More January Jones Versace Photographs...

January Jones as Betty Draper in Mad Men

January Jones modelling for Versace

More photographs are being released of the new Versace campaign featuring January Jones. Photographed in London with Mario Testino. I cannot get enough of my favourite Betty let alone these pictures...I have yet to see any of her with clothes on, but hey the accessories look good! 

January Jones Takes Her Clothes Off For Versace!

My beloved Betty Draper is modelling again...well January Jones is and she is modelling just accessories and nothing else in this shot by Mario Testino for Versace. Shocker. What do you think of Versace's new blonde?

Mad Men is Missing...

Still no word on series 5 of Mad Men and I really have never been a patient person so I am reaching my vintage limits! Boardwalk Empire, of course got me through the first stages of my Mad Men loss, but I thought that was just enough time for the network to save their pennies to pay Janie Bryant to dress my favourite Mad Men and women. Still no word. Boardwalk Empire is now over and filming season 2. Needless to say the Mad Men cast must be angry, hurt, confused...blame each other...maybe, probably not. I may have made this up...but I think the images below sum up how I am feeing perfectly...

Lace Betty Dress by Tara Starlet

Photo from Tara Starlet

I am in love with this Lace Betty Dress from Tara Starlet and apparently so is everyone else as nearly every size is sold out and now I must weep into my handkercheif or stomp my feet...I have not decided. Tara Starlet is a family run business dealing in fabulous vintage inspired fashions and the mother, daughter duo have their priorities sorted: 

"Tara Starlet is a vintage inspired fashion line with responsible ethics and a timeless charm. Created, and run by a mother and daughter team, Tara Starlet is a family business, born out of a shared passion for the glory days of the 1940s and ‘50s, and a mutual concern for the well being of our planet and it’s inhabitants. We take our inspiration from the original Pin-up paintings and silver screen starlets like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe as well as our collection of original patterns. The collection is full of dresses for rolling around in the overgrown grass, playsuits for picnics in the park, and circle skirts for swing dancing." - Tara Starlet

As well as stunning party dresses fit for Betty Draper, the Tara Starlet collection includes vintage inspired suits, wiggle dresses, utility dresses, high waisted bottoms, halter neck tops, blouses and skirts!

Click on any of the links above to go straight to Tara Starlet!

Vintage at Goodwood: 1950s Betty!

1950s Betty! My 1950s Betty ensemble includes everything a Betty needs for a 50s look for Vintage at Goodwood this August. Taking inspiration from Lucille Ball who starred in the popular 1950s American series 'I love Lucy'. I have selected a bright 1950s vintage prom dress that has just been added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company. The perfect fifties dress for walking along Vintage at Goodwoods 1950s themed high street. Wear with Betty Draper hair and bracelet length gloves for a Grace Kelly demure look. This vintage prom dress will take you well into the evening for happy hour and jiving. What could be better than sipping a cocktail whilst listening to a live band play all your favourite 50s hits? See you on the dance floor dolls!

For more information about Vintage at Goodwood and how to get your ticket to this MUST vintage event click HERE.

The vintage dress, vintage bag and vintage style hat pictured above are all available at NBVCC, click HERE to visit my haven for 1950s dresses and fabulous vintage accessories.

Vintage at Goodwood - Goodwood Revival 2009

I have finally....only just come down from the vintage high that was Goodwood Revival 2009. The joke is I only went on the Saturday, the event spans over three days! So on Saturday 19th September, I discovered that the snooze button is in fact my enemy and that it had only given me 30 mins to turn myself into a 1950s vintage vision. Not an easy mission when your eyes are half open and you are fighting serious bedhead.

I wanted to look Betty Draper cool so I wore a hot pink 1950s shirt dress from Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company of course along with What Katie Did nylon stockings, blue nylon gloves bought from Ebay, matching blue High heels from Etsy and a cream 1950s Kelly bag from a local vintage shop in Brighton. I dressed my hair in a simple twisted ponytail as I had planned to recreate my drab hair do at Nina's Hair Parlour on the Goodwood Site, but I never found the parlour so I embraced the pony tail. See what you think?

I went along with my Husband and Mr and Mrs.P to Goodwood Revival where we had Grandstand tickets...the best in the place! (Very Lucky) We saw classic cars being polished and pruned and then zooming straight past us on the famous Goodwood Racecourse. Sterling Moss has just turned 80 years old but he was still driving when the fabulous motorcars were being paraded before the races. The vintage markets were incredible and a sight for vintage eyes..furs, hats, dresses, shoes, luggage, stockings...everything you could think of it was there and available to buy.
This year Goodwood was also launching "Vintage at Goodwood" an amazing vintage event in August 2010. Where the site shall be turned into mini high streets according to different eras, there will be fabulous vintage fashion and clothing along with vintage music and dancing. Whats not to look forward to?

