The ever-popular Artists Open Houses are once again welcoming members of the public, providing local residents with the opportunity to snoop, marvel and eat lots of homemade cake.

A major exhibition opening in September at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery celebrates the career of Biba-founder Barbara Hulanicki, from iconic 1960s and ’70s fashion through fashion illustration to contemporary interior design accomplishments.

With its cutting edge yet affordable fashion, which combined elements of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Victoriana and Hollywood glamour, Barbara Hulanicki’s iconic Biba store and label transformed the high street shopping experience in the 1960s and 70s.

Young working women shopped alongside models and celebrities, including Sonny and Cher, Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Princess Anne, Mia Farrow, Twiggy and Brigitte Bardot.

From Biba’s Postal Boutique and London boutiques to the six storey ‘Big Biba’ in the former Derry & Toms Art Deco department store, the brand’s success changed the face of UK fashion with in-store experiences designed to match the excitement created by the clothes – think loud music, stylish staff, dimly lit period interiors and bustling changing rooms.

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Fidra Jewellers on Meeting House Lane has made replicas of the Crown Jewels worn by Her Majesty at the 1952 Coronation.

Guest blogger Vanessa Berkley-Smith, of Style Scout personal styling, offers advice on how to wear one of this season’s hottest trends – the peplum. Find out more about this flared piece of fabric.

We’ve had enough words throughout the week so here’s a little Friday treat for you. Sit back, relax and scroll through these super-pretty pics from Jarvis & Janis’ spring/summer 12 Lookbook.

Ayten Roberts, designer behind the luxury lingerie label Ayten Gasson, has returned to the Brighton after a short spell in London and is offering one reader a bespoke silk eye mask to celebrate.

To celebrate 10 years as one of the UK’s leading vintage retailers, Beyond Retro will hold a week’s worth of events in its London and Brighton stores in May.

For those on the look out for vintage wedding ideas, Belle’s Vintage Wedding Fair at Hove Town Hall on Saturday was the place to be. We took some snaps to help inspire you from your sofa…

Yet another high street collaboration we want to buy up right now, Liberty and Dr Martens have joined forces to create some super pretty boots, shoes and satchels.

Rachel Lovett and Ally Martin, co-founders of Lovett & Co jewellery, share a passion for all things vintage. Here they tell us all about their magpie tendencies…