Thursday 28 March 2013

Chiffon In The Snow



 After Minerva commented, Enough is enough! When can we wear our floaty chiffon again? I knew what I had to do. I've had enough of being held captive to a seemingly eternal winter so off came the fake fur coat, long-sleeved crimplene maxi, gloves and the sheepskin hat that's been almost welded to my head for a fortnight and on came my Jean Varon cocktail frock.


For a fleeting moment it felt deliciously liberating, that is until the snow started to fall and I had to scurry back indoors to sit next to the fire and shroud myself in blankets.


Why don't you join me? Crack open your wardrobe and get snapped wearing something totally unsuitable, impractical and floaty, maybe if we ignore the weather it'll get bored and leave us in peace - just don't blame me if you go down with hypothermia! 


Mental? I'm probably still delirious from the £10 a litre bargain white rum I was drinking last night and the news that The Rolling Stones are headlining Glastonbury. Can you believe it? I might just explode with excitement.


I know it's been months since I mentioned a Kinky Melon website & finally it's up and open for business. A long time coming but hey, computers weren't even on the curriculum when we were at school so it's been a long and slow (and argumentative) process. 

Kinky Melon's Retro Boutique

I've made a couple of sales already! Don't worry, I promise not to turn my blog into an advert, I'll pop the link in my side bar and it's entirely up to you to visit.


Jean Varon chiffon dress (50p, jumble sale, 2012), Handmade Indian pendant (the gorgeous Edie Pop), silver headband (75p, YMCA) worn with heaps of bastard jewellery, vintage wellies and some very unattractive thermal underwear.

It's Walsall's award winning night market tonight, an evening of live music, an open air bar, delicious street food and stalls offering handmade, vintage and eclectic goodies. It's forecast to be -8C so it's thermals all the way.

See you soon.

89 comments:

  1. Amazing gown, you are like a goddess !

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  2. That looks AMAZING on you.

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  3. Love the ethereal dress and that amazing necklace. Websites are soooo hard. Putting mine together totally kicked my ass... Yours looks fantastic--congrats on all your hard work paying off!!
    Becky :)

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  4. You look wonderful- chiffon and snow looks a really great combination! Fantastic news about Kinky Melon, big congrats!! xx

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  5. Am I dreaming? You are transcending earthly beauty in this gorgeous dress. Lavender and this feminine flowing fabric suits you sweetheart! Congrats on the web site your hard work and dedication are obvious when you visit Kinky Melons! I am so proud of you and Jon and wish you tons of success! Why just for you I think I'll send the Stones to Glastonbury :)

    I hope I can get cracking on my tan this weekend:) now that was just mean huh:) I love you darling! Good luck at the fair on Sat!
    Xxxxxxooooo
    Love you!

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  6. That is a nice dress and so inventive of you to pair it with heavy jewelry -- looks great and I would not have thought of that!

    It snowed here yesterday too. I woke up to a present on the kitchen counter from my fella today -- a new bathing suit. So done with snow -- I want a tan!

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  7. OOOH you are coming to a fair near me on Saturday!! Also I love the ski jumper on the website :)

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  8. You look like a delicious woodland sprite in your chiffon!! I love it!!! I'm going home from work and doing just the same--take a pix in something summery!!

    Yay to the opening of Kinky Melon--you did a great job!!
    And double YAY to the tix to Glastonbury!1 i read the program--so many acts I'd LOVE to see!!

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  9. Beautiful Vix. I have been flicking through a list of 40+ bloggers and I have to say, they have been mostly a bit dull when it comes to wardrobe. I feel more restricted by my size than my age, but it seems that many people over 35 are still dressing in a very bland and generic way. Thank goodness I have you as my style eye candy.
    V
    xxx

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  10. Holy mother.

    Now THAT is how it's done, ladies and gentlemen. We can all go home now!!! LOVE THIS.

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  11. Looking stunning, but I do he you had your thermals on underneath. Enjoy the rum!

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  12. Just had a peek at your kinky melon website, it looks fabulous, very professional. Well done and best of luck with it.
    Also sorry for the typo above it should have read - I do hope you had your thermals on! X

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  13. This dress is heaven! I was thinking the other day, I have nothing that fits a fancy dinner party and this dress gave me a great direction to what I'll look for!
    About the Stones heading Glastonbury, makes me happy and frustrated cause as exciting as it is I know I won't be able to afford tickets this year.. Just like on their last tour! xxx

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  14. Hello, Mother Nature,
    What a great look, who knew chiffon and bastard jewelry went together so well?

