Volupte

Described as "The most decadent burlesque supper club in town" Volupte can be found in the hub-ub of the city gently nestled between Chancery Lane and St. Paul's. As soon as you walk through the door the world seems a tad more exciting and I wouldn't put it past you to look over the shoulder to see if you were followed. Each night provides a dark and indulgent performance whether it be burlesque, cabaret or jazz, Saturday afternoon also hosts Afternoon Tease (shouldn't cucumber sandwiches always be accompanied with nipple tassels?...) for an alternative weekend venture.

www.volupte-lounge.com

Bourne & Hollingsworth

If you're into your hidden locations, heard it on the grapevine venues, then take a look at Bourne & Hollingsworth.

"Dinky, chintzy and hidden down a flight of steps, this single-room bar is like going back in time. It has the delightful ambience of a 1920s tearoom, complete with tablecloths and flowery wallpaper. Not that this place is twee by any stretch – their cocktails menu sees that the tone stays the right (or should that be the wrong?) side of Prohibition-era chic."

www.bourneandhollingsworth.com

Fitzrovia - W1T 1JF

Lilly Lewis Milliners

I've fallen in love. It's true, after all this time of searching high and low for the ultimate chic headgear my quest is over. Lilly Lewis works with traditional techniques and vintage material to produce a range of of hats, Fascintators and accessories from the 20s to contemporary and for a very reasonable price. Clickity Click on the link below to see the collections.

www.lillylewis.co.uk

Dover Street Market

Take the idea of a london market, put it in a chic and beautifully designed building, add top designers like Gareth Pugh, Maria Cornejo, Giles, COMME des GARCONS, and SO many more and then team with a fashionista crew and what do you get? Dover Street Market. The entrance feature alone is worth a trip, with prices ranging from £50 - £1****** you'll need to save the pennies or just dress the part and wander the six floors.

www.doverstreetmarket.com

17-18 Dover Street,

London W1S 4LT

Hours - 11am -6pm Monday - Weds / 11am - 7pm Thurs - Sat

Alternative Fashion Week

It's the last day, sorry for the late notice all, but if you can get yourself down to Spitalfields today you can catch the end of Alternative Fashion Week. I've been, I've bought and it's beautiful, a 1950s midnight blue French inspired frock, coming in at 20lbs I'm a very proud mother.

www.alternativearts.co.uk/AFW

The Blitz Party

Some of you may have heard the rumors, they're definitely floating round London and sadly it is true... The Blitz Party is sold out. Drat. However, good news is hear people, attack those tickets for next months now! On the 5th June 2010 The Blitz Party will be rockin' at the Village Underground with 40s fashion, cocktails, swing and general war-time merriment. Check it out.

www.theblitzparty.com

Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair

AVFF has been voted the best vintage fashion fair in London as is back with full force this weekend at the Battersea Arts Centre in Clapham.

Similar to Frock Me! there will be a trove of fashion, accessories and a textile fair. In it's 6th year AVFF has created a "one-stop haven for the season;s entire vintage needs and investments buys, offering the creme de la creme of all things vintage."

18th April 2010

9.30 - 4.30pm

BAC

Lavender Hill

London

SW11 5TN

www.vintagemarketplace.net

Betty Blythe

"Betty Blythe is an adorable fine food pantry and cafe and has a 1920s theme throughout including the waitresses' uniforms, music and china tea set. They offer a variety of food including artisan breads, a range of meats, fine tea and coffee and delicious cakes and cookies. Their cupcakes are popular and are ideal for birthdays and are also fantastic for seasonal events like Easter and Mother's Day."

73 Blythe Road,

Brook Green,

London.

W14 0HP.

Vintage at Goodwood

Take a designated area of the British countryside, add music from the 40s to the naughties, throw in vintage clothing, vintage vinyl, contemporary bands and leading DJs, mix with a splash of burlesque and serve with a gypsy caravan for the weekend and what do you get? VINTAGE at GOODWOOD.

13th, 14th and 15th August Goodwood opens it's doors to the world of the fabulous and everyone is talking about it. Check out the website for more info but start saving those pennies now and ge your tooshies down there this summer.

www.vintageatgoodwood.com

Frock Me Vintage Fashion

FROCK ME!

The Fashion world's greatest fashion event. Beloved by fashion designers, students, models and celebrities and all who love beautiful clothes and wonderful bargains.

I WENT, I SAW and I most certainly conquered!

Walking away with an emerald green, 1950s, flower printed brocade dress. I AM A VERY HAPPY LADY.

The next one is at the Corn Exchange in Brighton so get those 1960s Louboutins on and skip down there, it really is worth it. And if you are a vintage addict get there half and hour before it starts at 11am - it's first come first served. You have been warned.

Sunday 25th April 11am - 5pm.

The Corn Exchange,

Church Street, Brighton.

Hidden Tea Room

"Hidden Tea Room is a private underground restaurant in London, which hosts Traditional Champagne Afternoon Teas.

We believe we are the first and only private restaurant to host Afternoon Tea."

So there we have it. Our first underground, exclusive to London, exclusive tea room. And we drink see so well!

Time Out decscibes it as...

"Hours spent in someone else's living room with a bunch of complete strangers - is this how you want to spend your Sunday afternoon? In fact, it's a refreshing experience. Throw in waves of expertly made baked treats and sandwiches, bottomless pots of tea, unmatchable hospitality and a tiny toy terrier named Oliver and you'd be hardpressed to favour an expensive hotel over this new 'underground tea room'."