With Shake and Stir Festival in Southbourne coming up in June we were inspired to try out some vintage pieces so we teamed up with Vicki from This Is Vintage Dorset (another local business in Southbourne) to show how we both love to mix and match vintage with modern. So if like us you love vintage but don't want to end up looking like you're in fancy dress, try our handy style tips.
When wearing a vintage piece from one decade, make sure the rest of your outfit, including your hairstyle, is from a totally different decade for a modern update that suits your own style.
MAKE IT WORKWe've styled 1930's style Sailor button front trousers with a foil snake skin print t-shirt, choose an of the moment bag like this one from Nooki and iconic Woden sneakers from Denmark, accessories with a classic Elie Beaumont watch with its cool oversized face and contemporary silver jewellery.
All available from www.sugarmango.co.uk just click on the links to shop. Sailor Trousers available in red or navy from This Is Vintage Dorset
For our second shoot we went down to the Beach Diner in Boscombe, it was great fun, and a cheaky milkshake had to be slurped in the name of good props you understand! Styling some of our Sugarhill Boutique collection and Woden sneakers with This Is Vintage's amazing fifties skirts we came up with some cute summer mix ups.
All available from www.sugarmango.co.uk just click on the links to shop. Floral skirt available from This Is Vintage Dorset.
Bringing a bit of boho chic to vintage with this stunning Kimono from Becksondergaard and layering it over a cropped yellow vintage style summer top with classic chinos from Suzy D. A great look for summer.
All available from www.sugarmango.co.uk just click on the links to shop. Yellow crop top available from This Is Vintage Dorset.
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Find out more about the Shake and Stir Festival on their website http://www.originalshakeandstir.co.uk