My weekend's mostly been spent keeping warm, meeting vintage-lovin' ladies, rummaging for bargains, getting back into boozing, eating, eating and more eating.
Here I am last night all dressed up for dinner and linking to Patti's Visible Monday.
Here's fabulous Jo rummaging through the rails in Blogland's now legendary Second To None on Friday.
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| She passed on this 1950s Edwardian-style taffeta frock despite it's £9.80 price tag. |
Jo's over in the UK from the States, reacquainting herself with the delights of British second-hand shopping along with outings to cultural events and vegan gatherings. She's as much fun as her gorgeous smile suggests.
She gave me the dress I wore last night. The label's just as beautiful as the exterior.
She also thought I'd love this groovy velvet blouson top, which I do!
More label porn.
Back round ours for a cup of tea and a house tour.
Yesterday the lovely Liz came from Bristol to visit. Naturally we stopped off for lunch in Wetherspoons, but passed on the faggots.
After a couple of hours trying on the merchandise in Second To None we hit the town's chazzas.
Then went back to ours for tea and a Vix house tour. I bought this dress from Second To None on Friday. I tried it on when I was last in the shop HERE and as it was still there I saw it as a sign I was destined to have it.
Since I last blogged I've consumed a Halloumi cheese wrap with salad and a sweet chilli dressing, Vegetable Madras with steamed rice, poppadums and a cheese & garlic nan, Wetherspoons' five bean chilli with pilau rice and tortillas, six doorstep slices of toast with Marmite, two bowls of soup, four oranges, three chunks of a vegan chocolate brownie (and I don't even have a sweet tooth), two and a half bottles of Rose, a quarter of a bottle of rum and most of the collage above.
Time for a mega blog catch-up, Inspector Montalbano on the i-Player and the obligatory Sunday night chip butty for tea.
Hope you had/are having a brilliant weekend.
See you soon!
Then went back to ours for tea and a Vix house tour. I bought this dress from Second To None on Friday. I tried it on when I was last in the shop HERE and as it was still there I saw it as a sign I was destined to have it.
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| Dinner at Liz and Al's - Greek salad starter, my serving of Veg Moussaka, Tapenade appetiser, Lamb Orzo (for the carnivorous members of the gang). |
Since I last blogged I've consumed a Halloumi cheese wrap with salad and a sweet chilli dressing, Vegetable Madras with steamed rice, poppadums and a cheese & garlic nan, Wetherspoons' five bean chilli with pilau rice and tortillas, six doorstep slices of toast with Marmite, two bowls of soup, four oranges, three chunks of a vegan chocolate brownie (and I don't even have a sweet tooth), two and a half bottles of Rose, a quarter of a bottle of rum and most of the collage above.
Time for a mega blog catch-up, Inspector Montalbano on the i-Player and the obligatory Sunday night chip butty for tea.
Hope you had/are having a brilliant weekend.
See you soon!
woah, I love you with the blue fur jacket and that awesome hat!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!!! I LOVE Jo's red coat - the pockets are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou're looking totally back on form and gorgeous too.
That guest bed is so beautiful with the rug. I'm desperate to find bedroom chairs like yours for my girl's room - she's as obssessed with them as I am :-)
Just look at all your gorgeous maxi dresses Vix! I love that pink and gold one. I do hope you bought that navy blue fur coat you are snapped trying on (or is that yours?) - it looks wonderful on you! Looks like you've been having lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteThat food looks amazing. And so do you! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you had a fab weekend with your friends and you all look amazing !
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been busy. All these lovely blog friends to meet, and more to come next week! I love the dress you wore to dinner in the first pic and the sheet on the bed behind you is fab! The food you have at Liz & Adrian's always looks amazing. That collage has my mouth watering. I'm now thinking about food...mmm (doesn't take much) xxx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've had my ideal weekend Vix! That food looks amazing! Always one for stuffing my face!
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning as usual m'dear!
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend! Food is always a winner in my eyes, and you've eaten some delights! Glad you bought the dress, looks fabulous and SO meant to be! x
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds so fun!!!!! I keep thinking, next time CBC suggests going to Birmingham to see his friend, I'd love to jump on a train to Walsall to meet you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely time!!!
Wow--what you ate had ne drooling!!
ReplyDeleteYou in your lurexed maxi fantasticness and Jo are a sight for my eyes!! why oh why do we not have vintage goodiers like that here??
