Beauty in the Detail

Cream Gold Studded Blouse - Annie and the Mannequins

Gold Shimmer Blazer - Annie and the Mannequins

Chelsea Boots - Office

Bowler Hat - Topshop

Every week when styling up out vintage outfits there is always a few items that we wish we could really keep. This gorgeous cream gold studded blouse was definitely one of this week favourites....but if we kept everything we loved there would be nothing left to sell....and that kind of defeats the purpose huh.

So the blouse ticks all our style boxes...why?...first of all us Annie's are suckers for a statement collar and this collar has lots statement about it. It not only has shimmer metallised embroidery in a gorgeous swirl pattern it has the cutest rectangle studs which define the collars cutesy peaks. As if the collar wasn't enough the twin front pockets add to the blouses charm with the same gorgeous detailing. Oh and for the cherry on the cake....it has chunky rope like gold buttons. If this blouse was a cake we'd definitely eat it.

Here we've teamed it with a light weight gold shimmer blazer, mid wash denim shorts, black knee highs, Chelsea boots and leather satchel for an on trend vintage day look. What do you all think?

Love The Annies xoxo

Desk to Dinner Appeal

Marshmallow Pink Sheer Kimono One Size// Annie and the Mannequins

Premium Beaded Vest Blouse// Annie and the Mannequins

Coming up for party season we are loving clothing pieces that ooze that 'Desk-to-Dinner' appeal. By this we mean those wardrobe pieces that you can wear to the office then vamp up for an unexpected night out or an impromptu trip to the pub. We're hoping there will be lots of this going on.

Like this marshmallow pink sheer kimono that lies effortlessly and looks super lush on

and this premium black beaded vest blouse, they are our desk to dinner winners!

Team with super skinny skinnies with flats or ankle boots by day. Then for night, pop on your sparkly 70's inspired wedge heels, splash some colour on your lips and boom. Ready for action. 

 Also this week in the world of The Annies; we are loving mini Yankee jar candles (cherry vanilla especially), bought some fake tan wipes for our handbags -yet to be tested- maybe a case of good idea at the time (we'll let you know) and are a planning on moving into a bigger office. yippee.

Happy Thursday

Love The Annies xoxo  

 

GET WARM; Our Favourite Outerwear Essentials

Yep. Its definitely that time again, where the search for the perfect winter coat begins. This season we are all over fully lined faux fur coats, real wool double breasted pea coats and fitted heritage blazers. Its always this time of the year when you realise that vintage is definitely worth investing in, when you fall in love with a coat that little bit more when you realise its 100% wool or expertly crafted, unlike the mass produced high street edits. So we have hunted high and low for high quality winter warmers for every taste and style.

So when your on your hunt for your winter wardrobe essentials, remember…Annie and the Mannequins has the best in vintage outerwear. I’ve already invested in this seasons chelsea boot with a lovely chunky heel and wedge front and i’m betting on a vintage faux fur number. Lets get warm for winter.

Love The Annies xoxo

Style Inspiration; Anya Ziourova

We don't normally do style inspiration posts but after reading this months Elle magazine we couldn't resist. Anya Ziourova was spotted wearing a sleeveless Celine trench coat and we must say it's got us wanting to cut off the arms of all our trench's in a bid to look or even feel as stylish as this lady.

FOUR WAYS TO WEAR; The Floral Slip Dress

 



When we were snapping away capturing this weeks ASOS collection we got hooked on this navy floral slip dress and naturally styled it four ways. Now we are thinking about adding a new feature to our blog; the Four Ways to Wear post. What do yous think?

At Annie and the Mannequins vintage is all out being individual and taking that time in the morning to style up your vintage pieces to create wearable and on trend vintage outfits. Here we show you how a vintage piece can be easily styled four different ways and how you can style for less with staple vintage items.

1. Go cosy and cute with one of this seasons key pieces; the power knit

2. add a velvet blazer and chunky waist belt for a toned down take on the new victorian trend 

3. show a bit leg and add a beaded collar for a glitzy glamazon look; a perfect desk to dinner outfit

4. For some easy chic layer over a long sleeve frill blouse

Which one is your favourite? We would love to hear from you.

Love as always, The Annies xoxo

ASOS Marketplace: New AATM Arrivals

Whats for sale on ASOS Marketplace:

1. Brown Faux Fur Coat/ Camel Shift Dress/ Leather Chelsea Boots

2. Cream Fluffy Jumper Top/ Navy Polka Dot Pleated Midi

3. Mid Blue Pleated Midi Dress

4. Black & Gold Lace Top/ Black & White Checked Blazer

5. Navy Floral Slip Dress/ Black & Gold Beaded Collar

Hi ladies, this week on ASOS Marketplace we have put together a collection of key vintage pieces that will instantly update your wardrobes this season. We've added this seasons footwear of choice - the leather chelsea boots, some statement power knits, some faux fur coats (thank god its that time again. We love wearing faux fur coats) and this seasons midi skirts and dresses.   

This week its all about day dressing. Keep your midi skirts cool and relaxed with chunky knits and chelsea boots, play with textures by mixing up your lace with faux fur collars and  use accessories such as the beaded black and gold collar to transform an outfit. Theres something super cool about pulling of the glitzy glamazon look during the day without it looking like your just walking home after an all night party. Go on pop over to our ASOS boutique now and see what your wardrobe is needing.

Love The Annies xoxo

The Power Knit

Burgundy power knit // Gold studded collar blouse // Leather satchel & faux fur piece// Leather riding boots All Above - Annie and the Mannequins

Denim cut offs - Topshop

Hello girlies. We're back from our two week wonder round Las Vegas and Mexico. It really was a holiday of a lifetime and totally worth the many months of saving i.e many months of staying in and being tight with our pennies. For the first few days being back felt a bit strange,  like we was dreaming we we're home but its a new week and we feel heaps excited to be back on Annie and the Mannequins soil. Plus going away then coming back to autumn weather meant we were able to get excited -all over again- about our autumn winter wardrobes.

This week we are totally in love with the micro trend; Power Knits. We are loving statement knits in chunky fabrics, rich colours and all kinds patterns. The power knit is a chic easy way to instantly update your wardrobe ready for the cooler days. We're already feeling the crisp. Brrr. Thats why we instantly fell in love with this burgundy chunky number.

Here we have layered our knit over a gold studded collar blouse and teamed it with simple denim cut offs, high denier black tights and leather ankle riding boots to create a super wearable totally chic outfit. Doesn't it look so easy to wear yet super styled at the same time? We just love its easy chic. What do you all think?

Now we are home were hoping to get lots more outfit posts up and we have some exciting new A/W stock we are desperado to share. Our ASOS boutique will be revamped in no time so keep your peepers on the look out. Hope you all have had a fabulous two weeks in our absense.

Speak soon, Love The Annies xoxo