Keeping Up Appearances and a visit from Penny Dreadful

Today I had a lovely visitor in the boudoir, namely the fabulous Margaret from Penny Dreadful Vintage.

Margaret is a bona fide vintage lover and is exceptionally versed on the subject.

Besides being a font of vintage knowledge, Margaret is also an extremely gifted gathering goddess & she has a cracking etsy shop brimming with delicious vintage goodies for all budgets.

Here are three of the stunning frocks that you can currently purchase from the shop, 

click the picture to go to the listing :)

I felt like I'd known Margaret for years after just a couple of hours, she's a really lovely gal!

She was the spark of inspiration for my boudoir of delights as she set up a charming  mini boutique in her spare room back in April.

I haven't been there as yet but it is definitely on my to-do list, yay, I can't wait!

I promised to post some pictures of my new 'Kanga Collection' dress, so here it is in all its 80s Hyacinth Bouquet-esque glory...

Next time you pop around Margaret, I'll bring out my Royal Doulton china with the hand-painted periwinkles, lets make it soon my dear ;)

To anyone else that wants to have a rummage in my boudoir of delights, the door of opportunity is still wide open, so don't be shy now.
Lot's of love,

Jennie

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A frock by a royal mistress

Last weekend I bagged this awesome 80s 'Kanga Collection' dress made by Dale Tryon.

Apparently she was Prince Charles’ other other woman besides Camilla.

For an ugly bloke he sure got a lot of action that one…just as well he was born a prince really.

I love everything about this dress, the print is fab, the skirt is pleated & super duperly swishy, yay!

The frock also features gypsy chic ruffle trim neckline & cute puff-sleeves, double yay!

Lady Tryon's obituary makes for very interesting reading if you've got a few minutes to spare :)

I scoured the net to find other 'Kanga Collection' garments for you guys to have a look at but was rather disappointed  to find only three; a dress on eBay, another dress from the  London Frock Exchange & a floral two-piece from the Clothes Agency.

I'm definitely adding this designer to my eBay search list ;)

Frocktastico!

Have a brill Sunday my lovelies :)

Jennie

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A post that Barbara Cartland would be proud of

After last weeks Barbara Cartland related frock post I had an urge to delve deeper into the world of pink ;)

So I scoured the blogs of a few of my fave frockers & found lots of pinky fabulousness on offer.
I think Helga could very well be Barbara Cartlands secret love child, just look at the magnificent use of full-on pink in these four cracking ensembles...

Vix mixes it up using a clashing shade of jewel green, 

that ties in beautifully with the print on her baby pink frock, awesome!

 I also came across Desiree wearing this amazing hot pink pajama ensemble (loving the contrasting chartreuse hair flower) & Sharon sporting a lovely summery pink floral print frock...

So the bloggers that I love certainly don't seem to shy away from the quintessentially girly hue favoured by Barbara Cartland ;)

What about you, do you rock pink?

I certainly do...

Where do you stand on men wearing pink?

Yay or nay?

Personally I'm not keen!
When I visualize hubby in the above ensemble & it actually hurts my brain a little.

Which is your favourite shade of pink?

Mine's got to be fuchsia.

Here's some more pinky loveliness...

Hope everyone had a fabulous Friday night & is not feeling too fragile this morning.

I actually managed to wake up with distinct hangover-esque feeling after drinking two bottles of groTesco's 1% cider...

I mean what is the world coming to folks ;)

Have a great Saturday y'all!

Jennie

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