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Vintageous Rags: Halloween Special

Grace Stringer, owner of Middlesbrough’s hottest vintage and retro boutique, Vintageous Rags, shares a one-off Halloween outfit…

Hey, witchy women!

Halloween is looming, and we were feeling so inspired after our Cruella de Vil outfit that we thought we’d do a Halloween special. Feeling spooky?

This outfit is great for the witching hour, because you can make it as dramatic as you like, depending on the makeup and accessorises you choose to go with it. 

You could make it all cute and sexy, or you could go full on scary, gory, zombified, dead…!

A red velvet skirt (M £12) is always a winner when Halloween comes around, and the faux leather lace up top (UK10 £10) just screams hocus-pocus!

Add a witch hat, a choker, and a few cobwebs, and that’s your Halloween outfit sorted!

So… trick or treat? 😉

You can find this outfit in our Baker Street store, Middlesbrough, or you can shop online at www.vintageousrags.com. See you soon!


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Vintageous Rags: Outfit Of The Week #3

Grace Stringer, owner of Middlesbrough’s hottest vintage and retro boutique, Vintageous Rags, shares this week’s favourite outfit…

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought we’d have a little fun with this week’s outfit, pulling inspiration from one of Disney’s biggest villains. Can you guess who it is?

Cruella de Vil!

This outfit would be fab for Halloween, but the pieces all work great on their own too, so they can be worn again separately.

First of all, faux fur is back again. Like always, it creeps back around this season, and I love it! This fur cape (Small £26) is a perfectly cosy example, perfect for Autumn and Winter.

As well as fur, we love a bit of sparkle. This glam, black maxi dress (UK12 £22) would work great as a festive party dress, as well as a crucial part of our Cruella homage.

I’ve accessorised this outfit with glam 80s dead stock sunnies (£12), and a vintage 70s pendant necklace with matching earrings (£12). Finally, because we all know Cruella loved her animal skin, I’ve added a snake skin bag (£15) to complete the look.

Oh, and the shoes are mine 😉

You can find this outfit in our Baker Street store, Middlesbrough, or you can shop online at www.vintageousrags.com. See you soon!


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Vintageous Rags: Outfit Of The Week #2

Grace Stringer, owner of Middlesbrough’s hottest vintage and retro boutique, Vintageous Rags, shares this week’s favourite outfit…

Winter is creeping up, but we aren’t ready to face it just yet!

A denim dress is perfect for this transitional period, and this one (UK10 £18) is great for layering. If it does get a little chilly, a turtle neck would look fab underneath, or maybe a cute jacket over the top?

I’ve added this tapestry button-up cropped jacket (M £18), and I just love the autumn colours. It’s teamed with a tan leather belt (£4) to break it up a bit, and accessorised with a headscarf (£4) and statement necklace (£7).

Don’t forget a pair of 70s sunnies (£7) to finished the look off!

The great thing about denim is that it’s so difficult to get wrong. It’s versatile all year round, and there aren’t many colours that won’t compliment it.

You can find this outfit in our Baker Street store, Middlesbrough, or you can shop online at www.vintageousrags.com. See you soon!


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The Dolls House: Our Autumn/Winter Fashion Tips

October can be a tricky month for fashion, but these tips from The Dolls House Fashion Emporium ought to make things a little easier…

Second-guessing the good old British weather is not an easy task when Autumn comes around, but on the plus side, it does provide us with a gorgeous colour palette to work with.

Bang on trend right now is berry, a rich dark maroon which oozes warmth. It’s the colour to be seen in this #AW, meaning there’s no shortage of it on the high street, from suede boots and leather satchels, to strappy sandals and oversized fedoras.

 

So, how can you add berry to your current wardrobe, you ask?

Whether it’s a little or a lot, there’s something for everyone. Have a look online, read a few blogs, and browse boards on Pinterest for outfits and style inspiration. You’ll be full of ideas! New colour and you’re not quite sure? Try a dark nail varnish or a slick of berry lippy to update your style.

If you fancy a new makeup look to match your new autumn outfit, check out Youtube for some seasonal beauty tutorials. These vloggers try out everything from shop own brands like No.7 to high end must-haves like Mac and Charlotte Tilbury. Be warned, though. Youtube is addictive!

If you’re planning cocktails with the girls or a meal out with the other half, take a look at the new arrivals landing at The Dolls House Fashion Emporium, where you’ll find an array of Autumn/Winter essentials, including the Brooklyn Berry Shirt Dress and Scarlett, a fitted cut out jumpsuit.

 

Brooklyn is a perfect day to night outfit, offering a versatile option when it comes to chilly days by either teaming with tights and boots, or throwing on heels and a leather jacket.

Scarlett offers a glamorous but trendy option for your night out. True to size, this cut out berry jumpsuit gives the wow factor when styled with strappy heels and a clutch.


If buying a new on-trend outfit isn’t exciting enough, wait until you hear about the Dress Exchange. New to The Dolls House, the dress exchange allows you to buy a dress, wear it out, then return it and receive up to 50% off your next purchase! You never have to be seen in the same dress twice, and you can look fab this weekend and next, without spending a fortune… it’s genius!

Looking for more great fashion, info and competitions? Check out The Dolls House website, and make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram! Got something to ask? Email hello@thedollshouseuk.co.uk.

Vintageous Rags: Outfit Of The Week #1

Grace Stringer, owner of Middlesbrough’s hottest vintage and retro boutique, Vintageous Rags, shares this week’s favourite outfit…

 

Everyone needs a little black dress, and especially for Autumn and Winter.

It’s a safety net for us girls. Super easy to glam up, but never over the top. This week’s dress (UK12 £16) is especially great, because not only can you jazz it up, but you can also use it for layering. Plus, sleeves are definitely a bonus when it’s chilly!

Here I’ve added a splash of colour to the outfit by using a head scarf (£4), 80’s belt (M £12), and an evening handbag (£12) to brighten it up. You can do whatever you like with it though… with an LBD, anything goes!

You can find this outfit in our Baker Street store, Middlesbrough, or you can shop online at www.vintageousrags.com. See you soon!


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