A couple of weeks ago I had an email from Elisa. She reads my blog and asked if I'd like a chiffon maxi dress and cape professionally made for her Mum back in the 1970s. I nearly died of excitement when it arrived. As it had been made to measure it needed a few adjustments to fit but with a very welcome free afternoon I managed to get it sorted.
I thought Vintage Village at Stockport would be its ideal first outing, creating an illusion of sunshine on a miserably wet day (and I'm sharing it with the gang over at Patti's Visible Monday, too). The gloomy weather certainly didn't put the punters off, we were just as busy as usual.
That's our pitch being raided on the left. That beautiful blonde in the blue mini dress was spoilt for choice with our range of 1960s frocks.
We found time to pose!
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| Wearing: Vintage Aquascutum blazer, Diesel Gold label waistcoat, Tootal cravat, jumbo cords (altered into skinnies by Jon), Vintage 1970s cherry red Docs (all from charity shops, car-boots and jumble sales) |
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| A Stuart Thornley masterpiece! |
And to treat ourselves to cake fish and chips,
I snaffled this groovy dressmaking pattern.
I snaffled this groovy dressmaking pattern.
...and couldn't resist this gorgeous Polly Peck maxi dress from Garbo Antiques £5 rail. We also had a slap-up takeaway Bengali dinner of three bean curry, pilau rice, pakora and veg samosas from Caarma Curries (but we were too hungry to stop and take photos when we got home last night!)
Sarah, one half of the team behind Vintage Village, submitted this article to the swanky Vintexplorer magazine...we're in print!
Can you believe that we've only got one other event booked for August? The festival we were due to work at next weekend has been cancelled so we're free. Do we go camping, find another event or stay at home and do sod all? My life seems to have been booked up in advance for months. Its quite exciting to have options.
Sarah, one half of the team behind Vintage Village, submitted this article to the swanky Vintexplorer magazine...we're in print!
Can you believe that we've only got one other event booked for August? The festival we were due to work at next weekend has been cancelled so we're free. Do we go camping, find another event or stay at home and do sod all? My life seems to have been booked up in advance for months. Its quite exciting to have options.
In the meantime I've vintage stock to track down, more thrilling parcels to share, 30 unread blog posts and the incredible BBC drama An Honourable Woman, to catch up on.
See you soon!
Congrats to the feature, vicky and I love your blue maxi!
ReplyDeleteGreat article, so true - it's about time the 70s got a look in. Your blue dress is fab. Betty
ReplyDeleteThat chiffon maxi is an absolute dream of a frock - lucky you! Love the Polly Peck dress you found (a fiver? Yes!) and I can definitely see you in a groovy trouser/tunic suit courtesy of Maudella.
ReplyDeleteWell done for smiling and selling in Stockport, despite the rain, and hurray for being featured looking fab in Vintagexplorer.
Ooh - a free weekend? You and Jon won't know what to do with yourselves! Whatever you choose, I know you'll make the most of it!
Love ya! xxx
Bloody gorgeous frock love, you look ravishing in it, as you do in everything. (not that I'm bitter or anything! much) Loving the colour of Jon's groovy altered cords, what a clever bloke. Can't believe you snaffled that fabulous Polly Peck for a fiver, it's stunning. I'd take a look at next weekend's forecast first before setting off to a campsite, although I know you'd make the best of it whatever the weather.
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What? I free weekend, what are you gonna do?
ReplyDeleteI so happy we've become such a success! Yeah to being a "misfit, oddball"!!!!!
What a beautiful dress ... so nice of your online friend to send it! And oh my, Jon looks great in his outfit too.
ReplyDeleteI love your new black and gold gown and look forward to seeing it modeled. I also look forward to seeing the new/old sewing pattern made up.
And congrats on getting in the magazine ... that is so cool!
No one could do that dress as right as you Vix, it's like blue skies and big baby feet, I love the print and the cape, so elegant and with that killer belt its Vixified! I love seeing how busy you guys get, I knew it! Jon is looking so cool, I love his style and I'm so glad you share in what he's wearing. I still have hope for Chris:) How did we not eat cake fish and chips, next time please!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make with the new pattern and the new dress is gorgeous in a grown up kinda way.
Enjoy the time off you both have been so busy give your body a rest :)
LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!!
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If I saw that article on the Vintage Village with the photo of you and Jon I would have made the trek just to meet the pair of you. The Polly Peck maxi was a great score, and I can already picture you in the nehru collar tunic and flares from the pattern. That was so sweet of Elisa to send you her mother's dress. She knew it would be happy living with you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your free weekend, whatever you do. XO
That blue chiffon maxi and cape look like they were just made for you - you look stunning! Nice to see you in print too! Have a wonderful weekend whatever you choose to do on your weekend off xx
ReplyDeleteThat blue chiffon maxi and cape look like they were just made for you - you look stunning! Nice to see you in print too! Have a wonderful weekend whatever you choose to do on your weekend off xx
ReplyDeleteThat blue chiffon maxi and cape look like they were just made for you - you look stunning! Nice to see you in print too! Have a wonderful weekend whatever you choose to do on your weekend off xx
ReplyDeletewonderful blue dress!!!
