Glove Giveaway Winners!

Set 1 - Dial V for Vintage. 

Set 2 - The lovely Edie.

Set 3 - Piia.

Set 4 - Clare.

All I need you guys to do is email me your full names

and home address to:

harrietthenderson@hotmail.com

And I will make sure your gloves are wrapped up and on their way to you soon!

Harriett x

Glorious Glove Give Away!

To celebrate having over 50 followers, a small miles stone I know but

 it means a lot to us, I have organised a little give away.  Now all you need

to get one of these little sets for free is:

1. Follow the blog via blogger.

2. Leave a comment on this post regarding which set you would like (first 

come first serve.)

3. I'll then get in touch for your address and post the little package to you

tied up in brown paper and string!

Set 1.

Salmon pink 40's nylon gloves.

Roll of white vintage lace.

Repo vintage advertising card.

Four pearly pink buttons!

Set 2.

White 50s bow gloves.

Roll of white vintage lace.

Repo vintage advertising card.

Six pearly blue buttons.

Set 3.

White 40's gloves.

Roll of white vintage lace.

Repo vintage advertising card.

Three dark pink buttons.

Set 4.

Cream 40's gloves

Roll of vintage lace.

Repo vintage advertising card.

  Two pearly pink buttons.

Thanks again for reading, we really do appreciate

having y'all around and reading your comments!

Harriett x

Street Style: German Grazia

I was on my way to work on Sunday when I was stopped by one of my favourite

 street style bloggers Anne Bernecker. Her images are always well shot and 

incredibly flattering so I am always pleased when she asks to take my picture

 Quite a while back now she  photographed myself and Aimee whilst we were 

doing a spot of shopping at Spitafields market, and guess what, it ended up

in an editorial in the German Grazia magazine!  

The title: "We are seeing double" 

Circle caption "favourite look"

Our caption: "this great retro look! At the sight of two ladies in 20's outfits 

with fur collars, and Mary-Jane's now we feel like a wild Charleston night in the 

next jazz bar."

And Here's one of the photos from Sunday morning! 

Don't forget to check out Anne's blog for more Vintage styling as 

well as a few more snaps of my outfit.

Harriett x

Anne Bernecker: http://annebernecker.wordpress.com/

Harriett's Family Photos

Hello Ladies, and Gentlemen.  Inspired by Aimee's post a little while back 

I badgered my Nana to get the old family photos out to bring you a little snap

shot of my family history. All the people in these images are from the Bolton

Steenhoven line, relatives of my Grandfather on my mothers side. Originally

Dutch and living in the east end of London they where evacuated in the 

second world war to the suburbs of Guilford where my Grandfather was born.

This is Louise Steenhoven Marraner. My Great Great Grand mother. Born in 

1882, this photograph was taken when she was 13 or 14. When I asked my 
Grandfather what she did for a job he replied 'had kids'! I love the embroidery
on her jacket and tightly curled locks. 

The back of the photograph,  printed on a thick post card this image was taken
by London bridge at a photography studio. The typography is amazing I love the
detailing on the 'L'.

Annie Bolton Steenhoven Daughter of  Louise . Born in 1907 this photo was taken 

around 1921 when Louise was 14. I necklace she is wearing looks like jet, I think

she looks incredibly chic for a teenager!

This is Annie and Lousie walking down a street in east London in

1935.  This photograph was taken by a photographer who made his

money by waiting in the streets taking pictures of passers by and try

and sell them on to them.

This was taken in Guilford after the evacuation, I have been told that 

the most of the aunts in this photo worked as land girls. I am going to 

try and find a photograph of them in their gear!

From Right to Left. 

 Bet- My  Great Aunt.

Bill- Great Uncle.

Lou - Great Aunt.

Jim- Great Uncle.

Annie- Great Grandmother.

Den - Great Uncle in law, married to Ivy.

Louise- Great Grandmother.

Ivy - Great Auntie.

Little boy in centre - My Granddad's Brother Terry.

My Great Auntie in law Vera in 1935. Love the little bow detail on her dress.

That little baby is my Grandfather! Known to everyone as Bunny, the boy is his
brother Terry.

This is Doris my Great Auntie. This photograph was taken on the 18.9.27 
making her 20. She later opened her own school and took the role of
headmistress. It's such a shame this images is scratched over her 

mouth as she looks like she was a really beautiful woman.

The back of the photograph, again it is printed on a post card. 

This is Victor and Tu My Great Uncle and Aunt taken in 1935. On the 
back it says 'Vic and Young Lady' which means this photograph was
 taken before they were married. Bunny told me that Tu was always a 
very well turned out, proud woman who was very conscious of her 

appearance.

This is Great Uncle Victor again (the blurred one!) who was an  accountant. 

Pictured behind him is Uncle Jim who was a steal merchant.They are attending 

a wedding in the east end of London in 1938 . I love the woman's shopping 

bags you can see winging out behind them as she strides past.

Next time I am back home I am going to gather some Images from my Nan's

side as she promises she has plenty to show me. She was a pretty sharp 

dresser herself so I can't wait to show you some of her looks!

