A guide to style and good tailoring

Hi welcome to my own unique perspective on what constitutes style and individualism. The vast majority of the photos are taken using a mobile phone camera and I have no make up on.......

I'm in my late 30's and I'm also a widow which probably explains why I look so god damn hot in black, well that and being an ivory skinned pale red head! It also documents my wardrobe, so many people seem fascinated by my clothes and compliment me for how I look wearing them.

It is one woman's campaign against Jeans, Tracksuits and Ugg Boots!

More importantly it's about altering your view on life and trying to do the right thing even though it isn't always the easiest.

This blog is a story in taking pride in yourself and not letting yourself go, or settling for second best because you know what girls? No one really is better than someone if they don't treat you like a Queen................

Friday 8 February 2013

Mary, Mary quite contrary.........

In 1587 Mary Queen of Scots was executed. Elizabeth the 1st held off on signing her death warrant as she feared it set a worrying precedent that it was acceptable to execute a monarch. A topic close to home for Elizabeth given the nature of her mother's demise. Elizabeth was right to be concerned as Queen Mary's son, King James 6th of Scotland became King James 1st of England, giving us the James 1st bible. His son suffered the same fate as his Grandmother as Charles the 1st was executed ushering in Britain's brief fling with being a republic.

Today's dress is a beautiful green plaid, it isn't quite a tartan but it has that feel to it. The dress is gorgeous it is made from taffeta and has a beautifully fitted sweetheart neckline that has been edged with box pleating. The circle skirt makes this feel wonderfully feminine but fun. It isn't a halterneck but the straps are adjustable so it scores well for that.

The best thing about this dress is it comes with a matching bolero in black that has a green paid peter pan collar and a single button. Marv files this as a "Super Cute Pretty Monkey" dress, it is one we both like which probably explains the numbers of photos. 

Dress: Madeline Dress In Plaid Taffeta by Pinup Girl Clothing
Bolero: Solid Black Ponte Knit with Plaid Collar by Pinup Girl Clothing

Shoes: Kurt Geiger





















Photos: Marvellous Marv the Hardware Hippo and Best Friend in the Universe




2 comments:

  1. As you can probably tell, Marv loves that outfit and it was a wonderful dress to photograph. gorgeous material and very flattering for monkey!!

    20 bonus bananas!

    Marv x

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    1. Yeah super cut pretty monkey dress. It's been a hit at work as well :) but they have fantastic taste

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