Spring Is Here!

The great British Springtime may be an unpredictable time for the weather, but at Vivien of Holloway we can tell you exactly what pieces you're going to need in your Spring wardrobe this year. Now all you need to worry about is whether to accessorise with sunglasses or an umbrella!

You might be planning to spend Easter somewhere sunny, or you might just have your fingers crossed for some British blue skies, but either way show off just enough flesh in our capris pants and shorts. As shown here with a 3/4 length sleeve blouse, all you need to add is some ballet pumps or wedges. With a high waist and in a variety of delicious colours, thay're a tasty addition to your shopping basket.

Our pocket-fronted shorts, with a high waist and a little turn-up work well on all sizes.

Cute and fun for early spring weekends, or great with wellies if your heading to any festivals this year! Tuck in a blouse or peasant top, and slip on some tights if bare legs are a bit much for this time of year! They're almost sold out, so be quick!

Finally, the Halterneck Circle dress with strawberries and polka dots is a spring favourite.

As seen here in white, it's also available in black. Works brilliantly with red, black, white or pink accessories and has the flattering shape of all our circle dresses: sweetheart neckline, boned bodice, nipped in waist and a full swing skirt. You'll look an absolute treat!

Classic Style at the Classic Rally

A few weeks ago, we made our way down to the historic St Katharine's Docks for the Thames Festival Classic Rally, which was a wonderfully nostalgic trip back in time to when boats were truly glamorous! Historic vessels dotted the wharves, with colourful bunting flying in the wind, draped over rigging and wound around masts. We were absolutely honoured to be asked to provide clothes for the fashion show, and had enormous fun dressing the models and choreographing the show. Have a look at just how fabulous the girls looked in our designs!




The girls line up! The model in the front looks wonderfully willowy in our capris and halterneck top.

 Be splendid in red satin - our popular halterneck circle dress looks perfect with a matching bolero.


 For something really special - one of our luxury dresses, a popular choice for brides.
This one has silver stars on it, and is paired with a contrasting emerald bolero.


We teamed a pair of black pin-up shorts with a cheeky purple gingham peasant top for an exotic look...
 
Our eternally popular sarongs look lovely in elegant purple polka dot.
 
Playsuits are for life, not just for summer! Team one with tights to keep warm and
stay vintage stylish this winter.
 
A floral print swing dress is just the thing to bring sunshine to any winter functions. Choose an unusually coloured petticoat for extra rock n roll style points.

We also couldn't help but have an impromptu photoshoot aboard the beautiful clippers moored in the harbour - the perfect setting for our vintage-couture style gowns and pirate-tastic sarongs!



Avast ye land-lubbers, this skull-emblazoned sarong will lure many unsuspecting sailors to their fate...
to be held forever under your spell!



 All photos by the talented Anya Holdstock.


We can't wait to test out our sea-legs again next year!

That's a Wrap!

We've been absolutely dying to show you our very latest design, which we are sure will become a firm favourite with all our customers! Presenting... the gorgeous Anna Fur Laxis in our ravishing new Wrap Top!

 

These versatile little numbers feature a fitted midriff with an invisible zip for an ultra smooth look, and they have a flattering, wrap-over design with elegant dolman sleeves. The cut is perfect for ladies of all sizes, as the pleating hides fullness that will accommodate larger busts, whilst accentuating smaller ones. Just like all our designs, we've paid special attention to authenticity. You can find original pieces from the mid-1940s, all the way to the late 1950s that sport a similar cut, so you can wear them with all of our skirts and trousers with confidence.

Why not pair a cheeky polka dot version with our fabulous new A-Line skirts for a couture 1950s look?

 

Bring out your nautical style by matching a plain shade with our 1940s trousers, for a real WWII sweetheart look.

 

You can even come over all 1950s sex kitten by teaming your wrap top with our capris! As you can see, they look just as sensational when worn tucked in or out, with or without a belt.

We've both plain colours and prints in stock now, but they are selling so fast. Pop along to the shop to browse, and you'll have a super stylish autumn with Vivien of Holloway.

Perfect late summer capris

As August passes us by and the autumn is approaching, there's still so much to look forward to. The Goodwood Revival, late season getaways to exotic climes, and, with a little bit of luck, perhaps even an Indian Summer. Whatever the rest of the month has in store, now's the ideal time to launch our very latest design. The late summer and early fall are perfect for fabulous 1950s style Capris!

These flattering stretch pedal pushers are cut to make the very most of your figure, with a close-fitting waist and shapely hips; plus eye-catching winged pockets. This authentic little detail is extremely flattering on hips of all sizes, downplaying generous curves, while creating the illusion of a more rounded posterior in those with rather less! The legs fit well, without being too tight, and they end in the cutest little cuffs. Your pins will look miles long, and your waist miniscule... you'll be keeping the temperatures soaring all by yourself!

While the sun is still shining, choose a pastel shade, such as the light blue denim, modelled to perfection by Anna Fur Laxis; or the mint green cotton twill on Ms Fleur de Guerre. When teamed with one of our versatile 40s style peasant tops and a pair of sandals, you'll stay cool while the sun is shining. And, as the temperatures start to cool, it's time to invest in something that will see you right through until next spring - a mid-sleeve blouse.

These stunning three-quarter sleeve blouses simply scream mid-century style, from 1950s rockabilly to 1960s Mad Men secretary chic, and paired with our capris, they can be casual or dressy - it's up to you! We encourage you to stock up on these late-summer items now because they're flying out of the shop fast.

Stay tuned for some rather smashing magazine appearances!