings are now £20.

Another Frocktasia handmade item that is up for grabs in the sale is this goth-tastic chiffon rose crown headdress for £25 which will look awesome teamed with this 90s dead-stock Ralph Lauren velvet dress that has been reduced from £40 to a bargainous £30...

I think there is something for everyone...

a magnificent motely mix of unique handpicked vintage garments,  brilliantly bohemian genuine leather bags and wicked one-of-a-kind handmade accessories :) 

Lot's of love,

Jennie

xXx