Retro Style Beachwear

Yes, folks it's that time of the year when Vintage and Retro lovers head off down to the beach for a spot of sun, sea, sand and whatever else takes their fancy!

Whether you are taking your well earned holidays here in good old Blighty, or heading off to somewhere more exotic, I have been searching for some rather nifty Retro and Vintage goodies to pack in your suitcase!

I've found some really lovely Retro and Vintage style beachwear here that are really hot this season!

These Tummy Control Swimsuits from just £28 are a classic shape swimsuit with hidden tummy control and adjustable straps.

Pansy Floral Tummy Control Swimsuit

Glam Flower Tummy Control Swimsuit

This beautiful Camille Red and White retro style halterneck swimsuit will certainly turn heads on the beach this summer and is under £25!

Camille Red and White Swimsuit

This fabulous little number by Red or Dead is a bit more pricey, starting at £62, but if you want an elegant and flattering retro look, they don't come much better than this!

Red or Dead Touristy Half Skirted Suit with Contrast Piping

How about a Skirtini? Here are some summer mix and match sets from only £9! A beach must have this season!

Mix & Match Ditsy Print Skirtini





Tropical Garden Skirtini

Channel the 70s with these Jackie O style sunglasses! Now Only £4!

Jackie Sunglasses

Gorgeous maxi dress, by French Connection, perfect for a summer evening on the beach, and under £80!

French Connection Butterfly Print Maxi Dress

Or how about this lovely soft silk feel fabric Maxi Dress, with adjustable straps and asymetrical  handkerchief hem? Available in 5 colours and under £30!

Silk Feel Handkerchief Hem Criss Cross Back Adjustable Maxi / Long Dress ( 5 Colours )

Hazy Days Caravan Hire

Vintage Caravan Hire For All Occasions!

Fancy a holiday in a beautifully restored vintage caravan?
Check out Hazy Days Caravan Hire where you will meet Sandy, Kitty and Gladys, three stunning ladies who are ready and waiting to accomodate all your holiday needs.

Sandy is a 1967 Pearman Briggs Safari Caravan, Kitty is a 1972 Carlight Casaslette, and Gladys is a 1982 Avondale Flamingo.
Each is lovingly kitted out with all the vintage bells and whistles, including cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery.

Based in the picturesque Garden of Kent countryside, Hazy Days Caravan Hire can recommend wonderful sites to pitch your caravan to enjoy a good old fashioned British holiday!

Sandy, Kitty and Gladys are also available to be hired for vintage tea parties, photo shoots, business events, hen parties, festivals, or any other kind of event!

Visit Hazy Days Caravan Hire today and book a vintage experience for yourself!

Cupcake Cardigans

Looking for something retro which is different from what you can get on the High Street?
Take a look at Cupcake Cardigans where you can find beautiful Retro individually styled cardigans.

You will find a lovely offering of fun and unique cardigans here that will ensure that you will be wearing something totally unique!

With a fabulous 1950's inspired style, you are sure to find something to please here and of course they make great gifts for Vintage and Retro lovers!

Cupcake is currently thinking of unveiling some more vintage ventures, so watch this space!

Visit Cupcake Cardigans Store and take a peep at Cupcakes new Blog!

Clevercow Cakes

Multi award winning cakes as seen on T.V!
Based in Bournemouth, Clevercow Cakes makes custom yummy cakes to suit your personality, theme or special occasion!

Their motto is: You Dream It, We Bake It!

Delivery is available for Wedding cakes that require on-site assembly up to 200 miles from Bournemouth and their new Cupcake Delivery covers up to 15 miles from Bournemouth.

You'll hardly believe your eyes when you see some of the fantastic and delicious cake designs that you can order from Clevercow Cakes.

They have made some scrumptious Vintage and Retro style cakes, just feast your peepers on these amazing creations!

P.S. Don't forget to check out Clevercow Cakes for yourself!

The Vintage Factory

Specialising  in high quality reproduction Retro and Vintage Posters. The Vintage Factory brings you the very best in stylish vintage wall décor.

Visit The Vintage Factory and check out hundreds of great vintage posters!

 

 

 

Acolyte Home and Gifts

This site is absolutely filled with beautiful things, and to be pefectly honest, I don't really know where to begin!

For a start, you'll find all kinds of gorgeous Shabby Chic style furniture.

I love these Union Jack Shabby Chic Chairs!
A touch of French Baroque meets Cool Brittania!

These chairs are also available in lots of other colours and patterns too.

More tea vicar?

How about a cute patchwork Union Jack tea cosy?

These are adorable and make a really lovely gift.

Pop it over your tea pot or hang it in your kitchen as a decorative item.

These gorgeous festival chandeliers caught my eye!

Just love the stunning bold and bright colours on these dramatic
chandeliers.

Definately a show stopping conversation piece!

This Gisela Graham set of rusted tin birds are lovely rustic decorative items.

They each have a small tag so they can be hung up and each one carries a leaf or a flower.

There are eight lovely birds in a set!

Oooh look at this beauty!

A beautiful French antique wardrobe with a glass door.

Utterly fabulous!

Shabby Chic at its very finest.

Check out Acolyte Home and Gifts and see the fabulous array of vintage and retro style goodies for yourself!

You can pamper your pets and find all kinds of hand crafted goodies, some of which are exclusive to Acolyte Home and Gifts. 

Acolyte Home and Gifts also have Baumhaus La Roque solid mahogany furniture, unique hand crafted clocks, vintage style teapots, coasters...the list goes on!

New products are being added regularly, so don't forget to bookmark them so you can call back!