Stylish, poised and effortless…. Natalie Wood
Is it too early to begin thinking about Christmas films? I guess it is, but I like to plan ahead [...]
Be the Queen of Halloween
I love Halloween! A bowl of sweets by the door, a carved pumpkin, a plastic skeleton dangling from the lights, [...]
A man walked into my bar last night and asked for a double entendre…
Forgive me, I cannot repress the urge to share cheesy jokes, but I always have the very good manners [...]
Tartan Teaser
Gene Kelly. Oh my, Gene Kelly. One handsome hunk of a man but with the grace, elegance and finely-honed [...]
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Here at British Retro we love our patterned fabrics. Funny, arty, cute, kitsch - every dress will make you look [...]
La Lollo’s Guide to Living Your Best Life
I’ve known some rather louche musicians in my time, the worst of whom have always been the brass players. [...]
The Perfect Retro Halterneck
One thing I truly adore about vintage style is that lethal combination of incredible sexiness with amazing elegance. Compare footage [...]
It’s a nice day for a white wedding
As a child I collected pictures of Hollywood starlets, snipping fuzzy black and white or Technicolour photos from the Radio [...]
“It’s too darn hot,” sang the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald, and I agree
We all want to look hot, but damn, this weather is messing with my make-up – what to do? [...]
Bad Girls in Good Dresses
Ava Gardner swam naked in Ernest Hemingway’s pool in Havana; he later forbade anyone to empty the water… This [...]