Colour Me Coral - Dielle Nail Polish Posted by Unknown |

Quick-drying, a dream to apply and a beautifully intense spring colour from UK brand Dielle. This lovely Aged Coral was sent to me to try and it's one of the most successful self-applications of nail polish I've had in a while. Partly down to the brush which slid the polish on so easily and neatly and the reasonably fast drying – I have no patience for drying and usually end up nicking or smudging and ruining the overall look. But not this time! Even better, Dielle lacquers are free of toxic ingredients (specifically Toluene, Formaldehyde, DBP, Camphor, & Pthalic Acid) and are not animal tested. The owner Rosalie is also committed to creating positive change in Haiti (she lived in Port-au-Prince for 12 years) and donates proceeds from the business to projects and campaigns related to helping women and children. Overall, pretty impressive and an excellent product. £12 a bottle – check out the Dielle range of colours here. 

SS13 Trend – #60sSwing – Betty, Meet Marianne... Posted by Unknown |

Outfit inspiration: Betty Draper, all dressed up and nowhere to go, firmly resolving to change her life and make it the one she wants. When will it happen? When it does, this is what she'll be wearing, cutting loose, but in ever-so-elegant style. The (5.) beatnik Chelsea boots in gold and (3.) oversized ring give this outfit a touch of the crazy (in a very good way) as do the floral (botanical – does that work?) (4.) capri pants. The (1.) bouclé  coat, while so sophisticated, hints at waywardness with its length in contrast to the structured perfection of the (2.) Marilyn shoulder bag by Raoul. The Sixties – dragging the prim and proper into rock n' roll. Betty Draper re-interpreted as Marianne Faithfull, now that I would like to see.

London Fashion Week's Retrospective Fashion Show Posted by Unknown |

Loris Azzaro gold lame dress 1950s – Lucy In Disguise 

London Fashion Week's first vintage fashion show also took place at the weekend at the art deco Bloomsbury Ballroom. Featuring clothes from 1919 up until the 80s with pieces from London vintage specialists  including Peekaboo, Lucy In Disguise, Violet's Box, and Vintage Modes. Here are a few of the outfits. It looks like the shoes are by Kat Maconie who did the FelderFelder SS13 show. 

Silk and beaded dress, 1960s – Peekaboo Vintage

Silk brocade and fox fur dress, 1930s – Violet's Box 

Images: Anya Holdstock