Tuesday 30 August 2011

Look What I Got!



I had hopes of getting loads done today including packing for this weekend's End Of The Road festival but my plans went to pot after the postman delivered a parcel from saucy Antipodean minx Helga so I just had to go and try everything on instead.


This 1970's groovy gingham all-in-one is so me! I've accessorised it with a 1970s elasticated waist belt, a jumble sale vanity case and a snazzy Christian Dior silk scarf (all found for less than 75p) and some ancient TopShop cherry red leather wedges.



This Mary Quant tiger print lycra catsuit and vintage shoulder bag rock my world ! I've worn them  with a 1960s suede jerkin (car boot sale) some Edwardian lace-up boots (British Heart Foundation) and lots of tribal jewellery.





How much do you love this bag? I bet it's not as much as I do!



I'm wearing this fab cotton maxi skirt with an Indian blouse (50p from Islamic Relief) and a Lamani gypsy belt, worn as a necklace. My roots are bugging me so much in this picture I've chopped my head off.





There's also a bottle of New Zealand Kaitaia sauce (because I smother all my food in chili sauce), a pretty vintage bangle and a hipster hippy rainbow belt.


A Stay Strong Christchurch badge. Helga, you know how much I love you.


I'm spending the day with Liz tomorrow so I don't know how I'm going to find time to pack and to make matters worse I stupidly skimped on hair dye and used some cheap Poundland crap instead of my usual Boots' Black so I've got to redo my roots before I do anything, arghhhh!

87 comments:

  1. That jumpsuit is groovy, man! Right on.

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  2. YOU and the jumpsuit define awesomeness. I love your style. And Helga.

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  3. I adore that jumpsuit Vix, and that bag is just really gorgeous!!

    Jules @ A Bit of Jules

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  4. Oh that Mary Quant outfit is stunning and totally you!

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  5. damn roots!

    i love that bag WAY TOO MUCH!!!!

    xo

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  6. What a wonderful treat that dear Helga did send!
    You in that catsuit? MIAOW!
    I love it.
    xxx

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  7. i love the all in one ..its amazing..looks great with the scarf...
    she defo knows your style and what suits you, that is so lovely..
    urgh roots mine are looking a bit chavtastic at the minute..i wish i was a natural beauty!!!
    im sure you'll fit your packing in somwere just do it before you go to bed!!
    charl
    x

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  8. Ah, that jumpsuit is one of a kind.

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  9. Oh my god that Catsuit is incredible! You are hot hot hot! Scarlett x

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  10. J..eal..ous.. 8|

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  11. Hi there!! All I can say is, wow!!! The 1st jumpsuit is perfection, I love the cut and colours and you look gorgeous! The Mary Quant one is oh so sex-ay and oh so amazing!! Gorgeous pieces and I adore the bag too. Good luck on getting everything done too, hope you have a fab day with Liz tomorrow! Thanks for your lovely comment on my new header, I was Christophers 'muse' for his college project and I thought I may as well use the pictures myself, lol!! xxxx

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  12. love the bag and the chunky necklace, aaaaarrhh I'm really crazy about your jewellery :D

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  13. Holy fecking hit,you sexy,sexy,TINY biatch!!!! The catsuit & the onesie fit even more dreamily than I ever imagined!!!Yay for that parcel making it through!! The school Nix works at made the badges to raise money for the Earthquake relief cause,they're damned funky!
    EEEEEEEEEEEEK,I can't get OVER how hot you are!!!
    OMG,every accessory and your HAIR are AMAAAAAZING!!!
    Love you,love you to squeezey bits!!!
    Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  14. wow your hair style is so cute ... and brown dress looks awesome ....
    http://fashionstyle-pk.blogspot.com/

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  15. Fab choices for you from Helga -and I love the looks you have pulled together here. LOVE the catsuit!!! And the bag!! And the Christchurch badge!

    Enjoy the Festival when you get there!

