tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70329395171652699822024-03-05T02:20:27.853-08:00The Secret Dreamworld of a Vintage GirlJust a Vintage Girl Shopping In a Modern World.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-80772659498706327192015-04-13T06:28:00.003-07:002015-04-13T06:28:46.985-07:00So long and onto The Vintage Girl ReviewsThank you if you have been one of the people to follow my blog in the past few years. I ask you to transfer to my new blog thevintagegirlreviews.blogspot.com for all new posts. This blog will be deleted soon, so please add your follow whilst you can.<br />
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Holly xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-12285652711706963422015-02-07T11:11:00.001-08:002015-02-07T11:14:05.960-08:00A Personal Apology from Miss Vintage UK.<div class="MsoNormal">
I wish to begin this public statement with a quote from a
great lady:<o:p></o:p></div>
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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Most of the regular readers of this blog, vintage-lovers and
feminists alike, will have seen the article recently published online as part
of the Daily Mail's Femail content.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While I shouldn’t have to feel so apologetic for something
not of my direct doing, I would however like to express my sincerest apologies
to anyone who was offended by this article, because it was due to my own
naivety that it was published in the first place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was not remotely my intention for my interview to provoke
such an outrage, and I consider it to be my responsibility to fully acknowledge
the anger of my peers, friends and readers alike.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I appreciate that this statement will not come as a
surprise, given the reaction the article has received in some circles. I have a
right – and full intention – to defend my honour, integrity and title. And I
have taken time to carefully write this response, to be sure of no ambiguity or
further misrepresentation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You may consider that it is all very well making a
repudiation of the quotes made in the article after the fact; however, I wish
to point out that this is not the case.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am writing this because I feel obliged to be honest
regarding the content of the article, the majority of which contains factual
inaccuracies, which I specifically asked to be omitted prior to the publication
of the article, knowing they were completely taken out of context, and some
fabricated altogether!<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a result, I am now suffering the backlash of what was
meant to be an article about buying clothes to increase confidence and nothing
more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since its publication on the Femail section, I have
contacted the editors and publishers to petition for its withdrawal from public
view. Both of these appeals have been ignored without any acknowledgement of my
request for a full retraction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While I do not expect anyone to pity the situation, I feel
it is extremely important to give my own true representation of the
proceedings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I will state, here and now, that I am in no position to
criticise anyone for the way that they dress, nor do I have any objection to
anyone who dislikes the way that I dress.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I believe that everyone should be free to dress how they
want to, despite what the article claims. I have NEVER condoned sexual
violence; I do NOT in any way believe that if someone wears a short skirt they
are 'asking for it'!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The main focus of the article was indeed 'dress like a
lady'; however, certainly NOT to the extent that the Daily Mail sensationalised
the headline, that I had 'slammed' Miley Cyrus for her style. When approached,
I was asked a few questions about what I thought of recent articles in the
press where popstars were criticised for wearing too little, and Miley Cyrus
has been featured repeatedly in every publication going regarding her lack of
clothing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Referring to my 'hypocritical' reference to Dita Von Teese
as a style icon: although she is a burlesque artiste, her everyday style is far
more demure and yet she manages to look glamorous at the same time. This is
what was meant by my reference; nothing more, nothing less.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yet I was blasted by the press for my supposed unusual
choice of style icon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some of my quotes I will admit have been misguided by some
of my own failings, both to comprehend the intentions of the press, and my
failure to recognise that this would provoke such outrage on social media.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I do not blame anyone for wanting to criticise the article.
My interview was given in blind and good faith, an example of my naivety at its
worst, and I regret the outcry and hurt it has caused.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It will also surprise most of the readers of the article to
know that despite my choice of style in emulating a 1950s’ housewife, I
strongly consider myself to be a vehement supporter of women in the boardroom
and beyond and am very much a feminist.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Furthermore, the Daily Mail claims that I ‘recommend
converting to her strict dress regime in order “to be treated like a lady”’. I
did NOT, in any way, shape or form say this. As far as I am concerned, it is
the individual who should make the decision on how to dress. I wear jeans like
anyone else, why should I be fodder for their un-PC views?<o:p></o:p></div>
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The answer, of course, is that the press are never on your
side.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have learned this in the most brutally hard way and I urge
anyone in the creative industries to refuse any opportunity to get 'five
seconds of fame'. That five seconds leaves an imprint which is impossible to
fully retract.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wish to highlight also another erroneous section:–<o:p></o:p></div>
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‘Obsessed with homing the perfect look and collecting
precious items, Holly hopes to purchase a Lilli Ann suit worth up to £3,000,
which she describes as the “Ferrari of the vintage world”’. But Holly wasn't
always so confident in her appearance, and says that before discovering retro
styles she had struggled to accept her body growing up and blamed feeling
awkward in “ill-fitting high street fashion”’.<o:p></o:p></div>
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– This was grossly misrepresented. To those in the know, the
Lilli Ann suit would have cost as just much when it was new. I did NOT say that
my aspiration was to own one; I simply admire the designs with my
vintage-lover‘s passion. And I absolutely did not spend my entire university
maintenance loan; it was one small little joke during the interview that caused
a huge row. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As a matter of fact, I spent most of the first term at
university campaigning against tuition fees – note how that was left out!<o:p></o:p></div>
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My personal love for vintage and how I feel in dressing as a
lady of a bygone era does not mean I consider anyone who does not dress as I do
inferior to me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And I personally refuse to consent to feeling inferior,
despite some of the unfair and ill-expressed things about me that have been
said in recent days following the deliberately inflammatory Daily Mail article,
using me as the target for their own twisted agenda.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I will let my recent mistake in trusting the British press
serve as a stark warning to others to be careful whom they talk to; you never
know what the recipient’s motive is.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To those who took my publicised ‘quotes’ as gospel, please
be assured they were the spectrum opposite to what was printed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But when isn’t that the case with the press? I never knew
just how much until now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For the record: any person, any woman, should be allowed to
walk down the street and not be leered at or subjected to abuse of any kind,
regardless of what she wears, even if naked.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whatever confidence I gained from finding my passion in
vintage has been considerably dented by what this publication has claimed about
me, and for that reason, I shall never again be caught in the vortex of a web
of lies, spun solely to gain attention, without a care for the real – and
decent – truth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With all sincere
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Miss Vintage UK<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-62949112867996035912014-05-12T13:30:00.002-07:002014-05-12T13:33:21.709-07:00Birthday Celebrations at Clerkenwell Vintage Fair! On Sunday I attended the 5th Birthday celebrations at the Clerkenwell Vintage Fair. After seeing the publicity on social media I was really looking forward to indulging in some vintage retail therapy.<br />
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Needless to say, I was not disappointed. There was such a fantastic array of merchandise, the stalls were bursting at the seems with beautiful vintage treasures, including homewares and childrenswear. There were even items that would not look out of place on the SS14 catwalk, a paint stripe dress from Richard Shops and a 1950s swimsuit with a Celine inspired print in this season's trend colours (white with primary colours, red, blue and yellow).<br />
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I made a full tour of the fair, overwhelmed by the variety of well known labels such as Kitty Copeland, Blanes, and my personal favourite, California Cottons. I managed to find three California dresses with the distinctive horizon aand sombrero label, but only one fitted. I had to refuse a lovely sunflower print California in favour of a stunning novelty print skirt from No 40 Vintage.<br />
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I love novelty prints, and I'm used to seeing pretty scenery patterns and silhouettes, but this skirt surpassed them all. In a gorgeous ivory colour with cute lockets and love letters I instantly wanted it. The design seemed to tell a story, of romance and courtship, true elegance in a more innocent world.<br />
I stayed to have tea in the dear little cafe area provided by local caterers and then prepared to leave. Just as I was about to bid my goodbyes, a lady tapped me on the shoulder and told me about a pair of shoes she had found in my size. I followed her back to the stall: "Frocks Afloat" normally situated on a barge travelling the length of the Camden canal and tried on the shoes. Admittedly they did not fit, but I did manage to find a pair that were perfect. Olive green court, made by Bally, inscribed with the words "Champs Elysees".<br />