    I really did almost burn dinner looking at Kinky Melon the other evening. Way to go!

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  15. Oh I'm letting the side down - sorry Vix but I've got a massive tweed cape on today, not chiffon! You'd approve though. It's vintage and it's lovely :D

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  16. Hi there-you are a vision of loveliness in your Jean Varon frock, it looks grogeous! Have a fabulous night too xxx

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  17. Ha ha! now this realy did make me smile! (Pleased you liked my comment!) You crazy diamond! How fabulous do you look? Love the white chiffon, peacock eye and pink lipstick against the snow. Wonderfully photographed too, a master stroke. I'm thinking I WILL wear floaty somethings and just cover it with furs and shawls. Enjoy Easter! Minerva ~

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  18. Your layered ruffled floaty chiffon dress is gorgeous! You're like a vision in a dream sitting outdoors with snow around you in that dress. Your lipstick and nailpolish go beautifully with it and I love your jewelry too. I'm terrible at the names of colours which is why I so often want opinions on the proper name of the colours I wear in my own outfits. To me your dress looks like a light orchid or lavender - perhaps more pink in it than a periwinkle. Whatever the name I love it! There were never computers when I was in school either but sites like Kinky Mellon's Boutique make it worth having one. Your suggestion of opening my wardrobe and going outside to "...get snapped wearing something unsuitable, impractical and floaty..." sounds like a dare. Why, oh why am I such a chicken? I wonder if I could get someone to take the photos? That would certainly get some attention!

    Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

    http://www.full-brief-panties.blogspot.com/

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  19. Gorgeous website, gorgeous you - more big bird clothes and bastard jewellery please :))

    I am trying to bring Spring with total floral overdose/print clash - and it blummin-well snowed on me today.

    Arse.

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  20. Amazing photos! That dress suits you so well...it flows so smoothly!
    Maybe I will take you up on photographing a completely insane piece of clothing: I need a pick-me-up.

    xoxox
    theefface.blogspot.com

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  21. You look like a snow fairy! Congrats on the online boutique and have fun tonight. xxx

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  22. You were born to run free in beautiful frocks, y dear Vix.
    Wonderful indeed.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  23. Congrats on opening your site - it looks great. Enjoy tonight (whatever the weather) sounds a ball of fun!

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  24. You look so serene with this beautiful dress in the snow! I hope the snow is long gone when I go there in June!! The handmade pendant is a work of art!
    Denise

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  25. You should be paid by the NHS for keeping our spirits up and depression at bay. I love the idea and you look so beautiful in that delicate lovely gown.

    Viva Vix! Long may she prosper. If that doesn't bring spring to its senses, nothing will. xxxx p.s. I'm just thinking of how to join you.

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  26. Your new website is gorgeous and I love your chiffon dress, so floaty and ethereal looking. The nighttime fun you had going on yesterday sounds fantastic! I heard that The Rolling Stones were headlinging Glastonbury and thought of you! Big hugs across a chilly winter wonderland! Em x

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  27. Wow, Viva the Chiffon Revolution and hurry up Spring! I will take a look at your boutique xx

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  28. The amazing Vix looks like a dream !

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  29. Congratulations on finally setting up the website!
    As a member of the later-technology generation I completely understand the time and effort that you both must have gone through.
    You look ethereal and beautifully content and warm.
    I found it funny that you do want to inspire others to get their best out of season clothing and get out with the elements but not so much that causes them hypothermia!

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  30. ooooh you're a flowing lavender goddess! The online store looks great!

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  31. Vix the Goddess in Jean Varon! How beautiful! I'm not sure I have ever seen you in that delicate lilac colour before, it really suits you. Dreamy and soft and floaty and feminine, if this gorgeous vision doesn't bring the Spring, I don't know what will!
    Well done on getting the website sorted, it look really good. I love the pics of you and Jon, and that you have featured your own style and home. After all, you two and your fabulous home are the best ever adverts for your business.
    You might combust with happiness at Glastonbury this year, Vix - if Keith gets a glimpse of you in the crowd, he'll be smitten and Jon will have to give him a stern word...
    Enjoy your night on the town, darling! xxxxxxx

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  32. you're a springtime vision, like a faerie queen with a twist!, love your chiffon and love that you're brave enough to go out wearing that fabulous dress!, you're my inspiration!!
    And so glad about your new website!, wish you enjoy a great success!
    besos & chiffon dreams

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  33. I know everyone's said it already but I'm going to say it anyway. You look like a Goddess in that ethereal dress! So beautiful and such a vision in the snow! Summon the spring for us oh gorgeous one!