I love your and liz's outfits, too--and yes that maxi was meant for you!!
You have been busy, no surprised you get more visits than the queen herself, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink and gold dress, ahhhhhhhhhhh
You will have to take me shopping to second to none one day.
It rained yesterday, but today is sunny again.
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Great to see that your feeling better! Love the pic of you two in your furs & lovely bedroom.
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous dresses! Loving your fur coat too, I'm just stuck in a raincoat this week! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that frock you bought at the vintage shop, it's beautiful. It looks like you've had a pretty fabulous weekend. I always think when you've been unwell it's good to eat such a huge amount, it helps your body repair. Xx
ReplyDeleteWatching all these blogger pals meet ups makes me think that the world may be small after all. But, really it's not which makes it even more special.
ReplyDeleteI know you don't often buy new, but 4 of my designs just got licensed to Lambretta Clothing Co UK and will be adorned on their Fall 2013 clothing and accessory line being sold throughout the UK and Europe. Exciting! If you have any "mod" friends they may be wearing my designs soon. ;) Especially if they love scooters.
Your food photos are making my stomach growl!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteBTW if it was MrCraig posing about in swimming trunks for an hour I'd be there but it involves car chases and crashes/bangs and that is just not my thing!
Vix, you just took my breath away in that first picture. I love all your finds and gifts, but that dress is extraordinary, and you are the perfect owner.
ReplyDeleteVisiting Britain is on my Bucket List. I am dying to go second hand shopping with you and Curtise. And I've always wondered what Marmite actually tastes like, because I watch a ton of BBC and peeps are eating for breakfast all the time.
How DO you stay so tiny with much yumminess in the immediate vicinity? :)
The Victor Costa dress is amazing! Looks like you've had a fab weekend :) I wish there were more amazing vintage/charity shop places near me, also the food looks incredible!
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Vix, I reckon June will be cutting you in on the profits at Second to Nine soon, you bring quite a bit of custom her way! And I'll be there again soon, yippee!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress Jo gave you, it's rather spectacular, isn't it? And I love seeing those little Union Made labels! How great that you got to meet up, and Liz too - wonderful!
I am so glad you caved and got that dress, it's beautiful.
Your meals at your friends' houses always looks and sound delicious, you lot could do your won version of Come Dine with Me!
I'm due a huge blog commenting catch up too, doen't take long to get waaaaay behind, does it?
Looking forward to OUR catch up very soon! LOVE! xxxxxxx
your orangey maxi dress is frankly stunning. I imagine your house to be an Aladdin's cave of treasure, hehe x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you passed on the faggots! Now that's what I call a weekend. All that fun packed into two short days. Respect.
ReplyDeleteHow bloody speldiferous to see you back on form,galivanting about with gorgeous bloggers in fabularsef rocks and gorging yourself on treats!
ReplyDeleteSo much luciouness!I love Jo's stripey pants, and am gutted she didn't buy that amazing frock!I ADORE the frock she gave you,it's OMG beautiful!
And then Liz! I'm so jealous! Goodthing you skipped the faggots, I don't think you could possibly have fitted them in...
The new frock is divoon,and I too consider it a sign...that happens to me,somtimes,and I always accept the portent of divinity!
Talk tonight?!
Love you long time!
Helga xxxXXXxxx
The perfect blog visit for a raining Sunday afternoon. Adore all the pics and adventures as always.
ReplyDeletestunning bedroom <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a student in England umpty ump years ago. We American students would often stop at the grocery store to visit a frozen meal called "Two faggots in rich brown gravy ." The name just totally cracked us up but we never had the courage to try it. Yummy? Yes or No?
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Vix that Second to None dress is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am now STARVING after reading this post. x
Hmmmmmm. I was waiting for the house tour myself! But such fun to see your (?) bedroom. What color is your wall? I ♥ it.
ReplyDeleteAnd HOW do you manage to eat and eat and eat and keep your trim figure (or have you explained this already)?
Your weekend sounds amazing, your clothes are LUSH, and I'm very glad to see you're all well, mended, recovered from illness and have your appetite back! :)
ReplyDeleteBlimey vix - looks like yo had a fab weekend, that food looks Scrummy!!! Love the dress you got @ second to none!! xo
ReplyDeleteLil bit speechless.
ReplyDeleteYou all look stunning! And so happy, good to see. Your dinner dress is a stunner. I got a book about vintage looks (featuring celebs from the relevant ages)and you all look like the 'rock star girlfriends' page - Marianne Faithful and the like.
