Sur la tête

In a previous post I told you about the working girls during the second world war and the use of snoods to keep their hair safe at work but still look glamorous! We recreated these in an array of colours and they are stunning!

So... how are we expanding further on this? Hats, that's how! We have three to start with... all in the 'Lucille' style in different variations, and they're available on our Etsy store of course!

Meet Marilyn

We have a new dress style to show you called Marilyn, ooh isn't she gorgeous?
This one here is made from two-tone purple polyester in a UK size 16. She's perfect for a swinging 1940s evening!
You can buy her from our Etsy shop, or if you want another colour or size, let us know! We'd be happy to oblige!
Ciaou for now!
xx

Another 'Bon Voyage'...

I promised you another bag and here it is!
Handmade from the same materials as the previously sold 'Bon Voyage' bag but in it's own unique shape. You won't find another like it!
Perfect with vintage or faux-vintage fashion, and todays fashion!
Don't miss out! Snap it up here!

Ciaou for now darlings!
xx

Bon Voyage

I finished creating this beautiful 'Bon Voyage' bag a few days ago and I can't believe it sold within two hours of posting on Etsy!
Many thanks to 'dylsmum' for your purchase!
Due to its swift sale, I will be making some more of these in different variations, so watch this space!
They will available on my Etsy Shop!

'We'll Meet Again'

We can now announce that we will have a stall at the 'We'll Meet again' 1940s weekend at Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre on the 10th and 11th of July 2010 (http://www.1940weekend.co.uk/).

There will be 1940s dancing, re-enactors, trade stalls, museum of life in Lincolnshire, hairdressing, and make-up.

Hope to see you there!

Out and About

We will be attending some fabulous events in 2010, presenting to you the very best of out garments to try on and buy, including dresses, blouses, pants and accessories.
Confirmed events are as follows:

East Kirkby's annual re-enactment event.
This day will include vintage stalls, re-enactors, flying displays and Lancaster taxi runs, all to celebrate VE65.
This event will run on Saturday 29th May 2010 from 10am to 5pm with a 1940s style dance in the evening at 7.30-11pm held under the wings of Avro Lancaster NX611!
The stalls will also be back on bank holiday Monday 31st May 2010 from 10am to 5pm.

The next event will be back at East Kirkby for the RAFBF East Kirkby Airshow on Saturday 7th August 2010. The day will include re-enactors, 1940's dancing, Lancaster taxy runs, trade stalls, vintage cars and much more!
Gates open at 10am and displays are from 1-5pm
Cost of entry - Adult £12, Child £5, Members £6. (Book tickets)

We hope to see you there!

Hotsy totsy snoods!

From today you can see Forties Frocks' first snoods available on their Etsy shop.
They are fantastic for that effortless vintage 1940's look.
You don't have to worry about spending hours trying to get the perfect forties curls in your locks, just two rolls or a faux fringe in the front and pin in the snood as shown.
Snoods became popular and essential during the war as women filled the vacancies in factories normally held by men who were called up to fight. The government wanted to deter women from wearing their hair down due to health and safety as they were now operating heavy and dangerous machinery. They even got the silver screen starlets to fashion up-dos, to encourage the working women to be safe at work.

What are you waiting for? Take a look!

Our first Etsy sale!

December 22nd 2009 was a great day! We got our first sale from a lovely lady from Washington! She bought a custom-made version of our 'Polly' dress in red.

We still have a ready to wear version of 'Polly' (pictured left) in a UK size 12 available on our Etsy shop.

This style has been a favourite, and received many lovely comments, so it's no wonder it was the first to go!

We look forward to more sales (hopefully) through Etsy in the future, and more conversations with fellow Etsians via the forums.

It truely is an inspirational place, and there is a lot to be learnt from these creative people!

Just starting out!

Forties Frocks first started in June 2009.

My mum and I have always had a passion for 1940's fashion, so why not share it with others?

We started by making a few garments for our daughter/grand-daughter, Hannah to model and show off at East Kirkby Airshow in August 2009.

We were very happy to receive our first order for a custom-made 'Judy' dress.

We hope to attend more events in 2010, and will keep you updated.

You can also keep up to date with Forties Frocks on facebook, twitter, or myspace.

Last but certainly not least, please feel free to take a look at some of our garments at our Etsy shop!