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  34. You look lke a dream, lovethis vintage dress, So beautiful, flowy great fabric and color!

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  35. A bloody vision in the snow you are!
    I'm longing to wear my spring stuff so I'm just gonna crack on and put it on with me thermals, chunky tights and big boots on.
    I know the Stones!! Get in!
    Hurrah for Kinky Melon...I've have just visited and nabbed me that lush yellow daisy sweater. Sure to bring the sun out.
    Have a great evening and a fab long weekend.
    Loves ya.
    Em
    xxxxx

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  36. That is such a beautiful dress. It looks heavenly on you, and surely must hasten Spring!

    I was thrilled for you when I heard about The Stones. I will be watching from a blanket on the floor in the lounge, with a crate of cider. Thanks heaven for the BBC!

    The website looks fab. A credit to you, and I'm sure it will generate loads of sales. xxx

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  37. That's one of most beautiful dresses I've seen you or anyone wear in a long time. The colour is almost luminous or ultraviolet. It's stunning. Have a great night tonight lanf congratulations again on the website!! Xxxxx

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  38. A beautiful dress - you look like a veritable snow queen! The market sounds fabulous, wish we had something similar close by. Linda xxx

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  39. You are a vision, Vix! What incredibly beautiful photos.

    The Stones headlining Glastonbury? GET OUT!

    Kuddos to you for getting you Kinky Melon website going. I know that was no small task.

    Have fun at the street fair. Wish we had cool events like that in my neighborhood.

    Stay warm. :)
    xxx

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  40. Love the new website, it's all too tempting! have fun tonight x

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  41. Just had a look around Kinky Melon Boutique and I think the website is just awesome - well done! Love the floaty chiffon dress - here the harbour is shrouded by mist and fog and I feel a little bit like playing at Cathy from Wuthering Heights. I wish I had a floaty white dress to wear! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  42. So exciting!!
    1. Your new website, very professional and well presented. I LOVE that vibrant 60's midi on the last page and would've bought it but my arse would never fit into a 6-8.
    2. The Stones at Glasto!
    3. Street fair tonight sounds great fun, hope your camera will be going too.
    4.An utterly gorgeous frock for 50p in which you look beautiful.
    No wonder you're delirious with happiness, enjoy it...and the rum.
    x

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  43. Beautiful dress! You were very brave to wear it in the snow. I'm tempted to take up the challenge, I'll think about it anyway. Maybe the weather will warm up before I get round to it.

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  44. vix, your dress is beautiful. i love every single one of them. i love your shop and i hope to see something nice for myself there. you did a lot of hard work on it. it is very simple to use and easy on the eye. i wish you many sales and lots of luck with it. lucyx

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  45. Seems like you folks in the Northern Hemisphere are having a never ending winter - I can understand the desire to bring out some pretty, floaty clothes. You look like some kind of ethereal figure in this floaty frock! I had a look at Kinky Melons Boutique and you guys have done SUCH an amazing job of the site, it looks great and there are a couple of things that are tempting me, although I have a holiday coming up in a month so I should really hold back on spending....perhaps. I love that you guys talk about your whole vintage ethos and way of life too. Well done:)

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  46. You look stunning in this , I had the same feeling today although i was not brave enough to wear them , i bought two beautiful peasent style summer tops today from st giles in willenhall , they need shortening as long tops just make me look pregnant or fat,the website looks really good , i just wish the baby blue suit was not crimpeline , xxx

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  47. Oooh, you look dreamy! Just like Margo Leadbetter in the Good Life! I always loved what she wore for parties! Kinkymelon looks great! I've seen two dresses I am sooooo tempted by!!!!x

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  48. You look all floaty and angel like! (Bet you ain't angelic tho are ya!) lol Good luck with the website and I can sooo empathise with the slow learning process with computers, the only time I saw a computer at school was when we were showed this monstrosity in a broom cupboard that spewed out white ticker tape with loads of little holes in! I do remember quite clearly though how I would like to smash the face on of the cocky clever kids(advanced maths group) who were trying to pretend they knew it was doing!! Pffrt! Tossers! :D ♥

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  49. Love the dress, and am very impressed by your determination not to let the cold get you down!

