OOTW - Vintage Tea Dress

I'm always on the quest to find special beautiful items of clothing or accessories that really stand out and also I love buying them for as little as possible.  It's a great excuse for buying lots of lovely things if they are a bargain, right!!

A few weeks ago I brought a gorgeous vintage tea dress from a Ebay shop called The Hooting Owl Boutique.  They have listed some great items and so far I have purchased two bargain dresses, one of which is my dress of the week.  This ebayer is particularly great as when you buy and the postage is less than they stipulate they refund you the difference, now what ebayer normally does that!

My outfit of the week features a lovely tea dress which is quite sheer in fact I think I need a slip if I am going to wear this out.  It has gorgeous bell sleeves and floaty skirt and pretty pearl and gold tone button detailing all for £7.50!  The condition is amazing for the age of this dress and the previous owner obviously looked after it very well.

I contrasted the look with my recent Dorothy Perkins buy, some brown leather look ankle boots but this would also look great in summer with some pretty sandals.

I'm always on the hunt for upcoming brands and quirky designs and love vintage so if you have any recommendations, let me know I'd love to feature them.

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A little change.....

Since my last post and the #southwestbloggersmeet, I’ve been having a good think about how I’d love to define my blog and try to give my readers something a little different.  From the beginnings of my blog back when I ran Elsie Delilah Vintage my online vintage boutique, it had always been about fashion.  I love fashion and the meaning of it, how it makes you feel and what impact the industry has on the world.

My blog has blossomed nicely and I have included a range of topics including my new tattoos to beauty to independents brands but I think I’m stretching myself a little too thin.  Although I love all topics my focus and transition in the next couple of months is going to be primarily fashion but with a slight difference. 

My blog is going include supporting British fashion, new designers, industry news and topics, impact on environment and people and preloved fashion with the odd outfit of the week thrown in for good measure.  It won’t be totally mainstream as I love quirky designers and good old handmade goodies so there will be a fabulous blend of well-known and obscure topics thrown into the mix.

There are lots of blogs out there and many fashion ones but I’m hoping to generate some discussion and debate and make my audience aware of people and brands out there that don’t get a great deal of the limelight but totally deserve it.

It's all going to be happening in the next couple of months so I'm kind of making a #blogmas/NY resolution early.  I can't wait to explore the industry and hunt out fabulous new ideas and finds for my readers and I hope everyone will love the transition.

Keep checking back updates and keep your eyes peeled for the subtle but exciting changes.

Take a look at what I received today too, some fabulous freebies which I won and my sale items all from House of Wonderland's flash sale a few days ago on facebook, all will be featured very soon.

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#southwestbloggersmeet

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of meeting lots of lovely bloggers at the #southwestbloggersmeet in Exeter.  Hosted by the fabulous Liza at Glam Beautys and Kerry Marie at Lived with Love.

It was by chance a few weeks before the event that I thought I would tweet Liza to see if there were spaces left as I'd left it very last minute and to my surprise there were some left.  I was very nervous at first about attending as I'd never met any of the girlies and I thought that I would be a bit out of place as I was mainly a fashion blogger but I needn't of worried.

It was a relaxed afternoon not far from my home town, I met with Amy from Amy Loves, Carly of Life from the Tub and Emily of Pretty Please Pretty Please at Exeter station and we had a lovely coffee and natter before the event.  I immediately felt like I'd known these girls for ages, well I suppose I had in virtual blogging world (lol)!

The event went brilliantly with brands such as Lush and Pearlys showing off their products and enticing us with gorgeous gift ideas.  Liza and Kerry Marie hosted a fabulous raffle and organised amazing goodie bags for everyone that went along.  They made such a brilliant effort and pulled off a great meet.

I was so inspired by how passionate everyone is about their blogs and what they write about and it has given me lots of ideas about the avenue in which I'd like my blog to take.  I've already made a new years resolution for my blog and I'll reveal all very soon.

I just want to thank everyone that made the day enjoyable and relaxed and can't wait to see you all again at the next meet (hopefully not too far away).

Take a look on twitter at #southwestbloggersmeet to find all the gossip and posts from everyone that went along.

Image from Kerry Marie - Lived with Love

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Stay cosy with my top 5 winter warmers

Just the other day, I said it wasn't feeling particularly wintery, quite mild in fact as I haven't worn a proper coat in ages but as the saying goes 'don't speak too soon' I woke up a few days ago to our first proper frost.  I suddenly thought do I need to get myself a new winter coat, well probably not but probably will!  I thought I'd make a little top 5 wish-list of fabulous winter warmers to give you some inspiration if you need to get your own winter coat.

Women's Regular Luxe Wool Walker Coat £160 by Lands End

Coat by F&F £45.00

Checked Coat by La Redoute £99

Coat by Very £79

Best of British Black White & Pink Check Wool Cocoon Coat by M&S £299.00

Lots of my styles above feature the AW13 trend tartan and I love bright bold colours which makes winter days a bit brighter.  My favourite and top of the list is the coat by Lands End, a fabulous autumnal colour and perfect for wrapping up on a winter walk.  There are lots of lovely styles, lengths and colours to choose from and I hope my little list has given you some inspiration on choosing your cosy winter warmer.  

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St Grape Aqua Bliss Scrub Giveaway

In September I featured a big beauty review on the lovely skincare brand St Grape, take a look at

ST GRAPE BIG BEAUTY REVIEW

I loved the organic beauty brand and continue to use my favourite product St Grape Aqua Bliss Facial Scrub as it's great for your skin and leaves it silky smooth without drying it out.

As a little gift to my readers, myself and St Grape will be running a little giveaway as a small gift just in time for Christmas.  5 lucky readers will win my favourite product St Grape Aqua Bliss Scrub and experience the fabulous St Grape product for yourself.  All you need to do is enter via the link below and enter your details to be in for a chance to WIN.  Everyone can enter (UK and International)

CLICK HERE TO ENTER 
ST GRAPE AQUA BLISS SCRUB GIVEAWAY
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