ReplyDeleteAm indeed having a great weekend, and it's not finished yet, am extending it a little!
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Heaven! You lucky duck, you! So glad you're back amongst the living and kickin' it out!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are back on form, and your body is saying feed me! lots of lovely food and good job passing on the faggots. Bleurgh!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in your lovely outfits, what a busy lady you are with you bloggy meet ups! I do love your spare room that bed and those curtains! Glad to see you back on form.
And it would be awesome if you had a countryside roam with us. Bring ya wellies!
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It's good to see you healthy and glowing, eating and boozing again... And I cannot wait to see you wearing this gorgeous velvet blouson! xo
ReplyDeleteLove what you are wearing, it is so vintage :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, amazing header, instantly loved it when I stopped by!
Brilliant blog!
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So happy you have your appetite and thirst restored! Love your new dress, and Jo's red coat too. Thanks for sharing all the cool-ness with Visible Monday.
ReplyDelete"Look the union label when you are buying that coat, dress, or blouse!"
ReplyDeleteI remember that jingle from the ILGW union commercial!
It was buy union and support American or Canadian workers.
Now you'd be hard pressed to find clothing made here.
ok, what is a chip butty?
ReplyDeletethat dress is to die for. she gave it to you? omg, what an angel!
you are all SO gorgeous!
Holy bejayzus that frock is incredible and you are exquisite in it! What a fabularse weekend of opping and friends and faggots and frockery and magnificent food! And that boudoir is so exquisite - I am determined to make some patchwork curtains, even if I have to hand sew them!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you more than Greek salad - and I REALLY love Greek salad! Sarah xxx
Wow, what a wonderfully fun weekend! And the dress from Jo is truly amazing on you. Meeting up with bloggers sounds like a blast, not to mention, wine and eating like that. Sounds like your back to form, Vix.
ReplyDeleteThat is fun to meet other bloggers!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't happen much here!
Kind of close club here, bloggers rarely meet
Anyhoo you all look lovely
That second to none shop sounds so good!
Your dress is to kill for!
Ariane xxxx
Chip butty? For tea? Vix, darling, please translate for for those of us who are uninitiated! However, I can see that you're having a glorious time with your friends. Wish I could join you one of these days. I love your dress and the rug :-)!!
ReplyDeleteJust got back from googling Chip Butty! I have never had a French Fry sandwich but now want to try one. Also looked up Halloumi Cheese while I was at it and want to try that too. Sounds like you have had a delicious and fun few days. I love all the dresses in this post. So much gorgeous colour!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over ALL your outfits, but then again I wouldn't expect anything less then fab from you! Sounds like you're back in the saddle, eating and imbibing to your hearts content -- YAY glad to hear it! Also glad you had fun meeting up with bloggers, always a good time! XXX
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've got your appetite back & you are looking as gorgeous as ever. That Second to None store looks like vintage heaven! Xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous outfits you both wore. Chip butty tea on a Sunday sounds like bliss.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Vix!!I just had an extracorporeal experience and visited all those places with you and even had a taste of veg moussaka and tea!
ReplyDeleteThe dress that Jo gave you is beyond all the words of the world and your figure is stunning!I also love the top and I think I'll buy everything labelled Miss Revolution!
Thank you I really enjoy this post and everything you and your friends are wearing in it!
Love
Gorgeous frocks and I love that blue fur. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteFab weekend...it's what it's all about. I haven't had faggots n'peas since I was a kid...not likely to again but a chip butty...now yer talking.
Counting down the days!!!
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Totally love the first photo, you look beautiful. Glad you are back fit and well and back doing what you love. Nothing quite like a chip butty for tea!! Of course smothered in Tomato sauce.
ReplyDeleteThat velvet blouse is incredible, the colour will look great on you.
ReplyDeleteLove all the food shots, and looks like you had a great time.
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aahh it looks like you had a fab weekend loving all the photo's so much gorgeous colour, vintage clothes and yummy food and good times spent with friends life doesn't get much than that. See you soon can't wait :-)dee xx
ReplyDeleteYou girls are all looking so fabulous! Love your grey dress with the red dots/flowers.
ReplyDeleteAnd with all that yummy looking food, how do you stay so slim?
And I looks like you've had a wonderfull weekend.
xxx have a wonderfull day!
