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Cooking doesn’t need to be a chore, it can be fun experimenting with new recipes and ingredients. For a long time it has been hard to find cute vintage style aprons…they all seem to be plastic and boring.

Where are all the girly aprons like the one’s ladies in the 1940s used to wear? This month I went hunting and here are two of my favourite brands - to make you feel like being in the kitchen!

Designed and created by Carolyn West, this range is described as “vintage-inspired aprons and dish gloves enhance the merriment of playing whimsical dress-up combined with the indulgent delights of naughty pin-ups.”

I sampled the Pink Dorothy Apron (pictured), and it is just gorgeous! Well made, it looks absolutely scrumptious on. The bright fuchsia pink compliments the black and white and you won’t want to take it off. It ties easily around the neck and back, and comes with a frilly polka dot pocket.

I love these for hosting dinner parties as well, they really add to a glamorous setting. This apron is easy to wash, so you don’t have to feel bad about being messy in the kitchen!

Bring a touch of vintage fun to your home with these must have aprons. High quality, a little bit sexy and a whole lot of cute!

To add the finishing touch, you can also get matching gloves that are made from hypoallergenic vinyl. You definitely won’t regret this purchase!

For more information and stockists please visit: www.carolynskitchenonline.com

Jessie Steele have a range of elegant aprons, which are “influenced by the romantic visions of a bygone era, and designed in vibrant colours, flirty patterns and figure flattering shapes, these fine quality, retro-chic cooking aprons make the perfect fashion accessory in or out of the kitchen.”

I tried the Black with White Bias Apron (pictured) and it is a classy, simple design. The skirt around the bottom gives it a pretty feel and it comes with a removable black and white ribbon on the pocket.

This is comfortable to wear, and the clean black shade means it will go with anything ... even that cute cocktail dress you want to wear while hosting your dinner party.

Being made from 55% cotton and 55% linen, it is easy to wash and doesn’t lose its shape. This is a really sweet design and the thought of wearing it will make you want to cook more often!

For more information and stockists please visit: www.jessiesteele.com