Style by the book: stealing the vintage style of literary characters

With BBC drama Ashes to Ashes back on the small-screen and the catwalks full of shoulder pads, acid-wash jeans and big hair, the Eighties influence is everywhere. But if you fancy channelling the style of this era in a more creative way, why not take some vintage fashion and beauty tips from the title character of Philippe Djian’s 1985 cult novel ‘Betty Blue’. Caroline Tosh gets some literary style inspiration.
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Vintage Queen number 17 is a Forties pin-up

Our Vintage Queen number 17 is a vintage pin-up and Forties connoisseur. Read more

In fashion right now: Eighties shoulder pads make a comeback

Shoulder pads were the epitome of Eighties chic, and, who would have thought,  this summer they are back with a vengeance. From puff-sleeved dresses to tailored jackets, SS09  is all about the return of power dressing with the likes of Drew Barrymore leading the way in the Eighties-inspired celeb style stakes. Sarah Wellsman hunts down her favourite five vintage shoulder-padded pieces, all available to buy online right now.
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London’s hidden vintage village

If you’re in Central London and fancy a bit of vintage shopping, you would usually be told to get on the next tube to Camden Town or Brick Lane. But just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, in the back roads of Covent Garden, you will find Seven Dials, a veritable treasure trove of gorgeous boutiques specialising in vintage goodies. Isabella Buckland has taken a closer look.

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Make it a vintage weekend at the Pelham Hotel Pop Up Vintage Boutique

If you’re in London this weekend and you are in the mood for a bit of vintage shopping or afternoon tea, then head to the Pelham Hotel’s Pop up Vintage Boutique, which promises to be a one-stop shopping haven for all our seasonal vintage needs.
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Life as an antique dealer: we have the inside story and top tips on picking up a bargain

As the daughter of an antique dealer, it isn’t surprising that Lauren Cooke got into vintage. Her childhood home was full to the brim with antique furniture, kitsch collectables, huge shiny pots, and it is impossible to deny their influence on her taste now she’s grown up and has flown the nest. Lauren met up with her dad, John, to chat to him about his life as an antique dealer and to find the roots of her vintage love.
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Join our new social network and chat vintage with fellow enthusiasts!

Can’t get enough of vintage gossip? Do you think that finding the prefect red lipstick can be a life-changing experience? Would you like to meet fellow vintage lovers from around the world to share vintage secrets? Then join the new QueensOfVintage.com social network.
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A classic Sailor Jerry tattoo: now tatts what I call vintage

Tattoos have always been the preserve of the more daring kids, and while they may be less easy to remove than a pair of shoes you’re tired of, high-quality vintage body art can really take your look to the next level. It’s not just for you rockabilly rebels either, as vintage tattoos have gone mainstream in recent years thanks to the likes of Amy Winehouse and Kate Moss. Caroline Tosh takes a closer look at some original vintage ink, the classic Sailor Jerry tattoo.

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Vintage Queen number 16 gives us hair envy

We love our Vintage Queen number 16 for her fabulous vintage hair styles and her enviable thrifted wardrobe.

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Vintage interiors peep heads abroad: a barn conversion in Germany

I’m sure that a love for all things vintage is something you inherit from your family. Not only am I, Queen’s editor Lena, hopelessly obsessed with all things old, but so is my younger brother Jacob. I don’t know many other 25-year old budding guitarists who would decorate their flat with antique wardrobes and their grandmother’s Sixties lamp shades, but he does. I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures of his barn conversion flat in southern Germany, so do join me on a tour.

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