Love that velvet top. Haven't seen anything like that in half a century. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress. Well that sounds like a perfect weekend to me. Something tells me rummaging through vintage and other pieces with you would be so much fun. xx You look fab as usual dear Vix! Madison
ReplyDeleteoh my that pink and gold dress is sooooo pretty......roll on christmas party time!!!x
ReplyDeleteLove the inside of your home - the photos with you in them look like they were taken decades ago - fab! All that food sounds scrumnmy...I'm salivating! :) x
ReplyDeleteLook at all these kick ass outfits and fabulous blogger meet ups!!!! I'd dying at all your beautiful frocks, the one that Jo gave you is just stunning and your funky score recently on ebay is super sexy!!!! So happy you picked up that dress at Second to None this time it was meant for you and I love it with that killer blue faux fur!
ReplyDeleteLiz and Jo look super sweet and you are the hostess with the mostess! I am so jealous of these pictures but at the same time I love seeing familiar places...I've been there with you!!!
I'm happy to hear you are on the mend and eating all sorts of wonderful delights making you better. Wine included! Al is fixing you right up with that mouth watering Moussaka~ I'd kill for his lamb again!
It's been too long we must catch up soon! Wish I could be there Thursday to turn Walsall into Funky town.
Wuvsubunches!!! Dang that dress from Jo is pretty figgin sweet:)
Hi Vix, Got back to London late last night and saw your post. First off, thank you so much for your graciousness. You certainly know how to show a vintage-loving girl a good time.
ReplyDeleteThe Victor Costa Romantica dress looks amazing on you. And I see from the comments that your followers agree. The moment I found it (ok, after I realized it wasn't my size), I knew it was destined for you. I hadn't remembered that the Miss Revolution top also had 'London' on the label. When I found it, I thought it would be groovy enough for someone who doesn't really 'do' winter clothes -- and it would help keep you warm!
Thank you, too, for helping me find those great dresses and the bag. I'll take pics and do a post of our visit soon. xx Jo
The dress from Joy is stunning on you Vix and I love the one from Second to None too, I love it when something's just sitting there waiting for you to come back and get it. Your week sounds fantastic meeting blogging friends, and I'm feeling hungry now after hearing about all the yummy sounding things you've been eating. It's good to hear you have an appetite, it's a good sign that you're on the mend. xx
ReplyDeleteYour maxi dresses are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your style, that velvet top takes my breath away! It's just perfect!
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you look gorgeous in every outfit-infit you wear!, and love all that colorful and fabulous stuff!, and also love that you've enjoyed some meetings & shopping with bloggers!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you're getting fit and eating delightful tidbits!
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Wow your dress is amazing :) looks like you've had a wonderful weekend,sounds so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteare you fattening yourself up for winter? Mind you I've probably eaten more than that but I'm a greedy bitch. You look gorgeous, those prezzies are wicked - especially the dress, more 70s hippy bollywood perfection.
ReplyDeleteReally can't wait for Thursday!!! xxxx
The dress is a beauty and enjoyed your weekend tales of adventure. I do love the 1950's Edwardian-style taffeta and Jo's beautiful smile.
ReplyDeleteOh Vix - I just love your house so much! It's such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy time you've been having Vix. Looks like it was a fun weekend mind.
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Energy from (fancy) women, wine and food is just what we need before november.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and the velvet top - think I need to make friends with Jo! Quite partial to a halloumi wrap myself.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, you both look stunning.
ReplyDeleteHi my dear!! Glad to hear you haven't gone hungry especially after the fun weekend you had-your blogger meet ups looked fab and your gifts are amazing! Hope you're having a good week xxx
ReplyDeleteAs someone still on a high from an awesome blogger meetup, I have to say, "Aren't Blogger meetups just the BEST!!!??" Sooo much fun hanging out with people who get excited about the same crazy stuff that you do (thrifting, food & cocktails). Love the Victor Costa pink and gold gown, and you look like you are ruling your own fabulous kingdom in it. I will have to add "Second to None" to my list of places to visit before I die.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fabulous time! Yay! I am in love with Jo's coat!
ReplyDeletePS: You have officially made me hungry!
I'm LOVING the Gypsy Curtains and Persian Rug in your Boudoir!
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
Love your dress!
ReplyDeleteyou look fab in all of these i must say a visit to the legendary second to none has been on my mind x
ReplyDeleteSorry for such a late comment. It looks like you had a fab weekend x
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