What a shocker! I nearly had heart failure when I found this vintage Lee Bender kimono blouse in a charity shop earlier this year, blogged about it, stuck it in the washing machine and then promptly forgot it's existence. I've obviously got far too many clothes, but that's not going to stop me going to the monthly jumble sale tomorrow or the Thursday morning car boot sale either....tsk tsk, it's almost an addiction.
Despite the adverse weather conditions over the weekend my (ethically-sourced) hair feathers are bearing up well. As a self-confessed hair feather hater I was honoured to get a mention on the fabulous Wendy B's blog yesterday who said I (along with Janis Joplin) was the exception to the trend.
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| Lee Bender blouse (£2, Cancer Research) worn with vintage velvet hot pants (70p, car boot sale), velvet tote (25p, jumble sale), suede lace-up go go boots (£1, car boot sale) and stacks of second-hand brass jewellery. |
I've just about caught up on my sleep, washed every mud-soaked garment I took to Glasto and feel ready to face the booze again. Well, it is The Apprentice tonight and a cheeky glass of something is obligatory on a Wednesday evening.
Bloody gorgeous blouse! And you look fab in those hot pants! Glad you enjoyed glasto - my nephew has post glasto blues apparently! lol!
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ReplyDeleteYou do remind me of Janis Joplin and my god what a compliment that is. I love that gal!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are FABULOUS!!!
Gorgeous blouse in fact I love the whole outfit x
ReplyDeleteAnother great outfit! The blouse looks fab teamed with those stacked bracelets.
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Stunning top and yes, I know what you mean about charity shops, jumbling etc being an addiction...
ReplyDeleteYup, will be joining you with a glass tonight. Love the Apprentice. Are you watching Four Rooms? Loving that too.
Ahhhhh. THAT BAG.
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That is a fab find indeed but I can never stop admiring your lean long legs!!! And I read the feature on Wendy's blog!!! Congrats!
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Hi there!! Oh dear, don't forget about this stunning blouse again,I do remember when you first found it too, it really is such a gorgeous find! Good luck at the booty too, although you don't need it!! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so suggestable I just read your post then got up to put a bottle in the fridge!
ReplyDeleteLovely kimono.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have recovered. It would have taken me a week, hehehhehe
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that top is gorgeous..its the type that looks fab in summer and winter lovely!!
ReplyDeleteoo yes wine is essential for the apprentice..that and crisps!!
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Oh I need a glass of wine now! haha.
ReplyDeleteLove that kimono top on you, what an incredible find. I hope you wear it lots more now :) x
Lee Bender. Velvet hotpants. Go-go boots.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't get much better....
A Lee Bender is my favourite kind (no hangover!!!) - that's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteLoved looking at your Glasto photos. You really do look like you've gone back to 1971... xx
Great top, have a great relaxing evening and enjoying your bargain hunting, dee xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blouse - and cheers!
ReplyDeleteLovely blouse and have a good evening!xxx
ReplyDeletethis made me laugh .tsk tsk, it's almost an addiction No almost in that my love I have the same addiction lol looking wondrful again VV xx
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing kimono top. I'm kind of with that lovely blog with the feathers, they suit you because you live a bohemian style life everyday - rather than just dressing up to go to a music festival. Rather like Janis. Just stick the wine and nothing harder m'kay ;)
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Fancy discovering that fab top TWICE - but yes, there's no harm in a jumble sale and a car boot this week ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very good tolerance/recovery level re booze, being able to face some so soon after Glasto!
Not watching The Apprentice - going to watch bbc4 at 9 Hotel Deluxe. It hints that it will feature Blakes - the rock star hangout. Hope there'll be footage... xx
Of course it's an addiction! ie couldn't live without charity shopping/op shopping!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful blouse by the way.
And I loved your Glasto post. What fun. Smiths in the rain. Bliss. Loved the spotty number.
Much light and love.x
you look wonderful! Loving that blouse, what a bargain!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the apprentice-I am having the same idea! :) xxxxxxxx
Bet it felt like christmas! It's a beautiful blouse.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have caught up on your sleep.
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Gorgeous blouse. Enjoy your tipple tonight! xx
ReplyDeletelove the print on that blouse. Glad you had a fab time at Glasto x
ReplyDeleteYou are always the exception. Because you're gorgeous and you can get away with anything. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI want your legs. If I had them, I would wear shorts all the time. ;)
Fabulous top...fabulous legs! x
ReplyDeleteThat is an Absolutely Gorgeous Blouse! I Love that handbag too! You look Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteamaziiiiiing outfit. the bag is just great.
ReplyDeletei really loved your festival pics. must be such a big fun.
that bag is some find
ReplyDeleteYou lucky girl! I love British boutique labels. Lee Bender stuff never disappoints.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Vixcita,
ReplyDeleteI am looking at your sexy legs and that bag me loves the design and size.
I am going to get my cherry "Dot Cotton" drink on. wish we had more jumble sales around here amor.
The Apprentice seems to be the only good thing on on a Wednesday night!
ReplyDeleteSexy-licious in those hotpants, lady! My oh my!
ReplyDeleteThat bag totally 'makes' the outfit for me, I love an unusual bag and that one is retro, gorgeous and practical rolled into one!
A very striking top, flattering without being revealing. Wednesday is the only evening I like watching TV, The Apprentice, and The Scheme (fly on the wall documentary on a Scottish housing estate). Glad your feathers aren't part of this rather laughable drama which made me smile today http://goo.gl/qefRC
ReplyDeleteFab outfit; I love the kimono and bag! I have a vintage kimono style dressing gown that used to belong to my mum; its a little tatty but I love it anyway! :)
ReplyDeleteYou looks lovely in that top.
