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Tuesday 27 July 2010

Alfie's Antique Market



I've been hearing for many months now the wonders that this place holds and I finally managed to find the time to gander through this fabulous haven of old, antique, vintage and glamour.

As I walked into the discreet entrance on Church Street I found myself in Tin Tin Collectables, a boutique of period costumes and accessories. It throws the browser back to the 19th and early 20th Century theatre and fashion world with old props and masks, make-up cases and fans, it is crammed full of exquisite memories.

This is how I started my adventure and I ended with probably the most sensational vintage boutique The Girl Can't Help It which focuses on mid 20th century American vintage. Think Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, gowns, slippers, everything you've always wanted to try on... and you can! Prices range from the small to the large but give yourself enough time cause there is a lot there and although it is well organised you certainly don't want to be caught short with a dinner date across town...

Alfie's Antique Market
18 - 25 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8DT




Tuesday 6 July 2010

ADvintaged - Wimbledon


It's not very often that I walk into a shop and not want to leave, as much as I love fashion I am surprisingly impatient when it comes to clothe finding. However, not only did I refuse to leave this shop when my housemate started to fidget I almost squeezed out a cheeky tear being surrounded my such beauty.
Said shop is in Wimbledon village, newly opened and a haven to all who want to purchase original dresses, hats, shoes, gloves from the the 1920s and up. Prices for dresses start from around £30 all the way up to £750 (an original 1950s Dior, gulp) so if you find yourself in the area please please please go and take a look, or just take a peek online.

ADvintaged
15 High Street
Wimbledon
SW19 5DX

Friday 2 July 2010

Online Vintage... Mmmmm

If you haven't got the time to trawl the markets every weekend well now you don't have to as the clever-clogs at pretaportabello have put everything online. From vintage goodies to young design talent there's even a Let's Trade section where you can haggle from your sofa.