It just goes to show how long it's been since I last went to a jumble sale. One of today's helpers, Tracey, another jumble sale regular, went to one last weekend and was asked if she's seen "that pretty girl with the long black hair who wears weird clothes". When she replied that she hadn't the lady said that she'd heard I'd died.
It might be 3 months since I last had a rummage but I'm still drawing breath although, after a few hours serving at the church hall & arguing the toss over 40p being too much for a dress, I feel ready for the knacker's yard.
No rest for the wicked though, this lot below needs to be washed, pressed, priced and packed, ready for taking to the fair on Saturday.
Clockwise from top left: St Michael raspberry ruffled blouse, '80s metallic brocade jacket, '70s Windsmoor suit, St Michael lace-up floral dress, tie bodice chambray dress, 1960s St Michael bri-nylon pyjamas, Old skool Adidas holdall, Windsmoor cerise wool jacket, St Michael 1970s-does-Victorian dress, 1970s Windsmoor tie front blouse, Rhinestone trimmed disco dress, Leather biker pants, lurex batwing jumper and a sage green knife pleat tea dress.
It's not all for Kinky Melon though, I did secure a few bits for myself.
It's not all for Kinky Melon though, I did secure a few bits for myself.
I squealed with pleasure when I unpacked this 1960s lurex and crimplene maxi dress.
This delicate 1950s nylon slip has a small hole - the perfect reason to keep it.
How much do I love this unworn 1960s St Michael swimsuit? Loads, especially as it's my size! I'm thinking of wearing it with my wellies and a floral garland at Glastonbury, at least it'll dry quickly.
Jon found me this gorgeous 1950s leather overnight bag.
These will keep us quiet for a few days.
Just a sneak peek at this maxi dress as I'll be wearing it for work on Saturday.
Jon found this 1959 Halina Anastigmat camera with all the accessories.
I'm off to load up the washing machine and reward myself with a glass of something alcoholic.
See you soon.
Hope Jon isn't the jealous type! You always find the best loot! Love the swimsuit and red maxi best - they're too gorgeous, Gorgeous :-) xx
ReplyDeleteI can just see you in that 50's swimsuit at Glasonbury, you'll look stunning! xxx
ReplyDeleteyou look beautiful as always. every colour suits you.the slip is so nice. you hit the jackpot at the sale of work. good luck with the fair. lucyx
ReplyDeleteHi there!! How charming indeed about your 'death', some people huh!! Well at least they all know now you're very much alive and snaffling up fabulous bargains for you and Kinky Melon-loving your maxi dress and Jon's camera was a gem of a find! xx
ReplyDeleteYour jumble sales sound fantastic. Awesome vintage finds. I hope we get another swimwear shot! xx
ReplyDeleteWow, can't wait to see you rocking that fabulous red caped maxi and the uber funky swimmer. Your description of the admirer made me laugh and cringe at the same time, I used to hate it when really minging men started chatting me up when I was working behind the bar...thankfully at the last place I worked my boss was fine about us chicks telling men to F off if their advances were unwelcome. You're looking mighty finein that lurex & crimplene maxi. Best of luck, getting everything ready for Saturday.
ReplyDeleteLot's of love,
Jennie
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My God! The jumble sales you go to are amazing!! the dress is gorgeous! love the red dress for the fair too xx
ReplyDeleteBest dressed dead woman ever!
ReplyDeleteOy vey, I'm kvelling over it ALL! That maxi suits you to a "T" and looks scrumptious on you. I have the near exact twin to the slip, except mine is red (and in need of a little fixing on the hem.) ACK the PINK swimsuit... if I ever come to your house, beware! You guys always find such fab things, I wish things were as affordable here. They overcharge for everything at the thrifts, and lately the only deals I get are at estate or tag/ garage sales. XXX
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty! I am in love with the 50s pink slip and the bathing suit!!! They are so perfect perfect perfect!!! The guys hittin' on you is never going to stop 'cause you're a stunner lolzzz
ReplyDeleteBecky :)
What a chat up line - best I've heard in ages! Love the brown maxi dress - gorgeous!
