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Collages From Buenos Aires Part 2

January 28, 2013 by igetakickoutofyou

Finalmente, the rest of the collages from Buenos Aires…… (from right) Kitsch calendar pics from Arandu, the most amazing polo shop in Recoleta, a tin wall mount from the flea market in San Telmo, Gaucho hats courtesy of Brooke de Ocampo in US Vogue June 06. (from left) Vintage hats from one of the impressive antique shops in San Telmo, Tango at the 50th Birthday Party, Vintage Burlesque poster – Buenos Aires style. My purchases! A horse blanket (I don’t […]

Categories: Photography2, vintage • Tags: art, arts, Buenos Aires, craft, culture, dance, design, diy, Fashion, history, Inspiration, Interiors, lifestyle, photography, shopping, style, travel, vintage, vogue

Toast Spring Collection, Blush Pink spotted shirt, fashion Illustration

Spring Blush by TOAST

January 23, 2013 by igetakickoutofyou

I know I should be embracing the snow, but in London, it really is just a crime. This sludgy, slushy grey ice is just depressing and makes me yearn for spring So it was so refreshing to get the February taster from Toast – it just gives you the inspiration to hold on until these grey days have passed. And guess what? This season there’s a lot of Vintage Pink! As you know I have a real thing for this subtle […]

Categories: Fashion, Illustration, vintage • Tags: art, arts, beauty, craft, design, dressmaking, Fashion, fashion illustration, illustration, Inspiration, photography, Pink, pinterest, shopping, style, Toast, vintage

Natalie Krim Bunny Girls, Fashion Illustration

Bunny Girls, Beasts & Bears

January 21, 2013 by igetakickoutofyou

Today I planned to do the next installment of my Buenos Aires collages but alas, the schools are closed because of the snow, so I will have two little people causing havoc today! So I thought, as a bit of a quickie, I would show you some new pin-up art that I’ve found by Natalie Krim. It’s a little more edgy than the 1950’s golden girls but totally ingenious. I absolutely look the bunny girls! If you get a chance, […]

Categories: Fashion, Illustration, vintage • Tags: art, arts, beauty, burlesque, craft, culture, dance, design, Fashion, fashion illustration, illustration, Inspiration, Lingerie, Natalie Krim, photography, style, vintage

Dune 234

January 7, 2013 by igetakickoutofyou

From Ixelles in Belgium, comes this gorgeous neutral-toned home, courtesy of Milk Decoration. Would you believe this used to be a Japanese restaurant before Muriel Bardinet, owner of antique store Dune 234, transformed it into a home – full of industrial, Moroccan and salvage finds? Images by Karl Balas for Milk Decoration, 4th image by Serge Anton for Elle Decoration P.S. If you want to get hold of Milk Decoration you can download it digitally from Zinio

Categories: Interiors, Photography2, vintage • Tags: art, arts, Belgium, craft, culture, design, diy, Dune 234, Inspiration, Interiors, Ixelles, lifestyle, Milk Decoration, photography, shopping, style, travel, vintage

Espacios de Trabajo, Living, MoodboardsArgentina,

Un Año Nuevo Refrescante

December 31, 2012 by igetakickoutofyou

I can’t actually remember the last time I stayed in on New Year’s Eve or at least not celebrated it in some shape or form. But this year I’m turning over a new leaf. Perhaps I’m just overly superstitious (I’m sure I’m not alone there) but I can’t help feeling that the last few years (normally starting with a heaving hangover) haven’t been anywhere near as productive as I would like them to be. So perhaps this year I should […]

Categories: Interiors, Photography2, vintage • Tags: Argentina, art, arts, craft, design, diy, dressmaking, Fashion, Inspiration, Interiors, photography, shopping, style, travel, vintage, Workspaces

Decades by Cameron Silver, Bianca Jagger, yellow kaftan, Zandra Rhodes

Decades of Desire

December 28, 2012 by igetakickoutofyou

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 […]

Categories: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970, 1980s, Book Reviews, Fashion, Photography2, vintage, Vintage Inspiration • Tags: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970's. 1980's, art, arts, beauty, books, celebrities, Chanel, craft, culture, design, dressmaking, Entertainment, Fashion, film, films, flapper dress, history, Inspiration, movies, photography, reviews, style, vintage

All I Want For Christmas Is You

December 4, 2012 by igetakickoutofyou

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. It’s a busy time! I’ve spent the last couple of weeks sewing marabou feathers onto corsets and making red santa capes with extra strong velcro! The reason? We got festive this week, as The Pushettes (although this time only three) performed a burlesque gig, in Dulwich, for The Reliant Magazine Christmas Do. Needless to say I have now developed an allergy to marabou feathers and my fingers are black and blue from driving […]

Categories: Dance • Tags: 1940s, art, arts, beauty, burlesque, craft, culture, dance, design, diy, dressmaking, Entertainment, Fashion, fashion illustration, Glamour, Inspiration, music, photography, Push Studios, shopping, style, The Pushettes, The Reliant, vintage

Mes Carnet de Couture

November 27, 2012 by igetakickoutofyou

A couple of weeks ago I had a lovely day in Paris with my mum for my birthday. We did the usual haunts, Bon Marché, the Marais and I managed to just catch one of the last days of the Chloé exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo. Oh there were so many lovely things to buy…..including a few culinary delights: The mushroom and veg displays at Bon Marché Chandeliers, plate displays and cushions The “I want to move in” furniture […]

Categories: Fashion, Interiors, Photography2 • Tags: art, arts, Bon Marche, books, craft, culture, design, diy, dressmaking, Fashion, Inspiration, Interiors, lifestyle, Merci, Mes Carnet de Couture, Paris, photography, shopping, style, travel

Vintage for children, children's clothes, Milk Magazine

Little Vintage

November 19, 2012 by igetakickoutofyou

How cute is this photoshoot from Milk Magazine? Images by Karel Balas for Milk Magazine If only they stayed as pristine as that! I love the way it’s been styled with all the grey and cappuccino hues. And that blonde hair! If only you could get that effect in a bottle. It’s really worth checking this magazine out. Not only does it have some cool kids stuff, it also focuses on design (particularly for family living) and features some gorgeous homes.

Categories: Fashion, Vintage Inspiration • Tags: beauty, children's vintage, craft, culture, design, diy, dressmaking, Fashion, fashion illustration, Inspiration, milk magazine, photography, shopping, style, vintage