Monday 5 December 2011

24 Hour Party Person




I've spent the last 48 hours inebriated which explains why I'm looking as rough as a badger's nether regions in these photos.



From eating my body weight in Thai, Indian and Italian cuisine, mixing red, white & rose wine, Singha lager, sloe gin and India Pale Ale to skirmishing with demented grannies at jumble sales and lusting over artisan jewellery at a craft fair, taking delivery of some of the most amazing parcels from across the globe from glorious bloggers to re-acquainting myself with my favourite Mad-chester film (24 Hour Party People) I've done it all this weekend.



This is how I was dressed earlier but after getting halfway to the pub the front of my boot decided to detach itself and I had to hop back home in the pouring rain to change my footwear.



This parcel jam-packed with Florida sunshine arrived yesterday from the wonderful Ofelia. These fantastically colourful clothes will be perfect when I finally get to Goa. I just had to wear the Andy Warhol printed skirt today which attracted a fair bit of attention from the security guard in Lidl who insisted on following me round the shop. I can only assume he was a connoisseur of pop art.


Isn't the print fabulous?


I snaffled this 1970s leather patchwork bag from yesterday's jumble sale for a measly 10p.

Andy Warhol print mini and patchwork bag worn with a 1960s red leather jerkin (£10.16, eBay), Dolcis suede platforms (£4.99, PDSA), 1980s jersey bodysuit (99p, Age Concern) , 1960s wool beret (50p, Salvation Army)
Just time to catch up on some blog reading before I crack open the next bottle of wine (well, it is almost my birthday).

Hope you've had an excellent weekend.

See you soon.

78 comments:

  1. Wow, what a fab skirt Vix. Love the tights and boots too.
    It sounds like a fab 48hrs!
    Dx

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  2. You must of had a great weekend! I love that patchwork bag. Great outfits (and yes, I do look bad but I had no sleep last night, argh!!!)

    Jules
    http://andsuddenlyisee.blogspot.com

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  3. Mmmm sounds idyllic! That skirt is seriously, seriously awesome :)

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  4. Great skirt, I don;t know how you do it Vix (must be practice) one party in London was enough to know me out for a week!

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  5. this vest is so cool. love its red colour so much.

    in which footwear did you end up in?!

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  6. I love that waistcoat and fingers crossed the boot is fixable.
    All I will add is god bless your liver!

    (I'm having a nice restorative glass of Rose myself ;-P)

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  7. Fab waistcoat, I'm with you on the weekend overload and mixing far too many colours of wine! Can you DM me your address please? Might want to send a wee birfday summat! ;) xx

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  8. Goodness me Vix, I don't see anyone looking rough in those pics. You look stunning as usual. The Andy skirt is just exquisite and I'm glad you gave that patchwork bag a new home.

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  9. the print of your skirt is more than fabulous vix! i love this andy warhol prints! oh and your patchwork bag is also gorgous! i´m impressed that your nails and rings and boots are all matching together;)
    love and kiss,mary

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  10. nice skirt and ♥ for the red veste !!! dear I LOVE UR BLOG AND UR STYLE I put u in a my blogroll. U r amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. If I had a weekend like that, I don't think I would be able to stand up today. You look great, I don't see "tired and hungover" anywhere. That skirt is just yummy--what an awesome print! Love the patchwork bag too. I scores a couple of treasures this weekend as well, but for much more $ then yours, unfortunately. Will send you photos!

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  12. Well,I've never seen badgers nether regions as hot as you!!!Mind you,I've never had a close up of badgers nether regions,but that's beside the point!
    I think you look gorgeous,as EVER!
    Yay for a whole month of birthday celebrations!Sounds like you've been having a BLAST!Tiring,but in a fab way!
    What a rocking outfit!Ofelia has chosen well!That skirt is particularly funktastic!And I'm loving the new 10p bag!Woohoo!

    Love you to BITS,you sexy thang!!
    Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  13. Anday, wowwwwwwwwwwwwww.
    I love how well you live life to the full looking gorgeous, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  14. What a fab weekend! The Andy Warhol print skirt is so gorgeous and the 10p leather patchwork bag is quite the beauty xxx

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  15. I love the Warhol skirt! look at all those lovely goodies in your package! I cant wait to see the green necklace on you it's so pretty!
    Karlene

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  16. Shit! I wish I looked half as good as you after a skinful! Jealous much!! :D

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  17. Wonderful outfit! The red leather is especially gorgeous so is the skirt!