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Wow, lots of great things there! If you do go to Glastonbury in just a swimsuit and wellies, you must take a picture!
ReplyDeleteYou look amaaaazing! Great finds, that red maxi frock is so pretty,. can't wait to see YOU wearing it ! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh that brown and gold maxi is just gorgeous! Really suits you. You find such great things.
ReplyDeletep.s glad to hear you're still alive too - that kind of gossip is how rumours spread!
Love the brown maxi and all the rest of your finds , the bag is perfekt .
ReplyDeleteWhat great sales and People you succeds to find - wish that we hade such great sales here!
Vix you are the queen of maxi dresses. Every one you wear looks fabulous. I love all your wonderful posts. Those leopard shoes are awesome.
ReplyDeleteyou always make me laugh about your jumble sales anecdotes (including some frightening ones!), and then make me admire all that pretty dresses and clothes you've purchased!, you're so talented!
ReplyDeletelove your maxi dresses, and that swimsuit seems perfect for a Glastonbury outfit! you rock!
besos & fun
Just getting over my camera envy! :) Love everything you got especially the swimsuit! x
ReplyDeleteHow does Jon cope? All this attention from sexy men like Jumble Sale bloke, Wetherspoons Bob and of course, Lion. I bet my local jumble won't have such amazing finds! So many favorites there. Though you kept the best stuff for yourself. The dress is divine, the slip is beautiful! You have to use the camera, it's fantastic,. It looks good just out on display too! Xxx
ReplyDeleteHahhahhahahahahaha, you kill me everytime, dead, hahhahhaha.
ReplyDeleteMore glorious than ever in that brown number.
Sorry cannot stop laughing.
I wish I coul come to the fair, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
That bathing suit and your beauty are going to tear up any beach you stroll along! I love the leather bag too!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're still kicking! I want to shop your goods someday- so hang on for that.
Watch out Glastonbury :) You never know - you might get some decent weather for the party on the farm this summer!!
ReplyDeleteBest looking corpse I've ever seen luv! Good haul....jumble sales still make me shudder lol! :D
ReplyDeleteI snorted with laughter at the beginning and the end of this post - you must be a celebrity, they're always being summarily killed off in gossip circles. And I love the chat up line - what a slick guy!
ReplyDeleteFab finds again, though at least I have some of my own today to take the green tinge of jealousy away!
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I hereby bestow the slightly bent tiara, gobs of roses, and coveted title of Ms. Jumble Sale 2013 upon you. Everybody's a bit concerned that this contest is rigged, because you've held the title for YEARS. The other jumble sale contestants are plotting to overthrow you in 2014. Sandra Bullock is playing you in the movie :)
ReplyDeleteI wish we had jumble sales like that HERE!! Ours (we call them rummage sales) suck hugely!!
ReplyDeleteYouy got some awesome goodies to sell and keep!1 i am drooling over the brown lurex maxi!!
And you will look amazing in the bathing suit at glastonbary-especially when you wear it Vix-style!!
So many lovely pieces! It's been a long time since I last went to any sort of fair. Hopefully I'll get back on track for the summer!
ReplyDeleteI also took the liberty to draw you (even though I'm a terrible drawer). The idea was better in my head but I thought I should show you anyway! http://oi48.tinypic.com/2q09kjt.jpg
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Ana
You really brightened my day - your admirer's chat up line was hilarious.
ReplyDeleteYou have fantastic jumble sales where you are - I love your maxi dress and swimsuit.
Glad you're still around and kicking.
Excellent haul! I wish we had big jumble sales like this in Wellington. I love the swimsuit you bought, I can't wait to see you rock it at the music fest.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I am so glad the jumble sale woman was wrong! Egad, imagine that. What a thing for her to say.
ReplyDeleteYour brown dress is fantastic, as is the red one. Can't wait to see it on you. And what a great overnight bag. Such great finds you guys lucked into.