    Ali x

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  16. Love the catsuit - and the fact that in the third picture you have a wonderful pampas grass hair accessory!

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  17. Those are amazing catsuits - you look fantastic in them. Oh, to have a figure as good as yours!
    There's cheap and there's too cheap when it comes to saving money - 'Back to (Boots) Black' hair dye for you m'dear. Think I will have to join you - my tresses are looking dire at the moment! Hope you have a great day with Liz x

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  18. Oh Vix your dear friend Helga must know you so very well indeed, the gingham all in one is my favourite you look fabulous as always. The bag is such a beauty too, I don’t blame you for being so smitten! xxx

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  19. wow this gingham jumpsuit is absolutely fabulous and than the mary quant piece, i even don´t know what i love most ;) but the best about your outfit is your hair, it really rocks;) so sixties!!! i love it, i have to try this with mine;)
    love and kiss,mary

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  20. Ooh I do love that leather bag! What a great parcel to receive x

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  21. End of the Road? Pack your thermals, Vix - it`s bloody cold out there at night (having just spent a week on a campsite). Hope you have a lovely time. Lynn

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  22. Fabulous all in one Vix. Love how you have accessorised it too!
    I bought some Barry M Cyan Blue today. I can`t wait to try it out.
    Dx

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  23. I am drooling over everything, Vix.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  24. What a great parcel! You look fab, as usual.

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  25. What a stupendously fantastic parcel. You look fabbo - as always - but I'm particularly loving the gingham jumpsuit.

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  26. oh my goodness! That cat suit is soooo cool! I can't believe you even managed to find something like this! Only you could pull it off! Love it!

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  27. oh my goodness! That cat suit is soooo cool! I can't believe you even managed to find something like this! Only you could pull it off! Love it!

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  28. oh my goodness! That cat suit is soooo cool! I can't believe you even managed to find something like this! Only you could pull it off! Love it!

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  29. Love it all - the bag is awesome. I tried that Poundland dye - and had to redo my roots! xxx

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  30. OMG that catsuit looks fantastic on you. Wonderful outfits as usual xx

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  31. that catsuit is to die for and the gingham is awesome, definitely you! And i just love the neon swimsuit!i would do anything for it! let me know when you are ready to pass it over.
    www.cocoandolivebeauty.com

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  32. Love that secret squirrel acorn bag - Helga is a genius! That Mary Q outfit is insane - in the best way - and I love the maxi skirt, gorgeous colours and pattern. Mind you, it takes very little to distract me from packing, one of my very least favourite chores...

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  33. You look so awsome in the gingham & I like your vanity case.
    You look SUPER HOT in that tiger lycra catsuit! WOWWW
    The acorn bag is just FREAKING Fantastically cute! omg I adore the thing.
    The cotton maxi is funky I love the color and design.

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  34. Vix, No-one can work a jumpsuit like you can. I hope Dorset is still nice and sunny for you, and I suggest checking out the charity shops, I found some great purchases around those parts. Xx

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  35. OMG VIX!!!! If I had your figure I would defo be strutting my stuff in the tiger suit! And the checked hot suit looks amazing too - very Youtha Joyce, what a star she was too!

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  36. You have blown me away with that tiger print lycra catsuit! You should be in CATS the musical with that baby!

    The acorn bag is super cute!

    Helga knows you inside out!

    I hate being in a rush with a million things to do! I hope you find the time to pack and relax! xxx

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  37. Helga has excelled herself, these outfits are FULL of style, fun and character.
    I'm assuming you and Helga met via Blogger, and if so, what a fantastic pairing of positivity, vibrancy and humour.
    I'll never tire of seeing your ensembles, I'm raising a glass (well, mug of tea) to you and Helga as I type - hoorah for non-conformism!

