Now, I may seem a little downbeat this week as I just spent the last hour and half writing this week's blog, then deleted it all by accident - to say I could have cried is an understatement - and this is why I don't trust computers!
Anyway, onto this week's brief...I've used the title above 'Time For Tea', and what does tea mean to Lucille Von Frock? TEA DRESSES! Now, I love tea dresses, they offer an air of sophistication and make me feel like a grown up!
The tea dress I'm showing is my absolute favourite, as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. It's vibrant colours and silk fabric make it so elegant and easy to wear. So here it is, I hope you like it...
Here is a close up of the blouse section, showing better the fabric covered buttons and pleat detailing on the bust...
The dress is from one of my favourites shops, Betsey Johnson, you'll notice I mention her on here quite a lot. I find her designs cute and colourful, with an air of fun and frivolity, Betsey Johnson doesn't do understated!
With a dress so colourful it makes accessorising very easy, there are a number of colours in the fabric to choose from, so I've given you a few variations...
First up are my red leather patent River Island shoes with raffia platform and heel detail, coupled with my ASOS red patent 'crocodile skin' vanity case. Both offering a 1940's vintage feel, here's a closer look...
I think this is a perfect daytime look, perhaps a walk in the park, or even a picnic at the Chap Oympiad (http://www.thechapolympiad.com/)!!
Next up I'm opting for a look a little less casual...
Handbag-wise I think a little more Betsey Johnson can't go amiss! Here's a closer look...
This is such a cute bag, especially with the bow detail and the cream goes perfectly with the cream accents in the dress. However, I would like to add, that when I use this bag I like to wear cream satin day gloves, not only does this add to the vintage styling but also keeps the handles from becoming grubby - little tip for you there ladies! To up the vintage look even more, I've even been known to carry my cream parasol to keep the sun off me on extremely sunny days!
So, we've got the bag, how about the shoes...
The shoes I've chosen to complete this outfit are from ASOS, and you're probably aware that I don't own these, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time as they're adorable! I've chosen them to accentuate the minimal yellow colour in the flowers on the dress, as mentioned, this dress gives so many options of what colours to wear with it - I think every girl should have one!
Now, onto my next look for this dress...
This raspberry coloured Lulu Guinness (http://www.luluguinness.com/) clutch is iconic and I believe will be timeless. I love the cheekyness of the lips design, it's so cute, here's a better look...
I think the different textures from the silk of the dress to the snakeskin effect of the leather on the handbag work really well together and with the suede shoes I've chosen below, the look is complete...
Again, I don't own these shoes, they're from ASOS and I'm sure I can feel an online shopping extravaganza about to take over me!! I've opted for turquoise as again, there is a slight turqoise colour in the pattern of the fabric on the dress, I always like to opt for contrasting colours, rather than try and match them, as most times you can't get the exact match and it looks terrible.
In the jewellery department I think all of the above scream out for ladylike pearls, so I'd opt for the Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace from my 'Busy Busy Busy' blog update along with the pearl earrings.
I'd like to add, that if you prefer not to indulge in vintage look for a tea dress then there are ways to make it look more modern; one of these ways is to get rid of the matching fabric belt to the dress and add a tan leather belt and tan leather sandals...
The shoes are from ASOS and the belt is from House of Fraser, simply adding these gives the dress a completely different, more edgy look, especially if put together with a slouchy leather bag.
So, another week, another look which I hope you love. Please let me know what you think, I'd love to read your comments below.
Don't forget, you can follow me on Twitter (LucilleVonFrock) & Facebook. If you need to get in touch email me at helen@lucille-von-frock.co.uk and call me on 07547 635870 - don't be a stranger, get in touch! xx
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