‘Peplums’ are back on the catwalks this year featured in shows by Zac Posen, Dior, Giles, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang and more… but what are they? Here’s a lovely example of a peplum from the 1940s…
Apr 092012
They are all undergarments designed to be worn under a dress or skirt but some for shaping, some for warmth, discretion or protection for the skin and clothing…so, what is the difference between underskirts, slips and petticoats? Here’s a breakdown…
Feb 152011
You may have noticed I mentioned the word ‘kinderwhore’ in a post earlier this week. But what is it? For those not familiar with the word here is a little introduction to kinderwhore… Kinderwhore is a fashion movement popularized by mid 1990s grunge musicians such as Hole front-woman Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland of Babes [Continue reading...]
Primarily, to be vintage an item of clothing must be old. However, you can achieve a vintage look by wearing vintage inspired clothing and accessories too if you know how to make it look the part. Some key elements can help make your look seem vintage even if the clothing isn’t. First you must pick [Continue reading...]
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