New Stock In Today

The shop is getting off to a lovely start with (fingers crossed) some happy customers in the first few days. It's very very nearly the weekend so I decided to put up a bulk of vintage for your eyes and clicking fingers as you get in from work/uni and sit down with a brew. 

(Lucky bunch, I'm off to work again in a bit  *shakes fist*)

SHOP HERE NOW!

This dress has this seasons peplum! You know how I love peplums. However, it is missing the keyhole button at the back of the neck so it's a cheeky £15.

Lydia loves this blouse. I can see why, she looks like a babe. An elegant Victorian babe.

This is a reworked 8ps frock with a unique scarf detail.

Lydia is bringing out her inner gangster in this over sized scarf print shirt.

I adore this Monsoon Twilight smoking jacket.

Sparkle bolero jacket will liven up your LBD.

And here I am with my owl and a great polka dot pencil skirt I was very tempted to keep!

See you on the flip side.

Shop link is below.

https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/pretty-used-things 

Vintage Coats

When we aren't wearing full on fur/faux fur, what can one wear for your Vintage-look coat?

My idea of a top notch Vintage coat is waist cinching, fur trimmed and a neutral colour, or a princess cut with double breasted button detail. 

After a much needed catch up and some laaaarvly sushi I knew I'd need to take a photo of Sophie. Sophie has one hell of a wardrobe.

Sophie sports her new French Connection coat made that extra bit special by the blue turban she got from her travels.

I wear:

Coat: Vintage Eastex 

Satchel: Charity shop

Shoes: Topshop

Here are some other pretty coat pictures....

These gorgeous girls nail it everytime.

www.brightyoungtwins.blogspot.com 

G x

A string of outfits

HELLLOOOOOOOOO. It has been too long and I can get rather lazy it appears. Well I have a lot of catching up to do, especially on a few outfits I have put together recently. Feel free to judge. 

Beginning with a sourfaced 80s-ish twist on 50s…

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Jacket: Charity shop

Dress: Vintage

Belt: Vintage

Petticoat: Mother dearest.

Victory rolls: too much effort.

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Cardigan: Antique shop

T-shirt: River Island

Skirt: Charity shop

Heels: New Look

Necklace: Vintage Fair

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Jumper: Next Clearance

Playsuit: River Island

Necklace: Topshop

Scarf: Charity Shop

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NEW YEARS’ EVE OUTFIT!

Playsuit: Marks & Spencer

Mink: eBay

Shoes: Kurt Geiger sale 

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Cardigan: Antique centre

Blouse: H&M

Skirt: River Island

Necklace: Topshop

Shoes: Primark

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So....Vintage?

I knew from day one that most things I write on this blog will not be unique or unheard of. The whole process is rather for my own delight than that of anybody else. But oh my. There are some very dedicated vintage lovers out there and I have serious envy for all that they own and all that they can do with their hair. I would like to share the following blogs, websites and internet trinkets with you. If you have ever fancied getting into Vintage fashion but have never dared or needed inspiration then I hope you find something up your street in this list. 

First of all, thank you Sophie for pointing me in the direction of Bright Young Twins.

http://brightyoungtwins.blogspot.com/

They are two gorgeous girls who eat, drink and breathe 30s and 40s fashion and I wish I owned their wardrobes. I feel incredibly unfashionable and like a vintage lover impersonator while reading. Enjoy!

This is my absolute favourite image from their blog with her hair styled in a long 20s style. Beautiful. 

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http://aubreylondonpinup.com/pin-up/hairstyles/

Aubrey London has a fantastic YouTube channel with countless tutorials on vintage hair styles and make-up looks. And there are also lots of other great tutorials online. This is the Hairstyles section of her website and I hope you’ll give them a go - I learnt how to do this roll fringe from her:

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For all of your vintage inspired lingerie needs look no further than What Katie Did - http://www.whatkatiedid.com/

Whether or not you purchase one of their infamous bullet bras or pairs of back seamed stockings (I believe it’s 3 pairs for £10 currently - ooh!) please go and have a nosey just for the fabulous models!