Plus the greasy haired man? ... What a day you had indeed!
Usually you can hear rumours about the false death of a rockstar, so that means : you are one of them! I know that is macabre and that people are silly, but I would be honoured if it could happen to me! Your finds are amazing and that bathing suit is fabulous can't wait to see you wearing it in Glastonbury, your festival outfits are always a joy for me! I love the red dress and the one you are wearing in this photoshoot with all my heart!!
ReplyDeleteLots of love xxxxxx
A-may-zing finds, especially the dress you're modelling and that brilliant M&S swimming cossie. I'm off to a jumble on Saturday - the first one in ages - let's hope it's at least half as good as your one today.
ReplyDeleteWhere could she have heard that from. How bizarre. As for the ole geezer compliment, well, in this case don't consider the source, just take the compliment!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous in that dress.
You are absolutley HERE you gorgeous thing! I once had a homeless man look up from his cardboard box on the street and tell me that he liked my coat. Gush. I gave him some bucks. Don't know if it was a ploy for money but it worked and it actually WAS a very cute coat that nobody else had noticed. Must have been his point of view. I'm sure your old geezer knew what he was talking about!
ReplyDeleteHow does Jon cope being on the arm of the local celebrity - death rumours n all?! I'm not surprised you've made a splash though. Your wardrobe and make up is just a splash of otherwordly glamour that would brighten up any day. I really love your finds. I don't know how you do it. I so rarely find secondhand vintage clobber, apart from in vintage shops of course, but then that's not quite so much fun. Please keep your eye out for any dresses large enough to fit a big and busty size 16-18 on your adventures. I will be Kinky Melon's most grateful customer!!! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing as ever vix, not surprised you caught the eye of a cheeky jumbler! Your finds look wonderful, props to Jon for that bag, what a piece!
ReplyDeleteMuch love x x x x x x
Thank goodness that rumour has no basis in fact. Wonder who first dreamt it up and passed it on. Mind you, sometimes I have dreams which confuse me as to fantasy and reality.
ReplyDeleteLove the red maxi and the swimsuit best of all. Can't wait to see you in them, I know you are going to look lovely.
Love the old fella's comment. Although the qualifying bit about 'at a jumble sale' wasn't necessary! Recently someone said to me, 'you know you look really good for your age' and then said 'you're 56 aren't you?'. Had to laugh.
Being on the jumble sale committee was a good move, you did brilliantly. I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'm going to take a little bet that the adidas bag sells first. Good luck! xxxx
LOL!!!!! That's classic some old lady said you'd died! What a dag!
ReplyDeleteThat brown maxi is brilliant.
Do it do it!! Wear that swimsuit at Glastonbury. Perfect.
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OMG, such amazing scores!! The swimsuit, overnight bag brown maxi and red maxi are making me MOIST!!!! You look fabulasre in that shimmery brown number!
ReplyDeleteOf course you got chatted up, you sexacious minx! The old guys have at least got the guts, the young 'uns certainly don't. Skills lost!
That's totally bizzarre about your"death"?! WEIRD. And a bit ick.
YES, the swimsuit will be PERFECT for Glastonbury!!! Jaysus,YES!
Nice to get some more stock, yours is THE best stall, I am sure! You'll have them falling over themselves to buy from you in that red maxi. Swoooooooon....
O, the camera is so gorgeous. Jon has such a great eye!!!
Love Helga xxxXXXxxx
Oooooooh, so nice!!!! I love that red dress and the floral lace up one and ALL of it!x
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ReplyDeleteGood grief, thank goodness you ARE still breathing!! I suppose you could call the first comment a back-handed compliment?! Great finds! If this years Glastonbury is anything like lad summer you'll need that great swimsuit! I just found out about a jumble sale next week and I'm going to volunteer my services as a helper in the hope of finding some goodies!
