Party Frocks

Balmain gown November 1951

Lanvin gown trimmed with fur, December 1950

Organzie printed dress by Angele Delange
Black satin dinner gown by Hartnell
Shopping News August 1945

Horrockses fine poplin evening dress. Primrose with cornflower predominating, also in cerise/grey, orchid/citron, powder blue/carnarion pink. 14 1/2 guineas. Only at Harvey Nicholls.
Shopping magazine May 1952

Oh for the days when evening dresses were made of wool!

Dinner dress and evening cape by Hartnell in fine wool with sequins
Flannel and taffeta sheath by John Cavanah
Around Town and Shopping Opportunities December 1952

Hand painted beads and sequins on the bodice of this wool lace dress by Michael Sherard
Peony superfine worsted by Victor Stiebel 1952
Around Town and Shopping Opportunities December 1952

Coats and Jackets Autumn Winter 1953

Teaming colours, fantastic fabrics and shapes.

Housewife Magazine September 1953. Click for Big

Housewife Magazine September 1953. Click for Big

Inspiration: 1958

Along with brogues, houndstooth check is one of my favouritest things in the whole world. Maybe I should qualify that and add fashion or clothes to the above sentence. Just in case my other half reads this after all Christmas is coming....

Hardy Amies Coat in the Queen magazine October 1958

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Rayne: As Seen In

Velvet pilgrim shoes with HUGE diamante buckle.

Homes and Gardens magazine december 1968

What Shall I Wear Tonight?

Answers to all your party hostess etiquette dilemmas from 1954.

Housewife November 1954. Click for Big

Housewife November 1954. Click for Big

Housewife November 1954. Click for Big

Housewife November 1954. Click for Big

I like the Jonell best. Which is your favourite?

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Gimlet

I see I've been a bad blogger and neglected to bring you any cocktail recipes recently. It's not that I haven't been drinking any I assure you!

Gimlet

2 parts gin.
1 part Rose's Lime Cordial or lime juice.
Crushed ice.

Technically a mixed drink this is thought to be a very early 'cocktail' probably originating from Rose's advertising materials. As usual you can really make it to your own taste as using lime juice, which is my favourite, may be too sour for some.

Daisy Chain Crochet Trim 1938

Simple to make, stylish trim for your clothes.

Woman's Fair magazine May 1938. Click for big.

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