Tales from the Dress Room -part one. Vintage Fabrics.

Hello Lovelies and thanks for joining me on my blog, I want to tell you a little about what makes vintage so special and explain about my unique service. I carefully restore lovely vintage dresses to their former glory but this can only be possible if the fabrics are strong and in good condition, and […]

Introducing new DOROTHY, 1940s wedding dress in fine Chantilly lace.

Dear Reader, Ah, September, and back to school for us all… I hope you enjoyed a delightful Summer. I’ve saved up something rather special to show you for the new season: My new 1940s-inspired lace wedding dress. Ta-dah, here she is..! …As you may remember, I’m loving all things 1940s at the moment. (I’ll be doing a little round-up […]

Edwardian lace wedding dresses: two rare original beauties

Dear Reader As I mentioned last week in my post on Edwardian flower crowns, I’ve just photographed these wonderful Edwardian dresses which are new to my collection. You are the first to see them! Edwardian wedding dress 1. Edwardian wedding dress 2. I was thrilled to find these dresses, as original Edwardian gowns are now […]

Ali, in her beautiful 1950s vintage wedding dress

Dear Reader Today’s real vintage bride is Ali, who chose this beautiful 1950s dress for her wedding. Like so many of the best 1950s and 1960s wedding dresses, this chic and simple gown was inspired by Grace Kelly’s 1956 wedding dress. (Many wonderful photos of that iconic wedding can be seen here.) With its very […]