Paloma Faith's Music Video!

Hi All!!

As you know I love Paloma Faith's style! Her new song 'Just Be' is great and the video for it is wonderful! There are two outfit's in the video that really stand out for me and I am going to try and replicate them.

The first look is the gorgeous black, sequinned, evening gown she wears. This dress from Reiss (£265), like Paloma's, is long sleeved and heavily sequinned. It is also midi length which is bang on trend and perfect for the cold Christmas season. Pair it with a pair of black heels, seamed tights and this tassel clutch bag from Debenhams (£29.00). Perfect!

The second outfit is this on trend masculine look. For this look Paloma has borrowed from the boys, pairing a crisp white shirt with wide legged, high waisted trousers and braces. She has added an extra edge with the hat and by rolling up the sleeves. This is a great casual look that anyone can wear and Paloma certainly wears it well! Keep it feminine with curly hair, high heels and a red lip.

Oasis £15

If you are not quite brave enough to wear such a masculine hat like the one Paloma wears in the video..... wear a beret. They are easier to wear and warmer in this cold weather. You can add a bit of colour and playfulness with one like this from Oasis. Plus, Paloma loves a beret!!


Kisses
Penny Slane

Happy Halloween!!

 Happy Halloween Everyone!

Here are some spooky pin-up's to inspire you!!

Downton Abbey!

You love Downton Abbey! Come on.... admit it! The glamour, the drama, the romance! But most of all....(drum role please) The costumes!! They are beautiful! And now that the programme has come into the 1920's, the costumes have become more wearable and it's a look that we can finally inject into our own wardrobes. There are elements of the 20's running right through Autumn/Winter and it is a great look for Christmas! Work the look with Art Deco accessories, Flapper dresses, sequinned tops and tweed jackets.

New Look Embellished Dress £44.99

Miss Selfridge Deco Maxi Dress £45

 If you have nothing to wear for that Christmas party, don't get yourself in a flap...Get a Flapper dress! Wear with understated shoes and accessories, the dress will say enough on it's own. It is a simple look for everyone to wear and you will sparkle on the dance floor.

Miss Selfridge Embellished Vest £60

What's Right Up Penny's Street??.... Paloma's Dickie Bow :)

Paloma was on "Celebrity Juice" the other day, looking fabulous as usual. I loved her Dickie Bow. Very cute and bang on trend!!

swaggerandswoon.com £18

It's a great trend to try out and have fun with. There are many types out there and some are bolder than others.

etsy.com (knme shop) £17.88

If you are not feeling quite so bold try  something like these earrings.

Accessorize Stud Earrings £4

Kisses...
Penny Slane 

What's Right Up Penny's Street........ Dawn Porter!

Hello My Vintage Lovelies!

I have started watching this new program called "Show Me Your Wardrobe" on Sky Living. I just put it on on the off chance and it is actually quite good. The two ladies that present it basically go into a celeb's wardrobe and have a good nose, and then try to recreate their style. On this episode they went to the lovely Dawn Porter's digs and had a good rummage through her 60's style wardrobe. She had some amazing stuff, mostly vintage, so I am dedicating this blog to our vintage loving friend.

How to replicate Dawn Porters swinging 60's style.....

(This picture is taken from Dawn's Twitter page)  Tesco Dog Tooth Dress £16

Top Shop Peacock Bell Dress by Boutique £95

ASDA Tweed Dress £18

M&S Embellished Dress £49.50

M&S Floral Print Dress £39.50

Accessorize Bead Clutch £30

Back to Basic's for Autumn/Winter!

Well, the temperature has certainly dropped over the last few weeks. Winter is approaching. But that means Winter Fashion! YAY!

Floral Peter Pan Collar from Forever 21 £7

Audrey would approve!

There are many fashion trends gracing us with their presence this season and many of them are worthy of our time, but you need to get your basics right first. The plain white T-shirt, the little black dress, the perfect pair of jeans. These are all a solid foundation to any wardrobe but a T-shirt and jeans alone are not going to score you any Brownie points! There is however a simple way to renovate the basic staple pieces in your wardrobe with a vintage twist..... The humble and effective collar.

Mui Mui Feather Collar £440

The look is timeless and can make the simplest of garments chic. It is a trend that is spilling over into Autumn/Winter and they seem to be getting bigger and more glamorous the nearer we get to Christmas.

Animal Print Leather Collar from Miss Selfridge £20

 It's a perfect solution to the 'I have nothing to wear' syndrome. When you have got to brave the elements and your only welcoming clothes are your PJ's, strip it back to basics with a  jumper jeans or a tunic or dress with your thickest tights. Then just add your collar. Stylish. Sophisticated. Simple! And most importantly, warm! Dress it up or down, day or night.

Keep warm Guys!
Love Penny Slane xx

What's Right Up Penny's Street?? .......Bringing out your inner animal!

A massive trend at the moment, and that is crossing over into Autumn/Winter, is prints, but not just any prints... animal prints! And I don't mean leopard or tiger, I mean actual animals! On This Morning yesturday was the 2012 BGT winners Ashleigh and Pudsey.

She looked lovely, and very grown up, in a doggy print dress. It was really cute! It was a great classic shape which would fit a variety of body shapes but it was made fun and age appropriate by the little doggies. Because of the shape and the fact that the print is small, it had a real vintage feel about it. I loved it!

Blouses are also really on trend this cold season and are so versitile. So I have combined the two trends and treated myself to this..... A horse print blouse. I love it and it goes with so much, dressed up or down.

It is not the best picture I am afraid!

Butterfly Prom Dress £45.00

Navy Cat Print Top £18.00

It is a fun trend but needs to been worn carefully! Keep it stylish with classic statement pieces and shapes. It also looks great as part of the on trend heritage look that is huge for Autumn/Winter. Here are a few ideas...

Both of these options are from H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams.

Pink Embellished Bee Jumper £32.00

Bird Peplum Tea Dress £29.50

Both of these options are from Dorothy Perkins.






So now you all know how to release your inner animal, I expect you to run wild!

Love Penny Slane xxx