tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41046576354592787862011-11-27T15:58:41.740-08:00Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-24295439802521633172011-06-13T03:20:00.000-07:002011-06-13T03:40:16.786-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tX6Pwq8DmDw/TfXos6uTmCI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/mpF4weq0VGo/s1600/DSC_0686.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tX6Pwq8DmDw/TfXos6uTmCI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/mpF4weq0VGo/s320/DSC_0686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617651968589928482" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KFw4qykGSYE/TfXoNTEDsmI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1wzEbm8Y75A/s1600/DSC_0621.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KFw4qykGSYE/TfXoNTEDsmI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1wzEbm8Y75A/s320/DSC_0621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617651425367798370" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuvDgbt2NWo/TfXnx0bD2rI/AAAAAAAAAJk/qB05BTj7enk/s1600/DSC_0615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuvDgbt2NWo/TfXnx0bD2rI/AAAAAAAAAJk/qB05BTj7enk/s320/DSC_0615.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617650953286310578" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmu-8ychKJo/TfXnjp7UcrI/AAAAAAAAAJc/on2wgAn9TZI/s1600/DSC_0613.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmu-8ychKJo/TfXnjp7UcrI/AAAAAAAAAJc/on2wgAn9TZI/s320/DSC_0613.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617650709950657202" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmu-8ychKJo/TfXnjp7UcrI/AAAAAAAAAJc/on2wgAn9TZI/s1600/DSC_0613.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmu-8ychKJo/TfXnjp7UcrI/AAAAAAAAAJc/on2wgAn9TZI/s1600/DSC_0613.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I spent last Saturday at a Hen Do that the Maid of Honour and myself organised and I feel it my duty to spread the love and knowledge of a wonderful business that caters for those that want to provide an alternative to the grotesque world of Hen Dos.</span></a></span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><b>The Make Lounge</b></span> in Angel, London, provided eight of us with three hours of cutting, ironing, sparking and designing our own pants. The hilarity of sitting around a table of ribbons, Swarovski crystals, embroidered flowers and heaps of colourful scrap material, whilst drinking champagne by the bucket load was well worth the £45... this of course covered the Hen as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Take a look at the website, they do cushion cover designing, vintage apron making, dress making and much more. I really do recommend it!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.themakelounge.com">www.themakelounge.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>LLx</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-2429543980252163317?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-33860027046990973932011-02-09T02:18:00.000-08:002011-02-09T02:29:25.712-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TVJseKqi5hI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/tkbva7BnFwg/s1600/mary.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 257px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571634954525402642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TVJseKqi5hI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/tkbva7BnFwg/s320/mary.jpg" /></a><br /><div>"A retrospective of the iconic photographer Eve Arnold coincides with the unveiling of a new gallery at Chris Beetles"</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Images of Marylin, life in the 1950s and inspirational icons of the era from today (Wednesday 9th February) to Saturday 5th March.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For further information click onto the website below for more stunning images.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.chrisbeetlesfinephotographs.com/">http://www.chrisbeetlesfinephotographs.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>LLx</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-3386002704699097393?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-74619351758438012392011-02-09T01:44:00.000-08:002011-02-09T02:10:00.101-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TVJn0_tGfeI/AAAAAAAAAJI/_62YOf9J2cg/s1600/Prohibition.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571629849162186210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TVJn0_tGfeI/AAAAAAAAAJI/_62YOf9J2cg/s320/Prohibition.jpg" /></a><br /><div>There's another night of dancing and debauchery planned for this coming Saturday <strong>12<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> February</strong>. If the roaring 20s tickles your fancy then scoot yourself down to Bloomsbury, London, to drink from tea-cups, gamble and dance the Charleston. Live bands and cabaret throughout the night until 2am and appropriate attire mandatory!</div><br /><div>For further info and tickets check out the website here...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.prohibition1920s.com/">http://www.prohibition1920s.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>Victoria House Basement</div><div>37-63 Southampton Row</div><div>WC1B 4DA</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have fun! And send me links to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">photopics</span> if you go!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLx</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7461935175843801239?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-59954416321894162432011-01-31T07:58:00.000-08:002011-01-31T08:10:31.996-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUbevikFAKI/AAAAAAAAAI4/XvcecU179Ls/s1600/the-book-club.jpeg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568382897603543202" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUbevikFAKI/AAAAAAAAAI4/XvcecU179Ls/s320/the-book-club.jpeg" /></a><br /><div>One for the diary folks, on Saturday 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> February at the infamous <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Book Club</span> in Old Street the fusion of genres is taking place and it's going to be a hoot!</div><br /><div>Swing beats starts at 8pm and dancing until 2am is the least you can do, I've been to one before and it really is fabulous in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">every</span> possible way. Put those dancing shoes on and come down.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Check it out...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.wearetbc.com/">http://www.wearetbc.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>100-106 Leonard Street,</div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoxton</span> / <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shoreditch</span></div><br /><div>London</div><br /><div>EC2A 4RH</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Chris Tofu, Sound Assembly, The Fungal Brothers, DJ Tommi &amp; Don <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ronstone</span> will be playing.</div><div></div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLx</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5995441632189416243?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-31914345770693013942011-01-26T08:26:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:33:40.059-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUBMv4jfiOI/AAAAAAAAAIw/WV7yjYwWbTE/s1600/popup.