tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post747535454049736701..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: A darker autumn lookMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-68716032407382838342016-08-25T11:55:53.074+01:002016-08-25T11:55:53.074+01:00Love that photo of you!
I've noticed a lot of...Love that photo of you!<br /><br />I've noticed a lot of austere necklines creeping in on telly presenters, I thought it was all looking somewhat Victorian xxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-85652959828005103962016-08-17T19:10:57.710+01:002016-08-17T19:10:57.710+01:00I bet you really rock a touch of Victoriana - I ca...I bet you really rock a touch of Victoriana - I can picture you in plenty of the Victorian-inspired 1940s styles, big hats and high-necked blouses.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-88545732808372121782016-08-17T19:10:15.154+01:002016-08-17T19:10:15.154+01:00There aren't many photos of me from back then,...There aren't many photos of me from back then, I was always quite camera-shy as I thought I was ugly. Nowadays I don't care!<br /><br />I really am leaning towards the velvet suit. I may well spoil myself.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-87650313563022920092016-08-17T19:08:51.534+01:002016-08-17T19:08:51.534+01:00Oh yes, the burgundy definitely. I'm a UK 18, ...Oh yes, the burgundy definitely. I'm a UK 18, if that helps.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-69716370519331421752016-08-17T19:08:20.500+01:002016-08-17T19:08:20.500+01:00Oooh, the cape sounds lush! You have the knack of ...Oooh, the cape sounds lush! You have the knack of finding great events, I bet you'll find somewhere to wear it.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-46818195386217207482016-08-17T01:44:28.677+01:002016-08-17T01:44:28.677+01:00I've been seeing snippets of what's hittin...I've been seeing snippets of what's hitting the 21st fashion world in Europe this fall/winter and going complete wild for it. Sooo, sooo hoping that some of that romantic, sweet, feminine Victorian goodness crosses the shores and lands around these small town Canadian parts, too. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy mid-August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-68672604901743937782016-08-16T08:50:42.100+01:002016-08-16T08:50:42.100+01:00I love that photo of you, Mim! I can't say I&#...I love that photo of you, Mim! I can't say I'm actually following what's in fashion on the high street, but I definitely like the look of the autumn/winter collection. Fashion-wise, I am more in my element in autumn/winter anyway ... I do think you should give a velvet trouser suit a try, you might be pleasantly surprised. I like the look of velvet, although the only velvet item I Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-72907754756938767202016-08-15T19:43:04.112+01:002016-08-15T19:43:04.112+01:00Thanks Mim for all the info on what is hitting the...Thanks Mim for all the info on what is hitting the High Street. I really never bother with them much these days as they are too depressing for words but the velvet suits sound right up my sartorial alleyway. I don't know if you are interested but I have a burgundy, a blue and a couple of black velvet vintage jackets that I bought for Sprogzilla and she won't even look at them. I can emailMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-53390511856553244942016-08-15T10:40:24.263+01:002016-08-15T10:40:24.263+01:00Those images are equally stunning and you could de...Those images are equally stunning and you could definitely carry both off with your sleek & glossy locks. Yes, they do look like satin pants, I bet they wouldn't be too much of a challenge to make a pair yourself. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-84269263893435478012016-08-15T10:06:31.156+01:002016-08-15T10:06:31.156+01:00It sounds like my younger self would like the upco...It sounds like my younger self would like the upcoming high street styles too! I used to be very much the 90s goth/dandy with ruffle shirts and velvet suits, dresses and leggings. I still have my 1970s M&S velvet jacket I bought in the 90s from a vintage shop. Although I never wear it I'll never let it go for sentimental reasons. I also just bought a very gothic 1930s silk velvet shoulderCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-70090752044736229152016-08-15T08:53:21.326+01:002016-08-15T08:53:21.326+01:00Young Mim would be truly horrified if she knew wha...Young Mim would be truly horrified if she knew what she'd end up like.