ReplyDeleteI just loved your description of the old guy with the greasy hair and piercings - made me laugh. Helga is so right too about the old guys and skills. The swimsuit is just fabulous and I can't wait to see you in the red dress. The lurex maxi you are wearing has an amazing bodice and neckline, you look awesome.
ReplyDeleteOmg I wonder where that horrible rumor got started! I'm curious about the source because that is just ridiculous. :S
ReplyDeleteYou do look very beautiful in that outfit. I love your nail polish. Brown and sky blue creates an adorable combination.
That retro swimsuit was made to be worn at a festival with wellies!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds - that brown dress looks divine on you - have fun on Saturday! xx
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love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteyou really look esp. beautiful today. must be the compliment?!!!
xo
janet
Muy bonito tu vestido!!!
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Absolutely nothin dead in here! What a strange thing to hear about yourself. I heard that someone once spread a rumor that I was dead too. Jeez, and nobody even called to check. ha!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to see you in that red maxi, how gorgeous!!
Is that not the best chat up line ever?!! Well, it's true, you are a bloody stunner.
ReplyDeleteI'm very taken with the red maxi. Loo forward to seeing it on you.
Love the dead rockstar style rumour. You are a proper legend.
Loves ya.
Em
xxxxx
that swimsuit is AMAZING. Bit jealous of that camera too.
ReplyDeleteNot weird but wonderful! I adore that brown and lurex maxi. You look terrific in it. Also like the orange one. And that swimsuit! What fantastic buys. Cx
ReplyDeleteYou know you are a legend if they talk about ya like that! Not only are you NOT DEAD you radiate the most beautiful glow in this dress! I love the top part it almost looks metal. You really scored I am dying over the hot pink suit...DYING!!!!!! It will look killer with your wellies :)XXXOOOO I also can't wait to see the red maxi. Dam girl, the goods just flock to ya! Hooray for Jon and his camera score, he always has luck with those!
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LOVE YOU!!!
I'm getting excited about going to the Junior League Tossed and Found sale on Saturday. I'm planning on going after 11am when everything is half off. Wish me luck
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for summer and the festival photos of you in that awesome swimsuit.
Haha you do make me laugh! Glad you lived to share your glorious loot! I have to see your finds this week had me drooling - love all the wonderful colours, that vintage nightie is gorgeous and can't wait to see you in the pink and white vintage swimsuit!
ReplyDeleteWho'dda thought you and Mark Twain had something in common? It's a great line and thankfully, you are alive to tell the tale of jumble joy, and of chat up lines from dodgy old gits!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of treasure! All good stuff for sale, of course, but the pretty slip and the amazing cossie and brilliant, as is that fabulous red frock. You look stunning in your Crimplene and brocade number, and the overnight bag and holdall that Jon nabbed are great.
A productive day, love - you deserve a big fat drink! xxxx
Great finds! Love that dress on you...just perfect! Ooooh, Jon has a rival for your affections....not that he should be too worried about the competition ;-)
ReplyDeleteWho is less dead than you, Vix? : > Love the bag Jon found for you, and the red maxi. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous and looks that way on you. I truly have boob envy for any woman who can precisely fit a pattern like that exactly where it belongs. There, I said it.
ReplyDeleteIn high school the guys used to say the name "Adidas" as an acronym for "All Day I Dream About Sex" -- not sure if that will help you sell the bag or not, but I thought it was worth mentioning since I already admitted I admired your chest....
I was already drooling over you in that brown and gold halter dress as soon as I saw the first photo. It was just made for you!! I think you should start your own fan club and sell t-shirts (the proceeds could go towards your next trip). That is the most adorable swimsuit - perfect for music festival!
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah! Died and gone to heaven on the BEACH in GOA more like. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds and the brown maxi is so very chic. Looking forward to seeing you rock that sweeeet, little pink one-piecer.
Vix, you must just blind these men! That's such a cute story! Ya know, I had an older (than me) gal come up to me in the Salvation Army not long ago and say, "Honey, you're dressed too nice to be hanging around a place like this." I replied, "But this is where I get all this from!"
