Alice Temperely

It's New York fashion week and I'm not there.  I've never been, but would like to "get involved or get invited" one day.

When I watch it on the telly I find it all a little stressful.  Woman, lots of woman having a silent clothes war.

"Do I look nice in this?  No do I look nicer than you in this?"

That's the impression I get, but I'm sure it's not that bad.

So instead, here's my offering.  A sneak peak at a designer I love.

 

There's more to gawk at here.

A little bit of Folksy browsing does you good

I found this brilliant website.  It's a place you can buy beautiful handmade gifts and craft supplies from British designers and makers.

I've seen cute dresses.  Cute tops. Cute accessories.

I've spent a little time lost in its pages and have put a lot of things in my Folksy wish bucket.

If you have some time have a look too.

Still in love with Vaudeville and Burlesque

I originally bought a Vaudeville & Burlesque dress because I was going to be my special friends bridesmaid.  I always say Julie is the closest thing I have to a sister and so was excited about the chilled out wedding on the family farm.   

We were going to drive tractors, wear wellies and dance in a barn. But then life happened, the wedding was postponed and they decided to elope.

Things changed again at the last minute, so today watched a unique couple say I do.  We had tea and cake at The Spinnaker Tower  and baby Rosie and I played lets make music with the sugar sachets.

I spent a few days searching for something to wear and then gave up.  I remembered this V&B dress in my wardrobe.   I didn't like it enough to buy it when it was £80, but at £12 -  I LOVED IT.  

I've worn it down the pub and when I'm really stuck for something to wear, I just pop it on.

The low V shape is meant to sit at the back, but sometimes I switch it around.  Anyway the wedding went well and I was upgrade to the Best Maid of Honor ever.

powerful but feminine

It skims over your curves in the best way possible.

That's how I would describe Vaudeville & Burlesque designs - a fusion of modern and vintage, contemporary and considered. The  elegance makes you feel pretty when you glide through a room. I think they are slightly provocative without making you feel less of a lady.

This one is my interview or first days at work dress. (I'm freelance so I have a lot of first days).

I accidently the it in the bin  a few weeks ago. Oh my, if I had lost it I would have reminisced about this dress forever.

The length is a wee bit long for me, but I don't plan on taking the hem up.  I've also ignored the dry cleaning label instructions, so it's looks a little weary.  I've mentioned holiday blue doors before.  It's my name for one of my favourite colours.

It's a good coincidence the back door to my old house is this colour, so it's a perfect place to take a photo...I think.

I bought this cream dress before I found the blue one.

It was supposed to be a bridesmaid dress, but that position was postponed and then cancelled. Eeeeeeeek!  It's the only one in my wardrobe that I haven't worn yet.

Summer come soon, so I can wear it

At £120 each, these beauties don't come cheap.  Emelia Wickstead, who is up for newcomer of the year at London's Fashion Week has designed the same shape dresses.  If you have over a grand then it's yours.

I happily watched the prices of my dresses go down.  When the cashier said £40 please, I silently thought I LOVE URBAN OUTFITTERS SALE.  Whoop. Whoop.

I think it was definitely worth the wait.


Dress: Urban Outfitters  
Shoes: Blue brown shoes: Office sale £15
Shoes: Red shoes: Office outlet £10