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566533524948748514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUBMv4jfiOI/AAAAAAAAAIw/WV7yjYwWbTE/s320/popup.jpg" /></a><br /><div>So much is happening on the 5th of February so get those running shoes on and tick all the vintage boxes!</div><br /><div><strong>Rag&amp;Bow</strong> are displaying their wonderful pop-up shop at Paradise by The Way of Kensal Green from 12:00 - 17:00. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"From the 10th of January we are now also stocked in Selfridges as part of Supermarket Sarah's In-Store shop!"</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>19 Kilburn Lane </div><br /><div>London</div><br /><div>W10 4AE</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-3191434577069301394?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-52492831871010927192011-01-26T08:14:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:19:23.532-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUBJOXcKR9I/AAAAAAAAAIo/le5Nz2-Frl0/s1600/bloom.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566529650589059026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TUBJOXcKR9I/AAAAAAAAAIo/le5Nz2-Frl0/s320/bloom.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The next date for <strong>Bloomsbury Vintage Fair</strong> has been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">announced</span>!</div><br /><div>On the Saturday 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> February at Bloomsbury Lanes from 12.00 - 17.00 thirty plus traders will be selling their wares so get there early to find the many gems of vintage clothes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">homewear</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"> and</span> homemade <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">jewellery</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Bloomsbury Lanes</div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bedford</span> Way</div><br /><div>London </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5249283187101092719?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-82417461817921961222011-01-25T06:29:00.000-08:002011-01-25T06:54:22.962-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TT7iSju2QKI/AAAAAAAAAIg/XyPIY03yh_o/s1600/sugarland.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566134997933768866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TT7iSju2QKI/AAAAAAAAAIg/XyPIY03yh_o/s320/sugarland.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It really has been quite a while since I have written here and I'm sorry to those who offered such support and wonderful comments last year, time and life has completely run away with me! But I'm back and have many tales to tell but let me start with an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">exquisite</span> boutique I found in Angel, London, on the way to see Matthew <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bourne's</span> Cinderella (set in the Blitz and completely breathtaking!)<br /><br /><br /><strong>My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sugarland</span></strong> has been written about in all worthy publications and has been talked about more than William and Kate's special day. If you can't make it to the boutique itself then take a look online at all the stunning pieces available.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mysugarland.co.uk/">http://www.mysugarland.co.uk/</a><br /><p>Enjoy!</p><p>LLx</p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8241746181792196122?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-38438476461531156442010-09-03T02:15:00.000-07:002010-09-03T02:29:32.579-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TIC_0wPfQeI/AAAAAAAAAH0/SgQylwrXghI/s1600/Ladyluck.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TIC_0wPfQeI/AAAAAAAAAH0/SgQylwrXghI/s320/Ladyluck.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512616856925454818" /></a><br />Ladies and Gentlemen, if you're looking for something to entertain you next weekend (11th &amp; 12 September) then check out the <b>Ladyluck Black Cotton Weekend</b>. Friday night will be in Volupte (check out previous post) and Saturday day in Tate Modern for some dancing lessons to continue the evening in the Electricity Showrooms. <div><br /></div><div>"Spin vintage dance sound waves from the 40s, 50s, 60s, live retro bands or burlesque shows"</div><div>(Yippee!)<br /><div><br /><div>"Ladyluck Club presents a weekend of vintage cool, a jam pack rosta of sizzling hot vintage dance music and retro bands."</div><div><br /></div></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ladyluckclub.co.uk">www.ladyluckclub.co.uk</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-3843847646153115644?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-47050471670034582342010-09-02T11:51:00.000-07:002010-09-02T11:57:52.500-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TH_znL-fp_I/AAAAAAAAAHs/VpaFoEslu-s/s1600/Blitz+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TH_znL-fp_I/AAAAAAAAAHs/VpaFoEslu-s/s320/Blitz+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512392323480135666" /></a><br />The Blitz is back! With vengeance.<div><br /></div><div>On the 18th September you must don the silk stockings, pin the hair and paint on the red lips.</div><div>The ever increasing popularity of this event means that you have to book tickets asap, so instead of making that important phone call you've been putting off get yourself online and book book book.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information go to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theblitzparty.com">www.theblitzparty.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Village Underground</div><div>54 Holywell Lane</div><div>London</div><div>EC2A 3PQ </div><div><br /></div><div>8pm - 3am</div><div><br /></div><div>Go Go GO!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-4705047167003458234?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-13664019760771042592010-08-25T08:13:00.000-07:002010-08-25T08:14:53.757-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/THUzRvSgpfI/AAAAAAAAAHc/HZP_Vg0rVko/s1600/AVFF.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/THUzRvSgpfI/AAAAAAAAAHc/HZP_Vg0rVko/s320/AVFF.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509366099002566130" /></a><br /><div>Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair strikes again! This time on the 12th September.</div>Thank the lord it's time to ride the fair again at the BAC for another spectacular day of ground-breaking, room-bursting vintage treats and delights and all under the same roof!<br />Take a look at the website for AVFF, an Aladdin's cave of online shopping and news about the goings on of the vintage world... my utter idol.<br /><br /><a href="www.vintagefashionfairs.com">www.vintagefashionfairs.com</a><br /><br />AVFF<br />BAC<br />Lavender Hill<br />London<br />SW11 5TN<div><br /></div><div>9:30 - 4:30pm<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-1366401976077104259?