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  18. You look amazing as always. Love the jerkin and boots!

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  19. Get in there love! You look fabulous as always. No wonder matey was following you around the shop!
    xxxxxx

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  20. You don't look like you've been inebriated for the past 48 hours! Can I live where you live? Can we just trade lives?

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  21. That is fabulous skirt, it looks so great on you!!!
    Yeah "sparkles" are the best way to start the birthday happiness!!!!! Love V

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  22. Love the beret and the Warhol is great! I'd love to find one with tins of Campbells soup on!
    'Badgers's nether regions' - please do not say such things ;-), I have a terribly vivid imagination and the images in my mind were not pretty. Nevertheless, you look nothing like these images! I don't think you could look rough!

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  23. Love the pop art skirt, Vix! Mixing your drinks - tut tut. Although I'm an indecisive girl myself, so I'm right there with you! x

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  24. Golly - I am totally in awe of your stamina - Keep it up! Can your boots be repaired? They are so cool :) Early Happy Birthday - enjoy your wine! xxx

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  25. Hi Vix, the skirt and bag are really cool Vix - Went to a St-Vincent de Paul half price sale this weekend with Izzy, we got lots of stuff - You should see Izzy shop, so funny! she has the eye a quick eye, just entered the place, took my coat off turned around and here she was with 5 shirts in her arms, Mom!! i need help!

    Ariane xxxxx

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  26. Hi my dear!! Wow, I love the skirt Ofelia sent you, very unique and looks fabulous too! Sounds like a fun packed weekend, wishing you a great week ahead xxx

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  27. That skirt is just fabuous on you, what a great gift. And of course the rest of the outfit ain't half bad either - love your 10p bag!
    Hope you fixed your boot, hurrah for a weekend full of booze and food, and for managing not to look remotely rough or like any animal's arse. As if you ever could, you gorgeous woman!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  28. oh that mini! perfection.

    happy early birthday!

    xo
    janet

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  29. I'm almost demented with jealousy over that vest & skirt! Love the pattern on the skirt, so fab.

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  30. Looking gorgeous as ever, despite the wicked weekend :-)
    I've been a bit inebriated too... Christmas do last night, with far too much wine and tequila...

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  31. What a fab skirt, wish I looked that good after a bender Vix! x

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  32. Such a great outfit! Loving the skirt. Sounds like very busy weekend to me.

    X x

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  33. Inebriated at the w/e c'est moi. Loving that red leather jerkin. And those green legs - I often channel the tights but wish I had the boots!

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  34. Awesome outfit, love that red leather and it fits you like a glove. Sounds like you had an awesome weekend, I'm very jealous!!

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  35. I love the skirt. My number two son's audiologist would always tell us tales of when he roomed with Andy Warhol during his college years. Evidently there were some wild parties! -T

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  36. That is the coolest skirt, you can't beat a bit of pop art. Sounds like a luscious and well deserved weekend of fun. Big hugs xx

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  37. Happy birthday! Sorry to hear about your boot misadventure though.

    But wow that skirt is too cute for words--love it on you. And I can't help but be amazed at the bargain basement deals you find.

    http://mystylecanvas.blogspot.com

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  38. Ah the print on the skirt is gorgeous!

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  39. Marvelous outfit Vix!
    I hope your boots are fixable (I LOVE those ones)
    That 1970s patchwork is utterly fabulous (So FUNKY and awsome)
    The red jerkin was a total bargain for £10.16.

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  40. Omg I love your leather jacket its so unique!!!

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  41. You do not look rough at all.who you foolin?lol.You look gorgeous.I love your outfit.what a shame about your poor little boot.:(xx

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  42. Vix, the skirt looks fantastic on you!
    I was thinking of you when I got it, all the way back in March.
    It sound like you did have an amazing weekend of festivities and great food!!
    Besos,

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  43. LOVE that pop art skirt - sounds like you've had one hell of a weekend lady.

    24 Hour Party People is such a rad movie - it really has been too long since I last watched it!

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  44. That skirt is freaking amazing! I hope one day I can pull together an outfit the way you can. I hope your boots are fixable they're delish!

    xx

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  45. That patchwork bag is tops.

    I feel rough but purely down to a cold germ, not partying. :/ Makes me think I may as well have partied like mad hahaha!