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the 5th Birthday celebrations and would recommend anyone to visit the fair, even if you don't like vintage.<br />
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Just try it for yourself, YOU won't be disappointed!<br />
Clerkenwell Vintage Fair returns on the 22nd June at the old Finsbury Town Hall, Clerkenwell, London! With a chance to win £100 to spend at the fair in the raffle, why wouldn't you?<br />
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Miss it, Miss Out!<br />
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Holly x<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-4959402397042445062014-03-09T08:53:00.000-07:002014-03-09T09:39:37.088-07:00The Vintage Bag. <br />
The Vintage Bag.<br />
It occurred to me recently that I spend most of my money on vintage garments without looking at anything else. There is a whole other world besides the shoes, skirts, blouses and dresses that I covet, and it was only when I was looking for a particular necklace for an outfit I wanted to wear to the Clerkenwell Vintage Fair that i realised I had never considered accessories to be important. Yet they are. The right bag can make a drab outfit suddenly look stunning.<br />
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I was fortunate enough to discover a vintage gem during my holiday to New York in 2012 in a very tacky secondhand shop called Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Beacon's Closet chain are the equivalent of Beyond Retro in the UK. I had walked around the vast warehouse for almost three hours and was all but ready to give up when I spotted a bag hanging up on the wall. It was very striking but was stuck behind a monstrosity of an 80s creation in lurid green vinyl. I looked at the neighbouring bag which was similar and then realised that the catch to close the bag was broken.<br />
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Disheartened, I pulled bag the 80s bag and there it was. The beauty that changed my perspective of vintage. Hand embroidered with the most beautiful design of forest animals and a large flower, I fell in love with it instantly. I carefully examined it, finding the original purse and an unused mirror inside, and knew that I had to have it. I had visions of the price being very expensive so imagine my delight when I placed it on the counter and the assistant declared:<br />
"29 dollars, please."<br />
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That was it. I was sold.<br />
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Since then, the bag has been with me on countless trips to vintage events all around the UK, and although it looks a little worse for wear for all its travelling, it has managed to withstand several spillages and collisions with ticket barriers. (Whoops!)<br />
It also attracts a lot of attention from traders and vintage enthusiasts alike, and whilst this is good, it also means that I have to be very careful not to put it down anywhere as it might be sold off by mistake!<br />
The bag was made by Eric Handbags of New York. Despite attempts to trace this brand I have yet to find any others. I can only assume that the quality of the bag itself would merit an expensive price tag in the era. If anyone does know anything about it, please do contact me.<br />
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However, what I am really coveting, amongst other things are these beautiful 1950s baskets. I already have one, a Christmas gift bought for me from Mela Mela in Teddington.<br />
This gorgeous basket is made by Midas of Miami. Very apt, I feel as the bag exudes sunshine and summer! It is lined in yellow silk and features the label as seen below.<br />
The label is very collectable and these sell on etsy from between £50-£100.<br />
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These are just two of my favourites.<br />
Holly xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-807022610393413242013-12-18T13:30:00.002-08:002013-12-18T13:31:56.003-08:00The Mystery of the Size 2 ShoeThis is no Nancy Drew story. <br />
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Sometimes I open my wardrobe and think how did I acquire so many shoes? Then I look at them closely and realise I haven't worn half of them and should really get rid of them. Yet, who would buy a pair of small size 3 shoes? Or an unworn pair of gingham Converse (still in box). It seemed to me that the only shoes I actually wear are my vintage ones. <br />
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Now, why is it that people with smaller feet should struggle to get shoes that fit properly? No one caters to this on the High Street, its all size 3 upwards. Yet this is no use to the small amount of us who have petite feet, what are we supposed to do? Walk around in shoes too big? There is nothing more degrading than walking into a shop and asking very politely for size 2 shoes to be told that "you need the children's section." <br />
Not only is this bad service, it also shows a complete lack of interest in supplying for those who do not have average sized feet, the excuse of looking at children's shoes is wearing thin, and to those shop assistants who have told me this, I say to them "how would you like it if I told you to look in the mens section for trainers for girls with big feet?" <br />
It's the same principle. Yes, there is an argument that there are a few online boutiques who provide for petite sizes but how am I supposed to buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first? That is simply ridiculous. Also, why should I have to pay almost double for a pair of handmade small shoes just because they have to be tailored to fit my feet. <br />
I'm not talking about grabbing a pair of sale shoes on a whim just because you convince yourself that they might fit. I'm talking about the Cinderella moment. Stepping into a pair of shoes that really cling to your feet, and make you feel as though you're donning some slippers. <br />
This is why we are forced to turn to secondhand and vintage shoes. I've seen the looks people give me when I tell them that my shoes are vintage "worn before?" (looks in disgust). I don't see what the problem is as long as the shoe fits. <br />
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I will admit that I have quite a few pairs of vintage shoes already, but there's only so many times you can wear them before they begin to look shabby. I bought my first pair from a vintage trader at University and they were completely unworn. She regularly visited the University with lots of big sized shoes and when I asked her about smaller shoes she replied "I have one pair that no one can fit into if you want to see them."<br />
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A week later she returned and as soon as I tried them I knew. They were made for me. I think they may be 1950s or early 1960s. Either way they are beautiful dainty shoes and spurred me to find more of the same. One of my favourite shops for shoes is Prim Vintage Fashion in Norwich, and during my time at University I indulged in the variety of stock available. On one visit I found a pretty pair of small pump shoes in cream with the most incredible printed lining. They look as if they have just stepped out of Hairspray (2007 version). Think "The New Girl in Town".<br />
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Then when I went to visit a friend in Paris earlier this year I bought a pair of elegant mustard coloured heels by Capriccio which were surprisingly cheap for the quality of them. My love of vintage shoes has definitely grown since then! <br />
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Then like an avalanche, size 2 shoes began to appear on Facebook vintage groups and shops and I began to build up quite a collection. A trip to London brought a pair of 1940s Harrods "Delamante" shoes into the wardrobe (which are sadly quite worn now due to my wearing them to work on a regular basis) and on a visit to one of my favourite vintage shops, Mela Mela in Teddington I found a pair of gorgeous 1950s silver dancing shoes for just £30 and bought them. <br />
Then I came across a pair of 1950s red shoes by Crespino on the Frock and Roll Vintage Clothing page and bought those as well. When they arrived I was quite surprised by the lining. They are decorated with a figure of a girl in a pretty dress. A search on eBay found a pair of unworn 1960s buckle shoes and I purchased them.<br />
Perhaps my best investment, however were a pair of 1920s shoes by Lotus and Delta, bought as a present for me at The Clerkenwell Vintage Fair. They are without doubt the most beautiful shoes I have ever seen. So immaculate I feel they should be kept under glass in order to preserve them, but what is the use in that if they are my size. Should I wear them? <br />
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If not, what should I do?<br />
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Has anyone else found it hard to get shoes? I can only suggest that those of us in what I am calling the "Size 2 Club" focus on buying vintage shoes and boycott the high street altogether since they have shown no interest in helping us.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-76006405314945152702013-11-27T10:20:00.002-08:002013-11-27T10:25:05.569-08:00Nostalgic Loveliness at Vintage Lindy Lou's<br />
When you first think of vintage tea rooms, images of quaint villages and little nooks come to mind. The last place you expect to find such a place is in the suburbs of London. Whilst the South East is not particularly well known for its love of vintage, it seems to have gathered quite an interest in the past year, with shops popping up all around areas such as Sidcup and Bexley.<br />
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Although these places are technically London areas they have Kent postcodes, but this is not rural Kent, far from it. Amidst the hubbub of Bexley and its surrounding towns lies an exceptional oasis, known as Vintage Lindy Lou's Tea Rooms.<br />
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I visited this dear little cafe after spending a few long hours Christmas Shopping in the adjoining town of Bexleyheath and I needed somewhere to relax. I had heard about it from a relative and it seemed the perfect time to experience it for myself. I drove to Crayford, not really recognised for its "vintage" interests and parked up, looking around for the tea room, which exists right in the centre of a small park with the address as "Waterside."<br />
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From the outside the tea room isn't much to look at. A brick building previously used as a pop in parlour doesn't exactly excite anyone, but take a step further, open the door and you step into another world.<br />
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This is the era of the late 1940s and early '50s, where tea is served in china cups and tempting cakes await under glass domes. I fell in love with it at once.<br />
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The actual building encompasses a dual purpose as a tea room and vintage/memorabilia shop which sells everything from kid gloves, to glassware and vintage novelty cards, I even spotted an Enid Collins bag high up on the shelf. This was an exception to the low-end pricing for the items, at £75, which is to be expected from such a famous designer.<br />