The "Vintage at Goodwood" launch area was full of buzz when we got there...it could of been encouraged by the Veuve Cliquot tent? As soon as we arrived there was a dance floor where people were swinging and jiving along to a great live band. This is when I met the lovely Fleur De Guerre who was just about to do her second fashion show of the day.

Black & White Pictures By Zoe Porteous aka Mrs.P
After Fleur Mrs.P and I sat in a waltzer booth to watch some very pink burlesque which was then followed by a band who's frontman could of been Johnny Cash. So when he sang "Get Rhythm" you will understand that I was more than a little excited! If that was not enough everyone was dressed from the 40s, 50s and 60s. There were RAF pilots and Land Army Girls strolling round the place. There were chaps and sweethearts and even one nazi! I was so impressed with the effort that people had made for this three day event. I am already planning my outfit for Goodwood Revival 2010.

For more pictures of Goodwood Revival 2009 please have a peek at my Flickr photostream.

1960s Vintage Pink Lace Prom Dress, Size 8, £250.00 - Just Added to NBVCC

Be honest...is this dress not the dreamiest dress you have ever laid your eyes on? I nearly fainted from loss of breath and words when I first saw this pink prom dress. It is dreamy personified. I feel special just sitting in the same room with it. Finding vintage prom dresses is a fabulous job, but I am always looking for my next 50s prom dress fix and this early 1960s pink dress found me. Finding the perfect vintage prom dress with the perfect fit and details to match is like finding your perfect wedding dress...you just know!

This vintage prom dress is early 1960s, but it still has all the qualities of a fabulous fifties prom dress with it's full skirt, cinched waist and darted bust. It is salmon pink, covered in beautiful lace with matching pink bows and a taffeta skirt for an extra sturdy 50s silhouette. This dress comes with it's very own petticoat and it has been lined beautifully with a silky pink fabric to match the dress. What more could a gal want?

So what do you think? Dress of vintage dreams? I can imagine Audrey Hepburn wearing this..or Grace Kelly modelling this dress at the Oscars. This 60s vintage dress has Betty Draper written all over it!

If you want to have a closer look click HERE.

January Jones Covers W Magazine

What happened to Betty Draper? 
January Jones is the cover girl for W magazine May issue.

Versace Sunglasses for January Jones

Versace have created a collection of eyewear all with Miss January Jones in mind. 


The January J collection is new for SS11, with January as the face (and name) of the campaign. It includes two sunglasses frames and one optical style. The collection was inspired by "the glamour and chic sexiness" of '50s and '60s movie stars and Jones's Mad Men character, of course. The frames, which also feature 3D medusa head metal detailing on the front of each temple piece — hits stores in April.





January Jones says: 'Versace is an iconic brand that has always represented women in the most flattering way. It appeals to me that they make women look and feel sexy, classic, timeless.'


I simply can't and won't explain - I need them. 

January Jones Covers UK Marie Claire

January Jones graces the UK issue of Marie Claire for the month of May and the issue hits stands on the 7th April, but if you cannot wait until then or simply need a void to fill the Mad Men gap then check out these stunning pictures from the magazine: 

New Beyonce Video "Why Don't You Love Me"

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

Beyonce I do love you and I love, love, love this new music video "Why don't you love me" it is Mad Mens Betty Draper meets Beyonce with Bettie Page hair (again...score) in a 70s porn den!? What is not to like?
Have you seen it yet folks? Check it out in all its fabulous vintage glory...be warned there is no mention of a telephone in this song, but a telephone features heavily in the video.
Enjoy xx

Betty Draper - Get the Look!

Steal Betty Drapers style here at Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company, not only am I obsessed with the 1950s, but figuring out ways of dressing like Mad Men's leading lady has become an obsession and full time job. AMC tv is building up for the premiere of season three which is next sunday the 16th and you can feel it in the air can't you? Everything is prom dresses and petticoats or wiggle dresses and slips...oh my!
If you want ideas about stealing Betty's style than you have the hit the jackpot dollface. Click here to find out how to dress like Betty Draper.

Or click here to go straight to the shop and start browsing 1950s vintage prom dresses.

Betty is one of my favourite characters in Mad Men – she is Grace Kelly with a cigarette and a cocktail!

