Category Archives: Feature Vintage

Falling in Gucci Again

Whether it’s a penchant for Louis Vuitton handbags, an obsession with Christian Louboutin shoes, or an Hermes scarf addiction, most people love particular brands for sentimental reasons. One could argue we form relationships with designers, love affairs of the fashionista … Continue reading

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The genius of Ferragamo – and an extraordinary scarf ring

When I was nine I spent my spare time doing all the things country children do.  I rode my beloved horse, played in the fields surrounding our country home, and had pretend tea parties with my flock of ever-expanding dolls. … Continue reading

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Get the Look: Dare to be Demure

One of the most fabulous fashion advances in 20th century style is the ditching of the ‘corporate women’s suit’ and the uptake of individual funkiness in the modern day office. A suit-clad woman in the CDB is becoming an increasingly … Continue reading

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Vintage Find: Ferragamo Fetish

Shoe fetish =  “a fixation on shoes; finding the perfect pair of shoes, with an absolutely must-have-it feeling; for a person with a shoe fetish buying shoes is thrilling and exciting; owning and wearing a fabulous pair of heels, boots, … Continue reading

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Anne in the Afternoon

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” -Thomas Merton Life is a constant balancing act, an infinite myriad of colour and collision.  Our scales are continuously tilted between the many roles that shape … Continue reading

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Retro revival

The 1950’s was an era of femininity and fun. Women embraced their curves, and skinny just was not cool.  Figure hugging dresses accentuated our voluptuous silhouettes, and the style was girlish – but glamorous. Swing skirts, roller skates, and Buddy … Continue reading

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Summer Dreaming

Whilst my fellow village dwellers and I are burring, chattering and shivering our way into the spout of winter’s seemingly infinite chasm, our fortunate friends in the Northern Hemisphere are warmly wafting their bare skinned bodies into summer’s welcoming embrace. Sigh. … Continue reading

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Autumn Enchantment

“That time of year thou mayst in me behold” – William Shakespeare Autumn colours have long been a source of inspiration for musicians, artists and poets alike.  There is a cool crisp bite in the air which invigorates the senses, … Continue reading

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Golf Glamour – The Sportif Scarf Ring

Golf is a sport which has always attracted me.  The picturesque landscapes, quirky fashion sense, and mere nature of the sport itself are just a few of reasons I can attribute to my golfing fascination. Any sport where one can … Continue reading

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Opera and Opulence – Cobra Scarf Ring

I recently discovered this vintage cobra scarf ring, when it surreptitiously slithered its way through the online ocean and made its acquaintance with my desktop.  I am rather attached to it, and I hope you can understand why this relationship … Continue reading

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