Living In: Only You - Inspired

I love the "Living In" series Design*Sponge run. If you haven't come across them, they take great movies and then, using them as inspiration for style (both fashion and interior), show some similar items which are available in shops now.  The latest movie to be inspired by is Only You, a nineties rom-com that I can't believe I haven't seen before.

In honour of that awesome black shirt dress, (which is very similar to one in my shop!) here's my cut down version of the Living In concept.

Vintage Black Shirtdress from Cobys, Custom Tangerine Dress from The Papaya Tree and Blue Planter from Curly Girlie Designs on Etsy

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How to rock It

I just stumbled across this great ensemble through Pinterest (Yes I'm addicted!) and thought it would be a great way to wear one of the scarves in my shop...

The Outfit

The Vintage Scarf

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Shop Update

High waist tailored shorts in a pretty pastel greeny-blue and a chocolate brown.  Circa 80s -90s. The pastel one has sweet mother of pearl shell buttons and both the shorts are a light wool blend.

I can imagine Vivian from Pretty Woman wearing either of these shorts (once she has her make-over into a classy lady!)

Check them out in the shop now :-)

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Etsy Spotlight -Cleaner Science

I want to start a new section on this little blog which puts a spotlight on amazing stuff I'm loving from Etsy and as soon as I saw these I knew they were perfect to start off with!



Did you guess they were soap?! Made to look like petri dishes, blood cells or test tubes. These are soaps to remind you why you are washing... Each comes with information on the bacteria they are modeled on -but don't worry they are bacteria free! You can get them now from Cleaner Science.
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Lydra

Sooooo Pretty...

Thats what I thought when I saw these photos showcasing Lydra's new collection of bags. I love the fact that these bags are not only beautiful and one of a kind but also that all of Lydra's products are made from pre-loved fabrics which are produced and sourced locally. Keeping a strong emphasis on preserving the environment. That is just awesome :-)

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Shop Update & Preview!

80s Purple Patent Belt -- 80s Purple Chiffon Scarf

 I think this belt would be perfect to cinch in a pretty dress or a button up oxford shirt! The scarf is so floaty and has an amazing 80s geometric print in a wicked colour combination. Both in the Shop now!

90s Navy Bag -- 90s Cactus Print Scarf

These two are a sneak peak and will be in the shop soon. This scarf has such a fun print with potted cacti and blue hats. The dark blue cross body/shoulder bag is super cute and I've had to fight temptation to keep it for myself....
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Clothing should amplify a person, not create one.

"Clothing is our expression of self, our bodies are the one thing we control exclusively. Clothing should amplify a person, not create one. I am bored of androgeny, I think we need the equal and opposite: intensify the masculine and the feminine, all at once. I love the beauty of the past, we all draw on if for our inspiration and should give credit where it's due..."
Rachel Freire

Images from Rachel Freire.

Does your clothing amplify You?
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