Affordable Wedding Dresses - Crochet

Bear with me; I know that when most people think of crochet, granny blankets spring to mind. But crochet can actually be delicate and stylish and it can look great in a wedding dress, as shown by LeAnn Rimes' wedding brunch crochet dress. You can either go for a fully crocheted dress or select one with just a touch for a fun vibe.

Crochet was big in the seventies and a crochet wedding dress definitely provides this feel, so select a crochet dress if you want a retro, bohemian vibe.

I've found a range of cheap crochet wedding dresses that are ideal for your big day.

Vintage 60s Cotton Bohemian Crochet Lace Wedding Dress - Etsy

This is a proper retro looking crochet wedding dress. The gown, from Kitsch Bitsch Vintage, is fully crocheted in a dark cream colour. It's cotton and stretchy, so will fit well. Plus, it comes with a free slip to go underneath so you don't have to flash that much flesh.

It looks lovely with the flower crown and bouquet, go for a similar look at your wedding for a sixties feel.


Priced £262.65

Mollie Crochet Mesh Maxi Dress - Boohoo

This crochet maxi dress from Boohoo is only £30! It's the cheapest on the list and probably the cheapest of all of the Affordable Wedding Dresses that I've featured.

It's got just a subtle crochet detail on the chest and the mesh skirt, this gives it a summery, beach feel. In fact, it would be perfect for a beach or garden wedding.

Priced £30

Miss Evita Crochet Wedding Dress - Etsy

This is an example of a glamorous crochet wedding dress. I love that this is a classic bridal silhouette and it's made more interesting with the crochet overlay. It's ideal for a bride who wants a touch of bohemian look but still wants a stylish wedding look.

£299.92

Miguelina Lilac Crochet Maxi Dress - Nieman Marcus

This all-over crochet maxi dress has a lovely texture and feel. It has a shorter slip underneath so, you get a long dress but you can also show off your legs.

The capped sleeves and boat neck are very flattering and provide a timeless silhouette while the crochet makes it quirky and fun.

Priced £370.98

Journey Bohemian Luxe Sheer Crochet Wedding Dress - Etsy

Another Etsy crochet wedding dress; Etsy is a really great place to find both handmade and vintage crochet clothes. This one is a light, all-over crochet that gives it an ethereal feel. I love the long sleeves and sweeping skirt.

It's got a sexy low back which gives it a modern touch.

Priced £599.23


That's all for this week, check back next Monday for more affordable wedding dresses.

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Affordable Wedding Dresses - 1960s

Ok, so this is pretty late, sorry. No excuse except that I've been pretty busy for the last couple of days.

Anyway, this week's (late) Affordable Wedding dresses post is on 1960s inspired wedding dresses. The sixties was a time of great change and freedom, especially for women, Subsequently there was a loosening of previous restricted clothing and hems got a lot shorter. like Audrey Hepburn on her second wedding a lot of brides opted for mini dresses for a chic and modern (for the time) look.

I've collected some lovely sixties-style wedding dresses, both long and short, that are low-priced. Check them out below.

Lady Penelope - Kitty & Dulcie

First up is this classic sixties wedding dress from Kitty & Dulcie. It has a padded and boned bodice that gives you shape and is made from delicate white lace.

I love the long sleeves and the cuffs.

This dress has a very Audrey Hepburn feel.

Priced £325

1960s White Lace, Long Sleeve, A-Line Wedding Gown - Etsy

This lovely gown is a real vintage sixties wedding dress from Etsy seller ErmaandAgnes. Being a long dress it is not immediately evocative of the 1960s that we think of nowadays; mini skirts and mods, but it has the classic touches; A-line, bow detail and simple design.

The long lace cape/train adds drama and makes this sixties wedding dress really stand out.

Priced £174.58

Nicolette - Ruche

This cute and affordable wedding dress from the Ruche Bridal collection has a real retro feel. It's not everyone's taste but the party dress style gown is short and sweet.

It has a fitted top and a ballerina skirt with a subtle bow.

It's ideal for a summer wedding, or you could wear it with coloured tights and a cropped jacket for a winter wedding.

Priced $68.99

Vintage 60s Chiffon and Lace Wedding Dress with Train - Etsy

This stunning gown is another real 1960s wedding dress, this time from Dainty rascal on Etsy. It's got a classic fitted bodice which flares out into a full skirt that's trimmed in Chantilly lace.

I love the back detail and the sleeves. A really unique wedding dress that would make you feel amazing.

