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Smoke & Mirrorcles
Well m’dears after a not so great week with a big cup of anxietea I got the absolute pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest performances I’ll see for years to come! Sasha Velour is truly one of a kind when it comes to performance and the art of drag. Their theatrical masterpiece Smoke and…
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If you Quant it, Flaunt it!
Her clothes appealed to both ‘duchesses and typists’. Her fashion was described as kooky, mad and way out. Mary Quant – role model for the working woman. If you’ve read my first ever blog on here, then you’ll know it was all about this lady! To those that haven’t (not to worry), in a nutshell…
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I A-Dior You!
“In the world of today, haute couture is one of the last repositories of the marvellous” Christian Dior, 1957 This can be read on the wall as you make your exit from visiting Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, which currently resides at the V&A until September. It’s an exhibition that celebrates the life and career…
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Mary Mary Quant Contrary
If you know me you’ll know I’m obsessed (LITERALLY OBSESSED) with fashion. More specifically fashion from the 1950’s and 60’s. Flowing skirts aplenty, gorgeous tailoring, pinafores and polka dots. Oh my goodness. I’m going to have to stop right there and have a sit down. The ‘Mad Men’ fangirl within me can’t cope right now…