    Congrats on the website hope you do really well.

    The market night sounds fab, even on such a cold night!


    P x

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  50. Gorgeous dress, Vix, and I love your idea! I will dress in chiffon (for bed) tonight too : >

    Love your online store and I will be shopping there for certain xxxooo

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  51. The night market sounds lime loads of fun. Too bad you can't go as the chiffon clad beauty that you are in these pix. Damn, were getting kore snow this weekend too.

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  52. Oh my gosh! You do look like a goddess!! Congrats on the online boutique. You have a great sense of flair and style when picking out vintage pieces.

    It's STILL stinking hot in Australia and I am OVER IT! I want to be rugged up in winter coats and wearing boots. Lets swap!!

    xxx

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  53. I think you need to dance around a hemlock fire and sacrifice a farm animal to get the weather to change! But at least you're fighting it psychically. I like the headband and the huge bangles! And the Kinky Melon website looks great - best of luck to you!!

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  54. FARK, you are a floaty, ethereal and GORGARSE vision in that divoon frock!!! I do love chiffon, and you're reminded me that I scored a splendid pale blue chiffon frock when I was in the States for a couple of bucks!!! O, dear, it's not a sign of having too many frocks, it's a sign of having a poor memory!
    YAY, you can't be held hostage to that shitty weather forever, good on you for taking matters into your own hands. If there's any of that rum left, it'll warm you up, my darling!
    That new Stones single rocks! Jaysus, you'll have to grab Keef's nuts for me!
    Love Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  55. Amazing,Gorgeous, and very very very brave!!!!! oh you poor things the weather has been unbelievable. I think wearing something like chiffon in the garden in the snow is perfect.
    Now the "Stones" is amazing, I would love to go to that.
    Stay warm, hope you find a great vintage treasure at the market.
    Happy Easter to you and Jon.
    Love V

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  56. Gorgeous dress, looks great on you :) I love this idea, I put my Spring clothes on yesterday then covered it with jumpers!! going to check out the website :)

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  57. Ha! I thought about you when I read about the Stone and Glastonbury - you'll be in your element!

    You should be swanning about a beach at duck in that beautiful dress Vix, not in damn cold Blighty. Never have I wanted spring to arrive sooooooo badly!!!

    Loving your new online shop too - I've already signed up for the newsletter! Good luck with her!

    xxxx

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  58. You look so ethereal in this beautiful lavender dress, I'm so happy with this vision,your style recalls some Art Noveau illustration or Victorian fairies!
    Congratulations for your new website, it's really great and well done and I imagine how much work you have done to make everything looks so perfect, the photos are all very beautiful and I wish you all the best!!!
    Have a wonderful Easter weekend!!
    I love you more than fairy tales and Gustav Klimt!!!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  59. you are the snow queen.....happy easter!!

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  60. i read about the stones and immediately thought of you vix. so jealous but happy for you.

    you look a vision my dear.

    it's warm and sunny here in so cal. you must come and visit! xo

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  61. What an absolutely exquisite dress, Vix! You look like a dreamy snow goddess in it. Congrats on your site; it looks crisp and clean and super pro. Happy Easter! xoxo

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  62. A gorgeous 'floaty number' which looks beautiful with the snow in the background, but I'm sure that the blankets felt great after the exposure to the cold. Off to check out Kinky Melon!

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  63. THis dress is made for you! well everthing is made for you!
    But you must have been freezing! Of course you were, what we do bloggers for a good pic!
    This color is exquisite!
    I have to visit your website, i must!
    I will this weekend for sure

    Ya the Stones! that is something!

    Happy Easter

    Ariane xxxx

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  64. Dear Vix you are a Snow Queen, an incredible (and oh so brave!) goddess, resplendent in your beautiful dress in the snow. You look stunning, that colour is so wonderful on you. I just hope you were able to warm up well indoors afterwards!

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  65. ooh and I didn't see your link to the Kinky Melon boutique! Congratulations on having it up and running, it looks fabulous and I can't wait to buy something very soon, yaaay!

