teal velvet dress Alaina Embroidered Maxi Crafted from plush velvet Aspiga Women's Ladies Sustainable Long

Crafted with sequins and pearl-like beads, this semi-transparent mini dress features a strapless, corset-inspired bodice with built-in cups for flattering support and shape

If youve followed my series on synthetic fabrics, you'll know that polyester wasn't invented until the 1950s, and was labelled under trade names like Dacron and Terylene until at least the 60s

Accompanying the uniform set is a lovely sweetheart wool pillow case

If youre in the US, dont be put off by the London part of the brand nameLEstrange ships free to the USA within 4-5 days via DHL

I havent bought new shoes in a while, but I am on the look out for some new pairs soon, especially with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale coming up later this week