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There were also two dresses on display which I was told later had belonged to the owner's mother who came from Italy. The dress is in simply stunning condition and I was very moved by the story that went with it. Another dress stands on a mannequin by the window with a hand painted floral design, it is truly a work of art.<br />
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Still, I was there to have the full experience so I settled myself in a large comfy sofa covered with a hand knitted blanket and waited patiently for someone to attend on me. It took about five minutes but was definitely worth the wait. My order was taken, swept into the kitchen and planted on the table barely a few minutes later. What service!<br />
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Now, I'm a bit picky when it comes to eating in independent restaurants and cafes. I am generally very cynical of anything that says "home-made" but I can honestly say that the sandwiches (I chose cheese and ham) were lovely and fluffy with hand grated cheese and even a little garnish on the side. The tea was served in a fine old china teapot with a mismatched cup and saucer. This seems to be the theme of the entire room, as everything is very cleverly put together. It is very clear that a lot of thought has gone into the design, and you can't really go wrong with Laura Ashley wallpaper! I also noticed that the owner has paid homage to tradition with portraits of Her Majesty the Queen as many shops used to do back in the 40s and 50s. <br />
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I was told later that almost every item on display has either been brought from the owner, Linda's personal collection, or donated by customers. This really does make a difference, and gives the whole place a real sense of home and comfort. I could have gladly sat on the sofa all day with a good book, but alas I didn't have much time so after two pots of tea (the hot water was replenished twice at no extra cost) and a slice of gorgeous Victoria sponge I was approached by the owner who told me all about the venture and plans for next year. All I can say is, make sure you visit during the summer!<br />
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A pot of tea<br />
Ham and Cheese sandwiches (served with garnish)<br />
A slice of Victoria Sponge (big slice)<br />
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Came to a grand total of £6!<br />
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Not only does Lindy Lou's offer great service and delicious treats it is also great value for money!<br />
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I would recommend anyone to visit this lovely place, its worth bringing a few friends along to get the full "tea party" experience. They also offer Birthday Parties, Children's Parties and other events can be booked upon request. <br />
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It's worth the trek, and definitely worth every penny!<br />
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The Willows, Waterside Gardens, Crayford Way, DA1 4JJ Kent, United Kingdom<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0Crayford, Dartford, Greater London DA1, UK51.453003 0.179096999999956125.930968500000002 -41.129497000000043 76.9750375 41.487690999999955tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-34578207400753985132013-11-24T09:01:00.001-08:002013-11-24T11:44:01.138-08:00Goodies Galore at The Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion FairIt's been a while since I last attended a vintage fair and I was determined to make sure that I made an effort for The Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair, which is one of my favourites. The theme for this particular event was Winter Wonderland and although I didn't exactly feel festive in my Horrockses dress and pink 1980s does 50s shoes, as soon as I walked in I knew.<br />
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I've been trying to save money recently and only make purchases when necessary but this proved very difficult as there was simply so much to see. First of all I met Alexandra from Alexandra Vintage and purchased a pair of red gloves, before noticing a book on St Michael and the History of Marks and Spencers. For me, this was like hitting the jackpot. I am actually an employee of the company in a retail capacity so it was a great opportunity to read up on the background!<br />
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Since it only cost £5 I wasn't too worried about spending too much, until I walked into the next room and spotted small shoes!<br />
As anyone who knows me will say, I have very small feet that aren't suitable for the big bulky shoes found on the modern day High Street and this seemed like a great investment. First of all I tried on a pair of gorgeous boudoir slippers, which looked like actual shoes.<br />
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I'd caught the attention of the trader by this time and she began to suggest some items from her collection. I particularly liked a pair of white shoes but they were ever so slightly too narrow. I was thinking of moving on to the next stall by this time and then I saw them. A pair of stunning chestnut 1920s shoes with a thin strap and popper clasp. It took about five minutes to get the poppers to snap open and I tentatively stepped into them. The thrill of knowing that they fit instantly was overwhelming and I couldn't help but try a few moves from The Charleston in them. The trader then explained that the shoes had come from the attic of a former shoe shop on Bond Street and the owner had locked them there when he retired. He'd kept all the original boxes so naturally the shoes could be bought with the original box.<br />
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There was no question by now-I simply <i>had </i>to have them. Luckily I have a very generous Dad who bought them for me as I couldn't quite afford them on my own and I wandered off with them in a bag. I couldn't resist showing them off!<br />
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I decided recently that instead of indulging in any more dresses or skirts I would concentrate on vintage accessories and as a result have been buying a lot to compensate for the lack of new dresses! These have included a 1950s Jane Shilton handbag, some gorgeous 1950s peach gloves with pearl beading and a couple of scarves and brooches.<br />
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So, with this in mind I made my way around the stalls, looking around hopefully for 1950s sweaters or jumpers. They were few and far between, but fortunately I can always rely on the lovely Ginny at Retrouve to provide some of the very best in vintage. Ginny is particularly selective of her stock, she even has a superb woollen Sambo dress which is just slightly too big for me, but I hope it finds an owner soon! She had a lovely array of items, including three gorgeous 1950s sweaters! I tried on a pretty floral jumper and a beaded cardigan before settling on the cardigan sweater, which is exactly what I've been looking for!<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">I love Marks and Spencer. I don’t know exactly why, but the brand always seems very homely and a true representation of family and security. Whether its because I spent most Saturdays in my local branch as a child I do not know, however I distinctly remember wandering around the fruit counters and trying grapes! <br /><br />My Mum's clothes were all tagged with the white and silver label bearing the name St Michael in italic and although I didn't understand it then, I now know it to be one of the best brands in retail history.<br /><br /><br /><br />Recently I watched a documentary which featured the company and realised that it was quite a pioneer in the creation of the High Street retailer we know today. For example, M&S set great store by trial of new methods and materials, and were one of the retailers who helped in the creation of polyester and “easy wear” fabrics. You only need to look at their rather cheesy yet charming advertisements from the early 1950s and 1960s to see the pride of this.<br /><br /> "It's new! It's St Michael!"<br /><br /><br /><br />It was about a year ago when I found and bought my very first piece of vintage St Michael clothing. A skirt with pink roses and a white background, pictures of which can be found on my lovely friend Liz Tregenza’s blog as she owns a duplicate!<br /><br /><br />I didn’t think much of the St Michael brand until I began to find it at vintage fairs. Before it seemed easily accessible, something I had seen regularly in my childhood whilst shopping with my Mum. It was only when I bought my second piece of St Michael clothing that I realised. St Michael had disappeared, giving way to new brands such as Per Una and more recently, the Limited Edition collections. Research reveals that the label was phased out in 2000 and thus, this information spurred me into wanting to find as much as possible. </span></div>
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London, a beautiful near-mint mid 1950s dress in royal blue with white
stripes. The label on the inside reads St Michael. REGD 12s, indicating
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I LOVE THIS DRESS!<br />
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Then, back in July I began my job working at my local M&S in the brand new Shoe Department. This prompted a further investment in more 1950s and 1960s M&S “St Michael” items and I took to Twitter asking for pieces, and received several replies that my best option would to be to buy direct from a vintage fair as no one had any in stock.<br />
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from eBay. As anyone who knows me will tell, I am very competitive. I
always have a rather large collection in my Watch List yet rarely
attempt to purchase everything on it. There are usually one or two items
I will select as potential purchases and then wait patiently (or rather
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cotton dress, listed as a plain 1950s dress with no description in the
title. However, on closer inspection I noticed the distinctive St
Michael label and selected it as a potential purchase, seeing off 9
other bidders to get it for £34.</span><br />
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Junior Miss Collection, mint condition, only 99p! This was followed by another
dress, which turned out to be a little more damaged than the description and a
trip to Reading back in September assured the purchase of a pretty 50s gypsy
style skirt in blue with white polka dots </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">from Frock n Roll Vintage:</span></div>
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Spitalfields when I spotted a gorgeous gypsy style dress hanging on the rails
of Rehab Vintage. It was striking, with a real Autumnal feel to the colouring,
and I fell in love with it. Upon close inspection I noticed the distinctive
label of that sought after brand, Horrockses. This surprised me, not because of
the brand itself but more the fact that the dress seemed a little unusual in
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who is, quite simply, an expert on this brand. She confirmed that the dress was
indeed part of Horrockses designs and I asked the owner of Rehab Vintage how
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it was only when trailing through page after page of 1950s dresses for auction
on eBay recently that I spotted it. It had been posted at a value of £250,
which seemed more appropriate. With this in mind, I kept a careful track of it.
