Retro Chick
Blog URL http://www.retrochick.co.uk/retroblog
Located Norwich, Norfolk United Kingdom
Tags VINTAGE, FASHION, STYLE, GREEN, ECO, ENVIRONMENT, SHOPPING, STYLE, CLOTHING
Womens fashion & lifestyle blog focusing on vintage, recycled and eco friendly fashion
Latest Blog Posts
- Countdown with Class… on Nov 20, 2009 in Christmas Retro Chick Lifestyle Retro Chicks Hot Picks
There’s a bit of a calendar theme emerging here don’t you think? Yesterday post was on calendar jewellery and today’s is on Advent Calendars. I suspect this is a theme that will burn itself out pretty quickly as I can’t think...
- Let Me Check my Calendar….. on Nov 19, 2009 in Retro Chick Dream Style Retro Chicks Hot Picks
I can never remember what date it is. In the old days we had to check diaries, calendars or watches. Now, of course mobile phones and computers keep us up to date (Ho ho! See what I did there?) But what if there was a more glamorous way to check the...
- Channeling Audrey… on Nov 18, 2009 in Retro Chick Changing Style Retro Chick Step by Step
I’ve had short hair for a long time. After an earlier experiment with a floppy Linda Evangelista cut I finally gave up long hair for good around the mid 90s and never looked back. Since then it’s generally hovered around chin length. Some...
- What are you wearing? Militaria – Vintage style on Nov 17, 2009 in Personal Musings
So, as part of my weekend on Saturday I attended the Bonanafana Social Club Cold War Party at The Talk in Norwich. I had a great evening with burlesque acts, swing dancing, wonderful costumes and general vintage lovliness, of which I pretty much fail...
- Lowie Wrap & Gloves – The Winner Is……. on Nov 17, 2009 in Retro Chick Competitions
DEBBIE CURWEN Debbie’s name was chosen at random from all eligible entries with the help of an excel spreadsheet and random.org. She chose the Tamara Fogle German Lansdowne bag as her favourite piece from the Cerise UK shop and her cosy new wra...
- Retro Chick Style Icon and Christmas Giveaway – Audrey Hepburn on Nov 16, 2009 in Featured Retro Chick Competitions Retro Chick Style Icon
I’ve been meaning to make Audrey Hepburn my style icon for some time. She was one of my first “vintage” icons when I was a teenager. I longed for her delicate eflin glamour, though sadly as I have always been on the curvy hips and w...
- Champagne in Paris on a Shoestring on Nov 15, 2009 in Personal Musings Retro Chick Lifestyle
Bonjour! Retro Chick is back from her European jaunt. I had a few days of unrivalled luxury, all on a budget of next to nothing. Some things I was very lucky with and others required a little hard work and budgeting. Hairband - Topshop * Sunglasses...
