One thing that can put people off purchasing a vintage item is if the zip is old, rusty or even broken. However, this should never be a deterrent from buying that perfect vintage dress and I’m going to show you… Continue Reading
Last Friday was my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary which, in this day and age, is amazing. However, they really didn’t want any fuss, they both hate fuss, so decided to go abroad for a long weekend together just in case… Continue Reading
Yesterday I spent the day in one of my favourite places to go shopping, Frome in Somerset. It has a fantastic collection of vintage shops, as well as a multitude of charity shops and a couple of fab sewing shops.… Continue Reading
Every time I go to a vintage fair or flea market I am always on the look out for a 1960s Welsh Tapestry coat. It has actually become an obsession and I get palpitations each time I spot a sleeve of… Continue Reading
I’m a rather feminine girl. I generally wear a dress or skirt most days, I have long hair, I love make-up and high heels and regularly paint my nails. This is very much the look we all think of when… Continue Reading
One of my friends sent a link to me via Facebook a couple of days ago that took me to what was quite possibly my dream dress. Not only was it a beautiful 1950s full circle skirt dress but it… Continue Reading
I’m currently in the middle of buying a new house with the hope of moving some time in July and as a result I am having to pack everything up. This is a bigger job than it normally would be… Continue Reading
My plans got cancelled yesterday, basically because we were being complete wusses and didn’t want to be outside all day in the mid-teens weather. As a result I was then able to go to Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair at The… Continue Reading
If you’ve read my previous post, Red Summer Sandals – Wednesday Wish List #3, then you’ll know just how much I wanted a pair of Swedish Hasbeens Heart Sandals. I was so desperate to have them that I actually sold… Continue Reading
One of my favourite vintage reproduction websites to peruse is Revival-Retro.com. I could spend hours going through all of their fabulous dresses, separates and shoes and wishing I could afford some it. They sell both men’s and women’s clothing all… Continue Reading