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For an insight into the life of a professional vixen, check out Miss Teese’s personal photo album. 

http://www.whosay.com/ditavonteese/

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Another blog that I recommend for the musings and stylings of a Vintage Lover is that of Fleur De Guerre

http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com/

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If you ever find yourself down Brick Lane please visit Beyond Retro as this warehouse is full to the brim with old, fabulous things. The website is pretty darn attractive too:

http://www.beyondretro.com/

This is my pick of the dresses, I love how elegant the subtly paisley print is, though at £45 it isn’t on the cheap side. 

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The Girl Who Stole Vintage inspired me to blog. If you are more on my wave length and want to mix eras and mix the old with the new and give things a modern twist then check her out.

http://thegirlwhostolevintage.tumblr.com/

My name is Lereese Atkinson and I am 24, and I live in London. Although my blog will be focused mainly on my favourite subject, which is fashion, I don’t actually work in the fashion industry nor do I have anything to do with it. I’m not an insider, just an enthusiast.  None of my opinions will be a Professional opinion but they will be personal and true to me.

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And of course I completely love The Vintage Fair. The Vintage Fair visits over 20 venues around the country as well as festivals with pop-up fairs. 40 plus stalls in great big venues (Sheffield - check out your Town Hall!) with clothes ranging from 50s - 80s, crafts, re-worked vintage, home ware and retro linen never mind the scrummy tea and home made cakes.

http://www.thevintagefair.com/

You’ll be seeing me in a vintage wedding dress and a big sign on November 5th in Sheffield City Centre promoting the fabulous Vintage Wedding Fair. The next big vintage fair is on December 3rd at The Town Hall. 

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WELL!

This is merely the tip of the ice berg. I hope that this selection tickles your fancy and gives you an insight into what is out there. I’m completely inspired by Bright Young Twins and will be spending Saturday afternoon crafting my hair into various retro styles - wish me luck…!

Keep Tabs,

G

One big dress-up box...

"Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend."

Lucy Liu

It all began in the Summer of 2009 when I lived near Ecclesall Road and had very little to do. Essentially, I got fat and bought stuff. But as any Sheffield student knows, one of the best charity shop trails is on Ecclesall Road and I would often partake in a stroll along the Golden Mile and check out the goods. Starting with Cancer Care Trust move on up to my favourite, Marie Curie Cancer Care then on to Help The Aged, cross the road to St Luke's and back over again for Oxfam. Bosh.

Then it clicked. 

I have lots of free time and I love charity shops. I'm going to volunteer. And before I knew it, I was wondering why I hadn't decided to do it before. Every Saturday afternoon I would rock up to Marie Curie Cancer Care (let's just  MCCC it for short) and get ready to find some bloody brilliant stuff. Oh- and for anyone who thinks charity shop work is easy, or not worth it please keep reading. The first thing that really struck me was  just how busy this shop is, sometimes with over 50 bags and boxes of donations being left in one day. The next is just how high the standards are. Two thirds of donated goods are thrown away or ragged, though they still get money for the discarded clothes. Thirdly and most importantly, the people. The two managers, to this day, know exactly what I will like and often save things to one side for me (even though they think I am truly bonkers). They are two of the most patient, thoughtful and downright lovely people I know. Plus we've got banter.

It is in this shop where I have purchased some my many second-hand goodies. One of the best best being my Jones's sewing machine (£3).

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The ultimate purchase I have made at MCCC was 3 bin bags of vintage clothing for a jaw dropping £20. Where I would usually wish I was a size 10 and pretend to wear these items before ragging them, one of fellow volunteers suggested I hoard it all and sell it. So I did, well, I am doing. I have made £84 so far on eBay and I still have bundles to get rid of. There's a little bit of charity shop guilt, so I'll give back a percentage of the funds to MCCC. Check out this dress I sold for £14 that otherwise would have made the rag bin:



My point here is that Charity Shops are incredible. So incredible I've given them capital letters. If you have a few spare hours, go and volunteer in your local shop, not just because you're "doing a good thing" or you feel you should, but because you get the first pick of everything that comes in and you meet loads of really gre-...well you meet people.

