My friends know me very well. I've yet to meet the lovely Amy from Blighty Boutique but she sent me a fabulous parcel on New Year's Eve crammed with vintage frockery, just my style and a perfect fit, too. This yellow crimplene number is just one of them.
I love vibrant eyeshadows, black eyeliner, in-your-face lipstick and shocking pink blusher, my dear old Mum used to call me "Subtle as a brick". These birthday gifts mean I won't need to buy any more make-up for months.
TopShop creme blush in Pinch, TopShop Brighton Rock lipstick, Lancome Ellipse eyeshadow in Aqua Pool and TopShop gel eyeliner in Etch. TopShop makeup is brilliant, I'm really impressed with the bright colours and staying power.
My oldest friend Liz creates bespoke, handcrafted bags. Knowing my love for poodles she made me this fabulous clutch for Xmas.
It's knitted and resembles poodle fur.
Isn't it amazing?
I was alcohol-free yesterday but hope to rectify that later as we're hitting the town with some friends. It's either going to be the biker's bar or a real ale pub, we'll let them decide and try not to bore them too much with tales of Goa.
Best not overdo it, we're out again tomorrow....my poor liver!
Loving the dress but even more loving the poodle bag! xx
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Topshop make up before, love the funky packaging though. Lovely dress too what a lucky girl you are! Have fun this evening xx
ReplyDeleteAw that dress is gorgeous! You lucky thing :) x
ReplyDeleteThe poodle clutch is so amazing <3. Liz is really talented! She should open up an Etsy shop or something
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omg I'm such a thick. I just clicked the link and realised that she already has a site *palmtoface*
ReplyDeleteHi there-gorgeous pressies for a gorgeous lady, love the poodle clutch and your dress looks lovely! Have a really great night too! xxx
ReplyDeleteVixcita,
ReplyDeletethat dress is vibrant and mysterious..like you amor..oooh top shop make up sounds lovely..I love loud colors more than light colors.."subtle as a brick." hahayy
that poodle bag is just adorable..I didnt really drink for New Year's too..a little champagne to toast thats it.
*hugs mamas*
Poodle clutch is fab, and a poodle in a headscarf is simply wonferful!
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Ha, that bag is ace! Loving the nail varnish too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
pretty dress, hope you enjoy your night out
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What a lovely dress, so bright and colourful, it really suits you. Thanks for the very kind comment on my blog, it's nice that everyone in blogland is so supportive. xxx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely of her to send you those goodies. I have that blusher and i agree its fab. The poodle bag is AMAZING! x
ReplyDeleteThe dress fits you perfectly, love the shape of the sleeves. And the clutch is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the dress, and it fits you like a glove. The sleeves are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea parcel sending happiness.
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That is a beautiful dress and so flattering. I love those 70s leg o'mutton sleeves especially when they taper down to a narrow wrist. Crimplene is so practical too! That poodle clutch is a delight with its woolly 'fur' - camp yet cool.
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What a gorgeous dress! Who wants to be a shrinking wallflower anyway? No fun in that. You look amazing as always! xx
ReplyDeletePoodle bag. Such fun, dahling. As Patricia Hodge says a lot in 'Miranda'. I need to be Patricia Hodge.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing friend! I love the dress your wearing, as if it was made for you!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing dress on you and she must know you very well. Enjoy your evening and Happy New Year xoxo
ReplyDeleteAw I love your clutch bag and wonderful haul of Topshop make-up, which I've never tried. Your dress is just ethereal - so beautiful! Happy New Year by the way! xxx Comtesse xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat dress - I love leg of mutton sleeves! Been tempted to try Topshop's make up range - I like the shades of lippie they turn out especially the reds. Love your ring and matching nail polish too!
ReplyDeletehappy new year! im back from my family... back to blogland.
ReplyDeletethis dress looks so amazing. i really love the details at it's arms!
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The dress is stunning; it looks like it was made to fit you Vix. What a wonderful print and perfect colour. I haven’t tried Topshop make-up, I tend to stick to what I know (pretty boring I know), but the shades and colours look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness the poodle bag too is so thoughtful and lovely xx
Fantastic dress Vix, and i love your poodle bag its gorgeous! Have a great night xxx
ReplyDeleteOh I do wish you would tell me about the great picture of you at the top of your blog ,have a great evening and a Very ...love Jan xx
ReplyDelete(continued)Happy New Year to you Both ...love Jan
ReplyDeleteI don't know how well I know you, but I sure love your enthusiasm for colour and black eyeliner. How sweet of Amy to send you this wonderful dress - you look amazing in it! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the dress fits! It looks fab on you x
ReplyDeleteAnother fab dress, they just keep coming, would love a nosy in your wardrobe! You sound like my friends - we have to go to real ale pubs when we're out haha :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to have you back, Vix! Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday and Christmas in Goa.
