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Polly Farthing Vintage
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General banter about vintage clothing, vintage dresses and accessories, vintage fashion, antiques, fashion history and junk shops. Also a little look at what's in the Polly Farthing Vintage eBay shop each week.
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Were Back!

Hello Everyone! Its been a while coming but we are finally back! Weve been looking far and wide, scouting overseas to bring you the best that vintage has to offer. I think youll find it was worth the...

07 apr 11

Lovely Lita

Outfit:Dress: VintageCardigan: ThriftedHat: UOBelt: ThriftedShoes: New LookTights: TargetBag: Vintage, from EnglandRings: Thrifted & a giftDeer necklace: Made by meLast photo - Litas by Jeffery Campb...

30 nov 10 1 person likes this

Thrifted Favourite Things

One of the things Ive been asked to post up on the blog is what Ive picked up in thrift stores while Ive been here in The States. Im yet to post up any clothes but here are a few bits and bobs I mana...

07 jun 10

Eastside LA

Photos by JimmyOutfit-Dress: VintageBelt: ThriftedBag: Out of The Closet Thrift Store, HollywoodShoes: TargetLocket: Vintage heirloomAs you can see the weather has been wonderful - but apparently its...

30 may 10

Beverly Hills Birthday

Photos by AlexOutfit:Dress: TopshopShoes: UO (both birthday gifts)Belt: UOLocket: VintageHairband: Somewhere in The AlgarveBag: Converse for Target Sunglasses: Ted BakerSo I spent my first Birthday a...

21 may 10

Hello Im Back Again!

First off I want to say a big Hello to everyone and that I am so sorry I didnt keep up to date with posts over the last few months. My absence was both strange, baffling and completely unintentional....

14 may 10

Christmas at Polly Farthing Vintage!

Hello! It's been a while since my last post due to the chaoticness of the Christmas demand in the shop. It's been a little bit crazy I have to say so the blog has been neglected somewhat. I'm really ...

17 dec 09

Sunday Sounds: The Andrew Sisters - Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar (1941)

This week I asked the lovely Valencia from Roll Up Your Sleeve what her Sunday Sound would be, and I'm so glad I did because she chose a corker of a track! Valencia selected The Andrew Sisters 'Beat ...

06 dec 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (6th December 2009)

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06 dec 09

Polly Farthing Vintage - Christmas Preview 2009

Well we are now into December and Christmas is fast approaching at a rapid pace. I can hardly believe how quickly this year has gone and now I'm preparing for yet another Christmas.On Monday R and I ...

02 dec 09

A Christmas Dilemma

First of all I'd like to apologise (again!) for the lack of posts and replies to everyone's comments. I've been a bit absent recently from blogging but now here I am. So, can you believe it? It is no...

30 nov 09

Sunday Sounds: Leadbelly - Pick a Bale of Cotton (1945)

I've chosen a song suggested by the lovely Katie over at Zombie Lace (which you really should check out by the way as it's full of vintage goodness!) for this weeks Sunday Sound. Last week we had an ...

29 nov 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (27th November 2009)

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27 nov 09

Sunday Sounds: Ray Pollard - The Drifter (1966)

This week I've selected a Sunday Sound for fellow Brit blogger Kitty over at Chronicles of Dolliedaydream, which you should definitely check out as it is an excellent read with lots of lovely picture...

22 nov 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (20th November 2009)

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20 nov 09

Luella - Falling on Hard Times

I peered over the shoulder of a commuter on a crowded morning train to have a gander at this eyebrow raising headline - 'Luella Bartley is latest fashion victim of recession'. How could this be? But ...

18 nov 09 1 person likes this

Sunday Sounds: David Bowie - Moonage Daydream (1971)

Last week I asked everyone if they had a favourite track they'd like to suggest for Sunday Sounds and blogger Megan said she'd love to hear a Bowie song. So I've chosen Moonage Daydream which is also...

15 nov 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (13th November 2009)

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13 nov 09

All The Leaves Are Brown

Photos taken on Jesus Green, CambridgeOutfit:Faux fur 70s coat: VintageGreen dress: Vintage St MichaelCardigan: TopshopScarf: VintageSunglasses: Ted BakerTights: John LewisBoots: Office60s Tapestry b...

11 nov 09

Russian Revolution

(Russian style pictures scanned from The Daily Telegraph)It seems that even though I've not been posting that regularly recently the posts I do put up follow on from a previous one in a sort of seque...

08 nov 09

Sunday Sounds: The Beatles - Blackbird (1968)

This week I've chosen another one of my favourite tracks, 'Blackbird' by The Beatles. We've already had The Beatles a while back but I thought as they are quite possibly the best band in history that...

08 nov 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (6th November 2009)

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06 nov 09

Who's That Ghoul?

First of all I apologise for that terribly unfunny title but I couldn't resist! It sounds like a joke my Dad might make (sorry Dad). So here it is, my costume for Halloween which was ghoulish sailor ...

04 nov 09

Sunday Sounds: Bobby 'Boris' Pickett - Monster Mash (1962)

This week's Sunday Sound is of course 'Monster Mash' sung by Bobby Pickett. I was disappointed not to hear this track at the warehouse party I went to last night in London so we had a listen to it th...

01 nov 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (30th October 2009)

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30 oct 09

Brighton Beach Huts

OutfitDress - VintageBlazer - VintageBelt - Charity shopTapestry Bag - Charity shopShoes - VintageTights - TopshopSunglasses - Ted BakerBrighton is obviously famous for its beach but it's also well k...

28 oct 09

Halloween Inspiration

I've been reading about the origin of Halloween on the internet and was surprised to find out that it derives from an Irish/Great British tradition. Does everyone know this except me? So it sort of s...

27 oct 09

Sunday Sounds: Elton John - Tiny Dancer (1971)

This weeks Sunday Sound is in fact my favourite (vintage) song. Can you believe the first time I actually heard it was when I watched 'Almost Famous', the movie starring Kate Hudson and Billy Crudup?...

25 oct 09

Hot Picks in the Shop (23rd October 2009)

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23 oct 09

The Royal Pavilion

OutfitDress: Polly Farthing Vintage (in the shop today!)Cardigan: Found in the attic!Belt: VintageBeanie: TopmanTights: TopshopBoots: VintageBag: VintageBehind me in these photos stands the Royal Pav...

21 oct 09

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