Vintage 1950s Prom Dresses!

Just added - Four original 1950s vintage prom dresses. These dresses are what can only be described as...dreamy...and they all have the prom neccesities; bows, flowers, tulle, ribbon and more tulle if you can believe it. Perfect Betty Draper Dresses. If you still need a dress for the Goodwood revival - one of these 50s prom dresses would be perfect. If you just want a dress to pop to Somerfields for a pint of milk than these dresses may also be up your alley. Who says aisle 3 isn't glamorous?

Mad Men Dress Making Course!

Make Betty Draper jealous and learn how to make your very own couture 60s summer dress. This could be the party dress for a wedding or special occasion or as a lovely summer day dress.


In the MAD MEN class you will learn how to alter a pattern, sew and finish your dress using couture techniques and wear it with style! You will also have your own pattern to take away with you so that you can make lots more. YES!

You choose your own fabric for this class, you will need approximately 3m (sewoverit will send you the specific requirements) of lightweight cotton. So that your shopping list is simple, sew it over will provide you with zips, linings and interfacings!

This class is not a beginner class. Although no dressmaking experience is required, you must be able confident using a sewing machine. If you need some more practice why not go to one of their sewing goddess intro classes first or drop by and practice in the sewing cafe?
Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Course Length: Three 4 hour sessions
Price: £165.00

Session: 4th, 11th & 18th June 2011, 10:00 – 14:00 Book Now
Session: 9th, 16th & 23rd July 2011, 10:00 – 14:00 Book Now


Visit Sew Over It by clicking on the link!

Trudy Campbell's Vintage Style has caught my eye...

Now you know I love Betty Draper, but whilst Betty is with bump I have been looking else where for my vintage prom dress fix and this is when I noticed Mrs.Trudy Campbell. Pete Campbell's wife. She wears vintage hats and pill boxes, prom dresses and boxy jackets to match. Trudy Campbell is Mad Men's very own Jackie Onassis/Kennedy. Not only has Trudy got the neat and chic style down, but she supports her husband through the insecure times and toasts him through the good times. Like any good housewife, but Trudy comes from money and she knows a little something, something. Trudy is strong and she has a prom dress for every day of the week. I cannot wait to see how Trudy and her style evolve through the series, especially as Mad Men are approaching the sixties. All hail Trudy Campbell!

1950s Lilac Bow Prom Dress - Coming Soon...

Coming Soon to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company. An original 1950s cocktail dress in lavender. Perfect for the Spring 'pastel' trend in 2010.

What do you think?

Just added! Vintage 1950s Prom Dress, Size 16, £75!

Just added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company.

A 1950s vintage prom dress in a size 16 and only £75.00.

This vintage prom dress is made of a baby blue cotton and decorated with a croc effect stripe. Also comes with a light weight matching bolero...so pretty.

Made by Horrockses. Wear with Kitten heels and vintage faux hair and you are ready for your date with Johnny Cash! Click here to have a closer look at this rockabilly dress.

Just added! Vintage 1950s Dress, size 16, £75.00 Betty Draper chic!

Just added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company an original 1950s cotton shirt dress. In a size 16 and for only £75.00.
A beautiful blue/grey colour, this dress is an original 1950s cotton dress. Complete with metal zipper and cinched waist. This size 16 vintage dress is so pretty, decorated with pink, yellow and white flowers this dress will give you a spring in your step on the gloomiest of days. Click HERE to have a closer peek at this stunning 50s day dress.

It is the perfect Betty Draper dress, wear in the day while having a cheeky gin at noon or for evening cocktails out on the town. Wear with a Don Draper. Swoon.

Just added! Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Prom Dress £150 size 8/10

Just added to Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company an original 1950s cocktail dress.
Made of black taffeta, velvet and sparkles (sounds like a winning recipe). This dress is perfect for vintage christmas parties or just a perfect party dress...for scrubbing the dishes?
As soon as I saw it I had to have it and by george if it fitted me I would be wearing it whilst blogging and blog gossiping about some other vintage tastic thing thats happened to me recently, but alas these hips don't lie luckily for you.
I love the picture of Audrey Hepburn (pic above) and have always searched long and hard for that very same vintage dress she is wearing, this dress is the closest I have got to it! The quest continues.

If you want a closer look at this fabulous vintage 1950s prom dress then click here to go straight to the shop. Do not concentrate too hard for I fear the sparkles will hypnotise you instantly.

Vintage tastic dress, size 8/10, £150