Best of luck at your show. You've got some great stock.
xxx
That is a great dress, and you DO look especially beautiful today...That brown color looks great with your tan.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are the most gorgeous woman at the jumble sales and beyond!! He has good taste, as does Jon. I love the brown maxi you're wearing in these pics. I'm always inspired by your treasures. XXOO
ReplyDeletePhew - thought I ha dlost you for a second.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be back and catch up. I loved watching you being interviewed on that video. You have such a soothing and warm voice.
How disconcerting to be dead and not even realise lol. As fabulous as the dresses are, I think the swimsuit is my favorite item, its SO typical of its era, a really iconic style.
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What a giggle, glad it's not just me that pulls dodgy old geezers. Glad to see you are still very much alive, looking stunningly attractive and snaffling the most amazing jumble. LOVE the handbag, cozzie, camera and of course the glamtastic frock you are modelling. Sounds like you deserved that drink.
ReplyDeleteMorning! Oh my, I can't believe they assumed you were dead...how random! I love a good jumble...they have disappeared 'down south' for some reason. I love all of the items you got, every one just gets better and better. That red dress is LUSH!
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Lol they obviously miss you when you are not Round. Love the brown maxi dress, slip infant loved everything
ReplyDeleteha ha, I'm so glad your not dead too ! I've not long found you and you are inspiring me no end - so you had better stick around a lot longer yet girl !
ReplyDeleteYou've got some great stuff there, I should imagine that swimsuit is very flattering, I hope you treat us to a photo of yourself wearing it ?
You're ALIVE, ALIVVVEEEE! :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on picking up some amazing bargains. Love the look of the red maxi, and the overnight bag is beautiful.
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Isn't it odd how rumours spread! I'm very pleased they weren't true though!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly struck lucky, that's for sure. I love the pink of the slip and that swimming costume is incredible!
That you had die! At least that you are one of the most beautiful women that he had ever seen is closer to reality!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see you wear this lovely swimsuit.
I love hearing about the locals round your way Vix, they sound an amusing bunch. You'd've thought when the woman saw you weren't dead she wouldn't have mentioned it to you, but no, I guess she just had to confirm it with you! You got some brilliant goodies while you were there, that delicate pink slip is beautiful, and I can just imagine you in your Glastonbury outfit, it will look great, and that bag and camera are both gorgeous too, I'd just have the camera as an ornament even if it didn't work. The complimentary man mightn't have been the most handsome man on earth, but he obviously knows a good looking woman when he sees one. xx
ReplyDeleteamazing dress and is great on you. the pink slip is very pretty and also all other purchases.
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely still alive, and the most beautiful woman at a jumble sale, yay! You do make me smile, gorgeous Vix! Looking stunning in that amazing dress, and those finds for Kinky Melon are great.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your back from the dead. I'm transfixed by that painting of the nude behind you.
ReplyDeleteDo I have to tell you that I really like the nylon slip?! Is it for sale?
ReplyDeleteFantastic finds Vix! x
ReplyDeleteI like your dress. Is so elegant. Have a great weekend.
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I agree with Shelley: the dress is very YOU (Vix, but with a Cher meets Star Trek vibe), and the bathing suit rocks! The other goodies are fab too; hope you have a successful sale this wkend.
ReplyDeleteRe: that report on you, don't you wonder where people come up with this stuff? I think it's because you are, no doubt, an exotic lady to many peeps, even in your village. You must have quite the air of mystique for the average non-vintage-boho-blogger type. It's actually a compliment that people are thinking of you so much that they wonder where they are when they don't see you! Xoxo
Hi Vix, I love your blog and have been reading for about two months, first time to comment.
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Good Luck!
Pam in Texas USA
Brilliant scores Vix! Cannot tell you how much I adore that St. Michaels swimsuit. Haha, wow what a tale, so happy you're alive and well Miss pretty! xx :)
ReplyDeleteThat's too funny. You see, you have to go thrifting on a regular basis, otherwise people will think the worst. Love the keepers you've got. Will we see pictures?