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  46. There's nothing like wearing popping red and green, drinking like a fish and partying 24/7 to beat the winter blues. You're looking gorgeous, Vix, rough or not. xxx

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  47. Are you KIDDING me?! You look as beautiful and amazing as always! That skirt is seriously AWESOME, I love the patchwork leather bag and

    HAAPPY BIIIRTHDAY!!!

    Maximum love, Birthday Girl! Sarah xxx

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  48. I like very much the skirt and the print.

    Congratulations for your next birthday and try to get sober to that day!!!

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  49. I am loving your wintery clothes!! I have had limited internet ...ugh long story but I am getting all caught up over here....and I totally agree about Keith Richards and the pout compared to stuffy tennis player(Oh did I say that out loud hehehe!) You look fabulous all these lovely colors that jumpsuit was amazing!! How do you find such wonderful things!! and they are always just waiting for you :) Is the weekend really already over. and where did it go?? Have a great week ahead Love Heather

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  50. If only I looked like you after that much partying!

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  51. Well i think you look amazing as always. Im loving that patchwork bag what a bargain and what a beauty ;-)) Happy birthday for when it comes, dee xxx

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  52. You look great amor! I love the fabulosa mini skirt.patchwork bag is so lovely. and again what a bargain.
    You deserve all the gifts for being such a great amiga.
    Besotes

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  53. Love that outfit its truly fabulous xx.

    When is your birthday Vix?? xx

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  54. You are really a genius when it comes to color block combo, Vix. How can I not adore you? Love the blend of vibrant palettes. :)

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  55. you look fab, dear vix! love the red gilet and the skirt, too

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  56. I love red leather gilet and that stunning pendant - hope the next 48 hours in the run up to the birthday will be as fun as the previous xx

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  57. Aw I love your boots, shame they broke! Awesome skirt too, and I'm loving your bargains from last week, that skirt and top suit is totally me! :)

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  58. Happy Birthday. Green really is your colour.

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  59. That print IS fabulous. Green boots oh my goodness! Will be looking forward to your birthday post! Happy Birthday! xoxoxo

    Sophia

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  60. "rough as a badger's nether regions"... HAHAHAHA that's just brilliant, Vix! Of course you DON'T look anything like; you look remarkably lovely considering the past 48 hours. That outfit is gorgeous :-) xxx

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  61. That vest and skirt are just Too Amazing!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE! You look Amazing!

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  62. Wooo, amazing skirt! Not much room for groceries up it though, can't imagine WHY you were being pursued by security! ;-)

    Happy Birthday for tomorrow! xxx

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  63. Oh Vix, that SKIRT! Envy is not the word. It looks amazing and so do you! I am having none of this talk about looking rough.

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  64. I wish I looked as gorgeous as you when I'm hung over!! Lol.

    That Andy Warhol skirt is seriously the coolest thing in the entire world. I'm in awe.

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  65. Happy Birthday to the Gorgeous Vix!
    Hope you are enjoying your day and it is full of vintage and booze.
    *wink*

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  66. Have you ever looked hotter?!?!?! OMG, dam woman you stop traffic in that mini! The print is to die for and I love the green in it, with those boots(ah dam the broken boot and rain, I'm shedding a tear because those boots are so gorgeous, can they be saved?) The purse is killer and looks perfect with your jerkin.

    Cheers to Vix ...it's almost your BURFDAY!!! It makes me smile seeing you woop it up and slurping it down :) Big Birthday kisses and super hard squeezes!
    PARTAY BABY!!!
    Loveyou~
    Krista

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  67. this outfit is stunning! I am especially drwan to the tights and boots, nice that they match so seamlessly, rather like something vintage Poison Ivy would wear ^_^

    xoxo

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  68. Oh Vix you are so glorious in your incredible celebratory outfit - yes the skirt print is amazing!!!!!!!! The leather vest and your new bag!!!!!!!!! If I saw you out I would probably pass out from witnessing such fabulousnesses!!! Yay for awesome parcels and pervy security guards. He'd probably never seen such an incredible sight in his entire life! xoxo

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  69. Of course I love your green beret. And with the red leather jerkin - perfection!

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  70. You are a walking/LIVING museum, Vix--and I mean that in the best, most positive way possible!

    Just when I think there can't be anything more unusual or unique in the vintage clothing/accessory field, you come up with it!

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  71. Skirt, bag, boots and tights ~ All stunning!

    Keep partying, and have one or three for me while you're at it!

    xoxo, Anita

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  72. Fabulous outfits and I really like it. That vest looks fantastic and incredible. Big thanks for sharing.


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Lots of love, Vix