Here I will be sharing my fashion aspirations and write about those daring fashion designers, vintage shops, performers and effortlessly stylish friends that have a unique creative pizzazz. Your comments and feedback are most welcome! You can follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/Vintage_Frocks Au revoir, Irina @ Vintage FrocksTumblr (3.0; @vintagefrocks)http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/> One happy bunny<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldhsteLTsW1qd5v8mo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Caravan of Dreams </strong></p> <p>Step into this dreamy heaven of quirky designs…</p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/2329154838http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/2329154838Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:19:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcqucwtQUz1qazrsbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gorgeous detail and a pure craftmanship</p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/2058600544http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/2058600544Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:07:14 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7eqhy7ept1qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7eqhy7ept1qd5v8mo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7eqhy7ept1qd5v8mo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7eqhy7ept1qd5v8mo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Steel beauties at the VAG festival. </strong></p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977694108http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977694108Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:15:00 -0400vintageatgoodwoodVAGvintage carscars<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7eohpegzz1qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I couldn’t miss these fabulous looking girls from <a href="http://www.dradancecollective.co.uk">DRA Dance Collective</a>. Apart from spotting a killer 40/60s look they are also contemporary dancers. </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977546276http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977546276Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:32:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vintage for masses<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Men and cars<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Vintage fashionistas from North London <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Julia's well-thrown-together ensemble<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Mad Men-inspired look works wonders<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Girls @ their vintage alterations stall <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7enq9lAW61qd5v8mo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Hair styled at the Beauty Box <br/><br/> <p><strong>Top Vintage Lovelies & Fashion Bloggers flock to VAG</strong></p> <p>We used to be WAG-obsessed, now it’s all about VAG (a vintage-inspired festival that took place at the Goodwood estate on 13-15 August 2010). </p> <p>Unfortunately I was only there for a few hours, so am not in the position to judge. I chatted to as many vintage beauties as I could (who happily posed for photos) and got an impression that they were having a ball. It looked like the Beauty Box was a big hit with the ladies and if I had more time I would have explored it a bit more (=as “vintage look” gets embraced by more and more contemporary hairstylists and make-up artists)</p> <p>I would probably agree with comments from a top fashion blogger <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/08/vag-lowdown.html">Susie (Style Bubble)</a>, but also <a href="http://www.ladympresents.co.uk/vintage-at-goodwood-wayne-hemingway-fashio/">Lady M Presents</a> and with some of what <a href="http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/fashion/vintage-at-goodwood-festival-review/2010/08/16/">Amelia’s Magazine</a> said. It did give off a slight whiff of conspicuous consumption. </p> <p>Anyway, overall I think it was a day to remember and I am sure VAG organisers will learn from their little hiccups and make it even more special next year. </p> <p>More photos will be added shortly. </p> <p>Yours, </p> <p>Vintage Frocks</p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977496240http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/977496240Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:15:00 -0400vintageatgoodwoodVAGvintagefashionbeauty boxstyle bubble“pawsonmyface: street style aesthetic”<br/><br/> - <em><p><a href="http://blog.fashionjunk.com/post/937099620/pawsonmyface-street-style-aesthetic">FashionJunk::Vintage</a></p>  </em>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/938318712http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/938318712Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:36:07 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6sa99dUH31qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6sa99dUH31qd5v8mo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Shoreditch Look #2</strong></p> <p>Kathryn is wearing a customised tee and a black American Apparel dress. </p> <p>I’m loving her shaven hair statement. </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/917593321http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/917593321Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:17:00 -0400ShoreditchBricklaneFashionLondonLadieswear<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6q83icsil1qd5v8mo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I am SO looking forward to mingle at the Vintage at Goodwood 1st ever extravaganza. </p> <p>Can’t wait to find lots of creative folk there and report back. </p> <p>Just need to find that killer frock now. Aargh!</p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/912185286http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/912185286Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:35:00 -0400VintageGoodwoodVintagefashionVintageFashion FrockFashion Designers<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6s9nrHaB91qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Shoreditch Look #1</strong></p> <p>A dreamy-looking Hiroko wearing vintage pieces from shop 172 and Beyond Retro.</p> <p>(She is also a super duper hair stylist @ Vision). </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/917559770http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/917559770Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400fashionbricklaneshoreditchbeyond retroshop 172vintage clothinglondon style<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6og19OKW61qd5v8mo1_100.png"/><br/><br/>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907337043http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907337043Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:31:57 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6okkoGg0V1qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6okkoGg0V1qd5v8mo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I recently had an honour of meeting Louis De Gama in his fabulous shop on Cheshire Str, in Bricklane (London).</p> <p>It’s absolutely amazing to see a fashion designer of his calibre in East London (we should count ourselves blessed!)</p> <p>His unique, impeccably detailed creations of lace and silk breathe Victoriana and romantic styles.</p> <p>Mid-summer sale continues in his shop with further reductions. </p> <p>To view his profile please visit</p> <p><a href="http://www.louisdegama.com/profile.html">http://www.louisdegama.com/profile.html</a></p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907596231http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907596231Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400FashionHigh FashionLuxury FashionLondon Fashion WeekLFWWomenswearLouis De GamaWmin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6oi9fG7XJ1qd5v8mo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A man and a dog never looked so effortlessly stylish.</p> <p>My friend Phil and his beloved puppy. (Photo was taken in Shoreditch on a lazy Thursday afternoon).</p> <p>Hudson shoes, Zara t-shirt and vintage Levi’s cut offs. </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907461465http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907461465Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:20:00 -0400BricklaneMenswearShoreditchStyleVintageFashion<a href="http://www.maje-paris.fr/#/en/collection/15">J'adore MAJE </a>: <p>I came across this lovely French label whilst browsing Ladies Fashion in Selfridges, London.</p> <p>The craftmanship of these vintage-inspired pieces was so feminine and striking in design, I had to buy one! (photo to follow shortly). </p> <p>Their new collection is out now. </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907629864http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907629864Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:22:00 -0400FashionLadieswearMajeVintage-inspiredSelfridges<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6omuk6d0d1qd5v8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>On my last trip to Ukraine I found a photo of my grandad (Liberat Vyshinskiy) looking quite dapper.</p> <p>Photo was probably taken in the early 1940s; he’s on the right. </p>http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907727634http://vintagefrocks.tumblr.com/post/907727634Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:59:00 -0400PhotographyVyshinskiy