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting an old school Adidas bag so bad for years now!
ReplyDeleteyou look magnificent........spring may not have sprung yet....have just racked the heating back up to Bombay..... but you are a ray of sunshine!!!x
ReplyDeleteI wonder who has been spreading rumours of your demise. That slip is lovely and you look fabulous in your maxi dress. I love the 60s swimsuit.
ReplyDeleteQUICK GRAB ME A PAPER BAG!!!!!!!!!!!!! The swimsuit, oh the swimsuit. **breathe, breathe, breathe**. Oh jeez those old geezers are such smooth operators aren't they? What an absolutely swoon-worthy stash of gorgeous gear you loaded up on! I love to hear about your jumble haggling - don't they realise they're dealing with a hard-core rockin' babe? xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteBusy talented beautiful women you are!
ReplyDeleteLove that brown maxi
I don't know how you manage to do it all
I'm busy as well, I have been neglecting blogging anyway
Good luck at the rummage sale
I love the expression, hair greasy enough to fry chips in, oh ouach! that is disgusting...
Take care
Ariane xxxx
Okay first things first, Goddesses are immortal, secondly YOU look fan-frigging-tastic in that maxi and you find the best treasures...I mean if that's not a super power, what is? xxx
ReplyDeleteyou are super awesome and so are your tastes...you look fantastic..
ReplyDeleteOoh ooh ooh you look AMAZING in that gorgeous maxi, mi amor!!! The lurex is divine and it's PERFECT with the fab leopard boots! The camera is splendid (in working condition?) and the red floaty maxi is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteLove you more than Being Alive!
Sarah xxx
Hi Vix!! Long time no see. That swimsuit is to die for. Make sure you post up a photo if you wear it.
ReplyDeleteYou're looking fabulous as always xxx
oh I've missed you and your fabulous blog! you look fantastic as ever!
ReplyDeleteAnd boy what a chat up line, I would have fallen for that one ;o)
This post is fool of goodies. First, the laugh...how on earth did they think you died! I love this brown dress of yours...its totally elegant and beautiful! And do make a post of your work outfit on Saturday...can't wait to see the pretty girl with long black hair wearing red!
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Shubhi's Revels!
I LOVEthe pink swimsuit - AMAZING! And the red dress, great finds! xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh great finds, I LOVE that floral dress! M&S clearly always had the best stuff. And the swimsuit, heavenly! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly glad to hear you're not dead! And I hope there will be pics of you rocking that pink swimsuit - it's incredible!
ReplyDeleteThat crimplene dress is so pretty and love it with the leopard print shoes!!! I love that I learn things from you, as I never knew the name of that kind of fabric before. Maybe a book should be in order.;)
ReplyDeleteOf course, that ol boy is going to try anything to catch such a prize as you my dear! It's funny to hear rummers about one's self, as it give an idea of what people think of you.;)
Lots of cute stuff for the sale, bet you sold a lot!
And, YES, that swimsuit and wellies would make you one of the hottest gals at the festival!!!:)
That brown dress is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can just see you in the flowery cozzie and wellies
Ha ha, really made me smile! Love it.
ReplyDeleteAlso really love your patchwork curtains and want them ..... lots of lovely treasures here my dear! Minerva ~
What a great haul!
ReplyDeleteYou are a vision in white!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet dodgy man. Always lovely to hear such sweet things. And I adore your swimsuit! It looks so cute. And you have again found a lot of gorgeous treasures......
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ah-mazing dress to wear for work! :) i wish i could do that but have to stick to my work suit (boring!)...as for the rumours - people are fantastic & so are the stories they make, ha-ha!
ReplyDeleteomg i´m so jelous that you always find so great stuff darling, i want some gorgeous swimsuit like this! and wow you look beyond beauty in that brown maxi dress! glamourous and sexy!
ReplyDeletelove and kiss,mary