Burberry – Makers House

28 September 2016 // No Comments

When I saw photos of Burberry’s Elizabethan-inspired clothing on the website, I knew I had to find out more. Visiting the Burberry website led me to an invitation to the 8-day free pop-up fashion and crafts event co-hosted by Burberry (the luxury... Continue reading →

Supporting Canadian: Fashion

22 September 2016 // No Comments

With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (plus Prince George and Princess Charlotte) arriving in my hometown of Vancouver in a few days, I thought I would showcase some Canadian fashion brands for the ‘middle class’ (i.e. not the sort... Continue reading →

Downton Abbey Tour and 1920’s-Inspired Dress

22 August 2016 // 3 Comments

One month ago yesterday I treated myself to a Downton Abbey film locations tour and bought myself a 1920’s/1930’s-inspired dress. Since my birthday was on a week day and just before the general Downton Abbey group tours that usually take place at the... Continue reading →

Buckingham Palace and Fashioning A Reign

3 August 2016 // 3 Comments

Last Saturday, I finally visited Buckingham Palace (or as some people call it, The Queen’s London home). I had bought my State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour ticket (£30.50) back in May although I later discovered that there were plenty of tickets... Continue reading →

Fashion Rules: Princess Margaret’s Dresses

6 June 2016 // 2 Comments

We come to the last stylish royal lady of Fashion Rules and Fashion Rules: Restyled at Kensington Palace. In the five rooms of the new exhibition, two are predominantly dedicated to the late Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. In this... Continue reading →

Fashion Rules: Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales

14 May 2016 // No Comments

Today’s post will feature dresses from the 1980’s-90’s worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in Kensington Palace’s Fashion Rules (previous exhibit) and Fashion Rules Restyled exhibitions. One of my favourite of Diana’s dresses was this pink silk chiffon... Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at the Orangery & the Fan Museum

10 May 2016 // No Comments

If you’re in Greenwich and you enjoy pretty antiques, I recommend visiting the Fan Museum. Housed in two listed townhouses dating back to 1721, the Fan Museum is the first of its kind in the world. For £4 per adult (free if... Continue reading →

Fashion Rules: The Queen’s Dresses at Kensington Palace

21 April 2016 // No Comments

In honour of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday, I would like to share photos I took of her 1950’s to 1970’s dresses that were on display at Kensington Palace’s Fashion Rules exhibition last December. These dresses were lent by The Queen. Since... Continue reading →

Corsets: V&A Exhibition and Lace Embrace

13 April 2016 // No Comments

In a few days, the Victoria and Albert Museum will have a new exhibition on Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear. Undressed will focus on the relationship between underwear and fashion, as well as the shifting fashionable body ideal. The exhibition will... Continue reading →

Ivan Sayers’ Irish and Green Vintage Collection

17 March 2016 // No Comments

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Today’s post is a selection of Irish and green vintage clothing from the collection of Vancouver fashion historian and collector, Ivan Sayers. I began modelling for fashion historian and collector Ivan Sayers in March 2013. My... Continue reading →

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