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finding my favourite brand California Cottons (alas, a rare occurence) and came
across a "gypsy" style dress that stirred something in my memory. It
was only when I looked at the print that I realised it was actually the same
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In a different colour, and similar print,
but still the same dress. The description entailed that the dress was without a
label, and was offered at a BUY IT NOW price of £35/ Best Offer. I managed to
find the original brown dress on completed listings, which had sold at the full
asking price and purchased the "twin" at a bargain price. Yes, it may
not have the label, but it fits like a dream and looks and feels absolutely
beautiful.<br />
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I don't consider myself to be lax when it comes to dressing vintage, but as I was travelling to Folkestone to The War and Peace Revival at the Racecourse, I noticed that I was surrounded by immaculate vintage fans in their complete 1940s apparel. Usually I am one of the first to don my favourite dress and co-ordinate a whole outfit, but on Wednesday I decided to forgo the usual look and opt for a more subtle approach. By subtle, I mean, Closet by Dorothy Perkins dress, Vivien of Holloway belt and badly done Victory Rolls. (Thanks to Natasha from <a href="http://www.prettymevintage.co.uk/">Pretty Me Vintage</a> who soon put those right!)<br />
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To be honest, I felt a little out of place at the Revival. When you're surrounded by people who have taken a long time to choose an outfit you tend to feel a little awkward. I hadn't realised that the Revival would be so popular!<br />
I met up with my contact for the day, Shona Van Beers of <a href="http://www.heydayonline.co.uk/">Heyday Vintage</a> who is absolutely lovely, and was whisked off to the neighbouring stall "Dress Circle Vintage" to find me two outfits to parade at the fashion show. This was my first "debut" as a vintage model and I think it went well.<br />
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The lovely <a href="http://www.rosyapples.com/">Rosy Apples</a><br />
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I chose a beautiful homemade 1940s summer suit for the "War" part and a gorgeous 1950s dress for the "Peace" part. I then met with my fellow models, including Burlesque artiste <a href="http://www.rosyapples.com/">Rosy Apples</a>, her cute little Teacup Yorkie Hattie, and Tori and Laura. We had lots of pictures taken and I will be posting them once they have been uploaded. We shared a dressing room in the Victory Marquee with a Californian act, <a href="http://www.thesatindollz.com/">The Satin Dollz</a> who were also really friendly.<br />
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Once the fashion show was over, I took the opportunity to walk around the stands and stalls at the event. It was extremely hot and after a quick refreshing glass of Crabbies Ginger Beer I returned to the Victory Marquee to watch the afternoon acts perform. It turned out that Rosy's boyfriend Adam was performing Dean Martin songs and as someone who loves swing and big band, this was the perfect way to spend the afternoon. <a href="http://www.adamhoffman.co.uk/">Adam</a> is extremely funny and very witty at playing to the audience, if you get the opportunity to see him perform, it's definitely worth it!!!<br />
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Then came Miss Luna Nightingale, who sings the hits of the likes of Billie Holiday (complete with fake cigarette in true jazz style). This girl has an astounding range, and blew me away with her vocals! <br />
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The lovely <a href="http://lunanightingale.blogspot.co.uk/">Miss Luna Nightingale</a><br />
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I also got to meet all the acts in person including Mother and Daughter duo Sincerely Yours, from Staffordshire, who also gave a brilliant performance of 1940s hits.<br />
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It was then that I realised my yearning to get back on stage. As a former musical theatre student, the performance element never really leaves you, and being there made me realise how much I missed it.<br />
Luna gave me some sound advice about what to do if I wanted to do something similar and with a little encouragement from both her and Adam, I agreed to perform at the Jazz Bar on Friday. <br />
We adjourned to the said Jazz Bar and Adam performed a few more tracks whilst I danced with a real American, who was dressed in full 1940s army uniform! At which point all the old quips about the "Yanks" came out, and thankfully all were taken in good humour!<br />
With the day sadly drawing to a close, I bade my goodbyes and headed home, with a promise that I would return on Friday.<br />
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On the Friday I got up bright and early, dressed in my finest California Cottons dress with pink ribbon and floral print and took the train once more from London Bridge with seconds to spare.<br />
The journey was very pleasant and I took the opportunity to make the most of the empty carriages by doing vocal exercises to ensure that my voice would be in condition for singing. The fashion show passed quickly and even standing on that stage I could feel panic setting in. I would be singing in front of people again, why didn't I feel happy?<br />
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I can't tell you how nervous I was when I stepped up onto that podium and sang those three tracks. I started, quite literally, with shaking legs and a matching vocal for the classic Dusty Springfield hit "I Only Want to Be With You", followed by "Smile" by Nat King Cole and my personal best, "The White Cliffs of Dover" by Vera Lynn. This one received the most applause and according to Luna, it was the best of the three. I was then approached by a gentleman who had been watching who said "Thank you for singing that, my wife loves that song," which brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.<br />
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I watched the professionals doing their routines, and met with Laura, one of Luna's friends who later joined me on a shopping trip around the vintage stalls and watched me make a purchase of a pair of cute unworn 1950s plaid Capri pants!<br />
The whole event was an amazing experience, and has given me the confidence to pursue my ambitions. Overall, a thoroughly perfect way to spend two days!!!<br />
Now off to book tickets to "War and Peace Revival, 2014..."<br />
Holly<br />
xxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-49424240177612160072013-07-09T14:46:00.000-07:002013-07-11T14:31:09.212-07:00The Populaire Review: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since I spent most of this film drooling and sighing over the incredible costumes, this review will be short and sweet. The story is relatively simple. A young Audrey Hepburn type in the form of Rose Pamphyle (played by Deborah Francois) lives in rural Normandy with her sister and father in a small general store which has a new typewriter on display in the window. Rose waits until her Father and sister have gone to bed before trying it out for herself and over the coming weeks, teaches herself to type.<br />
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Fast forward a few months later. A Don Draper type, Romain Duris is trying, unsuccessfully to appoint a new secretary at his insurance offices in Paris. A gaggle of hopeful wannabes gathers, including Rose, who is scorned for her country style and demure ways. Duris, as Echard, begins to interview the hopefuls and during a call, discovers the Rose has a rather noisy talent for typing. Strangely enough, he hires her and invites her to work with him as a project to turn her into a typing champion. (My Fair Typist, perhaps?)<br />
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Louis watches on helplessly as she learns independence and refuses her love when she declares it openly. Hurt and rejected, Rose retreats to New York to compete in the World Championships where she claims victory over her American opponent, Susan Hunter. Echard rushes up on stage and the credits roll as they share a sweet kiss and bow in front of the audience.<br />
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Populaire is truly a wonderful film, and I'd recommend any vintage fan to see it!<br />
Now please excuse me whilst I go to source a pink typewriter...<br />
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Holly xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-21937011476839605562013-07-09T14:04:00.001-07:002013-07-09T14:04:31.382-07:00The Vintage Delights of Brighton"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..."<br />
<br />It's not often that I get the chance to visit Brighton, but when my friend invited me to this lovely seaside town for the day recently, I couldn't resist.<br />With my lovely red case carefully loaded with an extra pair of vintage shoes and a roll of homemade sandwiches, I was ready. <br />
<br />I reached Brighton at lunchtime, having taken the train from London Bridge and we started our tour, beginning with The Laines and To Be Worn Again. I had heard a lot about this shop, and so spent about an hour selecting items from the rails and trying them on. Jonathan Logan, Kay Windsor, Lana Lobell...I was in my element!<br />
<br />I did like the Lana Lobell dress I tried on but it had suffered slightly with sun-damage. It was a pity really because the dress itself was quite unusual. Lilac with a lace bodice and ruffles. Having researched this label, this wasn't their strangest attribute:<br />
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Next we moved along to some of Brighton's best known vintage shops, where a gorgeous polka dot dress awaited. Made of handkerchief silk, I felt just like a character from a 1950s film! Falling in love with the print, I paid a deposit and we moved on to Snoopers Paradise. For those who don't know, this is Brighton's equivalent of a flea market. You can find ANYTHING here!<br />I managed to find a gorgeous Horrockses dress and bolero in powder blue with a white geometric pattern, but alas, it didn't fit. I even tried on an Irish "Ascot Model" dress which was stunning, but far too long. The colour was a little strange as well. Dairy yellow, I would call it.<br />