Priced £88.82


That's all for this week, next week it's cheap 1970s wedding dresses. I'll try to post it on time!

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Retro Children's TV on Amazon Instant

Firstly, I'd just like to say that I'm not promoting Amazon Instant Video, or Prime or Lovefilm Instant or whatever the hell it's called now. In fact I've gone off it quite a lot since it's changed from Lovefilm as the new layout is rubbish. However, it does have an amazing selection of retro children's TV shows that have given me a huge dose of nostalgia.

I know this makes me sound really old, but they just don't make them like they used to. I don't have kids, but what I have seen of children's TV nowadays, Waybaloo and whatnot, makes me feel like I want to bang my head against a wall.

So when I discovered Amazon't selection of old TV shows I was in heaven. Here are a few of my favourites. If you don't have Amazon Prime I'm sure you'll be able to find them on YouTube somewhere.

Huxley Pig

I can't say Huxley Pig without saying oink oink straight afterwards. I love the cheerful narration by Martin Jarvis and the imaginative but simple adventures of Huxley Pig and Sam the Seagull.

Thomas and Friends

I never realised at the time that Ringo Starr narrates Thomas and Friends, a frigging Beatle! I don't really have to explain why Thomas the Tank Engine is a classic; the books were great and the TV show built on this. Every character is perfect, especially the Fat Controller.

The Wild Thornberrys

Speaking of not realising celebrities voiced characters, The Wild Thornberrys has loads of famous voices; Eliza is Lacey Chabert from Mean Girls (presumably before Mean Girls fame), the great Tim Curry voices Nigel Thornberry and, randomly, Flea from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers voices Donnie. Amazing TV programme, even if Eliza was a bit too much of a goody two shoes sometimes.

Rocko's Modern Life

I never actually realised that Rocko was a Wallaby, I thought he was some kind of dog. Rocko's Modern Life has got that simple but surreal comedy that always wins in kids shows. Especially love Heffer.

The Shoe People

I'm so glad I found this. The Shoe People was one of my favourite shows and I had a much watched video of it when I was younger. I just loved when all the dust cleared and the shoes started to come to life.

The Angry Beavers

I distinctly remember my dad laughing at this programme and saying that "somebody has a dirty sense of humour." Didn't get it at the time. Even though I do get it now Angry Beavers still reminds me of a more innocent age.

Charlie Chalk

I just love all the stop motion children's programmes; Postman Pat, Fireman Sam and more. Charlie Chalk was another great one about a clown who finds himself on a strange island.

Round The Twist

I don't think I ever worked out what Round The Twist was about, something to do with a lighthouse and a ghost? But it has the catchiest theme tune ever. Worth a watch just for the eighties/nineties fashions.

The Herbs

Finally I have The Herbs, this show is from the seventies and is one that my parents used to watch. The fact that it is still being watched shows how great the characters of Parsley the Lion and the other herbs are. I'm a very friendly lion called Parsley...


There are loads of other great old children's shows on Amazon but I can't be bothered to write any more. Instead I'm going to be a grown woman watching children's television on a Saturday night. I'm owning it.

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Photographs of Hollywood's Golden Era Celebrities Unearthed

Images by Famous Photographer George Douglas Found in a Filing Cabinet

Audrey Hepburn putting on her make up - George Douglas

Audrey Hepburn, Roger Moore and Angela Lansbury are among the stars that feature in the lost photographs of George Douglas. The famous photographer died in 2010 but several previously unseen photographs were recently found in his Brighton home. The pictures span the 1940s - 1960s and capture celebrities during their down time.

Angela Lansbury - George Douglas

Negatives of Peter Sellers - George Douglas

Tony Hancock with a group of penguins - George Douglas

George Douglas was known as Speedy George because of his fast work rate. As well as celebrities he also turned his hand to capturing other subjects, including the first female chimney sweep.

The photographs are due to go on display in Brighton this month. Definitely one to see if you're in the area.

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Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This is my last coloured affordable wedding dresses post for a while; next Monday I'll be back to classic white styles, scroll to the bottom of this post to find out the theme.

I think green is a great colour to end on. From deep emerald to cool mint, green opens up a range of options for weddings.

This week's green affordable wedding dresses are inspired by two of Elizabeth Taylor's wedding gowns. She wore the first one to her fourth wedding to Eddie Fisher in 1959.

It's a beautiful deep green and a classic cinched in style that showed off her famously slim waist. Who would have thought a hood would work on a wedding dress?

Liz obviously liked green as she wore it again at her sixth wedding and second one to Richard Burton. Her dress is a light shade of green with a floaty ethereal feel.

