I've ran out of sailor themed titles

I really have! Here's the collar I got at Portobello market from a military stall. It was only a fiver and they had quite a few, but it's weird that it was actually worn by someone for real! I'm sure D. Mills would be happy his uniform is now going towards some girl's outfits. I've only tried it with a few dresses I had at hand and I think it might work with almost everything I own!


I like it with the red dress best that I sometimes wear to clubs so I might sew it on there for good. Right now I'm worrying a bit because somehow our V festival applications went awry after we confirmed our places and we're not on the list to work! I knew it was too good to be true and now have to wait until tomorrow to see if anyone drops out. I can't plan or think about it now encase it doesn't happen, I almost feel like I'm waiting for A-Level results again... almost. I have quite a few friends expecting theirs so good luck to everyone expecting them in a few days! See I did even write some timed posts for when I was at V, one being tips for new freshers, but that might be shot! I'll put it up on Friday still.










Amazing buy - never thought the collar could be sold separately! Kind of cool that the name is there, and I think it looks really good in the outfits you've posted.
Posted by: Stephie | August 11, 2008 at 05:24 PM
wow! what a great find, and you're right, it looks stunning with the red dress! I also love it with the plaid; it's an odd combo, but surprisingly wearable!
Posted by: Heybigtrender | August 11, 2008 at 05:26 PM
That is such a cute collar! Do you have to pin it to the dress so it doesn't fall off?
Posted by: Isabel | August 11, 2008 at 05:39 PM
It looks good with everything. Very versatile.
Posted by: WendyB | August 11, 2008 at 06:53 PM
That's so versatile and very particular too, I love it!
Posted by: Is' | August 11, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Oooh, awesome! I never thought about finding a sailor collar and just attaching it to things like this! Fantastic!
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | August 11, 2008 at 08:26 PM
ooooo wonderful with the red for sure- but maybe don't sew it on because it does look fabulous with all of the other dresses. what a great find!!
Posted by: Leesh | August 11, 2008 at 08:58 PM
I like it with the red dress as well, it's really a great find :-)
Posted by: alicepleasance | August 11, 2008 at 09:39 PM
That's a beautiful accessory! And you can put it anywhere! Mayhaps we can make an arrangement for you to get me one. Tee hee! Cheers,
Posted by: Donna Vitan | August 11, 2008 at 11:14 PM
What a handy item! It would be really nice if you fastened it together with a cool brooch or something.
I really love it with the red dress, but then I am a sucker for that colour combination!
Posted by: Penny | August 12, 2008 at 01:02 AM
It is so cool, don't sew it!! Looks so good with the others too.
Posted by: hailey | August 12, 2008 at 02:59 AM
I love it with all three dresses. I really want one of those collars. I tried to do the same thing with a vintage scarf, but it didn't look as crisp and it came to a triangle rather than a rectangle in the back. You should buy a whole bunch and sell them on ebay.
Posted by: Amelia | August 12, 2008 at 03:35 AM
Best with the red dress indeed, that dress is so cute too.
Posted by: melly | August 12, 2008 at 07:59 AM
i love that collar its so cute i like the fact that it was worn by a real sailor that makes it all authentic 'n' stuff (:
Posted by: hannah-Zoe | August 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Nice! The first one's my favourite.
Posted by: B | August 12, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I love collars, I keep buying them. I found a white sailor one and made it into a t-shirt, and it's one of my favorite things to wear.
Posted by: Frida | August 12, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I love the collar! Its so flexible! Goes well with so many outfits!
Posted by: tinkerbell and fairies | August 12, 2008 at 02:25 PM
that collar is so cool and an amazing find! I like it with the red dress best too. :)
Posted by: sam | August 12, 2008 at 03:03 PM
What fun! I agree, tho, why confine its use to a single dress? It looks great with them all ...
Posted by: Sal | August 12, 2008 at 05:09 PM
That is so clever! Now you can virtually make any dress nautical.
Posted by: Wendy | August 12, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I really like the first outfit
Posted by: Arielle | August 12, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I like it! I think it looks better with the white dress
Posted by: Ella | August 13, 2008 at 12:38 AM
i LOVE it with the plaid dress!!!!
Posted by: Soultanggg | August 13, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Such an awesome accessory. & surprisingly versatile.
Posted by: ambika | August 13, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Oooh...now i want to pick one up too...very handy thing to have!
Posted by: susie_bubble | August 14, 2008 at 10:03 AM