Run Through The Jumble

Tooled leather belt with kitsch hand-painted Flamenco dancers.

I was so happy to find a jumble sale listed in last night's local paper. December tends to be a poor month for jumble sales as most folk are more concerned with Christmas shopping and far too busy for a wardrobe clearout.

Ladies' vintage sheepskin hat - super warm and cosy.

When we arrived the hall was virtually empty of punters and the helpers were swaddled in gloves, hats and fur-collared coats. At 10p per item prices were even lower than usual, possibly so the volunteers could make a quick getaway.

 1960's vinyl Kelly bag, "Monet" simulated pearl three-strand necklace, original 1980's beaded choker, leopard print hair band and retro-inspired sunflower hair clip

Find of the day has to be the 1980's wool & cashmere swing coat by "Mansfield". With batwing sleeves, leather buttons and the glorious leather snake-effect epaulettes it could be straight from the page of a fashion magazine. 

So retro it's high fashion. It just goes to prove my Grandma was right, if you keep something for long enough it'll eventually come back into fashion.