If you want tips on decorating with vintage then this is the book for you…
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The story behind why classic german fragrance 4711 Eau De Cologne sometimes reads ‘Made in England’
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Here’s the lowdown on how the COVID-19 pandemic and global lockdowns may affect our service and the arrival of your parcels
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A 'pussy bow' refers specifically to a large and floppy bow on an item of clothing, usually attached to the neck – often of blouses and dresses.
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Not only Brogues have “brogueing”. So what does it mean? Read on for examples and more details…
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Ever wondered what women did before tampons? Here’s the lowdown…
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I love a bit of pointelle. I recently added two delicate retro pointelle vintage tops to our shop… but what exactly is 'pointelle' you might ask…
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It's all very exciting and proper getting a new job in a corporate office but what does a vintage girl wear in a corporate workplace?
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I might have mentioned, just a little, how much I am loving the colour amber right now. Here are my top picks from Etsy.
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Black and white is the colour pairing of the season, but how to do it with a vintage twist? Here’s some ideas for getting your monochrome on in vintage style.
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You don’t need to splash out to jump on the latest trends, you can be both 'of the season' and vintage at the same time. Here’s a selection of vintage clothes fit for this season’s trend for pastels.
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Introducing Lancashire's Smallest Loom, the "Speed Weve". Model one was released circa 1940s for darning socks and clothes to prolong your wardrobe during the war.
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Our top ten vintage items from Etsy inspired by by one of natures cutest and fiercest critters, the bear.
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When’s a map not a map,? When it’s another useful vintage object. Here are my top nine vintage picks with maps on from Etsy
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Vintage Fashion Icons: as tribute on her 84th Birthday, I decided to give mention to 1960s movie heroine and her influence in vintage style.
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Oh the joy of a “what’s in the box?” moment! Find out what I found inside this little vintage suitcase…
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Gingham is synonymous with summer, here’s how to sport gingham vintage through the colder months…
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A few joyful little things that happened at Rag & Magpie HQ this week…
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No cash for a cobbler? Try this 100 year old tip for making the most of your best brogues
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