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After snooping around Snooper's we began to make our way to the tea shop on the other side of the Laines. We were walking past a small and obscure vintage shop when I spotted a dress in the window. I recognised the style and immediately knew what it was. A California Cottons!<br /><br />To anyone that knows me well, this is my equivalent of winning the vintage lottery. My eyes lit up and I dashed inside, desperate to prove that it was a California! I was soon greeted by the emergence of a familiar white label with the sombrero and tried it on. As with most of the California dresses, it fitted perfectly.<br />Don't ask why this is, I honestly don't know, but it cost my bank balance quite a considerable amount. (Sssh!)<br />
Isn't she a beauty?!<br />
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With the dress purchased, I resumed my tour of Brighton and we took the opportunity to have tea in a lovely traditional tea room, known as Blackbirds Tea Rooms. This adorable little place looks as though it was opened in the 1940s, and nobody changed the decor. I can only assume that it was like the much loved Lyons tea houses of yesteryear. The service was quick and efficient and the staff were very friendly. I had ham, tomato chutney and cheese sandwiches, which were absolutely delicious, and a full steaming teapot of English Breakfast tea. Perfect!<br />
<br />We had to hurry as we were also going to see the new film Populaire at Brighton's Komedia cinema. It was the best way to round off such a lovely day at this seaside attraction! <br />
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However with our unpredictable British weather it can be difficult to achieve this. Even so, there's no harm in trying. A few years ago we fell out of love with afternoon tea. It was seen as something that only people of more advanced years did, with a nice giftcard for tea at the Ritz, or the Savoy. A very elite event, it wasn't seen as something to recreate easily at home.<br />
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When Downton Abbey launched onto our screens in 2010, no one anticipated the cultural effects that it would have. Suddenly old fashioned pursuits were being touted as modern and trendy, we wanted to experience the elegance and refinery of the Edwardian era in our own homes, but how to get it without the fuss?<br />
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Take one vintage teacup, place a wine glass podium and matching plate below it and what do you get? <br />
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A TIPSY TEA CUP!<br />
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Elegant, quirky and a genius design, these are perfect for any occasion! <br />
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The creators of these lovely little items are the aptly named Tipsy Tea Cups, who aim to offer "<i>A fusion of old and new, tea and cocktails</i>." They have managed to combine the traditional afternoon tea with a twist quite literally, with vintage teacups atop wine glass podiums, with a matching plate for balance.<br />
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wine or cocktails, however there are other uses for these novel
creations. Perhaps place a tealight into the cup to provide
subtle lighting or use it to serve your soup starter or Champagne
jelly dessert to your guests or even just keep it as a decorative
item. Whichever you choose we are sure it will become a talking
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And they certainly have made their mark already, gaining a Royal stamp of approval as a supplier for the feature cocktail at the Queens
Coronation Festival, Buckingham Palace. The cocktail was designed by The Cocktail Lovers in association with The Kings
Ginger Liqueur for this very special occasion.<br />
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If, like me you love afternoon tea, try hosting your own party with these quirky creations!<br />
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Visit their website at:<br />
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I'm off now to enjoy tea and cake!<br />
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Holly x <br />
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I have to admit I love a good charity shop. Although it seems that they are the only flourishing business on our sad High Streets, there's recently been a resurgence in the trend of shopping thrifty and as a result, the stock in charity shops has become less about granny's clothes from the 1980s, and more fashionista's dream! They've become treasure troves, places where anything can be found, not just your usual array of puzzles, Mills and Boon tattered books, and 90s Marks and Spencer blouses!<br />
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Even Mary Portas is getting in on the act. Strangely enough, she helped to turn around the fortunes of one of the shops in Orpington, which has, unfortunately suffered a cruel blow and is now just an empty shell with a "To Let" sign propped above the windows, and a note on the door. <br />
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This was a vintage jewel in its prime. The stock was arranged so beautifully, with accessories pinned to the walls and racks of vintage clothes by era. I LOVED Save the Children, Orpington, the staff were really friendly and didn't mind if you wanted to try a lot of stock on! During my visits to this little gem I purchased a beautiful 1930s purse, a pair of 1960s wool/leather yellow gloves, and my very first vintage dress, which was, ashamedly, a 1960s crimplene dress. <br />
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The actual shop has now relocated to further along the High Street, but unlike its smaller version, it does not stock the same high quality vintage garments which became its trademark USP. Mary's work is now, sadly, undone, and this was shown when I had to explain to the staff that the sizing on a 1960s dress does not correspond to modern day sizing. Do your research, please!<br />
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I took a trip to my local town of Orpington, which is, like most towns currently filled with charity shops. There must be at least twelve on the (former) High Street, but only some of them have the really interesting stuff besides the usual collection of last year's Primark collections, which is annoying in itself!<br />
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As Orpington is a neighbour to Chislehurst, you can find some amazing expensive one off designer pieces, I even found a 1980s Radley dress! <br />
On my tour of the charity shops I discovered these gorgeous cases which were being used as part of a window display.<br />
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When I asked the lady in the shop if they were for sale, she replied by saying £5 for the two. An absolute bargain! These cases can sell from between £25-£45 at vintage fairs. Further up on the High Street I found yet another one, for £3.75! So I bought that too! <br />
Imagine my surprise when I got home to find that two of them were labelled inside! The red one is a St Michael creation, "Made in Great Britain", the white one is a Crown Co creation and the blue is actually from Boots the Chemist! I can only assume that Boots sold this type of item in their stores in a previous capacity!<br />
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There's a lovely retro inspired boutique called The Maypole which has a selection of 'vintage' clothing at the far back of the shop where I managed to find this 1980s C&A Clock House dress (doing the 50s style with a high waist and long skirt) for just £8! <br />
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I would recommend any savvy vintage shoppers to make the effort to visit their local towns and the charity shops as you never know what you might find!<br />
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After posting these on Twitter I also noted that someone else, @AmberButchart had also expressed her love of charity shops and suggested it would be great to get charity shops trending on Twitter!<br />
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So, what do you think? Charity shops, hit or miss?<br />
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xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-90525896136473848712013-06-04T09:59:00.000-07:002013-06-04T09:59:24.417-07:00How to Get the Look: PopulaireI was on a tube in London when I first saw the poster for this film, captioned:<br />
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Now that's my kind of film.<br />
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Perfectly filmed in a 1950s retro chic style by French director <b>Regis Roinsard, </b>Populaire captures the essence of the old Hollywood movie whilst maintaining its position as a piece of French culture. The story is relatively simple, boy meets girl (who is obsessed with a typewriter) he then discovers that she can type at such a speed that he may be able to present her as a competitor at the World Typing Championships.<br />
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Obviously the most important part for any vintage fashionista is, do they get the costumes right?<br />
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Deborah Francois oozes vintage charm in an Audrey Hepburn style, combining delicately patterned 1950s dresses with demure court shoes and of course a matching bag. I LOVE this dress from the stills, a similar one can be found here:<br />
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Or for the gorgeous floral print, as seen in the earlier scenes of the trailer, try this one:<br />
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xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-21460886654143798402013-05-28T02:58:00.000-07:002013-05-28T02:58:09.192-07:00On Holiday in Palma!When you go to Spain, you don't really expect to find any vintage shops. It's hardly the vintage capital of the world and let's face it, what can you find apart from someone's abandoned 80s cast offs?<br />However on my recent trip to Palma in Mallorca, I discovered a veritable amount of treasures in a gorgeous little shop called Rita's House, located at C/ MONGES 8, 07001, PALMA DE MALLORCA.<br />
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This shop is home to an Aladdin's cave of mismatched custom and vintage goodies, and the staff are really friendly. I spent ages looking through the rails and eventually found a lovely 1950s dress with black buttons on grey wool with red ribbing at the cuffs and a cute Peter Pan collar, labelled "Henley, Jnr." I'm assuming that this piece was imported from the USA or the UK, as there weren't many others like it. I also tried on a pair of jazzy Mallorcan capri pants with a 1950s 'Alcuqiuena' Islas de Mallorca label. They were gorgeous but were just slightly too small. I'm sure another British tourist will find them! <br />
