Vintage Finds & Some Free People Style
Today was pretty much your typical British Summer's day, torrential rain, grey skies and a distinct nip in the air. An urgent, life-affirming blast of colour was called for when I got dressed this morning and my choice of outfit got more than its fair share of admiration from the folk in the Post Office queue.
Whilst I dress to please myself it still pleases me when strangers take the trouble to pay me a compliment. Its good to know that they appreciate a bit of colour even though most of them wouldn't be seen dead in it themselves.
After a rare lie-in yesterday we popped into town to see what the charity shops had on offer. I could call it "sourcing stock" but that sounds ridiculously poncey and up itself, doesn't it?
The trouble is that a stock buying mission inevitably results in Vix's wardrobe getting a boost, too.
I spotted this maxi on the second hand stall & nearly dismissed it as being modern until I spotted the British Crown Colony label. The stall holder laughed when I handed over my fiver as his business partner had placed a bet with him that he'd never be able to shift such a "hideous" dress. He was so happy with his winnings that he let me have it for £4.
In Banardos I snapped up this vintage English-made lawn cotton and lace nightie, remarkably similar to the one Free People are currently flogging for £400. Bloody hell, who spends £400 on a dress?
Free People also have several of kimono style jackets priced at between £85 to £125. Mine's a vintage Russian fringed wool shawl bought from a jumble sale. I folded it in half (with the pattern facing outwards) and with the fold at the top sewed the sides together halfway up and stuck my arms though the holes.
Vintage San Francisco-made maxi dress (Birthday present from Krista-licious), Stack heeled leather boots (Salvation Army)
We managed to find some choice vintage stock for Kinky's rails, too. Its freshly laundered, priced and packed away ready for the weekend.
See you soon!
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