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-51145304900099762992010-08-20T02:46:00.000-07:002010-08-20T03:08:58.341-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TG5T_ZkBORI/AAAAAAAAAHU/erfuS2R9atk/s1600/circa2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 85px; height: 142px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TG5T_ZkBORI/AAAAAAAAAHU/erfuS2R9atk/s320/circa2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507431742979520786" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The total antithesis of mass-produced, high-street fashion stores, Circa Vintage is a real one-off. Stocking an impressive range of antique garments, from billowing 30s chiffon creations to lung-compressing Victorian corsets, this is the place to come for something truly distinct that looks and feels fantastic. A fantastic place to browse, it almost feels like a museum to fashion, any real lover of clothing will find it hard to leave without indulging in at least one design classic.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Circa Vintage Clothes</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">64 Fulham High Street</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">SW6 3LQ</span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5114530490009976299?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-78973542092614386132010-08-06T04:44:00.000-07:002010-08-06T04:58:42.663-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TFv22WDdV8I/AAAAAAAAAHM/_Y0gLMpIh8Q/s1600/Rag%26Bow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TFv22WDdV8I/AAAAAAAAAHM/_Y0gLMpIh8Q/s320/Rag%26Bow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502262783256647618" /></a><br /><b>Rag&amp;Bow</b> are having another wondrous vintage market this Saturday (7th August) at Kensal Green for a specatcular summer sale.<div><br /></div><div><div>Paradise By Way of Kensal Green</div><div>19 Kilburn Lane</div><div>Kensal Green</div><div>W10 4AE</div><div><br /></div><div>(12 - 5pm)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7897354209261438613?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-61962906497029505012010-07-27T04:57:00.000-07:002010-07-27T05:13:19.502-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TE7MkIgap5I/AAAAAAAAAG8/RhNKSL7bbHQ/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TE7MkIgap5I/AAAAAAAAAG8/RhNKSL7bbHQ/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498557116196759442" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TE7Ls0K4MtI/AAAAAAAAAGs/aTnDAb58apE/s1600/DSC_0008.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TE7Ls0K4MtI/AAAAAAAAAGs/aTnDAb58apE/s320/DSC_0008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498556165844906706" /></a>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. <div><br /></div><div>As I walked into the discreet entrance on Church Street I found myself in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.tintincollectables.net">Tin Tin Collectables</a>, 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.</div><div><br /><div>This is how I started my adventure and I ended with probably the most sensational vintage boutique <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thegirlcanthelpit.com">The Girl Can't Help It</a> 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...</div><div><br /></div><div>Alfie's Antique Market</div><div>18 - 25 Church Street</div><div>Marylebone</div><div>London</div><div>NW8 8DT</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="www.alfiesantiques.com">www.alfiesantiques.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6196290649702950501?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-48722004809077158032010-07-06T02:43:00.000-07:002010-07-06T02:56:39.275-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TDL9pyG_SzI/AAAAAAAAAGk/KfqTRG1_4VQ/s1600/gloves.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TDL9pyG_SzI/AAAAAAAAAGk/KfqTRG1_4VQ/s320/gloves.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490729789985606450" /></a><br />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. <div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div>ADvintaged</div><div>15 High Street</div><div>Wimbledon</div><div>SW19 5DX</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ADvintaged.com">www.ADvintaged.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-4872200480907715803?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-63332327838611947302010-07-02T05:07:00.000-07:002010-07-02T05:42:39.928-07:00If 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.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.pretaportobello.com">www.pretaportobello.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6333232783861194730?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-60345508645274420622010-06-20T12:58:00.001-07:002010-06-20T13:10:26.839-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TB51oO2--uI/AAAAAAAAAGc/GJ2IYeg9d64/s1600/magic.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 179px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TB51oO2--uI/AAAAAAAAAGc/GJ2IYeg9d64/s320/magic.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484950730227776226" /></a><br />Held in a secret location (revealed when you book), Lady Gaga has performed in this house of horrors. Open to the public one night a month, tickets buys you dinner, a fortune-teller reading and a one-off magic show from illusionist, Simon Drake. There's also drinking and dancing until 1am. Magic.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.houseofmagic.co.uk">Website</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6034550864527442062?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-59980206693065588212010-06-20T12:43:00.001-07:002010-06-20T12:52:40.423-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TB5xaIWiZnI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wnzp5YkEcYE/s1600/Stoke.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TB5xaIWiZnI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wnzp5YkEcYE/s320/Stoke.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484946089916393074" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Who'd've</span> thought that the hidden away village of Stoke <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Newington</span> could hold such delights?<div>As I was badly coping with a hangover from the underworld I stumbled across a plethora of vintage shops, tea rooms, book havens, record treasure troves and antique jungles and soon my troubles extinguished. Not only did I purchase a fabulous 1970s Dorothy Perkins maxi dress the colour of faded sienna I munched away my troubles in their organic cafes on Stoke <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Newington</span> Church Street. If you get the time check out the old grave yard on the other side of the road... a treasure trove of wildlife and past lives.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ribbonsandtaylor.co.uk">Ribbons &amp; Taylor</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5998020669306558821?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-20722671637714160592010-05-31T02:34:00.000-07:002010-05-31T02:49:00.734-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAOF6oDYuWI/AAAAAAAAAGM/Asgu_NUtqJ8/s1600/wiltons.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAOF6oDYuWI/AAAAAAAAAGM/Asgu_NUtqJ8/s320/wiltons.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477368814043183458" /></a><br />Check out this diamond of a location if anyone is looking to exhibit, play or party. A hidden gem in East London, still under refurbishment but looking to open again this month I'm desperately thinking what I can use it for... a vintage photo shoot? I think so! <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.wiltons.org.uk">www.wiltons.org.uk</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-2072267163771416059?