I now know the best way to get the presents you desire and that’s to write a post about them. Oh yes, some of those lovely 10 Best Books found their way into my stocking this year and I am one happy gal!

Now I’m not favouring one present over another, but I have to say Decades by Cameron Silver, which my cousin’s in law gave me, had me, (rather unfortunately for my family), totally mesmerised on Boxing Day.

The pictures are gorgeous. But the story of how this young cabaret singer who randomly started to collect vintage fashion, established a prestigious vintage store and essentially waited for the vintage trend to unfold, is totally fascinating. Needless to say Cameron Silver now dresses Oscar tipped celebrities.

So I guess you would like a sneak peek?

Camille Clifford 1905, Gibson Girl

Gustav Klimt 1918, Portrait of Johanna Staude

1924 Dress by Chanel

1930s

Frida Kahlo by Nickolas Muray 1938

Red Scarf by Clare McCardell 1946

Grace Kelly, To Catch a Thief, 1955

Monica Vitti 1965

Bianca Jagger in Zandra Rhodes

1980’s gets edgy! Loving those canary yellow knickers!

Now you know why I was rather uncommunicative!