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

What a month!!

Hi All!

What a month I have had!! It's been full of vintage fun!

September kicked off with Penny's Lane's second vintage fair, this time at The Brewery Store in Faversham. What a FAB venue! It was full to the brim with vintage treasures and vintage cars. The yummy cakes were being eaten and the tea was flowing and we had the pleasure of being serenaded by the wonderful Wayward Sisters.We even got mentioned on the radio!

 

A week later I was off to The Antics Roadshow in the Chatham Dockside. We had lovely weather, thank god because the queue was HUGE, and outside! But what a great atmosphere!I went with my Marge and Parge (Mum and Dad) and my friends and we all got something valued. Unfortunately, none of us are worth any more than originally thought. But Parge did get on the T.V!

Then it was off to Salute To The 40's! It was a wonderful afternoon. My boyfriend Stefan and I took his Nan Brenda with us and we loved it! There was lots going on and something for everyone. There were vintage vehicles, vintage clothes, live music and comedy sets and they had also recreated many different sets from the 40's, including a butchers, a post office and a wartime bunker. It was like stepping back into wartime Britain! We sat and had a nice cup of tea and enjoyed the atmosphere. 

The best and funniest part of the day was when they reconstructed an air rade. The three of us were just walking along, minding our own business and suddenly the siren was going off! It made us all jump and we all had a good giggle about it but then...... An old fire enguine came speeding round the corner, there was shouting and gun fire and bombing noises! I nearly DIED!! I jumped out of my skin and all I could think of was the stories that Brenda has told me about. They used to have to find cover if they were outside and nowhere near a bunker, so I was looking for the nearest brush, much to the ammusment of Stefan and Brenda. My next thought was 'OMG Brenda! She is probably terrified', but oh no, she found it hillarious! She was laughing with the old man standing next to her (The flirt!), After I calmed down and pulled myself together, and managed to stop the other two laughing, I realised that I would have been useless in the war!

My next treat was a night out with my other half  to a Burlesque show. It was amazing! We were both Burlesque virgins and really enjoyed ourselves. It was a mix of dancing, singing, magic and clothes removing. There was even a drag queen. Heaven! Stefan even managed to embarrass me when at then end of the evening at the meet and greet, he made me ask one of the burlesque dancers where she got her knickers from. Ebay ladies, Ebay!

So that was my vintage filled month! Vintage, antics, bombing and knickers!! What more could a girl need?!?

Penny Slane xx