Style Me Vintage Tea Parties by Betty Blythe

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the Book Launch of the enchanting Style Me Vintage Tea Parties by Betty Blythe/Lulu Gwynne. This book is not only gorgeous on the outside but like a good woman also from within. I was able to take a guest along with me so I took along my best friend and blogger friend Catherine from Vintage Frills.

The mouth-watering recipes for food and drink alike make you want to stop whatever you are doing, prop the book up within in eye-line (of course!) and start to create whatever is on the page. From Crostini to Martini this book covers all bases needed to create a fun feast for friends and family.

Here are some pictures taken from the event:

The lovely book of treats

Shop sign and website

Lulu Gwynne the owner of Betty Blythe in Kensington and writer of the lovely book in the photo.

Food Spread on the day

Tea & Cake at the party

Dress up time @ Betty Blythe

First time dressing up in a LONG time!

Such fun @ Betty Blythe 😀

The lovely Lulu after she signed and smooched my book 😀 – great book review will be posted soon.

Catherine from Vintage Frills, Lulu Gwynne from Betty Blythe & Lil’ Ol’ Me!!!

We had an awesome time at the party and I would like to thank the publishers and Lulu for the gorgeous invite to such a dainty party.

 

Vintage is the new . . .

From Wimbledon Town Centre to Portobello Road Vintage clothes are coming out of mothballs and into their own. With a great show of wisdom and beauty and that is just the floral prints busting at the seams, Vintage seems to be the way forward.

Vintage is no longer thought of as Granny Anne’s old tat. Fresh original pieces with history that may go back as far as World War II and the great old days where swing was in. Colours and patterns mixed with the simple pleasure of classic beauty that resonate the illustrious golden ages.

Now on a more serious note – this is a corner of fashion that we must stand by and support wherever needed. REAL shops with quality clothes are a dying breed these days and lets face it, if it can survive a war then it can outlive Primark and even the great Marks and Spencer’s.

Those rare pieces that can be found hanging off some of the most expensive clothes horses in town and I’m talking about the starlets out there. The likes of Kate Moss and other Primrose Hill yummy’s. And yes I can hear you screaming at me from your computer screen ‘THEY HAVE THE MONEY’. Please recognise that not all vintage HAS to be overpriced it just takes a watchful eye, a snatch of time and a good opportunity.

Another solution for those that do not have the time is having the right place and time pointed out to you so here i go:

I was lucky enough to get some beautiful shots sent to me by the creator of the Frocks & Frills Vintage Fair check them out:

Now all that is left is for you to have a serious think about Vintage and it’s impact on YOU.

I hope that has brightened up your Monday!!