Friday 24 February 2012

Freakin' Fabulous Friday


If I hadn't had enough excitement this week with the news that my darling Krista's coming to visit, look what the postman delivered, only this incredible vintage midi skirt, once owned by the gorgeous Sabine's auntie. It's loud, it's 1970s and it's knitted, I've got the feeling I'll be living in this.


Also in the parcel was this stunning Indian embroidered maxi dress which was Sabine's Mum's back in the day. It's a perfect fit, I love it.

Receiving parcels from favourite bloggers is definitely my favourite thing on a Friday .


I exercised restraint in the chazza shops today. I donated three bags full of Jon's old clobber, a pair of shoes that cripple me and a heap of paperback books and only came back with two purchases, a Native American beaded pendant and a groovy tiger print top.


Sabine wasn't the only blogging goddess sending parcels of joy, Polly Piglet's loving this pretty antique throw  lovely Emma sent me yesterday.

Vintage midi skirt worn with a 1980s jersey bodysuit, go-go boots, a patchwork duffel bag and a heap of ethnic jewellery.

It's a quiet night in for us tonight, there's a bottle of Havana Club rum on ice, a fridge full of food and an entire series of Sons Of Anarchy to catch up on.

Have a fab weekend and see you soon.

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  1. Lots of lovely goodies!! Hope you have a fab weekend.

    I can't drink cos of meds at the moment, last weekend I was just so happy to not be in pain it didn't bother me, this weekend mmmmm, ah well probably do me the world of good, enjoy your Havana Club YUM!

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  2. You have xcellent blogging pals!!! :-)

    I love that top - so cool!!

    Aww bless your cat!!! :-)

    Oh and I just sent u an email can u get back to me as soon as?

    Have a fab weekend - hope it's better than mine!
    XO

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  3. Wow fab skirt it looks really good on you.
    Dx

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  4. There's a bottle in the firdge with my name on it! have a great weekend. x

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  5. You do look fabulous!! Fantastic colors:) ....a night in sounds grand we have a snow storm on the way and it looks the same for us~I am trying on my third night to get through the Rum Diary lol!! I keep falling asleep hehehe.....Have a great weekend ~Love Heather

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  6. i must say you have the most generous blog friends ever! that skirt is to die for and i love it with those boots. your evening sounds lovely and cozy. have a wonderful weekend my friend.
    xo
    janet

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  7. oh and i forgot to thank you for your lovely comment on my closet makeover. you're a sweetheart.

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  8. You look gorgeous. That skirt is tops! Am sitting perusing my book and loving it. Thank you. I'm glad the throw has found a new home and that Polly Piglet is enjoying it! Em x

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  9. That is a most amazing skirt!!!
    perfect on you. And Hi to Janet above me!! I love her blog as well!!

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  10. Love that skirt, how gorgeous and can see why you would want to live in it! Looks ace teamed up with those boots too. Love the maxi dress too.

    Your evening sounds brill too, I love the SOA. And wouldn't say no to some rum, grub and a bit of Opey! ha ha ha.

    Have a geat weekend.


    MBB x

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  11. Can't wait to see that fab maxi dress on, enjoy your rum and have a wonderful weekend :)

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  12. It's a shame you're not going out anywhere cos that's such a fab outfit. I really love that skirt x

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  13. You should get "freakin fabulous" tattooed on you.

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  14. Cute picture of PP, don't think I've seen one of her before!
    Great skirt and a beaut maxi dress.
    Have a great evening...sorry that I had a meltdown!
    Z xx

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  15. That knitted skirt is such a statement piece! Have a rocking weekend Vix!

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  16. Now that sounds like a super fun night!!! Sons of Anarchy ROCKS! I've only seen a few of them, but gotta get the series! WE LOVE your style....that skirt and bag combo is soooo gorgeous! And you have stunning hair!
    kisses
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

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  17. What a lovely load of gifts. You look great today the skirt is smashing. And i love your bag. Have a lovely relaxing weekend, dee x

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  18. What a lovely load of gifts. You look great today the skirt is smashing. And i love your bag. Have a lovely relaxing weekend, dee x

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  19. That skirt is Amazing!! Sounds like you have a good weekend planned. I will be doing something similar.

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  20. When I grow up I want to be like Vix. I just love everything you put together all of the time.

    That skirt is amazing.

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  21. Ok, you have to help me here...I'm an American. What does "chazza" mean?
    I'm also wondering about "clobber".
    Great outfit, as usual!

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  22. Amazing skirt - it looks brilliant with the bodysuit and boots. And love the button detailing. Wish I'd kept every shoulder bag I used to have when I was 11 or so - that pattern is very familiar; think mine was brown and green

    Been a day of laziness here - painting my toenails, pulling up a couple of weeds in the garden, facebook... so exhausting I had to have a snooze at 5 ;) Have a great weekend - rum sounds good! xx

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  23. jajajaaaaaa, this colourful knit skirt is so fun! love it.
    the gifted maxi dress from Sabine is absolutely fabulous ...

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  24. You had some lovely gits there...how nice.

    I so want my hair as long as yours its just gorgeous xx

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  25. fab skirt, you look great in it!

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  26. I love that Indian maxi, it's so pretty, the fabric looks really soft. I adore Indian cottons for this reason, shame it's always so fragile though.

    xx

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  27. Wow Vix what great parcels to have. Enjoy your weekend. Nothing beats sharing a bottle with the one you love and a good bit of tv.