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-17928802888934258652010-05-30T06:10:00.000-07:002010-05-30T06:11:56.066-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAJjusx89II/AAAAAAAAAGE/N4kkr6mGHnM/s1600/vintage+desires.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAJjusx89II/AAAAAAAAAGE/N4kkr6mGHnM/s320/vintage+desires.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477049750781752450" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-1792880288893425865?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-60318434076256378162010-05-30T05:48:00.000-07:002010-05-30T05:56:43.887-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAJgQ7BcTHI/AAAAAAAAAF8/hPFUkW4XerU/s1600/Frock-Me!-Poster.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/TAJgQ7BcTHI/AAAAAAAAAF8/hPFUkW4XerU/s320/Frock-Me!-Poster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477045940673858674" /></a><br />Heads Up People... Frock Me Vintage fashion fair is residing in Brighton on the Sunday 6th June from 11am - 5.30pm so get your bootsies down to the seaside town and pennies at the ready.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.frockmevintagefashion.com">www.frockmevintagefashion.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Church Street</div><div>Brighton</div><div>BN1 1UE</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6031843407625637816?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-69787249766022192362010-05-21T01:49:00.000-07:002010-05-21T02:02:16.633-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S_ZMEGcSN6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/0q3ON96kS24/s1600/casablanca.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S_ZMEGcSN6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/0q3ON96kS24/s320/casablanca.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473646030447851426" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My stars have aligned and my two favourite things in life have been thrown together to create a my perfect job. I started rehearsals on Monday for a theatre production that will run over the summer and to my joy the director, with the superb help of the designer, has decided to set it in Casablanca in the 1940s. Oh yes, all costumes, set, props and festivities will orientate around my favourite decade through-out the next three months, I'm thinking the Blitz Party is a must, trips to active war bunkers and screening of appropriate films in hidden cinemas around the smoke. Am I going to be the annoying company member dragging people here there and everywhere to show them all things vintage? You ruddy well bet I am! Yippee! Suggestions welcome...</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6978724976602219236?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-78496615119367098912010-05-16T03:27:00.000-07:002010-05-16T03:36:20.540-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-_KbaaDx4I/AAAAAAAAAFk/lZmp1etates/s1600/vintage.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-_KbaaDx4I/AAAAAAAAAFk/lZmp1etates/s320/vintage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471814644572342146" /></a><br />It's happening again, in true vintage style... Rag&amp;Bow are having another awesome vintage sale, this time in The Blues Kitchen, Camden.<div>On Saturday 29th May from midday till 4pm you'll be able to clutch your hands onto the £5-£10 rail where cards are accepted... beware mr bank man, this could be the end of beautiful friendship.</div><div><br /></div><div>111 - 1134 Camden High Street, NW1 7NJ.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7849661511936709891?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-55315604362102622992010-05-13T11:41:00.000-07:002010-05-13T11:51:17.689-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-xKF3PSvAI/AAAAAAAAAFc/B99YBZeH5rk/s1600/churchill.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-xKF3PSvAI/AAAAAAAAAFc/B99YBZeH5rk/s320/churchill.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470829111936203778" /></a><br />If you fancy doing something a little bit different and you like nights out that lend themselves to discovering the dark and mysterious history of our capital city then take a look at this. As you may know many museums in London are opening their doors after dark and holding 'experience' evenings for the curious members of public that want a little more out of their evening than just a dull head-ache from too much rose. The Churchill War Rooms are hosting an evening, night and morning in Churchill's secret wartime bunker, providing dinner, film screenings, a guided tour of the Cabinet War Rooms and breakfast. Tickets £45 and it takes place this Friday (14th May) from 6.30pm. <div>For tickets call - 020 7744 0141.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5531560436210262299?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-76166375118847755662010-05-13T08:00:00.000-07:002010-05-13T08:10:06.340-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-wWPOw3NqI/AAAAAAAAAFU/J1vrIthHguA/s1600/retro.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-wWPOw3NqI/AAAAAAAAAFU/J1vrIthHguA/s320/retro.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470772098265200290" /></a><br />Stumbling around in South London I tripped over this gem of a shop, stuck between an off-licence and a dry cleaners I could resist the trove that was awaiting. All things retro from lamps to phones to leather armchairs and bizarre mirrors so I took a card and promised the very nice man that I would spread the word. Check out all in his shop at<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.modernmetropolis.com">www.modernmetropolis.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>20th Century Furniture</div><div>Modern Metropolis</div><div>735 Garrat Lane, Wandsworth SW17 0PD</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7616637511884775566?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-49878777186772026842010-05-10T12:48:00.000-07:002010-05-10T12:58:17.101-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-hlH8aQV9I/AAAAAAAAAFM/ZnGZrCYKfbg/s1600/Brixton.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-hlH8aQV9I/AAAAAAAAAFM/ZnGZrCYKfbg/s320/Brixton.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469732934591207378" /></a><br />If you haven't heard the whispers on the grapevine then you're not listening hard enough. <div><b>Brixton Village</b> are embracing the <b>1950s</b> and are holding their late night market this Thursday (13th May) with live music from The Muleskinners Trio and recorded vintage sounds from the 50s with DJ Miss Aloha from Hula Boogie. Not only that Jive classes and Vintage fashion shows... how can you resist???! I can't. See you there! </div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday 13th May</div><div>7pm - 10pm</div><div>Brixton Village, entrance on Coldharbour Lane &amp; Atlantic Road</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-4987877718677202684?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-59383361728983176842010-05-10T12:12:00.000-07:002010-05-10T12:33:52.060-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-hfTvBHJRI/AAAAAAAAAFE/CuAFdyXTP50/s1600/burlesque2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-hfTvBHJRI/AAAAAAAAAFE/CuAFdyXTP50/s320/burlesque2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469726540084749586" /></a><br />I've stumbled across the most fantastic website. Fact. If, like me, you are fascinated by the art of burlesque but never experienced first hand the mysterious world of performing with grace and style whilst trying to remove items of clothing, or indeed looking remotely sexy, then take a peek at this. <div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.burlesquebaby.com">Burlesque Baby</a> offers an array of classes, events and even vintage tea parties suitable for groups of celebrating girlfriends or private lessons on your ownsome if you want some one on one time (by the look of the breathtaking beauties of teachers available I might be opting for the latter...)