Mad Men Vs The Hour

Mad Men

The Hour

I think TV is about to get interesting....

I am in Singapore and not even I can escape the lure of another vintage style drama set in 1950s Britain. 

The Hour looks set to be a great BBC drama with Hollywood heavyweights like Dominic West (The Wire) leading the cast, what can go wrong? 

Of course you simply cannot mention the 50s without Mad Men coming up into conversation, it seems Mad Men has become the "50s" which is crazy as it is set in 1960, based in a Manhattan ad agency and features housewives who look like they are stepping onto a catwalk not a kitchen. Whereas The Hour is set in the UK, set in 1956 when rationing was dying out, based in a TV news station and features women who ARE trying to work in a man's world. Confused? 

Mad Men

The Hour

Too similar? Can't wait? I will definitely try and watch - mainly for the fashion and accessories, but hopefully I shall stay for the drama, cast and authenticity to the era. You know they have only just begun filming series 5 of Mad Men, we may as well enjoy ourselves whilst we wait no?

Don Draper or Hector Madden?

Don't make me choose...

Vintage Swimwear - A History

It's that time of year when holidays are upon us, when all we need to decide is one piece or bikini, pool or beach, hat or factor 50? Decisions, decisions...of course it has not always been this easy.

The video above is a treat for all vintage swimwear enthusiasts. A visual archive of vintage women's swimsuits from the flapper days of the 1920s through to the late 1940s. Footage courtesy of the Internet Archive and Prelinger Archive. Music by Annette Hanshaw. 

Elizabeth Taylor : Screen Goddess

Next month the BFI is paying tribute to the violet-eyed screen goddess - Elizabeth Taylor with special screenings throughout the month of August.

From August the 1st through to the 31st, Simon McCallum bids a fond farewell to Dame Elizabeth Taylor - Academy Award winning actor, violet-eyed beauty and fearless social activist with an Elizabeth Taylor season.

To view the showtimes and screenings click HERE.

Goodwood Revival - 1950s Vintage Dress Stockists

We are the online 50s dress stockists for fabulous vintage events like Goodwood Revival. If you're looking for a genuine 1950s vintage prom dress or vintage inspired dress for Goodwood Revival then you've come to the right place!

Betty

Our vintage style dresses are handmade and vintage inspired. We have a collection of five 50s style dresses in a choice of five different prints. Vintage style dresses are a great choice if you want something brand spanking new and in your size. View our vintage style dress collection by clicking HERE.

Our vintage cocktail dresses are genuine 1950s vintage dresses. In this vintage collection you can browse over our 1950s vintage party dresses, beautiful vintage evening gowns, vintage lace dresses and 50s cocktail dresses. Our collection is stocked with UK sizes from 8-16. View our vintage cocktail dress collection by clicking HERE.

The most popular style for the 50s is the classic 1950s vintage prom dress, of which we have many. We have vintage prom dresses fit for a princess. In this vintage dress collection you will find vintage floral dresses, vintage party dresses, vintage prom dresses and original 1950s dresses. Wear with cat eye sunglasses, bracelet length gloves for the perfect Betty Draper look. View our vintage prom dress collection by clicking HERE.

La Dolce Vita! Kelly Brook 50s Style Dress

Kelly Brook tweeted that she was sight seeing in Naples, Italy and apparently became the sight to see. Kelly tweeted 'In Naples! Men are looking at me like I am Gelato!! Are there women in Italy??'

Kelly's dress is from the Jasper Conran S/S 11 collection and has a fun seaside print. 

You may have mixed feelings about Kelly Brook, but I have always loved her 50s frocks and va va voom look. It took her a while to find her style (remember the famous pink dress?) but she has it! She celebrates her figure, by wearing the clothes, not letting them wear her. Which gives me a lot of hope as a fellow busty broad who loves a 1950s prom dress. 

What do you think of Kelly brook's dress? Love it or hate it?

Retro Kim Kardashian

Keeping up with the Kardashians and well, who am I kidding....anything Kardashian is my guilty pleasure, except I really don't feel guilty...says more about me I guess. With adverts, fashion stores, fragrances and well manicured fingers in many pies the KK broads are doing it well and for themselves. You cannot deny they are successful at what they do - making money. 


Kim Kardashian is famous for her "curves" and although she has been photographed a million times in all types of designer gowns and accessories, this retro, vintage look is by far my favourite. Too bad she was just wearing it for an advert for her new fragrance. 

What do you think of Kim Kardashian's vintage style? Sophia Loren? 

Mellow Yellow - 1950s Vintage Dresses - Just added to NBVCC

These 1950s vintage dresses have just arrived at Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company. 

We stock authentic 50s vintage dresses from UK size 8-16. 

Click HERE to view our entire vintage dress collection.

Vintage Sale-Buy by the KILO!

On Saturday the 16th July, London's Rag Factory will see the return of THE LARGEST VINTAGE KILO SALE.

Brought to you by Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair, Britains biggest vintage marketplace, and wholesaler Glass Onion, you can prepare yourselves for...

...*2.5 tonnes of mixed vintage clothing from the 60s-80s, all at £15 PER KILO

*Stalls upon stalls of vintage jewellery.

*Reworked vintage pieces.

*Individual items from the 50s and previous.

The concept's a simple one; shop over 60 rails of mixed vintage clothing free from cherry-picking and pay only £15 per kilo. Depending on what you buy, that's 4 - 5 items for £15 [not too shabby for working over those summer wardrobes!] Whether it's festivals, events or a fresher summer wardrobe your looking for, the Kilo Sale is the go-to place for any vintage shopper worth their salt.

For those with little wiggle room in their wardrobes, all items may be bought individually.

As ever, everything on sale is affordable. With over 2,000 of you in attendance last time, it's best to head down early. Entry remains £1 and you can come in as many times as you want - not a bad deal huh?

For more information, dates and times etc. Click HERE.

Wimbledon Chic Darling!

I could not keep my eyes on the court with the fashion show that was going on in the stands. Celebs, socialites, actors and royalty were all spotted court side at this years wimbledon and no one seemed worried about getting strawberries and cream down themselves!

I loved Katherine Jenkins aqua lace dress by Whistles.

Dakota Fanning was spotted in the Evian VIP lounge.

Kate Middleton scores again, this time in Temperley.

Kirsten Dunst spotted wearing vintage in the Evian VIP lounge with stylist, Leith Clark.

1950s Facebook Etiquette

1950s Facebook...seems we have not come on much since then. My "friends" are still annoying the hell out of me by 'checking in' to a new location every 2 mins and asking me to milk their cow via Farmville. (UNFOLLOW) 

Audrey Hepburn Voted Most Beautiful Woman Ever!

Audrey Hepburn has beaten Cheryl Cole, Kelly Brook and even Elizabeth Taylor in an online poll and has been voted the most beautiful woman ever by QVC shoppers and viewers.