<br />As well as Rita's House there are a few little 80s vintage shops, located in the side streets. Don't expect to find your pretty 50s and 60s dresses here, these are strictly for those who thrive on the 80s trends (bright red jumpsuit anyone?)<br />I wasn't disappointed at the offerings, after all, who thinks of Spain for any kind of vintage? I did purchase the Henley dress, and a beautiful silk Spanish skirt (probably 1950s or 60s) as well as a pretty green scarf. My other advice to vintage fans would be to visit the bars in Spain, as in Palma there is a huge culture for pop up shops. It just so happened that on our night out we found a vintage stall at the back of the bar, and I purchased a 1960s pastel mint blouse with a little bow and lace trim, as well as an tagged jersey vest with the original label! Bargains at £18 for the two!<br />
<br />Vintage is INCREDIBLY cheap in Spain, they obviously have no concept of how much it is worth, the Henley dress I bought was barely 30 Euros, which is the equivalent to 26 pounds!<br />Either way, the stock is a bargain fest at Rita's House!<br />I must also note the obvious love of Audrey Hepburn by the Spanish. I visited El Corte Ingles (a HUGE department store) in the main City of Palma, and was browsing through the stationery department when I turned around and saw a huge poster of Audrey advertising a special edition pen and lighter set. The set is available from S.T Dupont, a Parisienne designer, but it looks as though it's only available outside the UK!<br />
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<br />Then, as we were browsing through la musica, I found the Breakfast at Tiffany's soundtrack, this is DEFINITELY one for the iPod. Henry Mancini's music is beautiful! This tour around Palma was rounded off our shopping trip with a dinner in the evening on the seafront at Cafe Murada, a lovely Italian restaurant with very friendly staff and would you believe it, a whole wall of Audrey pictures! There was even a Breakfast at Tiffany's photo on the toilet door, probably not the most deserving place! Either way, the coinicidence was rather uncanny. <br />If you're shopping for a vintage fan in Palma, I recommend the La Caixa Forum gift shop Plaça Weyler, 3. 07001 PALMA. This has an array of Audrey and Marilyn merchandise, including bags, purses and phone cases. Don't forget Rita's House, oh, and for the BEST ICE CREAM IN THE WORLD, try Giovanni's Ice Cream Parlour or ICEBERG, both located on Calle de Jaime, Palma.<br />Greetings from this sunny Isle!<br />Holly<br />x<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-76675313064138937582013-03-15T11:14:00.000-07:002013-04-02T10:25:58.557-07:00The Look I Love. It Could Only Be....California Cottons!Every time I go on a vintage expedition I struggle to contain my
eagerness in the hope that I might find a hidden gem in those many
rails, that distinctive orange or white label with the jazzy font and
stitched sombrero perched on the 'C'. I am talking of course about
California Cottons.<br />
This brand, in my opinion is equal to that of Horrockses. <br />
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little is known about the brand itself, and its origins are unknown.
Some vintage sellers claim that the brand is American and was exported
to the UK and some say that it is a British brand inspired by the bright
and colourful designs of the USA. Either way the only information
available can be found on a blog, where advertisements for the brand are
featured. Here are some examples:<br />
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I am pleased to say that I have formed
quite a collection of this brand, in various styles and patterns,
although most are of the drop waist variety. It seems to be a trait
although looking at the adverts, the dresses were available in the
pencil skirt and circle skirt styles.<br />
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California Cottons dress at the Vintage Festival 2011 on the first stall
I visited and I am so glad I did. As soon as I saw it I loved the
quirkiness of the colour and design, the patterns are generally very
distinctive, this particular dress has daisy buttons on the bodice and a
cute little bow at the back which pops up when the zip is pulled.<br />
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Most
California Cottons dresses contain an orange label however some have a
little white label instead. Whether this is an indicator of age or era
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own two pink floral dresses (same pattern but different styles) navy
with white stripe, blue and pink floral (from Mela Mela Vintage in
Teddington) and my prize winning pink dress with the small collar (BEST
DRESSED at Festival of Vintage Epsom 2012) which I bought a week before
the event!<br />
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would love to hear from anyone who owns a dress by this label or anyone
with information on the label. I'm hoping to extend my collection so if
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This however, was my second trip to Paris and I have to say, that it is suffering in the current economic climate. This is obvious from the amount of people begging on the streets and sleeping rough in the cold tunnels of the Metro, which looks to be the shape of things to come :(.<br />
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Next I went to my favourite shop from the previous visit, Mam'zelle Swing near Hotel de Ville which has some amazing stock. Although the owner is very French, she is friendly and if you explain what you are looking for, she will find it for you. I must have tried on at least 12 dresses in the shop before deciding on a gorgeous French silk navy 50s blouse with orange buttons and a lovely mustard coloured bow blouse.<br />
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After trawling around the various thrift stores, including Frip'Star which is more of a jumble sale than an actual vintage shop, I was becoming desperate to find that one special item that would define Paris.<br />
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It took a long journey to Pelleport, an area located just outside Paris, and a very helpful resident of the town to give us directions to Goldymama Vintage. We arrived just as the evening was drawing in and the area around the Metro was quite intimidating, so we decided that if we couldn't find it down the road where the resident had suggested we would turn back.<br />
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Thankfully our efforts were rewarded. We headed down the darkened street where most of the shops were closed and then just as we rounded the bend in the road, Goldymama appeared like a beacon, in full retro splendour with bright lights and rails and rails of beautiful vintage!<br />
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I couldn't wait to start and immediately pulled dresses from rails, dumping them in my friend's hands as I scoured for special items to try.<br />
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Of all the dresses and skirts I tried on none of them seemed to have that 'wow' factor. I was very disappointed, I had been so sure that we would find something amongst the many tempting pieces in the shop, but to no avail. My friend who speaks fluent French was able to ask the owners for the right items and one of them whisked her way around the stockroom, pulling out items for me. It took several attempts until my friend called out:<br />
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I groaned. I was imagining the sort of dress from the 80s in a large gingham print, but this was something else.<br />
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I drew back the curtain and gasped at the sight of the dress. Typical 50s style with a full skirt and sailor collar I immediately knew that it would fit and that I would have to buy it. This was the item I had been looking for. I tugged it on and paraded around the shop. For some reason petticoats in France are quite ruffled which makes it difficult to determine the actual style of the dress, but nevertheless I bought it. I then asked to try the dress with a pair of shoes, and with the help of my friend's translation skills the lady brought out a pair of petite typical Parisienne shoes. They looked to be quite old, in a gold colour with sensible heels. I couldn't resist them as they fitted me perfectly, so I purchased those too.<br />
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I kept my purchases to a minimum after that but I would definitely recommend Goldymama and Mam'zelle Swing to any vintage fashionista looking for that one special purchase from abroad. Just be aware of the changeable weather, and wear sensible shoes!<br />
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Along with my friend, Fae, a fellow vintage fan, (also look at her blog: http://faeallegravintage.blogspot.co.uk) we took the train from Victoria to Clapham Junction, standing in the freezing cold for quite some time, before boarding the train to Teddington. It didn't take us long to find Mela Mela and when we arrived, cold and exhausted, we received a warm welcome from the team. <br />
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The shop itself is a thing of beauty, very tastefully decorated in a pretty shade of pastel pink, with elegant counters and carefully arranged stock. We were asked if we were looking for something in particular and when we said no we weren't pestered. <br />
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Mela Mela is one of the only shops I have visited where a personal shopper service is available. We were asked for our measurements and sizes and garments were brought to us to try on. I absolutely adored everything I tried, the stock is of the very highest quality and everything was immaculate.<br />
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The changing rooms, although small, are large enough to accommodate lots of items and there are no limitations. I eventually decided on a beautiful California Cottons dress which I had seen on the website but nothing compared to seeing it in the flesh!<br />