ReplyDeleteThat Bag is AMAZING! SERIOUSLY 25p
ohhhh my what a score!
Schwing!!!
ReplyDeleteNow,I love Janis,but you turn me on more than she does!
Love this kimono top! Ha,I forget what I have ALL the time....it IS an addiction,but it's not a bank breaking addiction,nor does it affect anyone in a negative way!
Those legs of yours make DROOL.I like the ethnic mix of gypsyish bag/kimono!
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Looking amazing yet again Vix! I love the velvet bag! You sound like me I forget what clothes I have! Always nice when you find a surprise though!
ReplyDeleteLooked at the photos below and I am consumer with jealousy! Glasto looked amazing, I watched it on TV. You looked like you had such a good time too!
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Love it! So pretty x
ReplyDeleteyou are definitely THE thrifting queen! luuuuurve your outfit and a Lee Bender for such a bargain price is unbeliveable!
ReplyDeletestunning blouse! Looks wonderful with the shorts. I know that feeling well - when rifling through the wardrobe and you find some amazing thing you forgot you had and you sheepishly realise that you are either going senile or you have simply have too. much. clothing.
ReplyDeleteA couple of my non-commenting blog lurkers have told me in person how much they like your look!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is gorgeous, I am always finding things I had forgot about! You do suit the feathers x
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous and that shirt is gorgeous! Hope you've finally recovered from Glasto! xx
ReplyDeleteBloody gorgeous Vix! I'm drooling over this baby big time ... you look all cleaned up and ready to roll again my lovely!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI've had thrift treasures I've misplaced and accused my daughters of absconding with. I'm admiring the bag in this photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo on Wendy B's blog. You are an amazing exception in my book!
ReplyDeleteThat outfit is bloody amazing! You look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWatching The Apprentice made me crave biscuits. Not that theirs looked any good. Love you xx
I adore the blouse, am so jealous !
ReplyDeleteHello hello, can't believe you forgot that gorgeous top! If I owned it I certainly wouldn't leave it languishing anywhere! You look post-festival refreshed and lovely!
ReplyDeleteI haven't really watched The Apprentice before this series - it is truly ridiculous isn't it? I find it hard to believe any of them run businesses!
Dear Vix,
ReplyDeleteI loved your Glasto post, you & Jon both look decidedly radiant & you even manage to shine through the rain too!
I love this outfit and I just realized that it's another one that you managed to put together for under a fiver, you marvel. I would love to see a post where you bring together some of your under £5 outfits, that would be a lot of fun & a real eyeopener to those who are still unconvinced about buying & dressing in vintage & second hand. It would be a very FABULOUS post I have no doubt!
Take care my love,
Jennie
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Yet another fabulous find. I have to say, I've been wondering how you manage to store all the amazing gems that keep being added in to your wardrobe. I've reached the point where I actually cannot squeeze in another coat hanger. I loved your account of Glastonbury too - you exude joie de vivre!
ReplyDeleteThat top is gorgeous! I would say that I can't believe you forgot about it, but then you have so many gorgeous pieces of clothing. I'm also in love with that bag!
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ReplyDeleteLooking stunning as ever Vix, that blouse is a beauty, and it's always a joy to see those excellent pins, my dear!
Addiction? Yeah, why not! It's all within your limits money-wise, you sell stuff on, give things away, it's all charity shopped/second hand so very ecologically sound and helps charities - sounds positively healthy to me.
And think of the pleasure you get from your addiction, and the pleasure you give us!
Cheers, you cheeky hotstuff!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I am SO in love with you in this fabulous FABULOUS outfit! The top is SPECTACULAR and the shorts/boots/bag are exquisite. I'm so glad you have more festivals coming up - you know I live vicariously through you!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a bonus when find something you didnt know you had! Looks gorgeous on you. I showed Ben your Glasto post.... I told him how you enjoyed Wu-Tang. He was extremely jealous. We both want to go to Glasto one day, and I hope to meet you and Jon! How fab would that be? Xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this blouse its gorgeous! Hope you found some great things at the carboot xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous top, and you always look so fab in shorts!
ReplyDeleteSooo jealous of this blouse, perfect match to the hotpants too. xxx
ReplyDeleteThat kimono is like made for you. Absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou look so fucking great! I like the whole ensemble.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
You are fabulously fantastic, that's what you are Vix! :)
ReplyDeleteWell if you can't sport a feathered hair rock chick look no-one can Vix. I've just been looking at some photos of Glastonbury mud, it looks hideous! Mind you I could deal with it if I was by myself, it is all the people that would drive me crazy ;) xx
ReplyDeleteLove your hot pants......so perfect with your blouse!
ReplyDeleteYou're kidding me! I'm beginning to think it's not only a thrifting gift, but that you've also built up some amazing karma somewhere.
ReplyDeleteIt couldn't have gone to a better home ;)
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That outfit is gorgeous.love the top and that bag.xx
ReplyDeleteYou, a clothes addict?! I'm not having that... ;)
ReplyDeleteAnother good find, Vix, and looks great with the shorts. Glad you had a fab time on Glasto, too...! xx
You look absolutely gorgeous! That kimono blouse is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove that bag too.. it's very Glastonbury! xxx
jealous! i LOVE this blouse, haha! you have amazing style.
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