ReplyDeleteLoving the dress and all the makeup! I'm a huge fan of Topshop cosmetics too - they're great quality for the price.
Happy New Year! xx
OMG I love all these fabulous things!!! EEeeeek!
ReplyDeleteHasn't Liz made a gorgeous job of that clutch!!Soooo jealous!And of that frock,bloody HELL.
And lovely makeup treats!To make you even more gorgeous!Wowza,baby!!!
Love Helga! xxxXXXxxx
You look great in the dress and I love your green nails and rings.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at the poodle in the headscarf!
You have some very kind friends Vix. Xmas and new year everyone's liver is on overload. OUCHY! x
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ReplyDeletethe first thing that sprung to my mind when I saw you in this dress was 'My Fair Lady'...you look gorgeous!
I don't know anybody who wears vintage maxis better than you do!
I hope the post party haze has abated & that you feel rip roaring ready to take on another year of FABULOUSNESS Vintage Vixen stylee.
Marky sends his love & best wishes too.
...xXx
For a minute there I was afraid you had sworn off the libations!
ReplyDeletelove, love the color and style of this dress. have fun!!
ReplyDeleteThe color is making me think of Royalty as yellow is the royal color here.
ReplyDeleteChristmas spent in the plane? That's interesting : > I was basically sick for 3 days but enjoyed it!
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The dress is amazing and you look so beautiful in it Vix! I also LOVE crazy coloured eyeshadows - and not applied discretely either!
ReplyDeleteThat poodle clutch is truly inspired - what an amazing and creative friend you have!
Sarah xxx
Gorgeous dress and amazing fit on you. Love the little nipped waist
ReplyDeleteYou're looking glorious as ever!
Great clutch and agreed on the topshop make up. I've became no.1 fan of their lippy's, fantastic staying power
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Hello gorgeous....LOve your dress....Happy Happy New Year:)
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Gorgeous dress, loving that poodle bag! Have a great night out ... :0)
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Fantastic frock and your friend's bags are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI've not tried topshop make up yet, make up for me is usually a case of merely colouring in my extremely pasty visage but I do feel the need to try out some colour. Maybe a lippy would be a good start?
Lovely dress darl! Great makeup too, reminds me I need some more! Thanks for putting me on to Amys blog.xx.
ReplyDeleteI've already commented, but just had to mention - Charlotte from The Style Rail went to a 'bar boot' - ie a car boot without the cars, but with cocktails. How fabulous does that sound?!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year beautiful girl !
ReplyDeleteDear Vix, fabulous dress and I love the poodle clutch! I've never been good at natural make up either! Hope you had a great night. Speak very soon, love C xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing dress!
ReplyDeleteSubtle as a brick-- that's why we love you Vix!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is magical- I love the clean but floaty lines of a 70s maxi!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pressies, Vix. How brilliant is the bag!xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely dress!
ReplyDeleteFabulous post title, too!
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I love your dress! And I absolutely ADORE that poodle clutch! How adorable! Your friend is so talented. :)
ReplyDeleteThat gorgeous maxi fits like a glove(gorgeous)and was simply made for you(love, love it:)!
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Happy new year, Vix! Wishing you an amazing 2011. Hope your liver's recovering a wee bit (mine's not!). xx PS Yellow looks lovely on you.
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I haven't tried Topshop make-up yet, I assumed it would be cheap and nasty so I will need to rethink that opinion and properly try it out. The dress from Amy is fabulous, she got you down to a tee x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress. You look lovely in yellow.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used Topshop makeup before. Will need to check it out.
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oh lovely dress, it looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteand how very talented your friend is to make such a lovely kitsch bag!! :)
Gorgeous dress, and the sleeves are prefect xx
ReplyDeleteStaying power in lipstick particularly is difficult to find, I think...The dress is SO "you" and the clutch purse adorable! Happy New Year, Vix!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, am I just dense or have you never directed us specifically to your Etsy site?
ReplyDeleteOr is it Ebay?
ReplyDeleteMy poor liver wishes your poor liver a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing! Oh I wish I had the knack of hunting down such wonderful vintage bargains - I wish I could shower you with constant parcels of goodies.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the poodle hair! That is so clever! And the picture is very cute. Love that frock, it fits you beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLucky girl! xox
You have fabulous friends hon.... but that's because you're rather fabulous.
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