King of vintage bling: Kenneth Jay Lane

 ”Elegance, good taste and luxury never go out of style,” says Kenneth Jay Lane, the man who single-handedly made costume jewelry cool. Sara de Velasco reports on the king of vintage bling.
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The corset: a timeless piece of fashion?

Since the 16th century the ideal female form has been a curvacious one. Tiny waists and ample busts have been shaped and formed through all types of shapewear, most famously the corset. Lauren Candon takes a look at a controversial fashion item.
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How to wash gloves

While looking through her Thirties pattern magazines, Jennifer Knox came across an article on glove care she just had to share. Here ‘s some great, orginal Thirties advice on how to wash your gloves.
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Toni Frissell: Swimwear en Vogue

One of Vogue’s first female photographers, Toni Frissell (1907-1988) is considered among the most pioneering photographic artists. Our vintage swimwear expert Pam from Glamoursurf looks back at some of the stunning swimwear photography of this phenomenal photographer.

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Forgotten vintage accessories

If we were ever in doubt how ‘fashionable’ vintage has become, then we need look no further than the summer accessories that are currently hitting the highstreet.  Those of us in the vintage know have been championing these looks for years and now it appears the British mainstream wants a slice of our unique style too. Laura Terry reports.

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Well heeled – the history of the stiletto

Getting ready for a night out, many women need a final touch to feel done, before they feel ready to go out (usually sans coat and sensible shoes.) A swipe of lipstick, a smudge of perfume, a slick of eyeliner. For me, it’s a heel. And no, platforms and god forbid, wedges, just don’t cut it.  Adele Baxby reports on the history of the stiletto.
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Vintage Accessories thoughout the decades

When talking of vintage style and fashion we must remember that’s not all about the clothes. It’s also the all important accessories that support, accentuate and sometimes even make the outfit. Angel Middleton has explored the key vintage accessories that helped define style throughout the decades.
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Headwear through the decades

It’s no secret, we’d be nowhere without our accessories. For decades, women have accessorised, attaching a brooch here, popping on some pearls there, and buckling up a belt around their waists. But there is one accessory, perhaps, that has changed its face more than any: the hat. Emily O’Brien talks us through the most iconic headwear from the Twenties through to the Eighties.

Wild vintage: animal-inspired accessories throughout the decades

Looking for some unusual jewellery? Think beaks, claws and paws. Adele Baxby writes about her obsession with vintage animal jewellery and talks us through what kind of beastly accessories were fashionable for each decade.
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Win a £50 voucher to spend on vintage-inspired jewellery!

Fantastic online boutique Glitzy Secrets is a vintage lover’s paradise and a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for affordable, vintage-inspired costume jewellery and hair accessories. QueensOfVintage.com is giving away a £50 Glitzy Secrets shopping voucher to one lucky reader, so enter our competition now!
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