Change It...

... Its one of those days. 

Life seemed generally a tad more at odds with me today...

The jeans I'm wearing were in the 'charity shop' pile (and yet I choose to wear them knowing they don't make me feel great!)

And guess what - I didn't feel great in them.

But once someone said to me - 'Don't talk the talk, walk the walk'...

And it stuck - which unlike the white strips - they didn't!

Jeans - Hudson, Vintage Jumper - The Shop (Cheshire Street), 

Faux Fur Gillet - From The Jumble Walk (Nationwide Summer event), Sandals - Salt Water

We're Back...

...to be fair I didn't go anywhere - or at least anywhere special but as the sunshine returns s does a certain level of sanity...

T-shirt - Mind Charity Shop, Skirt - Dusty Fingers Vintage Market (3rd Sunday of every month!!), Vintage Belt - The Shop (Cheshire St London)

Winter Coat...

I'm not giving up, no way but all suggestions welcome...

The search for a Winter coat is on. So far I have ordered, payed for, had delivered (I rarely leave East London) several dozen Winter coats and so far - too big, too small, too swampy (its a word!), too flimsy, too delicate and some too cold!!

And sent them all - back!

The only coat so far  that has worked is the Topman parka that I bought again this year (last years survived one winter of child 'stuff' and dog walking and then gave up on me - ripped, torn and tattered) and this year its gone one better! it has a detachable lining! So thats Autumn and Winter covered (literally) in one! but not kind-a-smart...

Parka (minus lining) - Topman, Cardigan - RSPCA Charity Shop, 

Cotton Top - The Shop (Cheshire St), Jeans - Current Elliott, Sneakers - Superga

The Tattoo...

The tattoo is done.

After a drama over child care, broken boilers, leaky extensions and a case of nerves (mixed in with a huge case of excitement!).

It took an hour, after the initial sensation I zoned off to into what can only be described as a very relaxing experience...

Lets be honest, I had an hour without dogs barking, kids screaming, people asking questions, alarms beeping, boilers failing... A mild scratching sensation and my own thoughts was actually very peaceful.

And finally - am I happy with the end result - beyond! I love it!

Skirt - The Shop (Cheshire St), T-shirt -ASOS, Sneakers - Superga, Tattoo - Into You (Clerkenwell Road)

 

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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)

Vintage Florals...

Two days ago I received a wee message from a fab friend who owns an even more fabulous vintage shop - The Shop (literally!) that he had a new batch of stock from a single owner and ranging from 1930 to 1970. Lets be honest, within ten minutes I was stood outside The Shop!
So having spent the last two days admiring, preening and cleaning I am nearly ready to start wearing...

Dress & Bracelet - RSPCA Charity Shop, Belt - The Shop (Cheshire St), Sneakers - Superga, 

Sunglasses - Mui Mui, Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Cinch It...

Top & Belt - The Shop (Cheshire St), Shorts - Current Elliott

Favourite Colour Combinations...

Three of my favourite colours - pink, red and turquoise - not a combination to shy away from but with the summer sun one to embrace!

Dress- -Factory Outlet (Mare St), Vintage Jacket - The Shop (Cheshire St), Sneakers - Superga

Quick Change (into) Ben & Holly...

The plan...
Was silk kaftan (new charity shop purchase, washed and ready to wear), liquorice & fresh mint tea plus a new and ready to read copy of Vogue.
Reality was Ben & Holly at the Hackney Empire...

Holly... Vintage 70s Dress - The Shop (Cheshire St), Sneakers - Superga

Ben... Mushroom Tee - ELS (aka homemade), Shorts - M&S, Mis-matched Crocs - As normal! 

A Craft Gift...

Trawling through the local charity shops is a pleasure, a past time, relaxing, fruitful and delightful. I love finding the unexpected, not only for myself and our family but also for friends. Here's a wee gift I made...

Bag - Mind Charity Shop, Silk Scarf - The Shop (Cheshire St)