May Moons Ago..

... I studied Fine Art & Textiles, my love for crafts has never left me. There fore as someone that juggles working from home, school run and family schnauzer walking none of which leaves me with much time for mooching the country in search of interesting finds... so finding 'Wolf & Gypsy Vintage' on Instagram has been amazing. The standard of vintage clothing and their obvious love of all things beautiful works perfectly for photographing / Instagra-ing / me purchasing!


Oh and did I also mention, they are super sweet and helpful!

Hand Embroidered Silk Blouse

Dusty Fingers...

 

...nothing dusty about this little gem - vintage / collectible / future classics / fun / whatever you fancy including the lightest cup cakes ever!

 

Dusty Fingers is a collection of vintage clothing / jewellry / furniture / collectables combined under one roof - Round Chapel, Clapton, Hackney once a month from 4pm until 9pm - ie mums / dads / babies / toddlers can hit the early hours and after workers (formal work, so as not to upset anyone including myself!) can pop in on the commute home.

 

As we say in our house 'Super Sonic Tronic' no reason why we say this apart from its ace!

There's no better way to spend an afternoon after nursery than wandering around the fabulous Round Chapel and admiring gems.

 

 

 

 

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Kidswear...

...there are no rules.

 

Jacket - H&M Boyswear, Leather Trousers - Vintage - Church St, London

 

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Images...

 

 

 

... I have a love / hate thing with social media (which is odd as I write a blog - I know.) but I do - some forms of social media actually scare me a little.

Any social media that involves words as the preliminary or main source of focus - for me - has made me feel at times negative / unhappy / uncomfortable.

However - Instagram - is one form of social media I enjoy. I love people's images. I love the fact that you don't need to actually explain / have a title / or any words but when people use words and comments it all seems so much more positive. It's a community of people who like images (and sometimes words).

For example one of my new found vintage havens is in Brighton. On a weekly basis there isn't a chance of popping in but with the help of Instagram I can like / comment on an item and find out more information about it. However what's really fab is that you don't have to buy - it isn't actually about advertising. It's about show casing / admiring / being inspired.

Jumper Dress - RSPCA Charity Shop

Dress / Denim Jumpsuit / 1970 Jumpsuit - Wolf And Gypsy Vintage Brighton

 

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I Never Wanted One Before But...

... I think I do.

I would like (I have a child and must 'mind' my manners...) a varsity jacket... a vintage one, slightly over sized, mens, warm, not shiny but also not wool and itchy. Mmmmm time to start looking...

Shopping at the Laundrette...

I had to pop out today to pick some fabulous vintage clothing up (such a terrible task - not!) but the instructions were as follows -

I'm at broadway market (easy - I know where that is)

At the laundrette (mmmmmmmm...)

And so forth I went, quite literally to the laundrette - it is fabulous!!! Amongst people actually doing their laundry there was the most fab vintage clothing - washing and shopping - talk about multi tasking!!

And everything was bundled up into the most amazing vintage scarf bag ever! The Laundrette, Broadway Market, Saturdays, see you there...

 

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There is nothing Dusty about this Vintage...

Although it is labelled as 'Dusty Fingers - Hackney's new vintage night market', I can say there is nothing (nothing) dusty about this vintage market!
Whilst Mushroom is occupied (under supervision and not home alone!) I sneaked out to meet a friend and have a quick mooch before my hair appointment - I wish I'd had more time! Brilliant collection of jewels, home wear, clothing (weighted more for the ladies) and generally an awesome selection (and in great condition) of vintage (yes vintage and not tat...).
So if you fancy checking it out - its the first Tuesday of every month 2.30pm (that's coffee and vintage time for me) until 9.30pm (that's bedtime for me...) - see you there!

The Round Chapel, Old School Rooms, Powerscroft, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0PU

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Snip Snip & Cocktails...

I love vintage clothing, I collect vintage clothing and its not often that I chop or change it... However as much as I loved this dress I wasn't going to wear it full length.

I'm off out this evening to The Hoxton Pony for a tea party (aka cocktails served prohibition style) with a girlfriend - catch up, cocktails and a combined love of vintage clothing - perfect sunny Friday evening and hence I need something fab, fun and cool...

...there fore the dress got the chop. As is life everyone will have an opinion but I'm happy! The dress is now wearable (for me) and perfect for this evening - tea cups at the ready!

Vintage Silk Dress - The Shop (Cheshire St)

Hot in the City...

Yay! its officially 'summer' - paddling pools and face paints out! And no! this isn't a monster, its a pumpkin face...

Dress - East End Thrift Store, Sneakers - Superga, Sunglasses - Mui Mui