Top Two......Sorbetto versus Vintage

Two of my most recent additions to my non colourful wardrobe (tends to consist of black, grey, cream, denim) - a total colour fobe when it comes to clothes.

Here the Sorbetto top by Colette Patterns makes an appearance in slate grey poly cotton.  Again for this version, I inverted the pleat and finished with matching hand made bias binding on the armholes, neckline and hemline to create a lovely finished edge.  At £3.99 a metre this versatile little number cost me aprox £7.00 to make and a couple of hours from start to finish. 

And I couldn't resist this sparkly number (admittedly I have removed the shoulder pads!) that I picked up at Judys Vintage Fair last week for a mere £18.  I adore the detail on the sleeve and hemline - I think it will lend itself to be worn with skinnies and heels or would look elegant teamed with a pencil skirt and nipped in at the waist with a skinny belt.

xox

The Affordable Vintage Fair.....

After a hard week at work, Saturday saw me kicking back and taking a trip with my lovely friend Janet to Edinburgh to Judys Affordable Vintage Fair.  After attending one of Judys fairs in Newcastle a few years ago, I knew what to expect and made sure I had my camera at the ready as well as some cash in my pocket. 

Packed with some super stalls, we browsed through sequins, leather shorts (I kid not!), pretty jewels and vintage homewares - pausing for lunch on the way. 

I was so wanting to get my hair done by Miss Dixiebelle who was creating some seriously stunning styles!  Maybe a treat for another day.......*sighs*

 xox

Vintage Butterflies......

I adore this vintage muslin cover.....a  friend was having a clear out at her Mum's house and found this that her Granny had hand crocheted with the prettiest of butterflies and thought that I might love it.  An understatement to say the least.  J'adore!!!!

She thinks it was orginally made for covering food as it is both decorative and made from the finest muslin. 

For now I have hung it at my window whilst the sun is not strong to create a pretty and whimsical look.

xox

Vintage Celebrations

I recently turned 40 and some of my closest friends, The Magnificent Seven, decided to throw a Vintage inspired dinner party for me. 

The order of the evening was Nina Simone, champagne, cocktails, cupcakes and a whole lot of dancing and laughter.

We all dressed up of course, I wore an orginal 1940's black below the knee dress, leopard print heels and a 1940's headpiece, here's a few pictures of my special evening.....

Green Glass....

If you know me, you know I love a right good old rummage in a charity shop.  I've found some great things over the years, old lace that I have made into a shower curtain, vintage throws and 1960's stools I have renovated.   But my favourite finds are glassware, I love old glass decorated with gold, floral prints and self coloured glass. 

Yesterday I found this pretty green glass jug for just £2, that matches a pair of candlesticks I found a few years ago.  Perfect for filling with peach scnapps, champagne and fresh raspberries....