Monthly Archives: October 2014

Exhibitions

BIRDS OF PARADISE – PLUMES & FEATHERS IN FASHION

Posted on by Lisa
29
Oct

Amid the dark glamour of late October week we headed to The Bowes Museum’s latest exhibition; Birds of Paradise – Plumes & Feathers In Fashion. The exhibition champions the role of feathers and plumes in dress history, showing how they have been used to adorn everything from ornate shoes to couture dresses. They are represented as […]

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1980s, Dress of the Day

A STATEMENT PRINT FOR AUTUMN | Vintage Dress by St Michael

Posted on by Lisa
09
Oct

It’s always exciting to get a new dress and this morning we received a few treasures from St Michael I’m particularly keen to show off this day dress because it’s just perfect for autumn. The print makes a really strong statement, it is quite unexpected compared to florals or stripes. The contrasting colours are wonderfully bold […]

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