    X x

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  28. I love your kitty! Fab skirt, you're so lucky to find anf fit into it xxx

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  29. Have a great weekend gorgeous x

    ***Faith Hope and Charity Shopping first blogiversary giveaway open now***

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  30. I love that skirt! It looks great with your bag too. Pretty kitty :)

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  31. Vixcita,
    You Indian minx prosti!
    That dress was made for you, I love blogger amigas gifts.
    in love with vintage midi skirt.
    I swear you own the most gorgoeus frocks.
    sweet beaded bracelet.
    I'm sweating drinking Coronas with fish tacos.
    besones

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  32. You have the best mailbox in town I bet. Love the texture of this skirt and the colors.

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  33. O,YEAH! Freakin' awesome skirt,with fabulous history!!! Yay Sabine! You're really rocking this skirt out,fabulous accessorising,as usual!
    Friday bliss!I rather like Havana Club,haven't had it for ages!
    This year is a doozy,getting to meet Krista will be the bee knees!!
    Love you MORE than divine 70's skirts!
    Love Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  34. Have a great weekend. We're heading out to thrift tomorrow.

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  35. Tiger top is nice but kitty kitty is cuter!

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  36. I am in love with your skirt! And you wear it to perfection.

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  37. Oooohhh! What lovely gifts you recieved. WOW WOW WOW
    You look super fantastic in that skirt. "Owwww owww"

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  38. That Indian maxi is stunning. It almost has an Arts & Crafts era look about it. I hope it makes another appearance on your blog soon.

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  39. Sounds like I must get into this sons of Anarchy show! You've been raving about it for long enough, I figure it must be bloody good.
    Loving that skirt, such a perfect fit and style for you, you're totally rocking it darl.
    Love you and your style.xxxxx.

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  40. Fantastic skirt! I have a frock that is very similar. That maxi is so lovely can't wait to see you in it. xx

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  41. What an amazing skirt and a very cute cat. Have a lovely weekend!

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  42. What an amazing skirt! It will be so great for the winter. I really love it when you rock a headband, I think it suits you so much.

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  43. What fabulous pressies. Love your amazing 70's skirt, together with the bandana and bag, you look like one groovy chick! I remember those 'bodies' well, I had several.
    Have a great weekend.
    x

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  44. That skirt is a dream, and I would steal it from you, but it wouldn´t fit, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
    have a fabulous weekend, dear Vix.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  45. What a magnificent skirt! Just gorgeous! You are welcome to come to Paris anytime, just give us a shout to organise if ever the fancy takes you! xx

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  46. The skirt is magnificent.

    Vix, what is your view on this - do you think you are able to find such lovely pieces because you are a petit size? Do you think sizes 16 or 18 would find it harder or not?

    You are inspiring.

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  47. Wonderful scores as always. I'm especially in love with the skirt in the 1st picture. The texture is to die for!

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  48. Vix this is so you! That midi skirt sure is something to treasure, you look fab as always xxx

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  49. That skirt is awesome!! It suits you down to a T! You lucky lucky lady!

    Have a lovely weekend! xxx

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  50. havana club rum....sounds like summer in a bottle...have a fabulous weekend!!xx

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  51. Just when I think I couldn't get any more obsessed with you, I see that skirt.

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  52. Sabine is the sweetest. I adore her. Just can't help myself. That skirt is certainly technicolour goodness. Happy thoughts for you this weekend. xoxox

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  53. The skirt was made for you, Vix. Honestly, I'm having a bit of a heart race seeing you wearing it - it's so right! So happy it found a happy new home. xxx

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  54. That skirt is 100 different kinds of fabulous! :)

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  55. amazing skirt Lady V! I can see you rocking this in so many ways! Love it xxxxxxxxxxx

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  56. Wow, that skirt has such an interesting design :x

    PS: I invite you to join my international giveaway on my blog, featuring Vedette Shapewear pieces :)

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  57. That midi is fabulous! Did you know Opie from Sons of Anarchy is English and appeared in Casualty! xx

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  58. Vix my dear hot dam do these gals know you or what? I am in love with this bold print skirt and I must say you look friggin smoking hot in that first picture, I love the headband and the bag is pretty fab too. SO much yumminess! I bet the fridge is still full from all the kiler stuff you got at the market.

    I can't wait to play in your closet, dance, drink and giggle with you!
    XOXO~
    Krista

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  59. ...OMG how amaazing is your skirt?! i love it...youre one of my style inspirationss....

    ...check out my blog & my collection of designer vintage x x

    http://farahs-bubble.blogspot.com/

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  60. I think that skirt is one of my favourites here. splendid ensemble combo Vix. I love it. -xx

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  61. JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH - THAT SKIRT IS FRICKIN SPECTACULAR!!! Sorry for yelling, darling, but oh fuck me, that skirt is divine! The colours are so splendiferous and I hope we get to see you wearing it frequently! Also LOVE the headbans, necklace and bangles galore... love love love you! Sarah xxx

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  62. Oh that skirt is perfection on you, and the dress looks fabulous too!
    You rock a headband like no one else, and those boots always look great.
    Ahhh, Polly P! Such a cutie! xxxxx

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  63. Your cat certainly knows where to place herself for maximum aesthetic effect, doesn't she? Holy cow, that's a swoon-worthy skirt!

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  64. OMG! I had a pocket book just like that one in the 1970s!

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  65. totally love this outfit....love the bag....that reminds me my daughter stole mine! I love knitted....skirt is beautiful!

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