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| 1970's blouse (jumble sale), Vintage skirt (Courtesy of darling Helga), Viking pendant (Charity shop), Velvet platforms (more will be revealed soon) |
Yesterday was quite a success, I tussled with the local grannies for bargains at the Scouts' jumble sale and survived the baby shower. I didn't poison any of the guests with my vegetable quiches, stayed relatively sober and was declared to have been the cutest baby.
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| Me at three months old, March 1967 |
This afternoon Jon and I tootled up the motorway to visit the gorgeous Louise and hubby Peter at their stylish home in nearby Coventry. The boys escaped to pub for slap-up roast dinners and real ale whilst Louise and I tucked into homemade cake and sandwiches whilst attempting to sew.
Creativity took a back seat once Louise's lovely Mum joined us and our time was spent giggling, quaffing wine and putting the world to rights.
Louise very kindly donned her metallic ballet flats so I didn't look too short.
What did I get from the jumble sale? Well, my favourite find has to be this 1970's tricel dagger collar blouse which was 20p. That alone was well worth getting out of bed and standing in a queue in sub- zero temperatures whilst Jon tried in vain to convince the local nutter that I'm not really Cher and that I wasn't giving autographs.
Oh Vix how you make me laugh! You should pretend you ARE Cher and ask money for the photos and autographs! :P
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is stunning, and is so vibrant and lovely. You both look fabulous in pink!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you’ve had a wonderful weekend xxx
I agree with Filipa - cash in on it. I actually think being a Cher lookie likey might be quite good fun and lord knows if anyone can pull off the fishnets and leotard so-far-up-your-crotch-it's-almost-out-your-mouth, it's you!
ReplyDeleteRed is a fantastic color on you. It also happens to be my favorite color. I'm glad you made thru a baby shower.
ReplyDeleteYou are our Cher!
That blouse is just stunning on you and I love your skirt from Helga!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome weekend you had xxx Comtesse xxx
ha ha Cher thats so funny.
ReplyDeleteCute photo of you as a baby.
You have me in stiches again. How fantastic can you get.
ReplyDeletepretty as a baby, not Cher as a grown up hehehe.
Love your skirt, as you would expect hehehe.
Besos my funy, wonderful friend.
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Also, can I add, cutest baby is right! What a smashing photo! xxx
ReplyDeleteAwww cute babay Vix, what a cheeky little smile you had :p
ReplyDeleteHaha, love the bit about the local loon, I bet seeing you made his day! You resemble her quite a bit. You should have signed for him haha! xxx
Dear Vixy,
ReplyDeletecute baby indeed & what a cheeky wee smile you had even at the age of three months ;)
Sounds like you gals had a fabby time, both of you look wonderful!
I love your red ensemble...red really is a frigging fabulous colour on you.
I've been catching up on your posts & I have to say that the Quad dress is AMAZING...dress envy or what.
There's a little parcel in the pipeline for you, hopefully get around to sending it this week sometime.
I hope all is well with you and Jon.
Take care luv,
Jem
...xXx
Awww Vix weren't you the cutest baby!! so sweet! And you can tell it's you from the cheeky grin.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more about the platforms (love platforms) and love the idea of Jon being your bodyguard from local nutters.
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Cher! Can I have your autograph! Did you hear Ricky Gervais on Cher! Lol! It was so fuuny! ps, I am so in love with that skirt, it has to be one of my favourite outfits! x
ReplyDeleteI agree with Llara, don something tiny and 80s and pretend you ARE Cher!
ReplyDeleteThere's a stylish blog award for you at my site!
LOVE that check skirt, 1970s perfection!
girls, you look so amazing. just like vintage queens...
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O adore that blosue,darl,and it looks fab with the skirt!!
ReplyDeleteYeah,maybe it IS time to start cashing in on this Cher thingy!!! If he's silly enough to think Cher may be alive and jumble saling in the Wesrt Midlands,then what the hell!Start practising your Cher signature!!!
How lovely you got to hang out with Louise!!!Jealous!
Tonights the night,sweetheart.O YEAH!
Love Helga! xxxXXXxxx
echoing Filippa up there, you really are so funny!
ReplyDeleteLove the matching in the outfit, I think I'm quite a 'clashing' type of person but I definitely appreciate a good match, the boots look cool, I'm intrigued!
I agree with Filipa - you should milk being mistaken for Cher for every penny to go shopping for more fab vintage finds - you do look fabulous in red!
ReplyDeleteSo wanting to see the velvet platforms.
ReplyDeleteyou were the cutest baby!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie as a baby! I personally think you look FAR better than Cher, but why not cash in eh?
ReplyDeleteHi my dear-your red ensemble is positively gorgeous, the blouse and skirt were made for each other, lovely indeed!! What a fabulous afternoon, sounds like you all had such a wonderful time! xx
ReplyDeleteYou certainly were a cute baby!