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  38. Vix, you are the undisputed queen of the jumpsuit! Soooo sexy, soooo you!
    Love the colour and print of the maxi skirt too.
    Helga done good!
    Boo to having to redo roots, what a pain, but have a fab day with Liz tomorrow. You'll get your packing done, you are a model of efficiency in the packing department! xxxxxx

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  39. awesome presents from oversee!! you styled your new fab pieces so delicious... can't wait to see them next time.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  40. I absolutely am in love with plaid anyway and that jumpsuit is phenomenal Vix! *Always amazed with your clever outfits! -xxoo

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  41. I can't decide which s my favourite look - you rock them all. Have fun tomorrow.

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  42. I can't decide which s my favourite look - you rock them all. Have fun tomorrow.

    Sorry - just used my husband's email account by mistake to comment!

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  43. Amor,
    adorar the gingham jumpsuit so much on you. the cat suit is out of this world. you rock the tiger tribal look. Helgita is the best!
    I cant see your roots, I need to do mine too soon.
    Hot Mama! all you needed was a whip to tame Jon. :)

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  44. I cannot get over the Mary Quant tiger print lycra catsuit... hot hot hot! Good luck getting all organised and with the root dyeing. X

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  45. That jumpsuit is my very favourite outfit that I've seen you in. I LOVE it. I had one exactly like it for my Sindy doll when I was young and it was a favourite even then! I think I chose wedges for Sindy to wear with it too! Just gorgeous.

    Nicki xx

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  46. That tiger piece is such a find! Wow!

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  47. AAaaagggh!! I don't know which one I love more! The gingham is FABULOUS - I WANT ONE so much I think I will have to figure out how to make one for summer... and the tiger one is SPECTACULAR! You look just beautiful in both, amor.

    Sarah xxx

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  48. Goodness me, i do believe you ROCK.

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  49. You love chilli too? My insides are rotting from using so much chilli in my food. What an incredible haul from one amazing Honorary Kiwi!! The gingham jumpsuit is frickin' fantastic, then I suddenly broke out in a sweat at the sight of your Mary Quant leopard-print catsuit - feck me I'm dying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bugger your roots love, you look utterly amazing in your new treasures - off to have a lie-down now, it's getting all too much for me. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  50. What a package full of treasures, and you look great in every look. I hadn't met Helga before, so thank you for the link. She is spectacular!

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  51. Reow!!! You are one hot lady! The two jumpsuits are divine on you, i could never pull off that tiger one...But you are totally rocking them! Lucky lady!!

    I love hot chili aswell, it wakes me up!

    Xoxox Claire

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  52. Reow!!! You are one hot lady! The two jumpsuits are divine on you, i could never pull off that tiger one...But you are totally rocking them! Lucky lady!!

    I love hot chili aswell, it wakes me up!

    Xoxox Claire

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  53. How awesome is that jumpsuit!!!! LOVEE it ... and I think I love that bag as mch as you! :D

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  54. That tiger lycra catsuit rocks my world, along with the jumpsuit! Aren't you one hot babe? That bag is absolutely gorgeous as well.

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  55. My goodness that gingham all in one looks as if it was custom made for you! Suzhou fantastic goodies!
    XXX
    Suzanne

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  56. Love your exotic taste! So fierce and out there :)
    I think you'd love the Hawaii Dress from Katie Perry's collection! http://www.katieperry.com.au/process/shop/productView.html?itemId=40025

    She's also doing this thing on her Facebook where you can post the way you style your Katie Perry outfits! You'd rock it :)
    http://www.facebook.com/katieperryfan

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  57. Holy mother of - MIAOW! Vix, I believe I am in need of some of that hot sauce to revive me! You have blown me away woman espc. in that cat suit! Have you noticed every sentence ends in an exclamation point! I think I need to lie down.

    If I could I would keep you in a lifetime supply of Boots' Black. After all, we can't have our Vix gadding about with her roots exposed!

    xo, Bonnie

    PS - You made me look up Antipodean!

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  58. That catsuit is amazing and I love the outfit. Have a great festival.