<br /><br />Heheheh, I knew you'd love a bit of velvet. A couple of dresses that I spotted reminded me of your 1970s Indian cotton ones (Phool etc.). I think I've worked out what has got me hankering after a velvet suit; it's the outfit Louise Brooks is wearing in one of my favourite photos of her (https://Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-37381621252488466962016-08-15T08:35:01.909+01:002016-08-15T08:35:01.909+01:00I really like cute on the right people - one of th...I really like cute on the right people - one of the new workmates I'll be getting in October is in her early 20s and like a living manga character - but it's not for everyone, and it does seem to be overwhelming in vintage repro circles. I like a little bit of horror-cute (Sourpuss has a dress with vintage Halloween kittens that I've been eyeing up) but ponies and unicorns and Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-88106082353042677012016-08-15T08:32:44.153+01:002016-08-15T08:32:44.153+01:00Hmm, I usually just bung my jackets on over my dre...Hmm, I usually just bung my jackets on over my dresses! I guess it helps that my basic 'look' is fairly minimal/smart and I tend to wear shift dresses and plain shoes, so the smartness of the jacket isn't battling with more bohemian stylings. I will try to do a shoot!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-79079655734369960192016-08-15T08:30:50.292+01:002016-08-15T08:30:50.292+01:00I've still got a couple of bits left over from...I've still got a couple of bits left over from my goth days, too small for me to fit into but with too many memories attached for me to part with. <br /><br />I like a good suit. I think suiting is a friend to most figures, but especially wobbly ones like mine! It gives a streamlined edge.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-70866238829862366632016-08-15T08:29:24.660+01:002016-08-15T08:29:24.660+01:00The haircut was a result of seeing Betty Blue; I w...The haircut was a result of seeing Betty Blue; I wanted a Beatrice Dalle look mut my hair is the wrong texture.<br /><br />Oooh, Mrs Slocombe. Yeah. Bit of an icon, Mrs S. I don't know if the news has filtered to the US, but the BBC are doing a one-off remake of Are You Being Served (plus Up Pompeii! and Porridge) as part of a season on classic sitcoms. Not so sure whether it's a good Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-73737079921031640882016-08-14T19:08:15.304+01:002016-08-14T19:08:15.304+01:00Young Mim's a bit of a hottie, isn't she? ...Young Mim's a bit of a hottie, isn't she? <br />I do love a bit of velvet, I was wearing a psychedelic velvet maxi when I first met you! Just about the only good thing about Autumn arriving will be the opportunity to dig out my 1960s velvet jacket with the ginormous sleeves.<br />I'm with Tania on the velvet trouser suit, that would suit you wonderfully. In the mean time I'll keepVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-68545560344846766732016-08-14T18:38:31.437+01:002016-08-14T18:38:31.437+01:00I love the darker Biba-esque colours for autumn; I...I love the darker Biba-esque colours for autumn; I certainly don't suit pastels at all. It was great in the early 90s when there was a 70s revival in the high street whilst the real thing cost far less then. I still regret not buying a Biba dress for about £20 because the boobs didn't fit into it.<br /><br />The cutesy mainstream vintage thing doesn't appeal to me either as I The Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-1360964461886337472016-08-14T14:04:50.600+01:002016-08-14T14:04:50.600+01:00Young Mim looks so very beautiful with her dark ha...Young Mim looks so very beautiful with her dark hair and smokey eyes. Rather Phyrne Fisher I reckon. Velvet is definitely on the list of approved fabrics, particularly for winter. Please could you show us how you wear your jackets as I have a fitted brown one which never looks quite right, so any inspiration would be gratefully received. A velvet trouser suit would be lovely. Very Bianca Jagger frecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-14332361552151283182016-08-14T07:32:06.789+01:002016-08-14T07:32:06.789+01:00I say go for it, and buy a velvet suit!! You look...I say go for it, and buy a velvet suit!! You look smashing in that navy trouser suit you recently bought, so something similar in style but in velvet could really work. I know you worry about it dating quickly, but you could continue to wear the jacket every Autumn (luxe fabrics come back every single year) and the trousers with a simple silk top would also continue to work. I don't have Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-34911530676115784862016-08-14T01:04:33.754+01:002016-08-14T01:04:33.754+01:00I was excited to see all the velvet and brocades t...I was excited to see all the velvet and brocades too (not that I ever stopped wearing them). <br /><br />I like "Younger Mim's" haircut. <br /><br />I go ahead and wear frilly tops (big boobs be damned)but I pair them with a waistcoat. Sometimes, I get sexy, sometimes I get Mrs. Slocombe-it is a fine line. <br /><br />Wear the velvet suit and to hell with anyone that doesn't Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.com