</div><div>I'm getting straight on the phone to my gals and booking a date of tea, cupcakes... and burlesque! Give it go.</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5938336172898317684?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-83296532982485576032010-05-09T14:53:00.000-07:002010-05-09T15:02:22.554-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cwqd0Qy_I/AAAAAAAAAE8/XVbDVXvizCE/s1600/IMG_0021.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cwqd0Qy_I/AAAAAAAAAE8/XVbDVXvizCE/s320/IMG_0021.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469393778581228530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cwOLKMdbI/AAAAAAAAAE0/gJGcn1GVSjc/s1600/IMG_0020.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cwOLKMdbI/AAAAAAAAAE0/gJGcn1GVSjc/s320/IMG_0020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469393292536608178" /></a><br />It was a fleeting visit to the countryside to watch my Auntie sing in the local town square and what did I stumble upon? Oh yes, the joys of vintage cars. <div>It was love at first site and my heart skipped a beat for the sky blue Ford Anglia that seemed to whisper my name as soon as we caught eyes/headlights. </div><div>I couldn't help myself, I papped away whilst peering into the interior where, laid out on the back seat, an old radio, hamper and driving license lay, just waiting for me to jump in and take it on a sea-faring spin to sand-dunes and beyond... simply beautiful.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8329653298248557603?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-21269379548510523442010-05-07T01:27:00.000-07:002010-05-07T01:42:10.090-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-PSW7tLipI/AAAAAAAAAEc/N1PArsJfMTk/s1600/grace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468445663984061074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-PSW7tLipI/AAAAAAAAAEc/N1PArsJfMTk/s320/grace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>She represented class and style from the moment she was seen on screen in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mogambo</span> in 1953 and at the age of only 26 she married her Prince and started a family living in Monaco bearing three <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">beautiful</span> children. So what was is about this figure that has spawned a life time of fascination when her screen time was few and far between? Take a trip to the Victoria and Albert Museum in South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Kensington</span> to see around 50 of her outfits, costumes from her films, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">jewellery</span>, hats, the famous Hermes Kelly bag and posters, photographs and even her Oscar statuette - Dior, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Balenciaga</span>, Yves St Laurent and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Givenchy</span> to name but a few.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/gracekelly/home/">Victoria and Albert Museum</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-2126937954851052344?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-49646034544529341632010-05-06T07:35:00.000-07:002010-05-06T07:47:42.914-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-LWfgC9AxI/AAAAAAAAAEM/IWOoDhbP1qE/s1600/belle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468168734247813906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-LWfgC9AxI/AAAAAAAAAEM/IWOoDhbP1qE/s320/belle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Find yourself in a 'green-tinged Montmartre music hall' adorned with acrobats, can-can dancers and circus performers and you'll discover that 19th Century Paris has come back to haunt you.</div><br /><div>From the same people that brought you The Blitz and Prohibition the next event is Saturday 15th May and tickets can be bought online. Held at Shoreditch Studios you won't be disappointed with a night of absinthe-fuelled, velvet clad performances of the last century... dress accordingly to fit right in...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.belleepoqueparty.com/index.html"><strong>La Belle Epoque</strong> </a></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-4964603454452934163?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-74936891557201928712010-05-06T02:28:00.000-07:002010-05-06T02:36:33.085-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-KNfIaNOhI/AAAAAAAAADs/pXZiSpoqhlU/s1600/bags.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468088463554066962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-KNfIaNOhI/AAAAAAAAADs/pXZiSpoqhlU/s320/bags.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's today (6th May) and it's only open until 8pm so catch it with both hands if you can... Samsonite are hosting a one day event of vintage bags spanning 100 years. Grab an americano on your lunch break and take a trip to Brompton Road and soak in the delights of the 20s, 30s and a sprinkling ye olde leather. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Harrods</div><br /><div>87-135 Brompton Road,</div><br /><div>W2 2UH</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7493689155720192871?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-87629711011468021162010-05-06T01:52:00.000-07:002010-05-06T02:06:42.304-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-KGR6T7-iI/AAAAAAAAADk/NWvrntnXoXA/s1600/jazz.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468080539849980450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-KGR6T7-iI/AAAAAAAAADk/NWvrntnXoXA/s320/jazz.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If you're at a loose end this evening and have an itch for a spot of 1920s Jazz then head on down to Le QuecumBar in Battersea to hear the sounds of the <strong>Swinging Cats</strong>. Led by the multi-talented multi-instrumental Richard White you won't be disappointed believe me! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>£5 entry, free before 8pm.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>42-44 Battersea High Street.</div><br /><div>London</div><br /><div>SW11 3HX</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8762971101146802116?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-60068245182031071882010-05-05T08:50:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:02:44.481-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-GWmbCzDlI/AAAAAAAAADc/NzAKGDHD5cQ/s1600/hatters.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467817009443180114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-GWmbCzDlI/AAAAAAAAADc/NzAKGDHD5cQ/s320/hatters.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Bear with me on this one... it's all about hats, and taxidermy. Apparently. According to the Barbican in North London. If you fancy a night with a twist the well known theatre centre is hosting the Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Thursday 6th May from 6.30pm - 10pm. I'm not quite sure what's vintage about it but it seemed weird enough to get a mention, free and combining clubbing with canapes check out more at...