Friday, 10 September 2010

Here I Go Again


Yep, I'm off out again. This time we're popping into the Fiftieth birthday party of a biker guy I've known since I was an impressionable teenager. It hardly seems like five minutes ago since we were celebrating his 30th, so scary how time flies. He's still riding his Harley, donning leathers (albeit a few sizes bigger) and wearing his hair jet black.


You've seen my dress before (again, the obligatory biker's black) but I'm wearing my trusty TopShop jacket over it. I've had this jacket for over seven years now, it's seen many an eventful night, gig,  festival and even a total hip replacement. It's been through a lot, bless it.


On the subject of TopShop I picked these suede boots up from there today. I'd had my eye on them for ages but know if I wait the price will always come down in the end. My patience paid off and there was just one pair left, in my size, for a bargain £10.

So comfortable which is just as well as the pub's a mile-long walk away.

I'm heavy on the vintage silver tonight, including a 1970's Celtic bird pendant and a stack of silver coloured brass bangles inherited from my Mum. The vintage Edwardian carpet bag's a family heirloom.

Happy Friday to you all!

42 comments:

  1. Have a wonderful night, you look fantabulous. That frock is great and jacket goes so well. I would be scared to take that bag to the pub incase I lost it it's precious.
    Kandi x

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  2. You look very glam. And those boots....yet another brilliant bargain - and georgous. Have a lovely night.

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  3. Patience is the key in Topshop! I never buy anything in there full price because I'll be gutted when it's half price in the sale.

    Looking lovely as ever, enjoy the pub.

    Lou x - craftyandquirky.blogspot.com

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  4. Gorgeous jacket Vix - I love the quirky button detailing on the sleeves.

    Have a fab night!

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  5. The buttons on the jacket cuffs are glorious.

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  6. Damn that dress is epic! I could kill for it.
    I love the entire outfit and oh, the way your hair compliments it all is utter <3ness!

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  7. Have a fab night and a top weekend!
    xx

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  8. Wow! another great outfit – that jacket is wonderful, so versatile and I adore the pendant you are wearing. Have another great night. xxx

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  9. Have fun!!! You look Good per usual. Love the shoes!!! :)

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  10. You look lovely! Those boots are gorgeous, you lucky thing getting them for £10!! I'm a 6, so my size is NEVER left in the sale. Oh to be a size 3!

    And wow, vintage Edwardian bag.

    (Hi, by the way! I'm FINALLY back online. It's so lovely to be able to catch up on all my favourite blogs, been forever!! xx)

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  11. Have a awesome weekend Vix! It's Saturday morning here in Aus. SO scary how time flies hey?

    Cute shoes too! xxx

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  12. Open toe boots? Hip replacement? So much more to learn! Black and tan/brown together are one of my favorite combinations. You've done it right - like the pro you are!

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  13. Love ur pink makeup..gorgeous pendant!! have fun!!

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  14. There's something different about you Vix in these pictures. Can't quite put my finger on it. Is it your makeup? Your hair? That gorgeous jacket that I'm drooling over? You look gorgeous!

    Are you going to have pork scratchings and a pint or is this a posh shindig? WAIT, back up, did you say hip replacement? There is always something new to learn about you, you sly minx!

    ~Bonnie :)

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  15. You look rather like an Edwardian lady with that jacket over that skirt never mind the carpet bag. I have a strange affection for Harley Davidsons despite no ability for riding motorcycles!

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  16. what did you do with your eyeliner! hotness. that biker man is going to put you on the back of his bike and ride off into the purplish pinkish with a dash of bluish sunset. i love the heirloom bag. the gray is lovely too just like you my lovely friend!

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  17. I just want to have a pint with you and smother your beautiful face with kisses!!!
    Funky thing,you!Perfect biker b'day outfit!Adoring,as always,the vintage jewellry....drool!!
    LOVE Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  18. love that jacket! you look really great here.

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  19. Love the outfit especially the jacket and the dress is fab too. Hope you had a good night xxx

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  20. yes, seen the dress before and like that you've gone for that military look:) the shoes rock too... u rock!

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  21. That dress looks as stunning as the first time, I love the tiered layers and the black really does suit you.
    The carpet bag is the ultimate heirloom, and those Topshop boots are a great bargain especially in comparison to there full prices, patience always pays off xx

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  22. You beaut!
    Love the jewellery as always, and the dress looks great with the jacket, and bargain Topshop shoes!
    Hope you have a great night, and lovely weekend.

    xx

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  23. Wow, I love the play on proportions here! You look lovely!

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  24. £10? crazy bargain! you have a great blog.

    xx

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  25. Vix darling.... I hope you don't mind me saying so but... you look very 'glowy' in these pics... the 2nd pic, the close-up of you... you always look stunning but... okay... I'm sorry if this is rude but... you look freshly...um... you know... shhhh-rhymes-bagged!!!!!!!!!
    ...bottom line... you look damn hot!!! and yay that your friend is still living large!

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  26. Hi there-hope you had a lovely night my dear, the dress and jacket look just lovely, the ruffles on your dress are so stylish and the boots were a really great bargain, well done xx

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  27. You look absolutely fab! You're obviously an ACE bargain hunter and shrewd shopper :-)

    Ali xxxx

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  28. Dear Vix, I like it, very sophisticated with an Edwardian twist. Great jacket and buttons. Have a great time xx

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  29. this damn high street dress is so amazing on you. it looks so unique on you!

    i'd love to invite you to our fashion flea market taking place tomorrow... sadly you live too far away to spend a short visit on our tiny flea-fashion-event...

    www.wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  30. Loving you in the browns, Vix! I can already tell I am going to LOVE your winter wardrobe! XX!

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  31. wow Vix you look classy and fierce at the same time! and that was an amazing steal at £10. .lucky you!

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  32. You look superfab with or without your hippie attire :D
    Love the jacket and dress together.
    What a stylish combination together :)


    purple-peeptoes.blogspot.com

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  33. As I said before thats a great dress .. and I love it paired with that jacket!

    Hope you had a great night at the party!!

    Sal xXx

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  34. The wardrobe made me chuckle!! lol! Love the whole post - you are a legend Vix Darling xxx

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  35. You look gorgeous as usual Vix. I love your Topshop bargain boots, i wish i had the nerve and the patience
    x

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  36. £10 for those Topshop shoes? Total bargain! They look great. Hope you're recovering from your several nights out in a row! xx

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  37. You look fab! That jacket is looking great considering how much wear you have had out of it!

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Lots of love, Vix