Pop up in Brighton

We have opened up shop in Brighton for 5 days. Selling the best in contemporary and vintage style. The shop is in the Bartholomews area of the city, just a couple of doors up from Space NK. We have all our usual brands plus some childrenswear and vintage pieces. Its been lovely and sunny the last couple of days, today is the usual damp grey and we have been cheering ourselves up with some tasty cupcakes!
Its been great being in the centre of town for a change instead of the middle of nowhere, we've met lots of new customers and everyone has been telling us what a good idea it is and when are we coming back. The only thing we are not going to enjoy is packing up on Sunday!

Pop-up shop

We are very excited to be bringing our pop-up shop to Brighton. Opening for 5 days, from June 9th we will be stocking the best in contemporary and vintage style. All our usual designer labels will be there with up to 80% off, plus some others that haven't been on the website. Vintage clothing is one of our passions here, and our vintage line that launches on the website in July will be available to buy at the pop-up shop. The pop-up shop will be at 3, Bartholomews which is opposite the Town Hall. For a map click here.
Open 10-5.30pm Wed 9th-Sun 13th June 2010

Sex and the City 2

I wasn't sure that this film could live up to the heady heights of the first. Lots of rumours about it being terrible didn't put me off though. You couldn't miss the next installment of Carrie et al. As soon as I clocked Carrie's 7/8th's black trousers in the wedding scene I knew we were on to a winner. They were pure class and every woman should have pair in her (walk-in)wardrobe. Sex and the City has always been about the girls, the clothes and the shoes. The film had it all in spades. Some of the outfits were frankly, shocking, but then thats the whole point. It's not real life, this is a film of fantasy. Fantasy outfits you could never afford let alone have the occasion to wear them. The last scene with Carrie in a floor length green dress while on the couch is a perfect example. However, as she swishes that fishtail skirt around the door it brings out the envy in you. Just when could you wear a dress like that?
My favourites were Miranda's paisley jumpsuit in Abu Dhabi, Charlotte's cobalt blue dress that she wore while she got drunk with Miranda,Miranda's black studded plunge dress she wore at the wedding and Carrie's white jacket that she flys home in. Also you have to mention that black diamond-who wouldn't want that on their finger? Thought it was great that they squeezed in some karaoke and they all looked pretty good up on the stage, except Samantha and those bad spiked shoulders.
This was a feel good film about friendships and clothes-what more could a girl want?

Night out at the O2

Last night we braved the experience that was Whitney Houston at the O2. It really was terrible, she hardly sang-when she did all the arrangements had changed, so you could hardly recognise any hits. I think she sang 3 of the songs that she's known for. She forgot the words, doddered around on stage and then went off for 15 minutes! Sadly her stylist had woken up to the bad press about the latex red dress which we didn't get to see. We made an audioBoo for you. That good voice is the backing singers, then there's the audience that did most of the singing and Whitney chips in at the end!

Give safari a go

Pick up any fashion magazine at the moment and there will be a spread on wearing the safari trend this summer. Its not a new trend , safari is wheeled out every summer-and for good reason, its chic, easy to wear and oozes glamour. Here are some of our lastchancewardrobe's key pieces that can pull of the safari trend at a fraction of the original price. The Martin Margiela long skirt looks great with a tucked in white shirt and tan belt. The tan coloured tops could be worn with a denim skirt and wedges. A tan dress like this one from Bruuns Bazaar does the look in one swoop.

Sample Sale-save the date

Its been a while, but our next Sample Sale is booked for May 8th In Fletching Village Hall, Fletching, East Sussex 10am-2pm. An ideal opportunity to refresh your wardrobes in the time for the scorching summer we're hopefully going to get. More details and directions nearer the time.

Oscars 2010

Last night the stars gathered for the 2010 Oscar award ceremony, and though we are interested in who won what-we are more interested in who wore what! To be honest there were no real frock horrors, but I'm not sure how many truly stunning dresses there were either. Sarah Jessica-Parker who is usually a style favourite for me, left me a bit cold with her Chanel couture dress. I'm not sure about the neckline or the colour.
My favourites had to be Kirsten Stewart's unusually glamourous gown from Monique Lhuillier, which was everything an Oscars dress should be and dare I say it Miley Cyrus in a simply stunning Jenny Packham gown. It was in a lovely nude colour with just the right amount of sparkle.I have to mention Sandra Bullock who won best actress,her dress was simple and hair and make-up spot on but I thought she just oozed class-it was a masterclass in grown up beauty. Massive congratulations to Katherine Bigelow for winning best director for 'The Hurt Locker'. It was made more special for the fact she was the first women to do so.