ReplyDeleteso great that you got featured in the mag!
wish you a fabulous next weekend whatever you will do!!
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what a gorgeous dress! how generous of your readers too. you are so loved vix! i vote for the relaxing weekend. x
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you two in print! And what a gorgeous dress you're sporting - the colors and fabric look fabulous. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, you're a vintage Queen, xox.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an Amazing frock to be given, it is utterly dreamy, especially on svelte, glam you!!! I would love to visit a fair you are at. X
ReplyDeleteVix, Vix, Vix!!! You stunning woman! I'm constantly in awe of the exciting life you lead!!! <3
ReplyDeleteAnd you guys picked up Bengali dinner? Wish I could cook you guys one!
I have to say, blue is my favorite color on you - that dress looks fantastic - what a nice gift! Perhaps a relax is in order for the weekend, you likely need it!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and the colours really suit you
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being featured in the Aug?Sept 2014 issue of Vintage Explorer. Kudos to Sarah for submitting the article That photo of you and Jon is fabulous - and what a cheery smile you have in it! You were obviously right - the Vintage Village at Stockport does have the illusion of being lit up by sunlight. I would never have guessed the weather outside was gloomy had you not mentioned it. Are those beautiful silver daisies with gold centres I'm spying on the Polly Peck maxi dress? I've never watched the BBC drama "An Honorable Woman". I'll have to check to see if they have it on NetFlix here in the U. S.. Your chiffon maxi-dress and cape are beautiful. Enjoy your options.
ReplyDeleteP.S.: If you do happen to stop by my blog please don't feel any need to read the entire horrendously long rant on discrimination and censorship in my latest post titled "Thank You To Commenters, Rant On Discriminatory Social Media Censorship and YouTube Slander" - I got carried away, and I'm sure you'll have plenty to do and read even with only one other event booked (so far) in August.
The universe seems to throw the best dresses at you from far and wide. I guess that's your reward for looking stunning in them and enjoying yourself so much. This latest one sure is a beauty. You and Jon are made for one Another. I'm always amazed at his sewing skills and willingness to give it all a whirl. Well, what's it going to be? So many choices! Xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Vix, that colour of blue is amazing, how very kind Elisa to send it to you. What ever shall you do with your free time, I look forward to finding out. V xxx
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like a lot of work. Good thing you love it. I'd suggest leaving the time open and see what happens. Those are the best sometimes.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love the dress, it seems just made for you! And i'd suggest just enjoy the free weekend, seems all the more precious when you don't get too many! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant feature! Well done :) You always have such fun at these events.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the Polly Peck maxi dress <3
Yourself and Jon look as fabulous as always xx
O, that's a wonderful score, love the blues, and chiffon is so floaty and dramatic!
ReplyDeleteJaysus, free time to do with what you will?! What a treat! I would likely spend it snoozing.....!!!
Wacko!
Love Helga XXX
Congrats on the write up! That dress is like a dream! I had a pretty chiffon dress once, I'll have to scan a pic of it into my computer so I can show you. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be putting my feet up and enjoying the break!
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning in blue ... actually I'm yet to see a colour that DOESN'T suit you ... does such a hue exist?
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The dress looks fab on you, you lucky thing! :) I am currently in the process of making a website (with help) and tracking down more stock i will make this my career if only on the side :p
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in that wonderful maxi! Congrats on the feature and your smile is infectious! XOXO
ReplyDeleteInspecting Jon's self-tailored ensembles reminds one how sadly drably most men dress themselves! Here in the Midwest, it's a logo tee with cargos and flipflops for casual; a plain tee with jeans and flipflops with socks for formal.
ReplyDeleteThe chiffon float is a cloud corralled with a belt -- and may we have a closer look at the dark patterned maxi you're wearing in the feature pix?
Ooh, they sell Vintage at Most Marvellous, I think! I'll snaffle a copy next time I'm down.
ReplyDeleteOf course you are in print!! You two are print worthy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful maxi dress, it looks amazing on you Vix. I saw you and Jon in the magazine - looking fab as always! x
ReplyDeletefabulous chiffon dress, it looks sheer and floaty, such a summery piece!, and you look stunning in it!
ReplyDeleteLove to see your stall cheering up the fair!, and people looks really appealed by your fabulous stuff!!, so wonderful!!
I'm loving that pattern, that's the kind of dress-tunic I love to sew!. And your new maxi looks awesome!