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Although I couldn't afford to pay the full amount, I was allowed to place a deposit, so this will be with me very soon! I also purchased two pairs of beautiful 1950s shoes in black and cream. The cream ones, a modest mid-heel with pointed fronts, look exactly like the ones in Mad Men! I felt exactly like Peggy Olson in a beautiful 1950s dress in cream with bright orange flowers and green vines with a matching white bag and full skirted petticoat. Unfortunately we didn't take any photos but we had an amazing afternoon. I would definitely recommend anybody to visit Mela Mela even if only for a browsing shopping trip!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-11775358679077807772013-01-03T14:15:00.001-08:002013-01-03T14:15:13.904-08:00A Vintage Christmas! I love Christmas. I'm normally listening to Christmas songs in early December, with a playlist on repeat til the big day, but this year I wanted to celebrate differently, with a vintage twist!<br />
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I picked up a great CD for just £2.99 in HMV which I definitely recommend if you love the 1950s! It's called Rockin Around the Christmas Tree and yes, it does feature that Christmas classic by Brenda Lee, which immediately makes me think of the scene in the first Home Alone film.<br />
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Even the cover of the CD is vintage styled! I'd really love to see a Vinyl copy! It has some great songs, most I haven't heard of, but for those who love 'Warm this Winter' by Gabriella Cilmi, prepare to be bowled over by the original, "I'm Gonna be Warm this Winter" by Connie Francis.<br />
<br />There are other songs that are good, although I'm not going to list them as there're far too many. <br />
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Recommended Books for Christmas:<br />
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Only one book made my reading list at Christmas, and that was Miracle on Regent Street by Ali Harris, which is a lovely warm story about a failing department store and a stockroom girl who sets out to spread some vintage magic through the store.<br />
The book features lovely descriptions of vintage makeup, clothes and window displays and is a great read for a dreary afternoon. <br />
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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DAY:<br />
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I had this outfit planned for weeks before Christmas. Usually I have to make do with a cheap dress from Primark picked out for me, but this year I made my choice. I bought this skirt from Tessa at Rainbow Valley Vintage and teamed it with my favourite 50s style sweater from H by Henry Holland at Debenhams. The shoes are Miss KG at House of Fraser, Sales 2011, a bargain at £30!<br />
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I also have a thick red petticoat which you can just about spot in this photo.<br />
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Unlike my friend Liz Tregenza,my parents have yet to realise the vintage scene, so no vintage gifts, however I did receive lots of vintage style items.<br />
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-The Mad Men DVD Collection (something I have wanted to see for a long while)<br />
-The House of Elliot DVDs<br />
-The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping<br />
-The Fashion File by Janie Bryant<br />
-The Vintage Tea Party book<br />
-The Vintage Tea Party Year book<br />
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I did manage to find some vintage gifts for family as well. I bought a gorgeous clasp 60s bracelet at the Hammersmith Vintage Fair and after several conversations with Grandma, tracked down a perfume she hadn't used in years. Bourjois' own Evening in Paris or Soir de Paris, whatever you want to call it.<br />
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So with the presents out of the way, the following days were filled with board games, watching films and festive music with not much on TV.<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">However on Boxing Day this year I was persuaded to visit the sales at my
local shopping centre. First port of call was Marks and Spencer where I
immediately purchased a fantastic 60s style coat, very chic, with a matching
bag that I'd been eager to get before Christmas. A quick tour of the other
shops concluded with the purchase of a gorgeous coral bow blouse with short
sleeves from Dorothy Perkins. It seemed to be the only item worth the title of
Retro or Vintage. </span></div>
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lovely bag, and looks much more expensive than it is. My purse strings also
detached in House of Fraser to purchase a gorgeous 50s style clasp bag from mid
range Therapy. </span></div>
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rack. As a size 2, it’s really hard to get shoes that fit properly, and after
several disappointments I was about to give up on finding anything. </span></div>
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gold buttons. Admittedly a Size 3, but small enough. I looked inside at the price tag, decided they were an absolute
bargain I simply had to have, and then peeled back the stickers, nearly
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">BIBA!</span></div>
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They were presented in a lovely BIBA box with a bag, and for those who are interested,
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-20141732586374982702012-10-01T13:56:00.000-07:002012-10-01T13:58:33.532-07:00Vintage TV Programmes<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
It's easy to say that all period dramas are vintage, but are they really? I like to watch them, whether it's a 1920s drama series saga like<i> Downton Abbey</i>, or the thrilling ITV drama <i>The Bletchley Circle</i>, and I count these as true vintage dramas, but in my opinion, anything before the 1920s is not vintage, but nostalgia. </div>
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Vintage means something different to everyone and I will not try to debate what is the true era range of it, but I will give my views on the best Vintage TV Programmes.</div>
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Firstly, although I like the new channel named 'Vintage TV' it is basically for music only, which is a shame because it could be really good. It has a lot of potential to broadcast vintage events, maybe do a tie in with <i>The Vintage News (http://www.vintagenews.tv/default.asp?page=9)</i> to report on all the nostalgia events? </div>
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Just a thought.</div>
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Anyway, my top three Vintage Programmes:</div>
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<b>Goodnight Sweetheart: </b></div>
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<b> </b>This amazing series launched in November 1993. the same day as Radio Days in Waterloo opened (coincidentally of course). The series tells the story of a modern day TV repairman called Gary Sparrow who lives with his wife Yvonne in Cricklewood, London. Whilst on a call out he stumbles across a time portal and is transported back in time to Wartime London, where he meets a lonely barmaid called Phoebe and begins a relationship with her across the times. </div>
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Reasons to watch this: It has a terrific cast, fantastic one liners and although towards the last series vintage experts will spot that Phoebe's clothes are most definitely NOT authentic 40s but badly adapted 70s and 80s, it's definitely worth watching for the sheer audacity of some of Gary's claims. </div>
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Rating: *****</div>
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Best to watch: On a rainy Sunday afternoon.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The Darling Buds of May:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kent in the 1950s. An oast house cottage. Seemingly eternal summer, it could only be The Darling Buds of May. based on the novels by H.E Bates. This series encapsulates a rosy depiction of life in the 1950s and revolves around the many members of the Larkin family. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Larkin Family</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>(From Wikipedia)</div>
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<b>"Pop" Larkin</b> is the eccentric and loving father. He has no
regular employment but several projects and a succession of jobs provide
income for the family. He invents things. His money-making schemes are
often a side plot in each episode. </div>
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<b>"Ma" Larkin</b> is the mother of the family. She is usually cooking food, tending the garden or caring for
the children.</div>
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<b>Mariette Larkin</b> is the eldest child. Her name was created by
combining 'Marie' and 'Antoinette'. In the first episode she is shown to
be the family beauty and slightly wild. However, she quickly marries
Charley and settles down with him for the rest of the series. </div>
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<b>Montgomery Larkin</b> (played by Ian Tucker) is the eldest son. He only appears for part of the series before joining the navy and attending college.</div>
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<b>Primrose Larkin</b> is the second daughter. She reads romantic
poetry and dreams of love. Her full name is Primrose Violet Anemone Iris Magnolia Narcissa
Larkin.</div>
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<b>Zinnia</b> and <b>Petunia Larkin</b> are the twins. They attend a boarding school, which they love. They share the
middle names June Florence Nightingale.</div>
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<b>Victoria Larkin</b> is the youngest daughter. She often plays with
the twins but feels left out. </div>
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<b>Oscar Larkin</b> is the youngest child. He grows from an infant to
a toddler throughout the series. His full name is Oscar Columbus
Septimus Dupont Larkin.</div>
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<b>Cedric "Charley" Charlton</b> is Mariette's husband. He was a tax
collector but gave up his job after falling in love with Mariette and
the Larkins' life. He and Mariette eventually
own a brewery .</div>
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<b>John Blenheim Charlton</b> is Mariette and Charley's son. </div>
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The plotlines of the episodes are generally very good, although some of them can seem a bit too sweet at times. </div>
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Reasons to watch: The incredible 1950s costumes, (look out for Primrose's birthday dress and matching bolero) the beautiful Kent countryside and the nostalgia.</div>
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Rating: ****</div>
