Uh oh...here comes trouble! Get Peaky Blinder style...

We're super proud of our Birmingham heritage and what could be better than the magnificent show Peaky Blinders returning to our screens tonight at 9pm!

The inspiration for the show is fascinating and you can read more about it here. The original Brummie boys, the 'Peakys' were local gangsters from a century ago. These violent criminals would sew razor blades into the peak of their flat caps to use as weapons and had a distinctive sartorial style that set them apart from the rest! The girlfriends were described as wearing ornate pearls, a goudy silk handkerchief covering their throat and showing off a full fringe obscuring the forehead, we can only imagine what they would have looked like in one of our dresses...

We really think that Polly and Grace's dark vs light twenties styles really rock the gothic-luxe trend on the catwalks this season, why not take a look at our gothic 1920s style headbands and chokers for a more sultry flapper vibe?

    

    

We love the way this piece of history has inspired one of the most gripping shows we've ever seen...so excited!

Get in the mood with our flapper dress collection, art deco jewellery and flapper headbands for your next night in with the Peaky boys...

        

Top 2 trends for your wardrobe this spring

Dark Romance vs Prairie-chic

Erdem SS16

We're mixing serene angels with rebel cowgirls this spring, and we think the white lace prairie dress looks super hot with on-trend black leather pointy cowgirl boots, witchy style! Complete the look with a floppy festival hat and a badass biker jacket and you know this will be your best band-watching outfit for the warmer (we hope!) weather.

Underwear as Outerwear

Burberry Prorsum SS16

From the boudoir to the ball, this summer we're styling lacy delicates with party accessories and showing them off! Our pink lace flapper has all the dreamy bed-time glamour, but with a party dress twist. Finished off with coral hoop earrings and some summery sandals, this look will take you from bedroom to boho in no time!

Style Steal: Zooey Deschanel

Our style steal this week is the oh-so-retro Zooey Deschanel. We're in love with her whimsical looks on the set of New Girl and those tea dresses are to die for! She's the absolute queen of the cardigan, layering spots and stripes and mixing delightful geek chic vintage and modern style perfectly. 

Go nautical like Zooey in our Polka Dot Prom Dress, for full on fifties swing! Complete the look with the cute Tatty Devine Anchor Brooch or Red Swallow Earrings and cinch in that waist with our Big Bow Red Belt. Why not finish with our dainty Numph Gloria Gloves in black and marvel at your brand spanking new kitsch wardrobe additions!

#WeddingWednesday The Bridesmaid Edit: Rose

It's #WeddingWednesday and we've put together our current fave bridesmaid outfit! Look at those beautiful rose tones, what bridal party wouldn't look sweet in pink? The Rose Tan French Connection Sunray Dress is cool in chiffon and swirly enough for a good dance later on. Teamed up with the glitzy Silver Evening Clutch and gorgeous Ivory Pearl Bracelet your leading ladies are good to go. Complete the look and bring together those floral hues with our exquisite Rose Gold Hair Comb. We adore this edit so much, we can't wait for our first wedding of the summer!

Don't let those dark clouds get you down...style it out!

You probably mourned the loss of a whole range of umbrellas lately, even that pretty polka dot one you were convinced would totally stand up to those gale force winds. We're sad about this too. Don't worry though, you might not know it yet, but this grey weather is a stormy style opportunity!

Embrace those subtle greys and dark hues, those moody blues and mystic purples with our new Dark Clouds trend. From soft grey clutch bags to midnight black brooches, we've got it all! Keep your hands warm in our elegant wool gloves with faux leather button detail, team up with a weather-friendly scarf and embrace those April showers!

3 videos for your vintage guide to life

1. How to wear your makeup, sixties style.

What, no contouring?

2. Your guide to dating

Dating in the 1940s. So...things have changed a bit since then!

3. Your vintage guide to glamour

Here's a treat for all you gals! Learn from a womens etiquette expert, how to possess the
glamour, poise and charm of a fashionable girl from the 1940s!

5 things Bridget Jones taught us about life

If you’re the girl that once walked from the train station to work with your skirt tucked in your tights, blissfully unaware of your mistake, we know you’ll be just as excited as us about the return of our fave dear diary! Bridget Jones is made up of a little bit of us all, making our way through life with smudged mascara, broken heels and cringeworthy flashbacks. She makes it all OK.

This is why we’re super happy she’s back! So pop your onesie on (it’s totally okay if it’s reindeer print – yes we know Christmas was ages ago!), grab that tub of ice cream and let’s have a good look back at the lady we love just as she is, and the life lessons she taught us.

1. Christmas jumpers are kinda cool. 

Yes, that itchy number your Nana knitted you circa December 1993, just shows how you can absolutely let yourself go and embrace the holiday spirit! Don’t be such a killjoy! That guy dressed in jingling tinsel fuzz might just be the love of your life.

2. It’s actually great to be single! 

Look how much fun Bridget has, in-between the tears, trying to find her perfect man. Those smug marrieds might have uber amazing dinner party skills but your partying talents are now beyond perfect. PLUS you can take as long as you want to get ready! No one there to remind you that the taxi was booked over an hour ago. Oh the sweet silence…

3. Being set up by a family member might be a good thing. 

Mark Darcy happens to like Bridget just as she is which means that Pam definitely chose a good match there.

4. Always re-check the theme of the costume party. 

Turning up dressed full on catwoman to an elegant masked ball is not the best start to a great night out. Yes...we're talking from experience.

5. Everyone has imperfections. You’re totally cool, big pants, and all of it.

Go on, look at yourself. You're amazing. Just as you are.