Thrifty Finds: 1950s Cocktail Cabinet for £10!!!

This 1950s cocktail cabinet is my latest thrifty find for my new country abode. Well actually I cannot take the credit for the find as Fiona from Notorious Kitsch found it on EBay for me! Fiona knew I was on the look out and she has a great eye for all things vintage and fifties. So I knew when the "a friend has sent you something you might like..." email popped into my inbox that I was onto a winning piece of vintage furniture. You have not heard anything yet.....It was £10! Yes you read that right....ten whole british pounds. Better still it was just down the road so Mr.B and I safely brought it home for no extra cost. It is amazing and such a find. It is very "50s deco" with its glossy walnut wood, ornate handle and shape. Not only is the cabinet beautiful, but the inside compartment is made of glass and mirrors...printed with mini cocktail glasses and cocktail shakers!!
So what you having?

The Oscar goes to...Julia Boggio for wearing a Natasha Bailie Vintage Dress!

**Applause**

This picture is of the very talented photographer Julia Boggio. Julia recently photographed me along with two other vintage broads for a vintage photoshoot. Of course I took my fabulous vintage prom dresses along for the ride and Julia Fell in love with this lilac prom dress adorned with bows and puff sleeves.

Julia is an American who lives in London and loves the Oscars. On Sunday night Julia held an Oscar themed party complete with dress code and of course mini gold statues.  Julia tweeted throughout the night and twitpic-ed this image which she agreed I could flaunt and show off.

What do you think of Julia's look? I am in love with it!

Alice in Wonderland Themed Jewellery...Kitsch Tea!

To say I am excited about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is the biggest undestatement of 2010! I am itching to get to the pictures...and this is the first time I have considered actually paying the £1.50 for some 3D spectacles. You? Have you seen it yet? Any good? Is my optimism too shiny?
The world has gone mad for all things Alice and Mad hatter themed and I am joining in the fun. Even LFW catwalk shows and after parties were heavily Alice themed.
You cannot argue with London or fashion forward thinkers now can you?
So ladies, gents, caterpillars, rabbits and queens, I have put together some of my finest vintage tea time treats for you...

You will never be late again with my selection of vintage style jewellery lockets and kitsch pendant charms. I have selected all my pieces that I think are Alice in Wonderland inspired. I hope you like them...for a better nosey at all my vintage jewellery CLICK HERE. With vintage necklaces starting from just £18...it would be a crime not to.

1950s White Vintage Prom Dress, Size 8, £120.00: Just Added to NBVCC

Just added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company: A stunning white 1950s prom dress decorated with a black velvet bow and a matching black velvet flock pattern decorates this vintage dresses very full skirt.

This white 50s prom dress is a UK size 8 and is a vintage fashion treat at just £120.00. The perfect prom dress, would be super for any vintage event, special occasion or a hot date!

As soon as I found this vintage dress I had to have it. It reminded me instantly of the fabulous gown Audrey Hepburn wears in "Sabrina".

For a closer look at this pretty prom dress click on any of the links above or HERE. Simples.

Audrey Hepburn in "Sabrina".

1950s Black Cocktail Prom Dress, Size 14, £120.00: Just added to NBVCC

Just added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company:  a 1950s black prom dress. A UK size 14 and only £120.00. Ideal for vintage events such as Vintage at Goodwood or The Goodwood Revival. Wear with your mother's pearls and a fluffy faux fur coat for instant Old Hollywood glamour!

WOW!  - An original 50s prom dress ready for cocktails and dancing. Reminds me of the dress Audrey Hepburn wears in "How to steal a million". (1966)

For a closer look at this classic vintage dress click HERE.

Audrey Hepburn in a promo shot for the film "How to steal a million" 1966.

1950s Vintage Prom Dresses : NBVCC Spring Vintage Dress Collection

So here is the start of my Spring and Summer collection of Vintage dresses. I have travelled all over and sourced my vintage dresses from every secret cave, mansion and castle I could find to give you the highest quality of vintage clothing. I am so excited to finally show you these as I have been cleaning, mending and photographing since winter...I give you "The Natasha Bailie Vintage Spring and Summer dress collection". (To be said in Steve Jobs way). You can find all these dresses in my Vintage Dress department and I will be adding more and more vintage dresses every week. Expect more vintage floral dresses, vintage tea dresses, vintage prom dresses and keep your eyes peeled for eveything nautical and gingham. Who says gingham is just for picnics? Crazy Fool! Click on any of the links above to visit Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company.

My 6yr old niece dresses better than you!

Izzy's weekend chic.

This is a picture of my eldest niece Izzy and it was her birthday at the weekend...Izzy is now 6 years old. Izzy has school, birthday parties, play dates and a younger sister and brother to contend with, but she still manages to look cool on a daily basis. How does she do it? I don't think I have ever looked as cool as Izzy and I have 20 years on her. Luckily it's not too late and I have now found my 2010 style icon: Izzy...my errr...6 year old niece.

Do you have any fashion or style troubles that you want me to ask Izzy's advice on?

Izzy's Top Tip:

I will give style advise, my tip is never wear Disney Princess clothes or pink and purple.

Izzy