Circus dresses

I've been coming across a lot of circus inspired clothing lately, and absolutely love these two. I'd be quite happy with them in my rickety old (not in the good way) wardrobe. You'd definitely feel like you just stepped out of a 1940's travelling circus wearing either. 

I was hoping to take a few photographs of my motifs so far but didn't have access to the camera today, so it'll have to be tomorrow. How amazing is the dress above on the right? I loudly swooned when I saw it, a whole wedding dress with large motifs like that? PLEASE! As far as I can see it has the same flower design, leaves and the odd circle in certain places. I constantly change my mind about things because I'm so inspired by certain collections I stumble across. Darn you pinterest. 

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Wedding dress - The basics

After trawling through hundreds and hundred of not-so-special wedding dresses (within my price range, of course!) I never found anything that I really loved. Until I had the idea of making my own, eventually it turned into the idea of crocheting it myself. I then by chance came across irish crochet, also known as Irish lace. It's basically crochet created with thread and usually 'padded' to give it a 3d effect. It's so beautiful and intricate I had no idea I'd even be able to do it. But I was brought a book and have discovered I can, so there begins a project for me! No pressure. I've narrowed down my design ideas, but until a lot closer to the wedding, in 2016, I'm not setting myself on something. I know I'd like a pretty neckline, for my lovely family heirloom necklace I was lucky enough to receive. Some sort of sleeve and a fitted waist/hips. I'm so excited that I started a couple weeks ago already. I'm hooked (excuse the pun)

My favorite neckline and sleeves! Would be so flattering. My aim is to make at the very least one motif a day.

Photos 2 and 3 found on vintagetextile.com. All other images found via google.

Style icon - Pattie Boyd

Pattie Boyd was (is) a model, photographer and author, most active in the 1960's. She is most known for her marriages to George Harrison and later Eric Clapton. She was said to be the inspiration of many of George's and Eric's songs. And honestly who can blame them? She was a stunning yet adorable young woman with a wonderful sense of style. In the 60's she had a girly 'mod' wardrobe, consisting of above the knee length patterned dresses, peter pan collars, colourful tights, calf length boots and sweet little heeled shoes. In the early 1970's she embraced the 'hippie' style wearing wide brimmed hats, flared trousers, suits and fabulous accessories. She is definitely worthy of being noted as a style icon, and inspires us often, the reason for my wish of long hair with bangs. We also think there is a huge like-ness between her and Hannah Metz!

Who is your style icon?

Images found via google.

Inspired

 A quick post to say I am thankful for beauty, innocence, knowledge, learning, dreaming big and love.

Without these I don't know where I would be right now.

I am so lucky to have such high hopes.

Fingers still crossed awaiting my 'launch' meeting.

For now I will be a little quiet in the blogging world awaiting to see when the meeting will be.

I am currently at a business standstill, all I can do for now is learn.


(A photo of my Dad in the early 1950's with his cousin. Such a beautiful photograph!)

Vintage shop favourites

 I've been a big fan of poshgirlvintage.com for years. The sell some of the most beautiful, unique items I've ever seen. It's also a little more special because it's family run and has a great history. The clothing and accessories here are some of my current posh girl vintage favourites. One of the quotes on their about us "If we wouldn't wear it then we won't sell it!" made me think about Sweet Chivalry. I think this is such a good view to have and something I stand by strongly. There is no point in selling something you don't fully believe in is there? Today has been a long day full of tantrums and trying to (unsuccessfully) figure out website hosting. I almost forgot, I managed to buy sweetchivalry.com last night! I am still waiting to hear back from the princes trust about my business plan. I'm so desperate to receive my grant so I can start buying and open. I hope everybody is having a good week.

Finalizing

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Happy Friday guys! She & Him are one of my favorite bands (duo?), this song is perfect for cosy days inside. My daughter seems to love it too as she's dancing around my living room. Today Sweet Chivalry's first advert is on Scathingly Brilliant, it's so exciting! I'm so eager to spread the word about Sweet Chivalry.

Today will be a productive day, the business plan is being sent off to the Princes Trust,

 i'll be making some buttons for sharing, a new blog description and possibly pie making. I'll be back on Sunday for a current loves. Before I go, here a photo of my Nan 

(far left) and her friends back in the early 60's. She was such a stylish lady!

Dreaming of Versailles

Anybody that knows me know I am HUGE lover of Marie Antoinette, it was of course Sophia Coppola's film 
that first introduced me and I don't know where I would be without it. I could spend hours swooning
 over the beautiful dresses. Which actually, was the foundations of building my love for history and vintage fashion.
 If I could dress in mid 18th century dress every day, I would. In fact today I've decided to
 (again) grow my fringe out in order to style more Kirsten Dunst 
(as MA) hairstyles. 

 I've featured Oxford Heaven on here before, because I am head over heels in love with her shoes.
 Especially since I discovered her flickr account here. There are page and pages of the most beautiful 
Marie-Antoinette inspired shoes I have ever seen.