These two styles really showcase the versatility of green as a wedding dress colour; it can be classic and elegant or bohemian and floaty.

That's enough about Liz's dresses, which surely cost a fortune. I've gathered together a selection of beautiful green wedding dresses that all have a low price tag. Check them out below.

Nansi in Chiffon - Not On The High Street

This green dress is just stunning. It's actually a bridesmaid's dress by Elliot Claire London, but I think it could definitely be worn as a wedding dress. Plus, you'll only pay a bridesmaid dress price for it.

I love the fitted body with the flowing chiffon skirt. But the best is on the back.

It's got delicate floral embroidery on a sheer base. Simply stunning.

Priced £245

Letitia Gown Mint Dress - Sentani

This is another bridesmaid dress that would make a great green wedding dress. It's from Australian company Sentani (they ship to the UK) and is a barely there shade of mint. It's ideal if you want a subtle touch of colour but still want a traditional look.

It's a classic style with a lace bodice and silk chiffon skirt. I love the capped sleeves.

Priced AU$ 399.95

 Vintage 60s Green Goddess Gown - Etsy

This is a genuine vintage 60s dress from Etsy seller Dainty Rascal, ideal if you're having a 60s themed wedding and want the real thing. It's an unusual style with light silk chiffon over heavy silk taffeta.

I love the low back and the lace sleeves. It's ideal for a woodland wedding.

Priced £47.65

Emerald Green Taffeta Evening Dress - Etsy

If you want to opt for a short wedding dress in a green shade then this gorgeous emerald dress from Dig For Victory is ideal. It's got a 40s/50s feel and provides an hourglass silouette that's flattering on anyone.

I love the deep green shade and the three-quarter sleeves. It's perfect for a city hall wedding.

Priced £125

Babbs Bib Maxi Dress - SHOPBOP

This beautiful dress is not only a lush shade of green, it also has a feel of the green dress that Keira Knightly wore in Atonement.

The backless dress is a bit like a modern version of the gown. It's a really simple design that lets the colour and the lack of back do the talking.

It would be perfect for a beach or summer wedding.

Priced £262.83


That's all for this week. Next Monday I'll be featuring affordable wedding dresses with a twenties feel. I know I've already done a Gatsby one but I've found some more! It'll be the first in a series of affordable wedding dress posts based on different eras.

Have a good Monday.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: ModCloth Dresses

This Week's Wishlist is Filled with ModCloth's Vintage-Style Dresses

I know my If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man wishlists are usually made up of items from several different retailers, but ModCloth, purveyor of vintage and vintage-inspired clothes, has so many beautiful dresses at the moment that I want them all.

I've made a collection of a few of my favourite ones, though it's difficult to narrow them down.

Two if by Tea Dress

This is possibly my favourite dress of the whole lot; the Two if by Tea Dress has a classic blue and white damask print. Just looking at it makes me think of summer. It's ideal for a lawn party, not that I go to many of them.

Price: $155.99

Sweetest Surprise Dress

Another summery special, the Sweetest Surprise Dress is structured and flattering. I love the print and the 60s feel, plus, it has a great back design.

Price: $124.99

See You Swoon Dress in Cream

This is a simple white dress but it's also stunning. See You Swoon Dress would actually be an ideal addition to my Affordable Wedding Dresses series, but I'd like to wear it for other occasions too. It looks perfect for a beach.

Price: $99.99

Mountain Dwelling Dress

This tunic-style Mountain Dwelling Dress is ideal for summer but I bet it also looks great in the winter with tights, boots and a chunky cardigan. I love dresses that you can wear all year round. I also really like the abstract mountain scenery design on the dress.

Price: $49.99

Train Station Platform Dress

I love the classic simplicity of the Train Station Platform Dress, including the stripe design. It looks very cool and comfortable, plus, it's another one that can be worn all year round.

$99.99


Before I go, can I just give praise to the ModCloth copywriters; have you seen the product descriptions for the clothing? Instead of just; a pretty dress with a fit and flare style, or whatever, they write full on stories. This last dress is described as:

"Standing beside the tracks, you spot the outbound train approaching the station and finally hear those long-awaited words - “all aboard!” You’ve been looking forward to your westward journey ever since you booked the tickets, and your excitement is elegantly exhibited in your ModCloth-exclusive striped dress!"

As a writer myself who often works on product descriptions I know how hard it is to come up with new and original descriptions, especially when you're writing the fiftieth one that day.

Kudos to ModCloth!

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