When I was a kid growing up, my Mum always had an Ambrose Wilson catalogue. At the age of 9 or 10 I assumed that it was a catalogue for old peoples clothing. Now, before jumping on me for that one, I was a child and like most children think their parents are *really*…

Over the past few months I have purchased a couple of Joe Brown items from Ambrose Wilson including the amazing vintage style dotty dress which I have worn numerous times and is still available and a steal at just £20. This dress is such a dream to wear, stretchy jersey which fits and flatters…

I am a big fan of Joanna Hope clothing. I have had several different elegant dresses including the blue sequined flapper style dress and a hot pink wedding guest dress that I have worn on many occasions. I love the fact that Joanna Hope creates elegant dresses which make even the shortest, tubbiest person…

In the past few years the choices of reproduction vintage garments have improved in both style and sizes. So many companies only went up to size 20-22 including some of the biggest brands (Collectif to name just one) and I admit I have both struggled to find items in my size AND drooled over…

One of the only bonuses as a consumer during COVID-19 has been some of the sales that big companies have been holding. Of course, I feel terrible sorry for all the businesses that are struggling to survive, especially the small businesses that have almost been decimated by the Pandemic. Being married to someone who…