ReplyDeleteVix,
ReplyDeleteAs always you look amazing! That skirt from Helga is INCREDIBLE and your red blouse is so perfect with it. Your friend looks so lovely too. You were a VERY cute baby - were you born in the wagon of a travelling show?
Sarah xxx
You could start selling your signature to the local nutter ;)
ReplyDeleteAlways love reading and drooling over your fantastic finds-- the thrift gods must be blessing you more and more and more! x
Welcome the goddess of the moon and the night,
ReplyDeleteBless us with wisdom, bless us with might.
Give us tonight, the power to heal,
The power to release the magick so real.
...thanks!...lovely girl!
Aww, bless! What a lovely baby photo!
ReplyDeleteI think you look much better than Cher x
Haha, I agree with Devilishly Pleasurable, you should try to cash in on the resemblence! It would make the poor mans day!!
ReplyDeleteYou were the cutest little bub, look at those little cheeks! Aww!!
Xoxox
Aw you should have given him an autograph ;-)
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see more of those velvet boots! x
Vixen--when people mistake you for Cher, you should just do an autograph for them. It would make their day!
ReplyDeleteThat blouse is hot hot hot! 20p?!! fabulous x btw everyone thinks my crush on Chris Evans is odd. I simply heart him! I have a slight fetish for red heads and a big fetish for men in specs so he just ticks the boxes! lol x
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, I want to see the velvet shoes, they look intriguing!
ReplyDeleteVelvet platforms! More please!
ReplyDeleteDid you sign any autographs just for the fun of it anyway? lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie pie.. You stil smile like your up to no good.. You were a happy baby.. You always find great clothes amor.. I havent been to a jumbo sale in awhile.. Plus i never find nice clothes..yes, i agree you need to sign up somewhere for a look alike competition.. You look better though.. Take advantage and sign autographs... I agree with everyone red suits you so well. After all your a fire sign.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant sounding Sunday. I think next boot sale your should turn up wearing an enormous headdress and transparant sparkly catsuit. And Jon should don a fake moustache! xx
ReplyDeleteYou were indeed the CUTEST baby ever. If I knew you back then I would eat you up :P .... Sounds like you had a fun weekend but then always do ... being so cool and happening always :)
ReplyDeleteCutest baby ever and what finds!
ReplyDeleteDearest Vix, you look beautiful. Red is FABULOUS on you! You must wear it more.
ReplyDeleteQuaffing wine and putting the world to rights sounds great. I really want a roast dinner today. We were too busy boozing to get one yesterday. I might have to make one for lunch. The Actor is bound to be starving when he gets up.
What an absolutely gorgeous baby you were too! I love the glasses, thanks again, you are lovely. Speak soon, love C xx
PS. I'll post you the DVD of Breakfast at Tiffany's. I can't believe you've never seen it. It's a beautiful film. I can't believe he took me to see it but he loved it too xx
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha, you should totally do what Margaret says! It would be utterly glorious.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fab weekend and I adore that red outfit. The skirt is just lovely. What did you end up sewing?
Vix, I can see those velvet platforms peeping out, they look fantastic, I can't wait till you reveal more. What a cutie your were at three months!
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That is one cute baby photo. Sounds like a good weekend to me - good company and jumbling. Looking forward to reading more about those platties too!
ReplyDeleteyes, what did you make?!
ReplyDeletei love the skirt, and the blouse!
and i do laugh at the thought of ppl queuing up for your cher autograph!
Well... you should have signed autograohs anyway Vix!! YOu are famous!!! and fabulous!
ReplyDelete....LOVE these colours... they make you glow... rosy cheeked baby to rose cheeky beauty!
OOH, what a darling baby you were. And you still have that same look in your eyes.
ReplyDeleteHelga is a sweetheart to send you that lovely skirt. The two of you still haven't met yet, have you... Look forward to hearing all about it when you do!
Haha, Cher :) Loving your friends dress, sounds like a fun night! :)
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh! I have no doubt that in a battle with the grannies, Vix, you would win hands down!
ReplyDeleteYou were such a cute baby! xxx
You were the cutest baby!! And you cracked me up with the last line:-)
ReplyDeleteI think there is nothing more perfect than having fun with ur girlfriends!! Glad to know u had such a great weekend.
Awww.what a cute baby picture! Your skirt is just amazing. Loving the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI need that skirt in my life. The next time someone asks if you're Cher just say yes and charge them for a photo and an autograph.
ReplyDeleteDamn, girl, you were a cute tot!
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves on the shirt are beautiful. And how cute a baby were you!! Glad you survived the baby shower. x
ReplyDeletetu est magnifique, et j'aime beaucoup ta robe, avec tes bottes.
ReplyDeleteSuperbes photos
I had a good giggle at the Cher sighting. You should just play it up next time!
ReplyDeleteAnd OH MY grey velvet platforms, they look amazing
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