The Fabulous Blog
Buying quality dresses
As the saying goes, “You only get what you pay for,” and when it comes to shopping for clothes, this is especially true. Buying quality dresses will not only last you a long time, but can also help you look and feel great.
Spring and Summer are around the corner!
Nothing brightens up our mood more than a lovely hot summer day. Spring and summer are on the way.
How To Care For Your Clothes When Travelling
We know how our ladies LUV to travel! Whether you are flying to a cosmopolitan city in Europe, heading down to the beach or taking a weekend break in the country, you are on your way.
All About Skirts
Do you know that the skirt as a fashion garment dates as far back as 3000 BC? Think of those images of ancient Egypt - the garment worn by men was the simple white wrap-around skirt.
Are you ready for the lockdown to end?
Although the obvious answer is a huge resounding YES, many of us are perhaps feeling apprehensive about getting back to real life...
Video introductions to our vintage dresses
Join Ly and Elyse as they discuss our current Sweetheart Neckline Vintage Dresses!
Start thinking about cooler autumn weather
Like most things in life, when it comes to the weather, there are people who enjoy and those that don’t. Take summer for example – are you a sun worshipper heading to the beach for your all over bronze tan? Or, do you just feel hot and bothered and lethargic in the heat.
Let's put 2020 to bed and visit old looks from year's past
What a year this has been - you must admit that nothing about it has been normal. Now that 2021 is here, it is time to put 2020 to bed! Let’s look to a brighter future and take into it all the lessons we learned in 2020.
Dress up for lock down
How our lives have changed this year! If anyone had ever predicted a year like 2020 – who would have believed them? As a manufacturer of gorgeous vintage dresses, so many of our ladies are saying – I wish we could wear all these lovely dresses!
Darlings – you can and should!
Choose colours and patterns to suit the occasion
Choosing specific colours is a reflection of our mood, personality and mindset at the time. And, you may end up getting it wrong! Breezing into the boardroom meeting in pink and purple stripes may not be the ideal OOTD. On the other hand, arriving at a fun tropical beach party in dull brown and grey is equally as bad.
Dressing for work
Dressing for work takes up a large part of your morning rush. Time is limited, traffic is peaking, kids need to go to school, breakfast and work-lunch must be prepared. There are a zillion things on your mind. And, you need to look stylish, well-presented and most-of-all – feel comfortable for the next 8 hours.
Movies we love for vintage inspiration!
Today’s movies are filled with amazing special effects, high-speed action and state-of-the-art photography. But, ladies, nothing beats a heart-warming girls-night-in, old fashioned film! Especially those where the stars of the silver screen are dressed to the nines in stunning vintage-inspired looks.
How to style your vintage hair look for the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's
The ladies of years gone by have certainly shown us what classic hair styling is all about. Just look at these glam beauties and consider that they had no fancy formulated hair products or modern technology. Yet, they managed to look ultra-stunning, elegant and sophisticated.
An intro to our new Designs with Ly and Shaz
Join Ly and Shaz as they introduce the new designs and go over some of the details of these great new vintage dresses.
Key to my Heart… The Keyhole Neckline Dress
Summer has well and truly arrived, and the temperatures are soaring. I’ve been reaching for light dresses to get me through the heat in style. Number 9 Fashion’s dresses are a mainstay of my wardrobe thanks to their combination of elegance with comfort.