Come onto my house.

It's not just the contents of my wardrobe that are many years older than me, most of the things I surround myself with are too!

What Vintage gal can resist pottery cats like these ones?!

Note my terribly girly DVD collection. My boyfriend has tried to educate me in the film department, but if I want to watch girls strut around a stage in feathers, Elvis wiggle around in Hawaiian bathers and Johnny Depp cry a Single Cry baby tear then I will!!

Repro Chalk-wear above my bed.

Ornaments. 

Original adverts from the Hairdresser journal, 1956.

Pretty housing for my pretty things.

Love as always, Lucille xx

Our Striped Summer.

Y'all know that I Inka is usually accessorised to match whatever ensemble I have on, even to go to the shops! But on a sunny day last week, I went a step further and accessorised my boyfriend to match my outfit. Now, I would love to say that this happens on a regular basis, but you don't wanna see me wearing a plaid shirt and black slacks do you?! I can't wait for the day he gets round to ordering some Freddies of Pinewood dungarees so we can mooch around and be denim buddies!

Striped top (Me) - Collectif
Striped top (Him) - Primark

Love as always, Lucille xx

Pink Lady.

My regular Lucille's Locks clients have been well aware of my growing obsession for a while. With each appointment they see a new piece of kit upgraded in shade 'cotton candy'. And if I can't find it in pink, I'll opt for second best; leopard print. After whipping out my shiny new leopard print clippers, I looked down to the pinny where I keep my scissors and had an thought. 'Oh dear, this apron is black. Not pink'. I knew exactly what needed to be done, I caved and sent BooBoo Kitty Couture a message with strict instructions regarding work uniform. Basically the message just contained three words; 

1. Pink 2. Leopard Print 3. Pinny.

And god damn, the girl delivered. A dream in cotton form, with added pockets.

For custom orders do yourself a favour and contact BooBoo Kitty Couture.

From then on I was determined to take my colour scheme to the next level. Clients loved it when I slipped on my apron, gowned them up in my leopard print cape and cut, styled, dried their locks with various pink tools. I was on a roll, housing everything in the Queen of trollies.

Welcome to the Lucille's Locks mobile! She has been on the road for a while now, serving the good women (and men) of the midlands on a day to day basis. Please note, I did put in plenty of time searching for a leopard print car to match. Alas I settled for bubblegum blue.

The pink thing has even subconsciously filtered through into my appointments. My days consist of mixing various shades of pink, cerise, lilac in my baby pink bowls. All these colours look good enough to eat!
Take a peek at the ladies I have turned into candyfloss over the last few weeks. I'm blessed to have clients who have been taken over by the same pink thing as I have!

Love as always, Lucille xx

With Love from Bill...

....all the way from 3/9/1941!!

A personal favourite from my old photograph collection, Bill. I was with my boyfriend when I bought this Soldier, who screwed up his face at the thought of bringing a stranger back home. I couldn't think of anyone better to bring into my house, he'd be no trouble sat on a shelf next to the others. At least he has a name, kindly written on the back!

But wait, someone has taken a fancy to my Bill......

Back where he belongs, he can watch me set my hair and apply my lipstick.

Love as always, Lucille xx

Pure and Unadulterated....

...outfit posts!!

The top image totally influenced by Nurse Jenny Lee' outfit worn to a jazz club in the last episode of Call the Midwife. I curled my hair up into a faux bob and added a plastic dog brooch to match the pooch sat on the chair next to me!

"For pity sake Jenny stop pulling your sweater down, people will think you've had some sort of accident"

"Trixie I never go out for an evening in slacks!"

  I know at some point this programme would have been referenced to on any self respected Vintage Lifestyle/Fashion blog, but how can we help it? Mid century fans can get their fashion fix, from Jenny in her cardigan & full skirt combinations or Trixies black femme fatale ensembles. All from the comfort of a Sunday night sat in pincurls.   

Polka dot 'slacks': Affleck's Palace, Manchester.

Camel Turtleneck: American Apparel.

Black chiffon scarf: BooBoo Kitty Couture.

The second outfit is inspired by the birth of my new colour obsession. And I mean obsession. I've replaced my whole kit bag with pink tint bowls, brushes, hairdryers, combs, clips, gowns and even my Lucille's Locks mobile has been transformed with bubblegum pink vinyl graphics, but that is another blogpost.

But any item of clothing that matches my pink flashes makes me squeal inside and are instantly purchased.

Pink fluffy jumper: H&M

Grey Fan skirt: Bettie Page clothing

Shoes: Keds

Love as always, Lucille xx

Inka in the studio.

If you read my latest interview by Katy of the glorious Vintage Wife Blog you would know that Inka was being taken to have her portrait snapped for her birthday. If you hadn't read it, I have just spoilt the surprise. 
But go read! 

Luna Photography is founded by fellow friend, client and Photographer. She is used to working with big named Pin Ups such as Franki Wilde, Anna Fur Laxis, Havanna Hurricane and Missy Malone, but with her love of cute canines she opened the doors of her studio to offer a bespoke portrait service for our beloved four legged friends.

We had fun trotting trough town, armed with Inka's favourite scarves and her favourite poses ready to bust out infront of the camera. This was us post shoot, I let Inka ride on my lap all the way home which was naughty but I just couldn't help it.

So I guess you want to see the finished snaps?

**WARNING EXTREME CUTENESS TO FOLLOW**

She was so well behaved. I don't know if it was Emma's excellent way she is dogs, or if she was just showing off.

So if Inka's portraits aren't enough to send you leaping to book your furry friend in for a session, take a look at the other Pooches that got papped in the studio....

I urge you to book in your pet. Visit the Luna Photography website and get your pooch hung up on your wall! 

 Love as always, Lucille xx

Sea of Love.

 We all need a trip to the sea. I go pretty often as that is where my Sailor boyfriend lives. ( He's not actually a Sailor). 

But this time it was different, as we had the keys to our very own Cottage by the Sea. We lived next to the fire, next to the sea and best of all, next to each other.

As it turned out, we did far more outdoor element braving activities than I had planned for. I had packed for posing next to the sea, not for hiking alongside it. Although I never dress like it, I love spending time outdoors in physical activities. I refused to give in to 'practical' and my Bettie Page dress & I conquered the 60mph Sheringham winds. My ass froze, my Keds gave me mega blisters but my faux bangs stayed in and I came out the otherside without resorting to the waterproof trousers and was rewarded Fish and Chips at the end of it all. 

Our Roles soon became established...

Man: Fire Starter & Photographer

Woman: Head Chef. Alas, no photo evidence!

Rock Climbing and Road Cycling.

 Outfit deets...

Left: Pants- Tara Starlet, Turtleneck- American Apparel, Necklace- Luxulite, Shoes- Keds



Middle: Dress- Bettie Page, Boots- Miss L Fire




Right: Dungarees- Tara Starlet, Cardigan- Hopkinsons, Boyfriends bed socks!

 Love as always, Lucille xx