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Living life the vintage way! Sharing my love for fashion, recipes, and design from times gone by.

Getting the Gatsby Look with Twenties Accessories

I for one am very excited about the release of the Great Gatsby. The frenzy of hype surrounding the film will soon fade, but appeal of the fashions of the twenties, with their iconic drop waist,...

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Spitalfields Vintage Fair- May the Fourth Be With You!

We had a blast at our latest visit to Old Spitalfields Market with our vintage wares. The theme was 'May the Fourth Be With You', as it happened to be on the 4th of May ;-) As well as the usual...

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Vintage Maps - A Journey Through the Past

child's sun dress, skirt and top, made from silk escape maps of China© IWM (EPH 2210) Escape Map© IWM (EPH 9908) On last week's episode of the Great British Sewing Bee I was fascinated by the silk...

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Where to Find Vintage Knitting and Crochet Patterns

Today I thought I'd share with you some of the resources I have found on vintage knitting and crochet, in my quest for patterns to try out myself. As with cooking from vintage recipes, making items...

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A Vintage Afternoon at Off the Rails

This Saturday a lovely vintage market took place in Cambridge. Local sellers of vintage and preloved clothing, retro homewares and handcrafted accessories joined together to create an afternoon...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Kitsch Ballerina Clips

This week I have found lots of beautiful items of vintage jewellery to restock my little red vanity case. I love them all, but if I had to pick the item I like best for this week's favourite find,...

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A Day Out at Willingham Auctions

Last week I had a lovely day trip to the local auction house in Willingham. If you've never been before it is a beautiful complex of old barns, completely packed to the rafters with antiques. Even...

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How to turn a Vintage Tablecloth into a Circle Skirt

It seems like all things sewing and dressmaking are seeing a massive resurgence in recent years, and the popularity of the Great British Sewing Bee certainly looks to propel it even further. I've...

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Off The Rails

This Saturday sees the return of 'Off The Rails', a vibrant market of vintage and handmade wares. Lots of lovely local sellers I know are taking part and I'm looking forward to trading alongside:...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Three Eccentic Dresses!

I love that shopping is a big part of my job running this business. I get to seek out vintage treasures that are hidden away and find them new homes that can appreciate them again. So often I wish...

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Exhibition Highlights from'A Soviet Design for Life'

Today I managed to find time to visit A Soviet Design for Life at the University Library. There's such an array exhibitions on our doorstep here in Cambridge, but I must confess I always tend to...

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Happy Easter! and a 1940s biscuit recipe...

Happy Easter to you all! I hope you've all had a chance to enjoy the holiday and perhaps do a little bit of vintage shopping over the weekend. I've been away helping my sister move house (which is...

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Favourite Finds at From Cambridge With Love...

This Saturday we had the pleasure of attending From Cambridge With Love at the Cambridge Guildhall. Despite the snow and rain we had a fabulous time and are very grateful to all those who braved...

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'From Cambridge... With Love' - A New Fair in the City

This Saturday 'From Cambridge... With Love' makes its debut at the Guildhall. I for one am very excited! Here's what the creators have to say about this brand new handmade and retro fair: "A...

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How To Follow your Favourite Blogs...

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Early Microform Reader - Smithsonian Institution Throughout history it seems we are constantly searching for new ways to take in information and to keep up with what...

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'Second Hand Style' and my very first Swish

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending 'Second Hand Style', a wonderful local event. I have a passion for low carbon living and a love for fashion and design, so it was exciting to go to an...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Old Buttons

Today's favourite find is a little different as it's something I'm keeping for myself rather than a fantastic vintage item I've discovered for our shop. I found these grubby old buttons in the...

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Emerald Green

With the imminent arrival of spring and the promise of St Patrick's Day, I've got my mind on glorious green. Emerald Green, chosen by Pantone as the colour of 2013, is said to be "Lively. Radiant....

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{Favourite Find Friday} A Collection of Floral Plates

Well here in Cambridge it is an extremely grey and dull day, but earlier this week it started to feel like spring had sprung and I splashed out on these floral plates. I am always on the look out...

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Cam Blog Meet

It was with great excitement this Saturday that I set off on my bike to Ta Bouche for the very first Cam Blog Meet. Bloggers both local and not so local (one intrepid traveller came all the way...

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Vintage Mother's Day Picks

Well Mother's Day is nearly upon us and there's still time find a special something for our lovely (and sometimes maddening!) Mums. And who better than to pick some lovely vintage pieces from our...

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Cambridge Style Week 2013

Last week our great city was home to its first ever major fashion event Cambridge Style Week. We were lucky enough to be a part of it and here's how it went: Retrovert's Pop Up Shop We had lots of...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Seventies Velvet Coat

This week's favourite find blog is another quick one as things here at Retrovert HQ are super busy! So here it is! A completely over the top rust velvet coat with a giant faux sheepskin collar and...

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Best of British at Cambridge Style Week

We are delighted to be part of Cambridge Style Week, selling our vintage fashion in their pop up boutique at the Cambridge City Hotel. This fantastic new event went off with a bang last night with...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Mod Dress by Heathnit

Well things here at Retrovert HQ are super busy as I am working to a deadline for my Textiles degree. But, I thought I'd take a break from my constant sewing and get out in the sunshine and...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Kitsch Umbrella Brooch

This week I've fallen for this vintage brooch. I've got a real soft spot for 1950s kitsch and novelty items so I knew I had to get this for the shop when I saw it. Vintage novelty jewellery is...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Scottish Shawl

My favourite find this week has to be this Strathtay Originals wool and mohair shawl. I've pretty much stopped buying winter stock for the shop now, but I couldn't resist this 70s scarf. What I...

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{Favourite Find Friday} Shell Crochet Evening Bag

I love shopping for vintage and it's great that having a shop allows me to indulge my addiction without ending up with too much stuff! There's always such temptation to keep things for myself, but...

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The Iconic Designs of J and G Meakin

Since I very first began collecting china, I've always been partial to items made by J and G Meakin. The company was set up in 1851 by James Meakin and his brother George. You can see where they...

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Getting the Gatsby Look with Twenties Accessories

Spitalfields Vintage Fair- May the Fourth Be With You!

Vintage Maps - A Journey Through the Past

Where to Find Vintage Knitting and Crochet Patterns

A Vintage Afternoon at Off the Rails

{Favourite Find Friday} Kitsch Ballerina Clips

A Day Out at Willingham Auctions

How to turn a Vintage Tablecloth into a Circle Skirt

Off The Rails

{Favourite Find Friday} Three Eccentic Dresses!

Exhibition Highlights from'A Soviet Design for Life'

Happy Easter! and a 1940s biscuit recipe...

Favourite Finds at From Cambridge With Love...

'From Cambridge... With Love' - A New Fair in the City

How To Follow your Favourite Blogs...

'Second Hand Style' and my very first Swish

{Favourite Find Friday} Old Buttons

Emerald Green

{Favourite Find Friday} A Collection of Floral Plates

Cam Blog Meet

Vintage Mother's Day Picks

Cambridge Style Week 2013

{Favourite Find Friday} Seventies Velvet Coat

Best of British at Cambridge Style Week

{Favourite Find Friday} Mod Dress by Heathnit

{Favourite Find Friday} Kitsch Umbrella Brooch

{Favourite Find Friday} Scottish Shawl

{Favourite Find Friday} Shell Crochet Evening Bag

The Iconic Designs of J and G Meakin

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