Call Me Betty......

What a wonderful bank holiday, the weather was beautiful here in the South of England.

I took a trip out to Hedingham Castle in Essex to picnic and watch their May Day Festivities. I was able to finally wear my Tara Starlet 'Betty' dress that I've been saving for when our English sunshine finally arrived.

Built in c.1140 the castle remained the stronghold of the de Veres for 550 years and is still owned by a descendant. Castle Hedingham had many royal visitors including King Henry VII, King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

What I wore -
Dress ~ Tara Starlet
Bag ~ Primark
Shoes ~ Mel
Sunglasses - Ray Bans Wayfarer
 

 

 

 




Ready for Jousting

May Pole Dancing

Hope that you had a wonderful weekend.

 

Urban Butterfly x

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UB Goes Scouse

This weekend saw me travel north with friends as a guest of Diamond Jive's for their Rockabilly night.

Diamond Jive who my friend Lisa dances with are based in Shoreditch, London and along with a local friend held a day and night of dance classes and Rockabilly bands at Camp and Furnace in the heart of Liverpool's docks area.

I don't think I have worn a cut-off top and exposed my tummy since I was 12 years old, but I fell in love with the Hell Bunny Vixen 'Candy' skirt and 'Hula' top so just had to give it a go.

An action shot of me dancing courtesy of Diamond Jive

Hell Bunny Vixen 'Candy' skirt with a petticoat underneath

My first attempt at a reverse manicure using Barry M's Gelly Nail Effects in Lychee and Blood Orange.

 

On Sunday we had a lovely wonder around Liverpool's centre in the sunshine visiting a few vintage shops. I would love to go back so that I could explore the city further.

Urban Butterfly x
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Grables

On Saturday night, my dance club hosted their annual social dance, 'Grables' giving us a chance to don our glad rags and bust out lots of the moves we've being learning.
What a night it was, a total sell out and I finally got a chance to meet the lovely Charlotte.

Here's what I wore -

Dress - Holly Willoughby at Very.com
Shoes - New Look

Ladies strolling

The lovely Charlotte and I

I set my hair in pin curls for the first time, Wasn't 100% happy with them, but practise makes perfect!

 

My new original 1950's handbag, that still doesn't have a name yet ;) got her first outing.

 

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Urban Butterfly x



Ombré

I've only gone and jumped on the Ombré hair wagon!

I've been growing my hair for a while and was starting to tire of it, feeling it was time for a change. So I decided to give my red hair a boost and have the ends a copper Ombré. My hair was stripped of its old colour so it's now needing a bit of TLC and good aftercare to get it back to its good condition.


Old colour



Hair stripped of its old colour, looking rather ginger. It was quite a striking colour on me.

New hair colour and Ombré ends

Hope that you all had a wonderful Easter weekend.

Urban Butterfly x

Dunga's

Dungarees are everywhere at the moment and not normally one to jump on the bandwagon I invested in a pair. I've been looking at getting a pair for a while, with so many hitting the highstreet the choice and price is now great, so how could I not!

They are perfect for me to wear when I want a relaxed look for dancing and festivals.
Today was 'dress down day' at work for Comic Relief, so I rolled them out. I decided not to totally Rockabilly them up but still paired them with some animal print and heels.

Urban Butterfly x

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Kindness

The lovely Louise was sorting through her Granmothers large jewellery collection and was kind enough to let me pick a few items that I might like.
This is tremendously kind of her and I promise that they will be well loved and cared for.

I collect vintage jewellery and even better if I know where they have come from, I can then continue their story. I can't wait to wear them.

Here's the items I chose -
 

Amber and Emerald Brooch



 



Art Deco Necklance



Brooch

Enamel Brooch

Stag Brooch


Urban Butterfly x

Maude

I dedicate this outfit post to Maude, a wonderful lady I use to care for who sadly passed away.
Before she died her daughter with her mums permission gave me her head scarves from when she was younger as she knew I’d wear them. We often enjoyed many chats my love of vintage and fashion, and what they use to wear. 
Today I wore one of the scarves, I wear it with fond memories of Maude, who's dearly missed.

Urban Butterfly x

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone, I hope that you all had a fabulous evening and it continues into a happy and healthly 2013 

I chose to stay in last night, seeing the New Year in wearing my PJ's and slippers. I know that surprises most but I was out doing extra community calls until late so by the time I got home I was done for. So sadly no party dress shots this year from me.

Now I am not one to make resolutions of what I will give up, I like the idea more of 'What will I do in 2013' so here they are -

Complete a challenge for charity

Try to reduce the amount of waste I create

Practise more Yoga

Work less and spend more time with the special people in my life

Dig over my vegetable patch after last years fallow year and try to

produce a greater yield to sustain all my veggie needs

Improve my dancing (Get my arse to class every week)

Read more

Buy less high street and more vintage

Find a fabulous 40's hat

Attend more Blogger related invitations (Last year I was invited to some fabulous events but due to work and the Olympics couldn't attend :( But this year I will see you all out and about)

Most of the above share an overwhelming similarity, I want to try and improve my work life balance this year! What are your New Year resolutions?
I would also like to say a big thank you for all the support and lovely comments I have been given in 2013, I appreciate the time you take to follow and read my blog.

 

Urban Butterfly x

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