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=10150">Mad Hatter's Tea Party</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6006824518203107188?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-83311202982826268492010-05-05T07:57:00.000-07:002010-05-09T14:49:32.224-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-ctsq-rhCI/AAAAAAAAAEs/l5pOUSrY61E/s1600/DSC_0530.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-ctsq-rhCI/AAAAAAAAAEs/l5pOUSrY61E/s320/DSC_0530.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469390517939438626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cspMC-eyI/AAAAAAAAAEk/UVP5fU9KKOo/s1600/DSC_0582.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-cspMC-eyI/AAAAAAAAAEk/UVP5fU9KKOo/s320/DSC_0582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469389358584724258" /></a><br />So I did it, I survived the hardest hitting seven days I've had for a while, and it's all thanks to the festival of Jazz in <strong>New Orleans</strong>. I'd been warned before <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">departure</span> last Monday that if you could make it for a week without a holiday <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">immediately</span> after then you were officially classed as 'hardcore'... well stand back ladies and gentlemen, it is now my middle name. Take a town that looks like it hasn't changed since the early 1900s (it hasn't), add jazz and blues musicians, 30c heat and smiling eyes and you get the most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">memorable</span> holiday of a lifetime...<br /><br />My brain has been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">engulfed</span> by brass bands, soul singers, swing dancers and travelling wonders and what really struck me out there was the seemingly effortless lifestyle that lead to such happy results. The town has been struck with devastation in the past and even through this everyone seems to be smiling. The bars are so ridiculously cool the locals have no idea how much money we spend in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">London</span> to create this look... everyone wears a hat, dons the leathers and works the style without even knowing. I'm hooked, me and my harmonica are going back even if it means I have to sell all my worldly possessions... I will be going to the jazz ball!<br /><br />The music seen and heard during the day festival was quite different to the after dark festivities. Famous names such as BB King, Van Morrison, Jose Feliciano and The Gyspy Kings graced the stages in daylight and as soon as the sun set the true jazz kicked off. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band was the highlight, playing from midnight until 3am by which point my makeup was round my neck, dress soaked through and bourbon everywhere. A nifty trip to a strip club ended the night and at 7am the sun was up and ready to start a new day... and that was early!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8331120298282626849?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-52011713439806950192010-05-05T06:14:00.000-07:002010-05-05T06:27:22.528-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-FyKAQinbI/AAAAAAAAADU/Oka2HoLy6I0/s1600/rail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467776938798128562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S-FyKAQinbI/AAAAAAAAADU/Oka2HoLy6I0/s320/rail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>After the success of Paradise last Saturday Rag &amp; Bow are hosting another jam-packed rail showdown in Bethnal Green's Affordable Vintage Fair this Sunday (9th May). Just get onto Tatty Devine's facebook group Rag &amp; Bow Vintage Clothing for more information...</div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5201171343980695019?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-65462170514526286072010-04-26T12:07:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:23:58.865-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9XnvHxZpfI/AAAAAAAAADM/7xrCBK_kv88/s1600/volupte.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 121px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9XnvHxZpfI/AAAAAAAAADM/7xrCBK_kv88/s320/volupte.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464528519610082802" /></a><br />Described as "The most decadent burlesque supper club in town" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Volupte</span> can be found in the hub-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ub</span> of the city gently nestled between Chancery Lane and St. Paul's. As soon as you walk through the door the world seems a tad more exciting and I wouldn't put it past you to look over the shoulder to see if you were followed. Each night provides a dark and indulgent performance whether it be burlesque, cabaret or jazz, Saturday afternoon also hosts Afternoon Tease (shouldn't cucumber sandwiches always be accompanied with nipple tassels?...) for an alternative weekend venture.<div><br /></div><div><a href="www.volupte-lounge.com">www.volupte-lounge.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6546217051452628607?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-10484117677593176092010-04-26T11:55:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:02:24.956-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9XjF0LsEMI/AAAAAAAAADE/qDnf97YZhCE/s1600/Bourne.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9XjF0LsEMI/AAAAAAAAADE/qDnf97YZhCE/s320/Bourne.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464523411930484930" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">If you're into your hidden locations, heard it on the grapevine venues, then take a look at Bourne &amp; Hollingsworth. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">"Dinky, chintzy and hidden down a flight of steps, this single-room bar is like going back in time. It has the delightful ambience of a 1920s tearoom, complete with tablecloths and flowery wallpaper. Not that this place is twee by any stretch – their cocktails menu sees that the tone stays the right (or should that be the wrong?) side of Prohibition-era chic."</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bourneandhollingsworth.com">www.bourneandhollingsworth.com</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;">Fitzrovia - W1T 1JF</span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-1048411767759317609?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-85821163192756328912010-04-23T02:29:00.000-07:002010-04-23T02:36:29.704-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FppARi7SI/AAAAAAAAAC0/UCxozQ6d1kU/s1600/lillylewis.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FppARi7SI/AAAAAAAAAC0/UCxozQ6d1kU/s320/lillylewis.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463263976146267426" /></a><br />I've fallen in love. It's true, after all this time of searching high and low for the ultimate chic headgear my quest is over. Lilly Lewis works with traditional techniques and vintage material to produce a range of of hats, Fascintators and accessories from the 20s to contemporary and for a very reasonable price. Clickity Click on the link below to see the collections.<div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lillylewis.co.uk">www.lillylewis.co.uk</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8582116319275632891?