Keep tabs.

G

One big dress-up box...

“Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that’s why I don’t have a boyfriend.”

Lucy Liu

It all began in the Summer of 2009 when I lived near Ecclesall Road and had very little to do. Essentially, I got fat and bought stuff. But as any Sheffield student knows, one of the best charity shop trails is on Ecclesall Road and I would often partake in a stroll along the Golden Mile and check out the goods. Starting with Cancer Care Trust move on up to my favourite, Marie Curie Cancer Care then on to Help The Aged, cross the road to St Luke’s and back over again for Oxfam. Bosh.

Then it clicked. 

I have lots of free time and I love charity shops. I’m going to volunteer. And before I knew it, I was wondering why I hadn’t decided to do it before. Every Saturday afternoon I would rock up to the charity shop and get ready to find some bloody brilliant stuff. Oh- and for anyone who thinks charity shop work is easy, or not worth it please keep reading. The first thing that really struck me was  just how busy this shop is, sometimes with over 50 bags and boxes of donations being left in one day. The next is just how high the standards are. Two thirds of donated goods are thrown away or ragged, though they still get money for the discarded clothes. Thirdly and most importantly, the people. The two managers, to this day, know exactly what I will like and often save things to one side for me (even though they think I am truly bonkers). They are two of the most patient, thoughtful and downright lovely people I know. Plus we’ve got banter.

It is in this shop where I have purchased some my many second-hand goodies. One of the best best being my Jones’s sewing machine (£3).

All Saints keep your hands off.

The ultimate purchase I have made was 3 bin bags of vintage clothing for a jaw dropping £20. Where I would usually wish I was a size 10 and pretend to wear these items before ragging them, one of fellow volunteers suggested I hoard it all and sell it. So I did, well, I am doing. I have made £84 so far on eBay and I still have bundles to get rid of. There’s a little bit of charity shop guilt, so I’ll give a percentage of the funds back. Check out this dress I sold for £14 that otherwise would have made the rag bin:

My point here is that Charity Shops are incredible. So incredible I’ve given them capital letters. If you have a few spare hours, go and volunteer in your local shop, not just because you’re “doing a good thing” or you feel you should, but because you get the first pick of everything that comes in and you meet loads of really gre-…well you meet people.

Keep tabs.

G

Oh! Sweet Charity!

“I love vintage clothes because they seem to make extravagance less costly to obtain, and I like to imagine the story behind each piece. Who wore it, where did she wear it, and who did she meet? Was it her favorite hat? Did she save up for it? I love the mystery of vintage clothes.”

Dita Von Teese

So it turns out I’m skint. I’ve cried my money worry tears, punched and kicked my finance draining car and now all the cash flow woes have turned to indifference. Frankly, I’ve given up caring. Agreeing with me, my house-mate says her Dad warned her about this day. “What day?” – “Oh the day you just don’t give a shit anymore.”….That’s today.

Gloom aside, there is a great big positive to my poor bank balance, oh yes. It’s time to combine my obsession with pre-loved clothes and accessories with my instinctive Yorkshire thriftiness.  That means charity shop rummaging, engrossing myself in eBay, Vintage fairs ago-go, getting feisty at clothes swaps and quenching my thirst for the High Street in magazine form only. And here is where I’m going to record my purchases and savvy sales. I’d like to think I’m putting a twist on The Fashion Blog, but there’s every chance I will post photos of my outfits and leave the world to judge me.

And since I’ve just had a serotonin inducing rummage in Extra Care (next to Morrisons’), what better time to begin than now?

Wellington Boots: £1.99
Yellow Paisley print blouse: £1.49
Printed blouse: £1.49
Cracking Grandad Jumper: £2.49
Home made pink and lace dress: £3.99

Total: £11.45

I would demonstrate how I would wear these but I am house-mateless and cannot complete this task without their help. I WILL THOUGH.

Keep tabs.

G