Harriett x

Churchill's Daffodils

Aimee and myself are lucky to study at a university that is within such beautiful 

scenery. The land our campus stands on was once used by Henry IV as hunting 

grounds and was bought in 1909 by Philip Sassoon who used it to entertained 

his celebrity friends such as Charlie Chaplin. It was for a visit by Winston 

Churchill that on the fields to the front of the manor house  hundreds of 

daffodils were planted to greet him on arrival. And guess what, they are still 

here. We thought we'd take the opportunity to share with you 

our outfits and the amazing weather London has been having.

This sun suit is from the early 40s, handmade out of printed cotton it's made up 

of a halter neck sun dress and beach jacket. The skirt is so tiny I have to wear 

little white shorts underneath which you can just see peeking out!

This is one of my favourites of Aimee's summer outfits. Her sweet 50s lace inlet

 blouse is from America on Ebay.  Also check out her budding bakelite bangle 

collection! She just bought a box load from the states and we shared them out 

together.

Here's a shot of the sun suit without the jacket. I also slipped the shorts of as 

well!

I bought Aimee this 50s cotton print skirt for as one of her gifts for her Birthday 

last year, I loved the floral print and I was happy to see she was as pleased with 

receiving it as I was to find it. 

My Outfit

 Sun Suit: The Vintage Emporium (1940s)

Belt: Charity Shop (1960s)

 Bakelite Bangles: Market (1940s)

 Shorts: Charity Shop (1960s)

 Bag: Rokit (1950s)

Flowers: Charity Shop (1930s/40s)

Glasses: Charity Shop (1950s)

Earrings: Charity Shop (1940s)

Aimee's Outfit

Blouse: Ebay.com (1950s)

Skirt: From me! (1950s)

Bangles: Various (1940s)

Here's another snap of us practising our swing moves. I've not been in weeks 

and I am really starting to miss them.  Check out Aimee's adorable red suede 

shoes!

Have a look at this close up of Aimee's amazing hair, she's got a little plait over 

her head like an Alice band.

That's all for now, and as always thanks for reading!

Toodle Pip!

Harriett x

Everyday Runway: Factory Workers.

Welcome to a new feature of the blog! Every weekish (as often as I can) 

I will be bringing you fashion inspiration from every day women of the

 past, teamed with my over enthusiastic fashion based ramblings!

 This week its the hard working women of the American war time

 aviation and tire factories. All images are from the OWI 

(Office for War Information) campaign published in 1944.

(October 1942 Air craft assembly line worker.)

Douglas Air Craft Company Plant in Long Beach, California. 

I love the contrasting colours in this outfit, the red socks against the petrol

blue work trousers, mustard yellow shirt and forest green tool box.

I think this is a look defiantly for the brunettes though, there's a risk

of it becoming cartoonish with my platinum locks. 

(October 1942 Clerk inspecting stock room)

North American Aviation Inc. Inglewood, California

Now this is a look for me. This hair style is so unusual to see from side on, 

I love the idea of using a scarf tied on top of the head to support a bun at the

nape of the neck.  Notice how she has tried to glam up her work wear with

 little marcasite earrings! 

(October 1942 Operating a hand drill on the assembly line)
North American Aviation Inc. Inglewood, California
Oh my god I want to be this woman, she is so cute! From the pin stripe shirt 

to the round glasses and rose bud lips, its all so perfect!

(October 1942 Two air craft assembly line workers.)

Douglas Air Craft Company Plant in Long Beach, California. 

Here's the gal from the first image again hanging out with her equally

stylish pal, who appears to be working a more subtle colour clashing

 look. I am actually in the process of knitting a cardigan nearly identical 

to her yellow number but in a maroon. A colour more suitable to 

autumn, which is when I will probably finally finish the bloody thing.

(October 1942 Navigation Class.)
North American Aviation Inc. Inglewood, California
I have no idea what she's doing. I like to think she's Measuring 
how awesome her  summer frock is. And the answer is very. 
Check out that little white collar! It's absolutely adorable.

(February 1943 Filing small gun parts)

Vilter Manufacturing Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This woman made plaid shirts cool before all the beardy hipsters got

hold of them.

(October 1942. Air craft assembly line worker.)

Douglas Air Craft Company Plant in Long Beach, California. 

Now I think this is yellow cardigan lady again with change of 

outfit here we see her in a smart coral vest. I have seen these in 

charity shops before and turned them down in the fear they might

 appear to frumpy, but I think she demonstrates that the  key is 

getting a nice tight fit as well as teaming it up with a starched 

white shirt and cheesy grin.

(October 1942 Beulah faith, 20.)

Consolidated Aircraft Corp in Fort Worth, Texas

This is my absolute favourite of all the looks. She obviously

 put this outfit together based solely on practicality but

still manages to look the most stylish of the bunch. I am currently

bidding on a little brown cap and white overalls on every ones

favourite auction site in the hope of recreating this look. 

(although I don't think I will get so grubby.)

(October 1942 Female worker at lunch.)

Douglas Air Craft Company Plant in Long Beach, California. 

This lady like me, is partial to a hot beverage. Although, she 

unlike me, looks amazing in a pair of denim crops. 

(December 1941 Manufacture of self-sealing gas tanks)

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio

And I leave you with this, a truly beautiful piece of war time

nautical inspired tailing, check out those shoulders! 

I hope you enjoyed this new post topic,

and let me know which one inspires you the most! 

Harriett x