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where sustainability meets studio 54

7/4/2023

 
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Brian James and I had the pleasure to speak to the incredible designer Julia Clancey. The full interview appears in Off The Rails Magazine.

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influencer spotlight

28/2/2023

 
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I was delighted to be interviewed by Keira @scott-samuel.co.uk
Some accounts on Instagram always bring me joy and Dolly’s is one of these!  A riot of colour, sparkles… she exudes happiness and always puts a smile on my face from her disco walks around London to her maximalist style.  Today I chatted to @brokedirtyblonde Grab a cuppa or a glass of something nice and enjoy…

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thrifting in south-east london

12/2/2023

 
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Need some help when shopping preloved, vintage or jumble? Catch my top 5 thrifting tips with Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet’s founder, Nikki Spencer’s latest blog.
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https://www.haventstoppeddancingyet.co.uk/post/5-of-the-best-charity-shops-in-se-london-some-tops-charity-shopping-tips-too

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Soul Sisters: Serving Serious Sass & Sisterhood

11/5/2022

 
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Brian James and I were lucky enough to catch up with Cardiff designers Luna and Wenda (AKA Soul Sisters). Meet the dynamic duo and discover what iconic pieces they are launching next.

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SLK Designs x Darkus Magazine Interview

19/4/2022

 
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Brian James and I interview Sarah-Louise Koessler, the incredibly talented designer behind SLK Designs about the reality of establishing a brand during lockdown and the elation at seeing your creations worn by supermodel Adwoa Aboah on the big screen.

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Dolly Does Things Differently

29/3/2022

 
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People often ask me what the special occasion is when they clock my clobber. Life is the occasion! There is no guarantee there will be a tomorrow, so I try to make the most of every day. That doesn’t mean I wander the streets of London full time, dressed to the nines like Liberace! But it does mean I try to make the most of what I have.

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Dolly Talks Tattoos & Piercings

22/1/2022

 
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A face tattoo?” There was no hiding the bewilderment in their eyes.
“You do know what that represents don’t you?”
I don’t feel the need to justify my choices about me body but I do love having discussions with people and changing the way they might think about things.


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Dolly Does Faux FUR

18/12/2021

 
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At this time every year I reach for my old friend: my trusty, vintage, leopard print, faux fur coat. It is so loved that the pockets have now perished, the lining resembles a moth eaten eiderdown and it feels more like a blanket than a coat.
But for me, nothing quite beats the impact of faux fur. It is now a wardrobe staple of many: from high street to high end and from catwalk to alleyway.

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Dolly Does Hats

14/11/2021

 
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Several women fainted at the unusual sight, while children screamed, dogs yelped.” *
This is the description of the reaction to John Hetherington, a haberdasher who dared to appear on the streets of London wearing the first top hat in 1797. 
The poor, audacious soul was promptly arrested! Ridiculous huh? 

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Dolly does jewellery

29/10/2021

 
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During the past few weeks I have been stopped four times in London by photography students wanting to take photographs of my jewellery. Endless conversations have been started with complete strangers and my jewellery has been credited with being the ice breaker each time.

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Dolly Does Charity Shops

13/6/2021

 
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Elbows at the ready… There are not many things I love more than an amble around a vintage or charity shop. I think I’ve inherited this from my mum who is the original thrifter.
Luck can be a factor as to whether you strike gold, but there are some tips that can help you, even when Lady Luck is not on your side.

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Who Is Dolly?

31/5/2021

 
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After years of being stopped in the street and questioned about my look/laughed at/complimented/criticised (delete as appropriate) I took the plunge in early 2019 and began curating my favourite looks on Instagram. This has since become a wonderful vein of inspiration, friendships, opportunities and fun.

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