tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post4665291811998661402..comments2024-03-28T12:40:16.119+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: Proud Mary - Today's Outfit Plus Some Charity Shop TatVixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-62385340705862544572017-12-29T16:32:14.348+00:002017-12-29T16:32:14.348+00:00You noticed!! I'd forgotten I'd got an eld...You noticed!! I'd forgotten I'd got an elderly (circa 1995) Barry M polish in purple!<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-6777801180172590532017-12-29T12:16:06.499+00:002017-12-29T12:16:06.499+00:00Your boots match your nails :-D Cool!Your boots match your nails :-D Cool!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-2345402743824964732017-12-22T08:49:33.208+00:002017-12-22T08:49:33.208+00:00I'd call that a good day at the office ;)
xxI'd call that a good day at the office ;)<br />xxHazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78984884261799154872017-12-20T15:54:21.102+00:002017-12-20T15:54:21.102+00:00Thanks, Natalia! The friends who bought me the dre...Thanks, Natalia! The friends who bought me the dress have the biggest archive of welsh Wool I've ever seen, it seemed a fitting tribute to wear both together! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-10589265749120758402017-12-20T15:53:05.046+00:002017-12-20T15:53:05.046+00:00Thanks, Kezzie! The collar is lovely and snuggly, ...Thanks, Kezzie! The collar is lovely and snuggly, I could sleep in it! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-86218440282853839072017-12-20T15:51:04.785+00:002017-12-20T15:51:04.785+00:00Thanks, Emma! xThanks, Emma! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-51729118506043889802017-12-20T15:50:55.180+00:002017-12-20T15:50:55.180+00:00I do have a matching hat - that's another opti...I do have a matching hat - that's another option when the weather cools down again!<br />I do love gaudy religious art. Have you been watching that series on Mexico on BBC4 - last night was particularly fascinating. I need to visit Mexico now. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-16190782252770467662017-12-20T15:48:40.648+00:002017-12-20T15:48:40.648+00:00Thanks, Vronni! The poor cape looked very ordinary...Thanks, Vronni! The poor cape looked very ordinary and brown without embellishment, she's much happier now! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55222118037634568122017-12-20T15:48:06.932+00:002017-12-20T15:48:06.932+00:00Receiving you loud and clear!! How strange that it...Receiving you loud and clear!! How strange that it still won't work, I'm not sure what to suggest. Arr you sure you haven't got this variety in your collection - there's a huge amount to remember! xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-12373066582527003002017-12-20T15:46:55.388+00:002017-12-20T15:46:55.388+00:00Thank you! I do enjoy tarting stuff up - maybe eve...Thank you! I do enjoy tarting stuff up - maybe even more so than starting from scratch!! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-31857543664340874752017-12-20T15:43:45.779+00:002017-12-20T15:43:45.779+00:00Thanks, Fiona! Yes, Plastic Mary shall be a perman...Thanks, Fiona! Yes, Plastic Mary shall be a permanent fixture - she's far too tacky to be kept hidden.<br />French thriller tip : Le Mystère Du Lac on Channel 4 is brilliant. Watched the entire series over a couple of nights. The Var region is breathtaking! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-5569606056591472022017-12-20T15:40:47.939+00:002017-12-20T15:40:47.939+00:00There's a rumour that they stopped producing C...There's a rumour that they stopped producing Crimplene as it was so hard wearing women weren't buying as many clothes. I wouldn't be surprised, it's indestructible!<br />Isn't that painting fab? She's done in oils, dated 1978 and looks amazingly like Debbie Harry! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-54357602999999437202017-12-20T15:39:08.391+00:002017-12-20T15:39:08.391+00:00The red glitter elevates Plastic Mary to another l...The red glitter elevates Plastic Mary to another level! If you find something similar on your travels i think you need to wrap it up and tell TBG it was a gift and you've got to keep it! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-77779552265329036192017-12-20T15:37:55.149+00:002017-12-20T15:37:55.149+00:00Thanks, Sally! I knew that fake fur collar would c...Thanks, Sally! I knew that fake fur collar would come in handy eventually - it's been sitting in my stash for 6 months! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-36082012696782399612017-12-20T15:36:55.530+00:002017-12-20T15:36:55.530+00:00Thank you! Crimplene is perfect for this time of y...Thank you! Crimplene is perfect for this time of year, isn't it?<br />I like the sound of your sister! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-36474877599657790932017-12-20T15:36:23.603+00:002017-12-20T15:36:23.603+00:00I thought you'd approve of Plastic Mary, she&#...I thought you'd approve of Plastic Mary, she'd fit in well at Dove Cottage, wouldn't she? I think we need track down some Welsh Wool for your wardrobe, you are an honorary welsh citizen, after all! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-70347939184875303572017-12-20T15:31:22.512+00:002017-12-20T15:31:22.512+00:00Thank you, having mates who are vintage traders is...Thank you, having mates who are vintage traders is wonderful!<br />I was behind an elderly lady in a charity shop this morning, headscarf tied under the chin, tartan shopping trolley and the wildest welsh wool coat I'd ever seen in hot pink and turquoise - I almost asked if I could buy it off her back! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-68548095646250846402017-12-20T15:29:26.664+00:002017-12-20T15:29:26.664+00:00I'd love to hang out with you, Theresa althoug...I'd love to hang out with you, Theresa although it might get a bit testy if we went shopping together - we'd have to spend all our time in the pub. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-13876641540169490132017-12-20T15:28:14.156+00:002017-12-20T15:28:14.156+00:00Thanks, Hazel! We had a fab time - met at 2pm and ...Thanks, Hazel! We had a fab time - met at 2pm and got home at 10pm - ooooppps! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-67187705377116351382017-12-20T15:27:43.075+00:002017-12-20T15:27:43.075+00:00Both Hindu and Catholic stuff fascinates me - so k...Both Hindu and Catholic stuff fascinates me - so kitsch and colourful. Some of those Greek Orthodox icons are beautiful. xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-46226820803459359152017-12-20T15:25:40.911+00:002017-12-20T15:25:40.911+00:00I think my friends feel the same way when I buy we...I think my friends feel the same way when I buy wedding dresses thinking that i'm finally going to see the light!!<br />Bathtub Mary, that's absolutely brilliant - sounds like a band.<br />I love the sound of your friend!Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-76704005363258299052017-12-20T15:24:37.062+00:002017-12-20T15:24:37.062+00:00Couldn't you slit the side seams from the hem ...Couldn't you slit the side seams from the hem upwards to allow easier arm access? Capes are fab but so impractical for doing anything remotely functional - it's almost impossible to carry a bag! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-51200266343533085722017-12-20T15:22:55.455+00:002017-12-20T15:22:55.455+00:00I was surprised at how that cape looked with somet...I was surprised at how that cape looked with something bright underneath, I thought it might have deadened the effect - it pays to play! Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-53366653563674701682017-12-20T15:21:26.951+00:002017-12-20T15:21:26.951+00:00Yay to a fellow tat loving atheist! xxx
Yay to a fellow tat loving atheist! xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-16786982589651023202017-12-20T15:17:22.516+00:002017-12-20T15:17:22.516+00:00I love the gaudiness of Catholic iconitry, too. Th...I love the gaudiness of Catholic iconitry, too. The colonial era churches in Goa are a sight to behold. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com