Thursday, 22 September 2011

Tea time!


Bonjour readers! 

We were lucky enough to recieve 'The Vintage Tea party book' by the very glamourous Angel Adore. So, we thought we'd have a little trip to our favourite caffe on Church street to come up with our hard hitting (ahem) opinion. 



This aesthetically pleasing book will certainly have you drooling over a huge range of reciepes. (Most of them were not suitable for Vegans so unfortunately we were not able to make them in their true glory). 


Our favorite part of the book was the gorgeous illustrations featuring bunny girls and foxy ladies. The book also includes beautifully illustrated invitations which can be photocopied and sent to your loved ones.



The book is divided into brunch, afternoon, evening and style section.  The style section includes 'how to's for three fabulous hairstyles including 'the poodle' which is one of my personal favorites. 


We'll certainly be giving the cocktails a try!

Rather than the retro aficionado this book is the perfect present for that girl that says 'I love retro, but I've never been brave enough/ don't know where to start'. Do you know that girl? If so it can be found here for a mere £14!

Drool.

I'm wearing
1930's day dress: 'Beyond Retro' 
1940's fur and hat: Stolen from Harriett

Harriett wears 
1940's hat: 'To be worn again'
1940's fur, gloves and day dress: Various charity shops 

We haven't been blogging a lot as Harriett has moved into her fabulous new flat in Hackney. She's putting together a 1930's boudoir with an Asian theme. Its already delicious and you're going to love it! 

Lots of love, Aimee xx

16 comments:

  1. I wish eery book review came with sweet photos like this! You ladies are lovely. Can't wait to see photos of the new flat - it sounds amazing!!

    Also tell me... I'm here in London for another 3 weeks, what should I not miss before I leave?

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  2. HMMMM maybe camden passage and spitalfields antique market on thursdays? we love Mildread's restaurant in soho. Come to Passing Cloud's on Wednedays after 9.30 for some live swing and dancing - I'll be there! Send us an email if you want something in particular! :) Aimee xxx

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  3. you gorgeous things, you!! must check out that delish little book, too

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  4. That book looks so adorable. I love both of your outfits, just wonderful. I'm glad to see another post from you both, I've been waiting for it :)

    xo,
    Em

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  5. You two always look so gorgeous....and can't believe you find 40's dresses at thrift shops!!!

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  6. I was flicking though this book the other day and agree with you, its the illustrations that make it!! And the presentation. . . . .who knew food could look so pretty!!
    And you both look bootiful by the way :)

    Jess x

    http://pinkindielondon.blogspot.com/

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  7. Can't wait to see that asian themed buodoir! You girls are lovely!

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  8. Oh you both look glorious and I hope we get to see pics of the boudoir soon! xo

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  9. I love cook books and I am th girl that doesn't know where to start when it comes to retro-looks and styles. So this book sounds like the perfect book for me. I'll have a look at it on Amazon!

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  10. I just stumbled on this book a couple weeks ago somewhere online and was intrigued! I'll have to give it a look next time I'm up for ordering some new reading material--it looks really cute. ;)

    Can't wait to see the newly-decorated boudoir! :)

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  11. Cute book! Looks like fun :)

    You two look adorable, you always accessorize perfectly!

    xoxo
    Solanah

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  12. You both look amazing! Looking forward to seeing this boudoir! :)

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  13. What a fab book! When was it published?
    And you two look lovely in your outfits!

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