New Look AW12 Press Day

Last week I popped along to the New Look AW12 press day to see what goodies they have lined up for next season, and let me tell you - you are in for a treat!

If I had to describe New Look's Autumn/Winter collection in a single sentence, it would be "90s grunge glamour with a modern kick in the face". What does that mean, you ask? Take a look for yourself!

(I REALLY want this collar...argh, hurry up next season!)

Chunky knits, accents of leather and laser cutting, sharp studs and intricate embellishment - don't you just love it all? The whole collection is the perfect mix of 'My So-Called Life' crossed with a darker, edgier Blossom. New Look have always been known and dearly loved for their shoes, and this season they've really outdone themselves. Who knew you could get such high end styles without having to sell a kidney?! And don't get me started on their collars!

Oh dear, I appear to have gushed everywhere! What do you think of the New Look AW12 collection? Will you be shopping there next season?

Until next time...

Much love,

Frankie

Swell Vintage

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Scouting for style

Calling all fashionistas! Do you have a unique style that needs to be seen? Then I've got the perfect competition for you!

Super-cool new glasses label Scout are on the hunt to find a new fashionable face for their campaign. I know what you're thinking - oh no, not another model competition - but this one is different. The people are Scout aren't looking for a supermodel. You don't have to be 6ft, skinny or have perfect skin to win this prize. All you need is your own unique style! Here's what you could win:

I don't know about you, but as a glasses wearer myself a years supply of frames sounds pretty incredible to me! To enter, just tweet or email a photo of you in your favourite outfit to the good folks at Scout. Who knows - maybe I'll even give it a go!

Good luck!

Much love,

Frankie

Swell Vintage

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In Leather I Tust

On Friday, I was fortunate enough to visit the Tusting warehouse so see how they make their amazingly beautiful leather goods. I have been a fan of Tusting's incredible handbags for a while now, so I was extra excited to see how they are made.

As I have mentioned before, Tusting is over 130 years old and is a family run business. They're the second largest manufacturer in the UK, and each of their beautiful bags are lovingly made by a team of dedicated and skilled leatherworkers. Tusting pride themselves on using the finest quality leather for all of their goods, and this quality and attention to detail explains why they have been around for so long and why their bags are so covertable!

The whole day was so much fun. Not only was I in brilliant company surrounded by so many great bloggers, but the Tusting warehouse is, quite simply, a dream factory. I wish I could put into words how wonderful and intoxicating the rich aroma of leather is and how buttery soft each piece feels to touch, but hopefully these pictures will give you a rough idea of how amazing the whole experience was. For even more photos, visit the Swell Vintage Facebook page.

The whole gang! 

From left to right: Poppy of What I Wore Today, Lucy of Snippets of Shiny Thoughts, Jackie of Platform Princess, Becky from Push PR, Louisa of Lust & Found Magazine, Gillian of Tusting, Sarah-Hayley of Sarah-Hayley Owen, Ella of Coco's Tea Party, Matthew of Filep Motwary, Charlie of Girl a la Mode, Fiona of Save Our Shoes, Kit of Style Slicker and William Tusting

Thank you to Gillian and William Tusting for having us and for giving us a glimpse into your magical world, and Push PR for organising the trip! It was truly a great day and I can't wait for the day I own a Tusting bag of my very own.

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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