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  66. You look like a goddess.
    I love the black lace rockabilly dress - pity it's a size 14.

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  67. such an romantic dress ...
    ... oh i see the snow is melting away. good luck. hopefully it's the last snow this spring.

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  68. You look like a freakin' GODDESS! :)

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  69. You look like a Greek godess.I can't beleive you got this georgious dress for...next to nothing!

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  70. Thats such a beautiful dress its so elegant and feminine.

    Enjoy your Easter x

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  71. Late to the party, but I'm screaming in joy over here to see you in this luscious powder blue chiffon!!! The addition of the magnificent jewelry is utterly perfect and keeps it from being too sweet. Congrats on Kinky Melon. I know what you mean about the tech side of things. I have a bald patch from tearing my hair out, with the last year or so of blogging. But it's worth it.

    LOVE YOU!!!

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  72. What a beautiful dress! And huzzah to the launch of the official Kinky Melon website xxx

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  73. Vix, you are lavender loveliness! I am so ready for spring and warm weather!!! We are actually having a gorgeous day here, but it did seem winter was hanging on!!

    xoxo
    Lynn

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  74. outstanding beautiful vix! i don´t know why but you somehow remind me of a celtic princess here, or maybe morgan le fey! just breathtaking, magical and stunning!
    hope you are having a happy easter lovely!
    kiss,mary

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  75. Ruddy love the fact you have stuck two finger up to the horrid white stuff! And I adore this dress, the colour, the cut and you look amazing on it Vix. hope you didn't catch a cold in it mind!

    Off to visit your shop now, hope it is doing well.

    Hugs x

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  76. Others beat me to it, but I was going to say that you look like a woodland fairy as well.
    The Kinky Melon site is fabulous! Your photos are so professional. I can tell that it must have been a ton of work to get that up and running. Congrats to you and Jon!
    Lucky you with the Rolling Stones in your future.

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  77. Pure, sheer, dreaminess.
    Love the headband detail, you look like a Snow Goddess.


    Shubhi's Revels!

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  78. Looking at your pictures never fails to inspire and motivate me...You look wonderful in the dress, now I want one...and your pendant and other jewellery is making me salivate! Hope you had fun at the night markets xxx

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  79. you look like a goddess!!i hope i dream about this tonight..this is gorgeous!!

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  80. That chiffon dress is so divine, that sure is jumble gold! You look totally darling Vix in the snow. I’m so thrilled to see Kinky Melon up and running, will certainly be taking a visit sometime soon xxx

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  81. Oh my, what a beautiful dress, you look gorgeous in it!

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  82. The website looks great - very professional! You are all fairy/goddess-y in your floaty blue chiffon. I like how you've grounded its ethereal-ness with the heavy silver jewellery. I wish I could wear dresses like that, but I just look ridiculous. I'm much better off with structured things that have a bit of edge. You, on the other hand, seem to be able to rock every frickin' style in the universe (I'm not jealous, really I'm not)

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  83. Lavender and you are a match made in heaven for sure! So did it work? Is it Spring-like in England yet? Kinky Melon's site looks so jazzy cool. I can't imagine all the work that went into setting it up. Congrats on that. And the Stones at your festival. The gods are definitely with you. Unbelievable. How cool is that, now really?!!?

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  84. Wispy chiffon madness. I like the contrast between the extremely light fabric and the snow(!?!). Madess, as I said, and so welcome. Hope you toasted up well. Congratulations on getting your store up. I must have a peek!

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  85. Sooo pretty, love that dress and that color is perfect on you! You look like an Element of Nature come along to inspire us to our muses of style!:)

    So excited for you new website-KUDOS to you!!!! It really looks great and of course inspires me to make mine better. I think it really is perfect and love the selection. I will be continually checking to see if anything my size pops up. You find the best stuff!;)

    And, YAY for the stones, so happy for you! Always fun to have an event to look forward to-and that's some event!!;) I agree with Miss Pastcaring, you better watch out for those old boys, when they get a look of you! ...there are special back stage passes your hot chicks like you!!!:)

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  86. I've decided it's one of my quiet fantasies to find a Jean Varon maxi dress, after seeing yours. I'm glad to see your finds out and about -- I remember that plaid skirted one well.

    Let me know if Kinky Melon comes across a Jean Varon that brings Cloud of Secrets to mind, and might fit a 37 inch bust!

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