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-69513931711209593992010-04-23T02:05:00.000-07:002010-04-23T02:25:51.541-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FnLP5sUmI/AAAAAAAAACs/PCCwMlqymzI/s1600/doverstreet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FnLP5sUmI/AAAAAAAAACs/PCCwMlqymzI/s320/doverstreet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463261265921856098" /></a><br />Take the idea of a london market, put it in a chic and beautifully designed building, add top designers like Gareth Pugh, Maria Cornejo, Giles, COMME des GARCONS, and SO many more and then team with a fashionista crew and what do you get? Dover Street Market. The entrance feature alone is worth a trip, with prices ranging from £50 - £1****** you'll need to save the pennies or just dress the part and wander the six floors. <div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.doverstreetmarket.com">www.doverstreetmarket.com</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>17-18 Dover Street,</div><div>London W1S 4LT</div><div>Hours - 11am -6pm Monday - Weds / 11am - 7pm Thurs - Sat</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6951393171120959399?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-64654359957254329262010-04-23T01:45:00.000-07:002010-04-23T01:52:11.560-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FfmsnnryI/AAAAAAAAACk/SfuYKi6LH8o/s1600/AFW.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FfmsnnryI/AAAAAAAAACk/SfuYKi6LH8o/s320/AFW.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463252941394128674" /></a><br />It's the last day, sorry for the late notice all, but if you can get yourself down to Spitalfields today you can catch the end of Alternative Fashion Week. I've been, I've bought and it's beautiful, a 1950s midnight blue French inspired frock, coming in at 20lbs I'm a very proud mother.<div> <div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.alternativearts.co.uk/AFW">www.alternativearts.co.uk/AFW</a></div><div><br /><div> </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6465435995725432926?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-4190019436896833542010-04-23T01:29:00.001-07:002010-04-23T01:45:21.562-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FcsQEPxyI/AAAAAAAAACc/dl_JtVgGSe0/s1600/blitz.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S9FcsQEPxyI/AAAAAAAAACc/dl_JtVgGSe0/s320/blitz.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463249738273900322" /></a><br />Some of you may have heard the rumors, they're definitely floating round London and sadly it is true... The Blitz Party is sold out. Drat. However, good news is hear people, attack those tickets for next months now! On the 5th June 2010 The Blitz Party will be rockin' at the Village Underground with 40s fashion, cocktails, swing and general war-time merriment. Check it out.<div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theblitzparty.com">www.theblitzparty.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-419001943689683354?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-55021958681203585902010-04-14T11:35:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:44:32.058-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YMpYBjMCI/AAAAAAAAACU/sY_9EgiZef8/s1600/Anitas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 172px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YMpYBjMCI/AAAAAAAAACU/sY_9EgiZef8/s320/Anitas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460065503196426274" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>AVFF has been voted the best vintage fashion fair in London as is back with full force this weekend at the Battersea Arts Centre in Clapham. <div><br /></div><div>Similar to Frock Me! there will be a trove of fashion, accessories and a textile fair. In it's 6th year AVFF has created a "one-stop haven for the season;s entire vintage needs and investments buys, offering the creme de la creme of all things vintage."</div><div><br /></div><div>18th April 2010</div><div>9.30 - 4.30pm</div><div>BAC</div><div>Lavender Hill</div><div>London</div><div>SW11 5TN</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="www.vintagemarketplace.net">www.vintagemarketplace.net</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5502195868120358590?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-68215919402379835012010-04-14T07:51:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:04:29.772-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YDlejdzNI/AAAAAAAAAB0/d606ZxYJVYk/s1600/Betty.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YDlejdzNI/AAAAAAAAAB0/d606ZxYJVYk/s320/Betty.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460055540625165522" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>"Betty Blythe is an adorable fine food pantry and cafe and has a 1920s theme throughout including the waitresses' uniforms, music and china tea set. They offer a variety of food including artisan breads, a range of meats, fine tea and coffee and delicious cakes and cookies. Their cupcakes are popular and are ideal for birthdays and are also fantastic for seasonal events like Easter and Mother's Day."</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">73 Blythe Road,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Brook Green,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">London.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">W14 0HP.</span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-6821591940237983501?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-43156673650011779232010-04-14T02:38:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:06:36.402-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YEIP89XBI/AAAAAAAAAB8/grd_IyMfzoE/s1600/goodwood.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YEIP89XBI/AAAAAAAAAB8/grd_IyMfzoE/s320/goodwood.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460056138000981010" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Take a designated area of the British countryside, add music from the 40s to the naughties, throw in vintage clothing, vintage vinyl, contemporary bands and leading DJs, mix with a splash of burlesque and serve with a gypsy caravan for the weekend and what do you get? VINTAGE at GOODWOOD. <div><br /></div><div>13th, 14th and 15th August Goodwood opens it's doors to the world of the fabulous and everyone is talking about it. Check out the website for more info but start saving those pennies now and ge your tooshies down there this summer. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.vintageatgoodwood.com">www.vintageatgoodwood.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-4315667365001177923?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-84356679925537377942010-04-08T02:22:00.000-07:002010-04-08T05:52:44.034-07:00FROCK ME!<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457696433202511074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S72h_WjzvOI/AAAAAAAAABs/iNvRwd3qjxc/s320/Frock+me.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Fashion world's greatest fashion event. Beloved by fashion designers, students, models and celebrities and all who love beautiful clothes and wonderful bargains.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I WENT, I SAW and I most certainly conquered!</div><br /><div>Walking away with an emerald green, 1950s, flower printed brocade dress. I AM A VERY HAPPY LADY.</div><br /><div></div><div>The next one is at the Corn Exchange in Brighton so get those 1960s <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Louboutins</span> o<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">n</span> and skip down there, it really is worth it. And if you are a vintage addict get there half and hour before it starts at 11am - it's first come first served. You have been warned.