1920's Tokyo

The Candlelight Club's 1920's Sakura in Old Tokyo was just the event needed to make use of one of my Kimono's. I am lucky enough have quite a collection, compliments of Japanese friends. To give the outfit a 1920's feel I wore long strands of pears and Mary Jane style shoes from Clarks. The pièce de résistance  (if I say so myself) was my interpretation of a traditional Kanzashi head piece.  I make 50 individual ribbon petals and according to traditional methods glued them on 3 fine ribbons then attached to a vintage style beaded headband.  

Birthday Celebrations

Will this rain ever end.  Since we are heading into London for a birthday celebration, guess I should wear my wedge boots that will help to keep me out of the puddles.

Outfit
Jacket: Primark
Scarf: Handmade with shear pink fabric that matches one side of the dress
Dress: Handmade reversible dress using McCall's pattern 6746 from sewdirect and fabric found in Brixton
Trousers: H&M
Boots: Marc 

Chinese New Year Party

Well you know me, any excuse to pull together an outfit for a special event.  Being that it is Chinese New Year, it was time for our annual 'Afternoon Tea Party'.  I created a Chinese/Malaysian outfit in honour of my friend May from the amazing Vintage Qipao blogg Walking in May.  Make sure to check it out.

Outfit

Hat: Tie Rack, I have bought so many hats & scarfs from there, how will I survive now that they are closed.

Fur Collar: Primark

Brooch: Vintage

Top: Bought in China Town

Skirt:  Made from Batic fabric bought in Indonesia

Boots: Vintage

A Need For Bubble Tea

It seems impossible for me to head into the West End without a trip to China Town and Boba Jam for a Jasmine Bubble Tea

OutFit
Baret: Jasper Conran
Scarf: Bought at Dubai Airport
Handbag: Wallis
Coat: Vintage
Skirt: Uttam
Boots: Small shop found on Oxford Street that unfortunately is no longer there

Lunch At Brasserie Zedel

Looking forward to another afternoon with the girls at Brasserie Zedel.
We had decided that there would be a Japanese influence, so I decided to wear one of my Haori's.  If you haven't been to Brasserie Zedel, I would highly recommend a visit.  It has amazing ambiance, 1920's decor and good food at the right price.

Outfit
Baret: Tie Rack
Snood: ASOS
Haori: Bought in Japan
Skirt: Vintage
Handbag: Camden Market
Boots: Neosense