In this post, I have adopted a style that originally came to prominence during World War 2 from Mexican ladies in America. Taking inspiration from their male counterparts, ‘pachuco’, the style ‘Pachuca is a statement of rebellion against rationing, racism and fight for equal rights for Mexican women. Women used the style and movement to…
Category: My Outfits
Vintage Bathing Suit
The weather is finally starting to warm up, and we are out of lockdown. I have been aching to feel the sand between my toes for some time now and unfortunately, because of the pandemic, my holiday to Jamaica was cancelled. I was looking forward to going back home. However, I must confess I was…
Feeling Blue
Long gloves or Short loves? Accessories are the difference that makes the difference. It is with these small details that style can be found. And that style may be subtle, or it may be glaringly obvious, or somewhere in between. Watch Video
One in a melon
Ootd is this watermelon 🍉 print sarong dress. I have found a new love for this style; if you want to feel sexy, confident and bold 50’s style, then Sarong dresses are the ultimate dress for giving you that feeling. Staying true to the vintage sarong dresses, the colour of this dress is bold and bright….
Vintage inspired Barbie
I’ m wearing my favourite Dalmatian Cape to bring this Barbie inspired look together. Strolling around London. I received many compliments. One woman gasped in admiration and said “wow you look amazing, like a Barbie, it must take a lot of effort” . I mean come on not that much effort lady; all I…
Once in a blue Moon
I know I post once in a blue moon on my blog, but this is due to my busy schedule.I am trying my hardest to find that balance 😊 In the mean time, I am being quite literal in my title making reference to this blue ensemble 💙💙💙 and the moment I shared with a…
Orange Is The New Black
Whilst we all wait in anticipation for the sun to make an appearance (oops it’s here), now it is time to bust out them bright colours 😊 What mystery pervades! That sun that shines so bright — A neighbor from another world Residing in a jar. To pity those that know her not is helped…
Modern Dress… Vintage style
Vintage blogger Lady Eccentrik wearing River Island black and white stripe dress
Happy Love Day
The fastest way show someone you care, is be caring about yourself first. We‘re quick to give everyone in our lives plenty of unconditional love, but the same can‘t be said when it comes to self-love. There is no better day to fix this than Valentine‘s Day, a holiday dedicated to all forms of affection….
DIY Men Shirt Upcycle
Earlier this week I set myself the challenge to reconnect with my creative and DIY side by seeing how many ways i could style an oversized shirt… I thought of 8 extraordinary styles. I nearly went for 10, however here’s the ones I thought of 😊 My biggest challenge was trying to incorporate them into…
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