New website.

The past week I have been completely re-designing the website. I was happy with what I had before, but felt that I needed something a little more professional and simpler. I LOVE it! Most of the photographs I use are my Nan or photo's she has given me. My Nan really was a stylish lady and I love showing her off. I'm so lucky to have all of these beautiful old family photos. Do you have any old family photographs you treasure? I'm soon to start our opening countdown. It really is one of the most exciting adventures I've ever had. 

Isn't this dress stunning? Found here.

New dresses

We have been on to some lovely dresses over the past few days. I received this beautiful 70's maxi
 dress in the post yesterday and it's so dreamy! Below is an early 60's couture dress I found, it is in
the prefect condition, it so beautiful! I'd keep it myself but sadly it doesn't fit. We have also discovered
 a beautiful 1930's mustard coloured dress, another 70's maxi dress and a patterned 60's mini dress.
 Having all these lovely dresses makes me so excited to start selling! I love the idea of lovely ladies
 finding the dress of their dreams. I've set myself a goal of finishing the business plan this week, 
which brings us ever closer to the launch. A new year opening is currently looking more realistic 
at the moment. Which is great! A new year with new beginnings. Do you have any goals or aims for
 the new year? 

You can follow me on instagram @caraleighjane for new vintage finds and goodies.

Paulie Antique

We are constantly looking for lovely lookbooks for inspiration. This is the A/W 2012 by Paulie Antique We love that there's a great use of colour. As soon as the weather gets cold we tend to wear lot's of dark dull colours and its nice to have something to brighten those cold dreary days! Long sleeved 70s maxi dresses are a good way to stay warm but still look fabulous. It's been a little quiet lately, life is full of illnesses and work at the moment, but Sweet Chivalry's open date is looming ever closer!

Thursday fancies

A few current vintage and handmade loves. We love the new baroque trend and this little 60's jacket is gorgeous. On to the shoes! I've been an admirer of Oxford Heaven's etsy shop for a long time, she take's plain shoes and embellishes them with the most beautiful lace, bow's and more creating beautiful Marie Antoinette inspired lovelies. I wish I could own the whole collection. I also wanted to talk about the make up academy shop. They sell (hand's up) the best make-up I have ever used. The lipsticks last four hours, the colour's are so vibrant and best of all everything ranges from £1-£9. I'm slowly collecting every thing they sell! 

I've changed the layout (again!) and am so happy with it! I'm finally getting to grip's with blogging, it's harder than it looks. I also find it difficult to upkeep exciting post's because of the lack of a good camera. 

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October!

I'm so glad it's finally October! The next three months are my favorite out of the whole year. Now I have a daughter I have the excuse to go all out on Halloween. It's still not as widely celebrated here in England as it is America, but every year it seems to be gaining in popularity. (Exciting!) I've finally managed to fix my new laptop colouring problem and can get back into designing the shop's website again. I have a few more updates to do on the blog and we now have a twitter, tumblr and facebook page. How lovely are these Halloween inspired vintage outfits?

1. Black and white patterned collar here

2. Orange and white dress here

3. Gorgeous handmade lace cat ears here ♥

4. Halloween apron here

5. Perfect 60's dress here ♥♥

New gadgets

Isn't this photo lovely? Found here. I haven't posted lately as i'm having a little dilemma! I finally got myself a new laptop last week, and the colouring is different to my older laptop! The pale pink that plays a main part in my design is an awful purpley/pink that completely upsets the whole feel of it. If it  is just my laptop i'm not sure I can continue designing my website until it is fixed. I desperately need to find a way of changing it.

Website peak

A little screen shot of the homepage of the website. I'm so happy with it now. The first image is a slideshow that will feature new products etc. I've managed to keep it fun, bright and colourful yet feel it's a little more professional than before. I believe I should keep the design a constant throughout website/blogging and others to upkeep a certain 'look' I have created. Yesterday I managed to get myself evening bar work so i'll be able to fund Sweet Chivalry a little more! It would be an understatement to say how good thing's finally are now!