</div><div> </div><div>Sunday 25<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> April 11am - 5pm.</div><div>The Corn Exchange,</div><div>Church Street, Brighton.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-8435667992553737794?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-71176089217744440562010-04-01T01:28:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:17:24.065-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YGi4ckewI/AAAAAAAAACM/QFKFdqyI3_E/s1600/cakes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YGi4ckewI/AAAAAAAAACM/QFKFdqyI3_E/s320/cakes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460058794570840834" /></a><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(111,93,75); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2pxfont-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11;" class="Apple-style-span"> <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; ">"Hidden Tea Room is a private underground restaurant in London, which hosts Traditional Champagne Afternoon Teas.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; ">We believe we are the first and only private restaurant to host Afternoon Tea."</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; ">So there we have it. Our first underground, exclusive to London, exclusive tea room. And we drink see so well!</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; ">Time Out decscibes it as...</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"</span></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hours spent in someone else's living room with a bunch of complete strangers - is this how you want to spend your Sunday afternoon? In fact, it's a refreshing experience. Throw in waves of expertly made baked treats and sandwiches, bottomless pots of tea, unmatchable hospitality and a tiny toy terrier named Oliver and you'd be hardpressed to favour an expensive hotel over this new 'underground tea room'."</span></span></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#333333;"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0pxfont-size:14;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-7117608921774444056?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-57206712962603083822010-03-27T11:31:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:10:35.775-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YFB-ZkwQI/AAAAAAAAACE/u5mcBAmQfNs/s1600/DSC_0350.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S8YFB-ZkwQI/AAAAAAAAACE/u5mcBAmQfNs/s320/DSC_0350.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460057129721577730" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Before you even get to the main street make sure you stop off at the treasure troves of vintage boutiques on Pembridge Road. Walk from Nottinghill Gate and you come across Retro Woman, Retro Man, take a left onto Portobello and take a peak into Portobello Gallery - if you are even one wing of the magpie that I am you'll never leave this jewelry spectacular, crowns included. Teeter your way down the cobbled road and you'll hear the market before you see it.<br /><div><br /><div>The market can be split into Antiques, Fruit &amp; Veg, New Goods, Fashion and Second Hand Goods. For more information on where they are located go to <a href="http://www.portobellomarket.org/">http://www.portobellomarket.org/</a> - written by a true Londoner and someone who works on the stalls for many a years. </div><div><br /></div><div>I try and trip it to Portobello at least once a month, it's a great place to style watch and if that new pair of Chloe pants are going to feature anywhere I can assure you it'll be somewhere along the streets of Nottinghill. Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-5720671296260308382?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-30390433399531389122010-03-20T10:43:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:19:19.536-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Tooting Tram &amp; Social; a diamond in the rough and a stumble across </span></span></span><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450773839195832674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_og4XAdCdO5c/S6UJ7WRCgWI/AAAAAAAAABQ/AZlGSw5lEY0/s320/tram+and+social.jpg" /> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The Correspondents. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">TTS can be found nestled in between Bingo and an equally disheartening drinking venue in Tooting Broadway. With fairy lights, antique furniture, velvet sofas and reasonably priced drinks it attracts an eclectic cliental, all of which are there to have a good time and I've never left that place without learning new names and faces. Actors, musicians, local suits and students fill the old tram shed and if you time it right you can also catch a few bands... which is exactly what I did on Friday night when my love affair with The Correspondents was planted and since grown into a hot pink rose. Calling themselves a swing-hop duo DJ Mr Chuckles and MC</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> Mr Bruce "c</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">ollaborate to make Hip Hop for the 1930s, Big Band music for the 00s. Splicing swing samples with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops they’ve depicted a modern day journey into time of rogue’s, lust, affordable clowns and foot-tapping toe curling "get your brogues on" dance floor swing beat." </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Check out their myspace page and you won't regret it, you certainly won't look back, not even a little peak...</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic </span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">So good I've done my neck and back in from throwing those shapes, sleeping hurts, eating is a challenge and I should've bought shares in Neurofen - no blame, no claim. I dote on them even more.</span></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-3039043339953138912?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104657635459278786.post-2856142312994263932010-03-20T09:00:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:19:47.346-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When I was sitting with my girlfriends over brunch this morning discussing the recent escapades from the past couple of months none of us could write down fast enough the suggestions of the names and places where giggles were had, tea and cakes gobbled, art seen, an emerald green 1950s dress bought, burlesque watched and markets routed through. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For a while now I've wanted to start a blog but finding a subject proved a tad tricky. Do I target fashion, music, galleries, markets, the best thrift stores in town, the sweetest tea shops, post-war swing nights where hot red lipstick is mandatory, indoor picnic parties...? The list was endless. So my conclusion after all of that? Do it all. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My mission statement is to post the unusual, off the beaten track, heard it on the grapevine night and day happenings all of which have the vintage, little bit rough round the edges, feel that London does so well. So, here goes...</span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4104657635459278786-285614231299426393?l=verymerryvintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Leia Lacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13755356921532662345noreply@blogger.com0