Life as an antique dealer: we have the inside story and top tips on picking up a bargain
April 22, 2009 by Lena · Leave a Comment
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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Reader style challenge: find me some outfits inspired by Mad Men
April 8, 2009 by Lena · 3 Comments
Reader Julie got in touch with us and set Lauren Cooke a challenge that sent her into overdrive.
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Editor style challenge: find me a bathroom cabinet
March 24, 2009 by Lena · 2 Comments
Having been on the hunt for a vintage cabinet to fit into her tiny bathroom for ages, QueensOfVintage.com editor Lena couldn’t resist asking Lauren Cooke for some help.
Reader style challenge: vintage wedding veils
Last week we helped reader Bhavin to find a Forties hat for his girl. This week Olenka wrote to us, in urgent need of a vintage wedding veil. Could we help? Of course we can! Lauren Cooke finds some of the best veils available.
Reader style challenge: find me a Forties hat
March 6, 2009 by Lena · 4 Comments
Reader Bhav wrote in with an urgent cry for help. His girlfriend would like a Forties hat for her birthday but the he doesn’t even know where to start looking. No worries Bhav, Lauren Cooke has got you covered.
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Reader style challenge: find me a vintage Galaxy-esque dress!
February 27, 2009 by Lena · 3 Comments
Reader Sarah wrote in with a tricky style challenge: “Lauren, help me! I’d love a 1950s dress like Roland Mouret’s Galaxy dress, but more sophisticated and less Victoria Beckham. Kate Winslet wears an amazing one in Revolutionary Road. I’m slim-ish, but curvy (a modern size 8-10), and only 5ft 3.” No problem Sarah, Lauren Cooke has got you covered.
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Style challenge: The best Mod dresses available to buy right now
We love a bit of a challenge at Queens of Vintage, so we’ve decided to set ourselves a tricky one each week. This week Lauren Cooke is doing it the Mod-ern way and went on a browse to find the best Mod dresses available to buy online right now.
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