My love for all things vintage seems to get stronger and stronger as the years go by. It began with rummaging through my mum's wardrobe and borrowing some of her classic items to style - since then I have built up a collection of vintage pieces, everything from bags to the perfect oversized herringbone jacket. I think I'm attracted to the charm of vintage, the idea that each item has a bit of history and a story behind it.
One of my favourite ways to wear vintage is reworked - take this beautiful midi dress from Beyond Retro, I had long been looking for an off-shoulder floral number for Spring/Summer when I came across this reworked gem in the Brighton store. Knowing that something old can be salvaged and turned into a one-off piece, is what I love the most about wearing reworked vintage. This dress has everything that I look for in the perfect day dress - a statement pattern, movement, a flattering silhouette and the added pockets give it a casual edge (pockets are a must for me). It's so perfect in fact, that I didn't really need to style it at all. Teamed with my suede Topshop flats, I have a feeling that this will be one of my go-to looks for the warmer months ahead.
For a more playful feel, I also styled the dress with my favourite baker boy cap - it might not necessarily be the first accessory of choice for this kind of outfit, but that's the beauty of wearing reworked vintage, you can almost make up your own fashion rules and really cater to your personal style.
If you're like me and often find it difficult to find exactly what you're looking for on the high-street, then maybe giving vintage a chance is also for you. Nowadays, I find a lot of my vintage pieces online using eBay and Depop, mainly accessories and tops though because I find that I personally need to try dresses, skirts and jeans on in-store. On the topic of vintage stores, I've already mentioned Beyond Retro but Blitz London is another favourite of mine.
Reworked vintage truly can be a wardrobe must-have, you just have to know what you want as you do have to invest a lot of time searching through racks and racks of clothes, or scrolling through quite a few pages online, but it's usually worth it to find that one-off piece that seems as though it was almost made just for you.
LF
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Rows of beautiful period homes, blossom lined streets, trendy eateries and bars, and home to some of the best independent shops in the city - Kensington is definitely up there on my list of dream places to live and to own a home. Let's face it, it's a dream to be able to own a home anywhere right now and with being a member of 'generation rent' the very exclusive property ladder seems increasingly out of reach.
You see we try our best to save up as much as we can but with increasing rents, an annual rise in train fares and just the general cost of living, it seems like it's just not enough. What about all those poor Pinterest home decor boards that aren't going to be put to good use?
I know that I've definitely put many hours into creating a board for a home that I don't yet own, and when doing so I've often found myself thinking 'if only somebody could help me out...' Well it seems that thought has crossed many minds, so Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank have set up Studio B, a new and innovative space designed to alleviate the great financial issues facing us all.
In order to celebrate the launch of this exciting new concept, Studio B is offering one very lucky person the chance to live in a gorgeous one bed Kensington apartment. Not only that, but it will be rent-free for a year with Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks matching the amount that the winner saves in those 12 months. The opportunity to live in Kensington for a year and gain a sizeable amount of money to put towards a deposit - 'where do I sign up?!'
I hear you cry.
Ok, ok, well you need to get yourself down to the Studio B store on Kensington High St. on Thursday April 27th and be prepared to queue up outside the store from 7am - 10am (don't worry, grab a coffee or two and you'll be fine). The competition is split into two rounds, a knowledge-based round followed by mini gardening, culinary and DIY practical challenges - so I'd get practising if I were you as the winner will also be announced on the day. For more on this life-changing opportunity, see bit.ly/HelloStudioB.
Now let's discuss the interior of the flat, because we all know that I'm just a tad bit obsessed with interior design and this one provides all the interior goals you could ever wish for - it's enough to make the most dedicated Pinterest user weep with joy.
I managed to grab a few minutes with Jack from Trend and Fayre (the interior designers behind the flat) to discuss all things home décor and the inspiration behind Studio B's rather unique and striking look. The apartment was decorated and furnished in 3 days (amazing right?!) and it was inspired by the eclectic tastes of young professionals. The majority of the accessories are second-hand pieces sourced from vintage markets around London, and as a lover of all things vintage, this really excited me.
Jack really made me see that not everything in a home needs to be a blank white canvas, it's good to be daring and bold with colours and different styles. So if this is your sort of thing and you can see yourself living in this beautiful apartment - you should definitely head down to Studio B on Thursday. Let's face it, you've got to 'b' in it to win it (yup... I should probably end this post now).
LF
Now let's discuss the interior of the flat, because we all know that I'm just a tad bit obsessed with interior design and this one provides all the interior goals you could ever wish for - it's enough to make the most dedicated Pinterest user weep with joy.
Jack really made me see that not everything in a home needs to be a blank white canvas, it's good to be daring and bold with colours and different styles. So if this is your sort of thing and you can see yourself living in this beautiful apartment - you should definitely head down to Studio B on Thursday. Let's face it, you've got to 'b' in it to win it (yup... I should probably end this post now).
LF
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C/O - Studio B
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