tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post4784826189883570348..comments2024-03-29T13:08:29.628+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: Fair PlayVixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-12563677505386281532016-10-11T19:58:15.510+01:002016-10-11T19:58:15.510+01:00Thanks, Jessica. It's amazing what you can fin...Thanks, Jessica. It's amazing what you can find on Ebay if you spend enough time trawling through all the nonsense! <br />Ypu're very kind to think of us, Polly really has left a huge gap in our lives, even Stephen, our boy cat, is most out of sorts. Eleven years she'd been with us, I suppose the ache will fade eventually. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-6378828303785979262016-10-11T19:56:29.521+01:002016-10-11T19:56:29.521+01:00The Hemp Embassy sounds like just the place the bl...The Hemp Embassy sounds like just the place the blouse needs to take a trip to! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-89912601522479786222016-10-09T20:59:40.693+01:002016-10-09T20:59:40.693+01:00I am head-over-heels in love with your incredibly ...I am head-over-heels in love with your incredibly pretty - and well priced - rose print maxi skirt. That is my kind of floor grazing skirt to a tee. <br /><br />How are you doing, dear Vix, in the wake of Polly's passing? You've been in my thoughts and heart big time lately.<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-25166901069315179442016-10-09T06:33:42.236+01:002016-10-09T06:33:42.236+01:00Dressed to knock the bongs out of The Hemp Embassy...Dressed to knock the bongs out of The Hemp Embassy in Nimbin, Vix! I LOVE that blouse, the sleeves are sensational, when you've finished with it, perhaps we can talk... :) I am in awe of your shop, it always looks incredible (inviting, absolutely), your planning pays off and I wish I could pop in (in the real world) but I DO love popping in courtesy of cyber space. That bright pink hat on the stand catches my eye... xx Elizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-76399848269178611632016-10-07T18:33:00.571+01:002016-10-07T18:33:00.571+01:00Thank you! xxxThank you! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-57116186706588432602016-10-07T16:16:45.928+01:002016-10-07T16:16:45.928+01:00Wow I love that blouse, what a find!Wow I love that blouse, what a find!Style Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359241959627806919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-14428250412848754952016-10-07T09:28:19.981+01:002016-10-07T09:28:19.981+01:00Morning! So true, some of the other sellers get so...Morning! So true, some of the other sellers get so stressed when they're setting up. Putting in a couple of hours to plan really do help (and give us time to eat, always a bonus!)<br />warehouse! I remembered when it launched and - when I wore woolly things- my Grandma buying me an amazing long-line jumper, mini skirt and matching fingerless gloves in red wool with a black Fleur-de-Lys design - I wore it till it fell apart! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-5645380807532058962016-10-07T09:24:43.184+01:002016-10-07T09:24:43.184+01:00Beth, you are observant, I hadn't noticed that...Beth, you are observant, I hadn't noticed that solitary leaf until after I'd read your comment. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20252203306907000272016-10-07T09:23:49.973+01:002016-10-07T09:23:49.973+01:00Your wedding dress sleeves were wonderful. I adore...Your wedding dress sleeves were wonderful. I adore big sleeves! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-2345026523448216632016-10-07T09:23:23.210+01:002016-10-07T09:23:23.210+01:00I had some massive bellbottoms which I'd hand-...I had some massive bellbottoms which I'd hand-pianted but I sold them as I felt fantastic in them!<br />Indian bling improves pretty much everything. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-71697148930654306532016-10-07T09:21:43.555+01:002016-10-07T09:21:43.555+01:00It's far more fun then being methodical and bo...It's far more fun then being methodical and boring. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-16355654246078038112016-10-07T09:21:24.642+01:002016-10-07T09:21:24.642+01:00You're right, Mim, I don't regret getting ...You're right, Mim, I don't regret getting rid of my jeans, they only serve to tone otherwise fabulous tops and jackets.<br />I must admit that I've got a hankering for silver boots, in fact I'm so focused on finding some I nearly missed out on a really good pair of suede boots at the car boot this week. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-31348965030248437752016-10-07T09:17:54.327+01:002016-10-07T09:17:54.327+01:00Thanks, Suzanne - the necklace is a treasured poss...Thanks, Suzanne - the necklace is a treasured possession, not worth anything but it reminds me of dressing up in Mum's clothes as a little girl.<br />Knowing exactly what you like makes shopping a breeze, you can see the right thing from miles away!<br />I'm so glad that your first fair went well, you've got the bug now! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-88539117965149118432016-10-07T09:14:33.051+01:002016-10-07T09:14:33.051+01:00Thank you! I hate turning up anywhere unprepared, ...Thank you! I hate turning up anywhere unprepared, I've got photos and diagrams so we can get set up and have time to relax and eat before the public arrive. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-66632288268404722622016-10-07T09:12:54.368+01:002016-10-07T09:12:54.368+01:00Thank you! Yes, an embroidered denim skirt would b...Thank you! Yes, an embroidered denim skirt would be good. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-72431306377672753872016-10-07T09:12:31.138+01:002016-10-07T09:12:31.138+01:00Proper 1970s attire, isn't it? Clothes were so...Proper 1970s attire, isn't it? Clothes were so much better then. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20976566842448213812016-10-07T09:12:08.185+01:002016-10-07T09:12:08.185+01:00Thanks, Olga! xxxThanks, Olga! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-38585038029706149452016-10-07T09:11:50.790+01:002016-10-07T09:11:50.790+01:00Ha! I might just try that if I get into a precario...Ha! I might just try that if I get into a precarious situation! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-91672693098102726462016-10-07T09:11:25.030+01:002016-10-07T09:11:25.030+01:00Thanks, TP! The Selfie culture has a lot to answer...Thanks, TP! The Selfie culture has a lot to answer for, ruining many a vintage trader's stock! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-2691835367678600072016-10-07T09:10:27.144+01:002016-10-07T09:10:27.144+01:00Bloody trains! We're in Camden (27th November)...Bloody trains! We're in Camden (27th November) and Balham (29th October) if you can make it. xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-54244523865509778332016-10-07T09:07:47.984+01:002016-10-07T09:07:47.984+01:00Thanks, Ann! Normally I try not to look at the oth...Thanks, Ann! Normally I try not to look at the other pitches but that sleeve was calling to me! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-75937590571149718082016-10-07T08:56:31.489+01:002016-10-07T08:56:31.489+01:00Thanks, Bobbi! I couldn't keep all my Mum'...Thanks, Bobbi! I couldn't keep all my Mum's jewellery as there was far too much but I kept a few pieces i knew I'd wear! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-47949100504141355382016-10-07T08:55:39.775+01:002016-10-07T08:55:39.775+01:00That's always my excuse (probably why the poor...That's always my excuse (probably why the poor wardrobe's positively groaning under the weight of vintage dresses I "have" to get!)<br />God, "Selfie shoppers" the bane of a trader's life. Jon shouted at a gang of male students the other day after they squeezed themselves into our women's jackets and pissed around taking photos. No wonder I've got no time for Instagram. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-47448961801107019592016-10-07T08:52:24.597+01:002016-10-07T08:52:24.597+01:00I knew you'd feel the same, Beate. You're ...I knew you'd feel the same, Beate. You're a woman who completely knows and understands her style without the need for outside interference. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-87833795211855934822016-10-07T08:50:59.082+01:002016-10-07T08:50:59.082+01:001970s blouses are ace, aren't they? The seem t...1970s blouses are ace, aren't they? The seem to suit everyone, too from 1960s skinhead types to 17-year old hipster students. <br />I can't wait to hear what we should be wearing for the "party season", no doubt something that covers our arms and knees with an elasticated waist and a hood. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com