East is East

Despite how grey and cold the weather is this weekend, Spring is definitely around the corner...it's just in hiding somewhere! I'm really looking forward to brightening up my wardrobe and wearing lighter, prettier things, not to mention going out without a coat. As soon as the sun comes out again, my first shopping destination will be 18 and East.

Featuring pretty prints, sweeping chiffon and an achingly beautiful colour palette, these vintage inspired pieces are perfect to wear for all of your favourite Springtime activities - petting baby lambs, skipping through grassy fields and washing your hair in tranquil lakes etc. I have had the pleasure of seeing (and feeling) these pieces in the fabricy flesh, and they are genuinely gorgeous. If you fancying seeing more photos of these lovely things, head on over to 18andEast.com.

So what do you think? What will your Spring wardrobe look like this year?

Much love,

Frankie

Swell Vintage

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F'ing good!

Yesterday my friend Kyrie and I went to the launch for Florence and Fred's (that's F&F to you and I) collection for Spring/Summer 2012 at Clothing at Tesco.

Those lovely folks at Tesco certainly know how to throw a party! There were pretty things to look out, tasty foods to eat and - what always turns out to be a blogger favourite - a photobooth!

Kyrie and I posing it up.

I must confess, although I've only ever heard great things about F&F, this was the first time I'd had a good look at their pieces close up and they didn't disappoint. Not only was the quality excellent, but it's all very reasonably priced - what more could you ask for?!

There's a good mix of styles on offer too, ranging from fun neon brights to more demure elegant tweeds and lace. There was also an impressive array of Christmas costumes available from a bargainous £6 - definitely worth investing in for the holiday season!

We were also asked to select our favourite pieces from the collection. There were so many items and styles to choose from, but after long and careful deliberation we managed to narrow it down to one each.

Kyrie opted for this sexy leopard print number, which could work for a day at the beach or a night out on the town.

I chose this pretty little lace number. I'd wear it with black tights, black heels and some classic pearls.

So if you fancy treating yourself to a new outfit and don't want to break the bank, I highly recommend F&F at Clothing at Tesco. You'll be very pleasantly surprised!

Much love,

Frankie

Swell Vintage

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Jasper Garvida SS12

Yesterday I attended the Jasper Garvida show to see his collection for Spring/Summer 2012. I'm afraid my camera was behaving very badly, so instead of taking photos I filmed the finale. Check it out.

Needless to say, I don't think I'll be taking up a career as a camera man any time soon...

I have been a fan of Jasper's for a long time now, and while I absolutely loved some of the pieces, there were elements of the collection that didn't really work for me personally. I have fallen in love with his use of metallics and heavy metal embellishment, as well as his decision to feature exposed zips alongside clean cuts and simple lines. My favourite pieces? See below.

(This jacket was the stand out piece for me - I think I dribbled when I saw it!)

All photos courtesy of Christopher Dadey

So what do you think of video and the pieces I have selected? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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