A Hatful Of Hollow

You probably already know Vix's law, if it doesn't make you feel fabulous...get rid of it. It's the only way to prevent having a wardrobe stuffed with clothes but nothing you actually want to wear, the bane of many a woman's existence.

Trouble is if I followed my own rules I'd have to chuck this hat 'cos as fabulous as I feel when I look in the mirror sadly doesn't make my head feel too great, more like it's been clamped in a vice, as this candid shot reveals (thanks, Jon darling).

Or it could just be the after effects of two hours spent trawling a field with the great unwashed of the Black Country bypassing piles of hideously tatty, over-priced clothes, scary stuffed toys, knock-off designer bags and the not-so-sweet aroma of the burger van.

We were out yesterday and missed the postman so swung by the Post Office on the way to this morning's boot sale and collected a parcel of joy from the fabulously polka-dotty Sarah. I loved this gingham maxi so much I whipped off the skirt I was already wearing so I could road test it around the field.

Also included in the parcel of joy, a crazy retro postcard, a killer frock and a 1960s tablecloth crying out for makeover.

So, cut to the chase, Vix, what did you get from the car boot sales this week? 

Turquoise ring on index finger (sweet Valerie) and silver snake (Krista-licious). Nail paint all by Bazza M

This rather sweet 1950s Made in The Crown Colony of Hong Kong bucket bag (£1.50) for one thing.

Clockwise from top left: Pair of rocking 1950s sun loungers by Haaning & Co., Denmark (when the seller mentioned "Vintage" and "Scandinavian design" in the same sentence I was expecting a hefty price tag so I was thrilled when he said £10 for the pair), 1970s St Michael paisley printed velvet midi (£2), 1950s giant straw basket (£1.50), 1960s Ultraviolet elbow length gloves with pearl buttons (£1), 1960s transistor radio in perfect working order (50p), 1950s Lizard handbag, 1960s vinyl handbag by Boots & 1970s Welsh Tapestry purse (£3 the lot), Long auburn wig by Steiner, ready for our next party, (50p), 1960s woven picnic hamper (50p)


If that wasn't exciting enough I got back in time to receive a parcel from gorgeous Fiona.

A glorious tray and wood-effect nibbles dishes to add to my collection of retro-tastic party ware,

and a truly beautiful handmade card, made by Fi's own fair hands!

And if I hadn't been spoilt enough Jon bought me flowers! I did ask if he was feeling guilty about something , the poor sod hasn't got time to get up to anything naughty but knowing his penchant for vintage motors I wouldn't be surprised if a VW he'd forgotten to tell me about turns up on the drive when I'm out. It wouldn't be the first time!

Vintage gingham maxi skirt & 1950s bucket bag worn with 1970s suede waistcoat (last seen HERE), 1960s hat (50p, car boot sale), Groovy pendant & Balinese earrings (goth-tastic Helga)

That's far too much waffling for one day, I must go and finish off my latest patchwork creation.
See you soon!