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  59. What a wonderful parcel from Helga, they all fit you so well. Have a fab time at the festival and I hope you get your roots done in time :)

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  60. Goodness what wonderful taste that amazing lady has!!! The tiger print cat suit is just totally fabulous!!! I'm with you on the chilli sauce love, I have it on everything possible, much to the horror of the BF:)

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  61. That tiger jumpsuit is bloody fabulous! Im sure very few people could pull it off but with your washboard its lush! The gingham catsuit is lovely too.

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  62. That jumpsuit is AMAZING!!! Love it.
    Your hair looks fab with the beehive.

    xx

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  63. what lovely surprises, loving you in the cat suit and your hair style looks wonderful
    xx fee

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  64. wow I do love that catsuit!! It's amazing :)

    www.clothesmaiden.blogspot.com

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  65. wow I do love that catsuit!! It's amazing :)

    www.clothesmaiden.blogspot.com

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  66. The checked jumpsuit looks comfy and cool. I'm seeing one of Charlie's Angels - ready for anything. Good luck getting that packing done - since you look great in anything, just throw some things in a case and go!

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  67. Aww the acorn bag!! Loving that leather waistcoat by the way!
    xxx

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  68. You never cease to amaze me.. all the outfits and the stylish way you put it all together I love that bag too xx

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  69. You are so freaking hot in both of those jumpsuits, MEOW!!!!! Hotness! Everything is so perfect and boy does Helga know you or what?!

    Have a blast at the festival and I can relate to the roots, mine are driving me crazy right about now.
    LOVE YOU!!!!

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  70. You are... I just don't have the words Vix! AWESOME!! FABULOUS!! Seriously cool and hot at the same time!

    (sorry I've been awol :(

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  71. Helga is awesome, gotta love a tiger print catsuit! x

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  72. Great collection of outfits there Vix; I love that turquoise skirt and as for that bag....lush as they sy in these 'ere parts.
    xxx

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  73. ahhhh Yes the magical mailbox again!! I am seeing though you have to have some pretty wonderful kindred friends in order for it to work so well!! You look fabulous as always! Love the gingham great vintage :) Ugh I know exactly about your root scenario I did the same thing before when my hair was black I had one color that took really well on my roots and one time I got something else and it did not work and I had to redo it!! ~Hoping your new roots turn out wonderful!! Enjoy your new treasures ~Love Heather

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  74. How wonderful to have such a fabulous friendship, as you two do!

    That MQ catsuit - Meee-owwww, how great it looks on you! xxx

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  75. This is almost too much fabulousness for one post!! OMG!! Love it all. :)

    And your hair is look exceptionally gorgeous. xoxo

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  76. Ooh awesomeness, loving the gingham jumpsuit! :)

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  77. That bag is truly stunning. I am very, very jealous. I'd be jealous of the amazing catsuits too but I know even in my wildest dreams I'd never be slim enough or have the balls enough to wear something that bold. Much love to you for rocking them both!

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  78. Major love for that gingham jumpsuit!Love how you've styled it, especially red scarf))

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  79. Amazing clothes! My mum used to have a bag like the one you show and I always wanted it! x

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  80. I adore the oak bag, isn't it gorgeous. What a lovely package of goodies, I'd put off chores for playing too xx

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  81. Oh lordy! Those jumpsuits are an awesome sight to behold! Gawd love the amazing Helga! What a woman. I must say though, my dear, chopping your head of on account of roots really is most dramatic!

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  82. The all in one is SO. NEAT. It's so neat! I could die! Jealous! Bones!

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  83. That's a pretty exciting parcel! I particularly like the turquoise floral skirt! How I've missed your blog Vix!

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  84. always sophisticated and extraordinary! Absolutely crazy for your marvelous work! My visit on your blog definitely inspires me quite a lot.
    check out mine if you have the time..
    romwe-romwe.blogspot.com/

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