Recent content by Porcelina

Hi there ladies, I'm not from London but am visiting next week and wanted to be able to try on some dresses in the flesh as I've been having such bad luck with sizing when internet shopping, despite having accurate measurements. Are there any central London shops that stock Bettie Page...

Thank you - my first thought was '50s, because of the sleeve length, but then I started to doubt it because jackets tended to be more 'cropped' didn't they? Whereas this is fitted. It doesn't have shoulder pads, and the flare out from the waist is quite short, which is why I didn't think it...

A Little Jacket Mystery Dear ladies, Might I call on the font of your knowledge? My boss found out I love vintage and let me play dress up with some clothes that belonged to her Grandmother. There's a '50s coat and a '30s dress, but I have a sneaky suspicion this little jacket is older...

Porcelina's Moved! Hi all, My blog has moved! Have also lost all my followers, which is a little bit annoying, but oh well! I'm now here at Porcelina's World Just done a post on the fashion in Poirot episode 'The Dream' if anyone fancies a gander! Mis P xx

Now gone, Thank you the Wiser Hatter for helping out with the pic! x

Thanks for trying, Miss Tuppence! They are indeed a tricky little mystery those boots! Miss P xx

Unusual Boots! Good afternoon ladies and gents, I hope you're enjoying your Sundays? My other half found an interesting pair of boots in the car boot sale this morning and we'd really appreciate some help in identifying a) what kind of boots they are and b) how old they are. They're...

What a gent, lucky he had a quick reaction time! Brought to mind that scene in Bringing Up Baby where Katherine Hepburn has lost the back of her dress and Cary Grant clamps his top hat on her derriere to stop her flashing the entire restaurant!

http://www.shoon.com/womens-shoes/boots-casual-boots/cara-lace-wash-ankle-black.htm I just bought these! Very comfortable, and to replace a well-worn pair exactly like them but with a much lower heel. They have lasted me about 5 years but the sole has finally given out. Last winter I...

Workmanship looks good, couple of stray threads around buttonholes and at end of seams, but seams look strong and as I said earlier, the fabric is a really nice weight for Autumn and Winter. Overall I'm pleased, wouldn't hesitate to wear everyday - am yet to find out if it can be handwashed...

Tara Starlet 1940s Dancing Skirts I've very excitedly just received delivery of a black dancing skirt from Tara Starlet. I've honestly been looking for a decent black skirt for most of this year, and was getting quite depressed about it...

This thread is fantastic, I love discovering new vintage blogs! And I already follow quite a few of the ladies' blogs who are on this forum. They're an absolute inspiration to me. I've been writing mine since about February, it's: www.vintageburlesque.blogspot.com Why did you start your...

Just to add my tuppence worth to this thread, I refuse to give in to my winter clothing yet! I am eeking out the less-floaty summer dresses by: - wearing extra things underneath (camisoles, slips) - wearing a cardigan or little sweater over the top - cosy knee-high socks (look fab with...

I searched this thread but couldn't find any mention of "Style Me Vintage" by Belinda Hay. I think it's only just been published. Has anyone seen a copy? Worth buying...

Thanks all for your input! I was guessing early '50s myself, but there's always an exception to the rule (I have a dress from the 1930s that has overlocking stitch on the seams), that's the fun (and often frustrating) thing about learning to date vintage! Whatever it's actual age, my boyfriend...