Whim Loves:
Ohhh Lulu Lingerie and Apparel: Sarah Elaine is the owner, maker and designer behind Ohhh Lulu Lingerie and Apparel. The Etsy store describes the lingerie brand as “romantic lingerie with a vintage flair”. With gorgeous and feminine designs such as those featured on the left, who wouldn’t want to purchase some for themselves? Visit www.etsy.com/shop/ohhhlulu, www.ohhhlulu.com or follow the label on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohhhlulu
Marianne from Esme and the Laneway - Tips for Buying Vintage: You might remember some time ago Whim interviewed gorgeous blogger Marianne Rutherford and we were lucky enough to get some great tips on buying vintage. Here they are again in case you missed them! “Be open minded to what you might find; the perfect summer dress in the middle of winter, say – if you love it, buy it when you see it! Don't be afraid to experiment and find what really works for you, what you love wearing and what makes you feel comfortable – and don't feel you have to stick to a particular style or era if you don't want to. Wear what you want! Be aware of the condition of vintage garments and what it can mean; ie. stained underarms might not look great, but it can also mean the fabric there is actually damaged and will soon fall apart, so if you are buying online be aware of this. Some fabrics can be more practical than others, in terms of laundry and resilience – that's why I love vintage cotton so much, it can be popped in the washing machine (once you've checked its colour fastness, of course!) with everything else and it's fine.” Visit: whimonline.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/an-interview-with-marianne-from-esme.html to read the entire interview or esmeandthelaneway.blogspot.com.au for Marianne’s blog
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