Long before M&S beckoned with their joyful ads and printed totes, Twiggy was THE Mod girl with the most. And if it was workin on the worlds first supermodel then that’s good enough for us. The scooter style mini dress is iconic of the swingin 60s but looks amazing in both Mod and modern times. Check out a couple of celebs in their designer scooter-inspired frocks and then see a couple we have in store for Summer- even Twiggy herself could have slipped into these 60s originals…

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Whether its a 60s style floaty floral – as seen on Sienna, long floral maxi – favoured so highly by Nicole or an edgy 80s take on the look modelled above by Jennifer Connolly – Retro florals and the return of ‘Granny-chic’ are set to be hot trends this Summer, so grab a floral anywhere from the catwalk to the high street to well…your Granny’s wardrobe if your lucky!

It’s interesting to compare fashion trends from the previous recessions with those emerging in 2009. Take these floral dresses which became huge during hard times in the 60’s and 80’s – with longer fuller skirts, more reserved necklines, wider shoulders and billowing or capped sleeves. Ring a bell? The profile is getting much wider at skirt and shoulder level, and is balanced with a longer hemline. Good news for those of us not quite ready to bare more than we gotta!

Despite recession hardship there will always be women who want great clothes at affordable prices. This gorgeous 60’s floral dress from our online store meets all ‘new trend requirements’  have a look…

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Could Katy be the new pin up girl for Vintage?

Sure looks that way – even if her wardrobe runs ‘hot and cold’ …

This is a girl who is not afraid to take some risks and must have one of the most fun fashion collections to be seen at the moment in celebville.

Her good friend and stylist, Johnny Wujek, who’s worked with her for album and magazine covers, red carpets, and music videos recently chatted to Cosmogirl about Katy’s most memorable outfits-from looking like a pin-up girl to an ice cream cone-and how to channel her style.

Says Johnny:‘’When I first met her she was just very colourful and vintage. You know, wearing a crazy old prom dress that she would just find and cut up and make amazing.

What are some style lessons we can learn from Katy? Shop vintage?

”Vintage shopping for sure – Don’t be afraid to make a statement”

I think it’s cool that Katy’s so free-spirited and just kind of loves fashion as an art form.

She’s always saying it takes confidence to dress how she dresses and be comfortable wearing carousels, or an ice cream cone dress. Rock it and rock it hard.”

Here’s a pair of vintage beaut’s we think would suit Katy’s quirky but girly sense of style – on and off the stage…

Click on each Vintage Dress image to see more…

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