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Best to watch: On a Sunday evening.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Pan Am: (Or rather, the Mad Men that didn't take Off)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Not many people seemed to like this series, which was a shame, because the plots were very well written and the actual design was fantastic. I particularly liked the costumes, most of them from a specialist costume outlet, but some from American vintage boutique, Posh Girl Vintage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The characters were very well acted, Kate's exploits were always thrilling, and Christina Ricci as Maggie with her quick one-liners were brilliant, creating comedy in a very dramatic series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Somehow, despite all the hype and merchandise, Pan Am failed to make a second series, which is disappointing as it is a very good programme. Still the series is available to buy on DVD.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Girls: Laura, Maggie, Colette amd Kate</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Reasons to Watch: For the costumes, sets and retro souvenirs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Rating: ****</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Best to watch: Vintage Night In.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So there they are, feel free to add your favourites in the comments. Still, all of these are about the fashion!</span></div>
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Downton Abbey is back! Yay! It's the Roaring Twenties, bringing with it a tidal
wave of nostalgia-led advertising, including the amazing and enchanting John
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lovely advert tells the story of a boy and a girl separated by time, the girl
in the 1920s and the boy in modern day. I absolutely love EVERYTHING about this
advert, from its catchy Paloma Faith soundtrack 'Never Tear Us Apart' to the
beauty of the photography, and ESPECIALLY the vintage clothes, which I would
guess are all authentic. It also captures the essence of the lesser known drama
series Goodnight Sweetheart, which is definitely a must see for anyone who
loves time-travel, vintage or just great TV!</span></div>
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I digress. Pursuing the line of clothing used in this advert I did do some
research and the only item I can actually find is the cute cloche hat worn at
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try New Look for these, a bargain at £45!</span></div>
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the High Street at the moment and with Downton Abbey's return and The Great
Gatsby release in November, it's sure to continue. With this in mind, to
capture the style of the 1920s in the John Lewis advert, here are my picks:</span></div>
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the era without looking like cheap costumes. The little buttons only add to the
kitsch quirkiness, and the colour is perfect for anyone to wear!</span></div>
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combine neat pastels and lace collars with dainty jewellery. The day look of
the 1920s was generally a drop waist dress or a pretty blouse and skirt.
Fortunately I've found this little top:</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-33348740818355558342012-07-08T13:28:00.001-07:002012-07-08T13:28:39.098-07:00A Day in Greenwich!When we Vintage fans normally think of hitting the vintage hotspots of London, Greenwich doesn't immediately come to mind, it's seen as Maritime Greenwich, with very little to do here, but take another look, there are some real vintage attractions here!!!<br />
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The Clock Tower Market:<br />
I've only visited this place twice now, and to be very honest, it doesn't offer much, unless you're interested in 'junk' but if so, I would visit <i>The Junk Shop</i> which is just opposite Greenwich Station. In this weird and wonderful building you can find pretty much anything, for those who have been to Brighton, it's like <i>The Emporium</i> in The Lanes.<br />
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Anyway, the Clock Tower market offers some very strange things besides vintage jewellery and retro housewares, and sometimes you can find something very special at a very cheap price. On my round of the market, I didn't find anything.<br />
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I am not a food snob, generally, but in some markets I feel very uncomfortable. This cannot be said of Greenwich Market, which has such a diverse range of stalls, it's impossible to see everything at once. Tucked away in one of the rows of shops is a wonderful vintage shop, filled to the brim with goodies.<br />
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360 Degrees Vintage stocks fashions from 1920s-1980s, with more emphasis on classical military uniforms and high quality vintage. Most of the stock is generally donated by local residents, and the owner takes really good care of each item, you'll find no snags or tears here!<br />
They can always be relied upon to have a beautiful window display, showcasing the very best of the stock, on my visit I found two incredible 50s dresses with very unusual patterns, one patterned with 'The language of flowers' in delicate squares (designer unknown) and the other in gentle grey with pretty orange and yellow flowers. Both were shirtwaisters priced at £120 each!!!!<br />
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Obviously, I didn't buy them, although I did try on the square patterned one but it was too big for me (sad face) I did however purchase a gorgeous 50s skirt in pink check and two scarves, which I found after raiding and ransacking the entire scarf trunk. If anybody can help to identify who designed these scarves please leave a comment.<br />
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The label attached to one reads 'Nylon Made in Italy' but apart from that they are completely anonymous. The print on them is very unusual, depicting scenes of almost cartoon like people doing various things (see pictures)<br />
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My next stop was a knick knack shop on the other side of the market, which sells Radley and other designer goods, including some sweet retro accessories, from little clutch bags to purses.<br />
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After browsing around the olde sweet shoppe in the corner and grabbing a sandwich at the cute Red Door Cafe, which I really recommend as a good independent snack shop, I turned my attentions to Greenwich's best known vintage shops, Beehive (now UMI and CO) and The Emporium at Greenwich.</div>
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Next door but one is Beehive, run by a lovely lady who is ever so helpful at finding the right items. The shop also stocks some of the finest working radios and record players in London, the neighbouring shop, which is part of Beehive but run by a separate manager stocks records of all eras, including some of the best bands in excellent condition vinyls.</div>
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xx</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820189937611248318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032939517165269982.post-85702350353745180102012-06-17T13:30:00.001-07:002012-06-17T13:30:54.057-07:00A Day at Vintage Nation!!!It's the first year of Brighton's newest vintage event, Vintage Nation, and I went along on Saturday 9th June to see it for myself!<br />
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It took me an hour on the train to get to Brighton and when I arrived I found myself completely lost, not knowing how to get there as my map was slightly confusing! Fortunately I spotted two people dressed in vintage attire and after a small chat we shared a cab to the Festival itself.<br />
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The Brighton Racecourse is situated high up on a hill overlooking the sea, just a few miles along from Roedean School and is a beautiful place. I managed to get in using my contact at the event, Ellie, even though I'd already purchased a ticket online.<br />
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So after making a base for my stuff at Darlings Vintage where I got to meet Ellie, I decided to take a walk around.<br />
There wasn't much on offer, sadly, a lot of 60s, 70s and 80s but hardly any what I would call, quality vintage, apart from on Ellie's stall, where I purchased the most gorgeous coat which looks 50s but is likely to be more late 70s. I then took a walk around the site, in the bar they had special dance classes but the music wasn't up to much, then upstairs in the Reception rooms a tea party was being hosted, so I sat down and waited for about fifteen minutes before deciding that it was useless, nobody was bothered about the new people who were entering the room, just the ones who had already made their orders.<br />
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Anyway, I politely left without complaint and rejoined the hubbub of excitement downstairs in the market place. There I bought two pretty pictures, each designed for fashion magazines from the 60s and after making these purchases, had my hair done in a very Pan Am style to match my genuine 1960s Pan Am bag, bought in Brick Lane in March for £30!!!<br />
I had so many compliments on both my bag and my 1950s Marks and Spencer aka 'St Michael' blue and white stripe dress, but my bag especially. Apparently they're really hard to find and I have one!!!<br />
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I enjoyed a special Orange Crabbies Ginger Beer in the Crabbies area, along with a gorgeous cupcake, followed by scones with cream and jam in the tea party rooms, which had got their act together and were actually serving new customers.<br />
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After that, I made my way back downstairs to the marketplace, where I met up with two friends and we went to the evening Cabaret show together. The show was really good, a singer got me up to sing 'You Make Me Feel So Young' as I was eating a sweet and wearing a suitable dress, which I really enjoyed.<br />
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Despite the journey home, it was a really good day, although Brighton may want to think about the quality of vintage it accepts into events such as this, for real collectors this was a bit of a let-down. That said, I really enjoyed Vintage Nation!!!<br />
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