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Oh Vix, you and blue are a match made in heaven. You look utterly amazing in your gorgeous new frock and cape from Elisa and I'm dead chuffed to see your efforts in print. You guys have worked so hard, you deserve a weekend off, hopefully on a sun lounger with a long, cool drink and some more delicious curry or pizza. Hugs lovely xoxo
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I love more the blue chiffon or the black and silver frock and they are both so you.
ReplyDeleteThe blue chiffon maxi with cape is dreamy beyond words. And Jon is looking spectacular as usual. You look smashing together in the magazine article. Congratulations and have a wonderful time next weekend, exploring options.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for the feature!
ReplyDeleteit's exciting to be in print isn't?
You work so hard at what you are and you are so good at it!
Nice to have options and choosing what you will do -
I have to check if i can get Honorable Woman, i just love a BBC drama!
Hugs
Arianexo
What a beautiful gift! the dress is magnificent and so beautiful on you, capes (and pom-poms) make everything better! I'm chuffed Stockport was another success, your Polly Peck maxi is gorgeous, a fiver!! blooming brilliant! and Congratulations on the article, well deserved! a weekend of choice? I wish you a fabulous one, whatever you do! x x x
ReplyDeleteWQow that Polly Peck is a wonderful dress - what a bargain for £5!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful maxi,it looks perfect on you. I like the clear belt too. As for the Polly Peck dress, it would have been rude not to buy it ;-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThis blue maxi dress looks like it was made for you, beautiful print and colour. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteYour smile lights up my day no matter what you are wearing! But I do love that soft blue on you.
ReplyDeleteJon is an inspiration for other men out there. Vintage is not just for gals(say I sitting here in my men's secondhand leather jacket). How lovely to have a breathing space in your diary. Congrats on being in print! Can't wait to see what fun fabric you choose to make your pantsuit out of. Is that bad English? Anyway, who cares! XO JJ
An Honourable Woman looks edgy and very good! Fingers crossed that it will air in North America too.
ReplyDeleteAnd the cake! That is fantastic!
And the dress...okay, maybe not made for you...but really it's made for you now! You just can't get colours like that anymore it seems! So fantastic!
What a stunner of a dress! Love it. Glad to hear the fair went well. Enjoy your free weekend, what ever you plan.
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You look fabularse in that gorgeous dress!!! I absolutely love your blog, and I also love seeing Jon's outfits (he is quite the talented seamstress!).
ReplyDeletehappy thrifting :)
congrats, you both look great in that magazine!
ReplyDeletereading in that article, that 'vintage is more than 40s and 50s' sounds pretty funny to me ... here in germany the word 'vintage' stands for every decade being younger than the 90s ... and for sure you mostly find clothes from the late 60s-early 90s in the shops that call themselves 'vintage' here in berlin. is this 40s/50s thing that big in GB?
Anyhow ... your new chiffon 70s gown looks delicious on you!
My mum had a dress like the Polly Peck one. She used to wear it to the "dinner dance" in the 70's.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
That's one fecking glorious frock. A stunner, much like yerself, and look at you both in print.
ReplyDeleteFab Maudella pattern, can't wait to see what magic you make with it. Love the Polly Peck number, bloody bargain that was. They go for such daft money. It's a beauty.
Have a lush weekend when it comes.
Loves ya.
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That article is right up my alley! Let's give a little more screen time to the ladies who love the post modern era! And I love that mod girls dress in your photos, I hope she was happy with her purchases.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, you! Looking so fab! You're like a beacon! A flame for the vintage loving moths!
What a beautiful dress and it's so lucky you have the know how to make it fit! How lovely to be featured in the magazine. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So nice to have a bud who knows you so well ... glam to the max and perfect for summer. You decorate anywhere you are in that dress,Vix (or in anything you wear, actually!)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you get more well deserved publicity for your business ... that's on my mind these days. Sweet of her to use your faces, better if she's have mentioned your shop. Nice nevertheless. You two look wonderful.
Enjoy a bit of time off!
Gorgeous floaty blue maxi and such a lovely shade on you. I vote that with your newly acquired free time you do sod all - RELAX! XXX
ReplyDeleteHow dreamy are you in that floaty blue frock. Just gorgeous. And I love those pants on Jon. I would love to read about his method for turning old pants into skinny styles. Xx
ReplyDelete£5 for that black and silver maxi dress?! Blimey what a bargain, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time, and how lovely of that reader to send you such a pretty dress, it really is something special.
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YAY! You look great in print! That blue dress is just delicious on you!
ReplyDeleteI guess one good thing about being so behind with blog reading is I have now seen what you made with that wonderful pattern!! You look wonderful in this blue frock and that fish and chip cake is all kinds of amazing.I always love your market posts - perhaps I should consider a career change? :)
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