tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post5950977114736164691..comments2024-03-28T12:40:16.119+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: The Unknown SoldierVixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-80424653166158028362021-12-05T14:51:08.153+00:002021-12-05T14:51:08.153+00:00I'm so glad that cold was short-lived. I don&#...I'm so glad that cold was short-lived. I don't like brandy but it sure did the trick!<br />Ironing that stock wsa no fun at all, I managed to melt one of the petticoats. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-48988186148298407112021-12-05T14:49:25.406+00:002021-12-05T14:49:25.406+00:00I blame lockdown - if they're not obsessing ab...I blame lockdown - if they're not obsessing about conspiracy theories they're becoming consumed with religious fervour. <br />Past Times was fabulous. The Ntional Trust ought to relaunch something similar. I found the most marvellous lawn cotton Victorian style nightie of theirs in a charity shop a while ago which I stupidly sold! <br />I think I'll need my big coat tomorrow to explore the wilds of Derbyshire, it's bastard freezing! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78655225614120843542021-12-05T14:45:26.845+00:002021-12-05T14:45:26.845+00:00Thanks, Natalia! I love that we're both enjoyi...Thanks, Natalia! I love that we're both enjoying The Americans! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-81158525887517188002021-12-05T14:45:00.975+00:002021-12-05T14:45:00.975+00:00How interesting that you weren't aware of that...How interesting that you weren't aware of that Catholic dress either. I was convinced it was some military thing so I'm quite relieved he was posing for a joyous occasion. How silly that people spend so much money on these religious ceremonies - the average cost for a wedding here is about £25,000 - I can think of a hundred better ways to spend my money! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-21593974483778304902021-12-05T14:42:56.922+00:002021-12-05T14:42:56.922+00:00Jon's better at giving blood than I am. I alwa...Jon's better at giving blood than I am. I always amange to faint! I'd still take part in a medical trial if invited though (i'd have to warn the nurse first!) Hopefully's Jon's trial will eventually lead to certaon cancers being detected early which would make huge differences to people's lives. <br />I don't know much about Catholicism save for the wedding I was invited to in Goa about 20 years ago and a couple of funerals. The sleeve bow seems very odd - I was convinced it was a sling! xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-7098199415387713072021-12-05T14:37:58.939+00:002021-12-05T14:37:58.939+00:00I was so relieved to discover poor Malachi was cel...I was so relieved to discover poor Malachi was celebrating rather than convalescing!<br />Homes are so much more interesting when they're allowed to evolve rather than everything bought new every year to fit in with current trends. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-61185533451919763812021-12-05T14:34:59.382+00:002021-12-05T14:34:59.382+00:00They do! Pure magic! xxxThey do! Pure magic! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-59591359989529646862021-12-05T14:34:47.330+00:002021-12-05T14:34:47.330+00:00Thank you! xThank you! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-62688750275362967532021-12-05T14:34:39.389+00:002021-12-05T14:34:39.389+00:00Thanks so much, Jayne! The street preacher seemed ...Thanks so much, Jayne! The street preacher seemed like a very angry lady, maybe I should have whisked her away from her shouting and chosen her a pretty dress from the charity shop opposite! <br />No Xmas excesses here, my blog is always a turkey & tinsel-free zone! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-41631766150924238712021-12-05T14:31:24.575+00:002021-12-05T14:31:24.575+00:00If I'd been in the shop minutes earlier I'...If I'd been in the shop minutes earlier I'd have seen the person who donated him and would have been able to ask aboout his story. I must admit I inherited boxes and boxes of photos when my parents died and was so overwhelmed I had a huge bonfire. I am destined for hell! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-52730102306949161632021-12-05T14:30:02.884+00:002021-12-05T14:30:02.884+00:00I did think his origins were Eastern European, Bet...I did think his origins were Eastern European, Beth.We've got a large community here of Polish and Ukrainans and I've occasionally picked up soviet uniforms in charity shops. It turns out he is European but the garb is associated with Victorian Catholic first communions, probably a happier outcome than war! xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-90631738236182098092021-12-05T12:32:10.970+00:002021-12-05T12:32:10.970+00:00Have you explored the uniforms of the Franco-Pruss...Have you explored the uniforms of the Franco-Prussian War (1870)? Something about those lapels is speaking to me in a language other than English.Beth Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720634636307254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-80299042199281117962021-12-03T21:12:09.111+00:002021-12-03T21:12:09.111+00:00It always rather saddens me when I see homeless ph...It always rather saddens me when I see homeless photos of anonymous people. How fantastic it would be if somebody recognised the young lad and we could learn his story. ArilxArilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-21417052990630244582021-12-03T14:41:56.075+00:002021-12-03T14:41:56.075+00:00I think your street preacher may have been a tad j...I think your street preacher may have been a tad jealous Vix! Because you look amazing - you certainly don’t look like you’re wearing cast offs! The frame you found for Malachi is a perfect match for the photo. I love the fact that your blog is free of Xmas excess. And well done to Jon for taking part in the trial! Jayne xxx <br />Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155163837966758643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-7015542710228480852021-12-03T06:43:49.128+00:002021-12-03T06:43:49.128+00:00You have a wonderful view out that window! I'd...You have a wonderful view out that window! I'd be gazing out instead of getting my work done!Ratananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-56660735948259068762021-12-03T03:39:05.615+00:002021-12-03T03:39:05.615+00:00Drugs and brandy alway does the trick.Drugs and brandy alway does the trick.thorne garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218549973143619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-22592089408044648342021-12-03T02:22:25.270+00:002021-12-03T02:22:25.270+00:00Malachi is a lovely addition to your wall, and I&#...Malachi is a lovely addition to your wall, and I'm glad to read that he wasn't injured! I have a couple of vintage photos I've found in thrift shops on display and my apartment would not be nearly so interesting to look at without my secondhand shopping finds. <br />Nice to hear your cold was a short-lived one and you are feeling up to snuff again. Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-4175441585890962602021-12-03T00:02:09.286+00:002021-12-03T00:02:09.286+00:00Nice of Jon to take part in that study. Most men I...Nice of Jon to take part in that study. Most men I know are afraid of drawing blood, I cannot imagine them taking part. I was part of some voluntary medical studies once or twice, it's good to help science if we can. I'm happy to hear you're feeling better. The soldier boy photograph is haunting but in a beautiful way. I'm glad to read that it is a first communion decoration and that the boy wasn't maimed. I wouldn't know anything about the uniform and I don't remember seeing such decorations. When I received first communion, we would rent suits and dresses from the nuns for next to nothing. The dresses were amazingly beautiful and hand made, the one I selected had lace sleeves- I remember it in perfect detail.<br />As always, I loved seeing your outfits. You wear maxi dresses so well. I think the crazy preacher lady was jealous of your impeccable style. Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-79991109800175384342021-12-02T21:48:06.963+00:002021-12-02T21:48:06.963+00:00Glad to hear that you're recovered!, and also ...Glad to hear that you're recovered!, and also glad to see you looking so fabulous!, so lovely dresses and lovely accessories and hats!, love particularly the way you belted your cardi, and how it matches those orange-rusty shades in your dress!, so gorgeous!<br />And also love your joyful Dilli Grey midi dress, so delightful print!<br />Totally agree about having an always evolving wardrobe and home!, it's one of the reasons I love so much charity shopping!. And love Malachi in his victorian frame, and so interesting to read about the meaning of his bow. I knew absolutely nothing about this, even if I live in an unwaveringly catholic country and studied in a religios school for thirteen years (with unexpected results, I'm afraid). Children still dress up in fantasy military uniforms (sailors particularly) when they make their First Communion (girls are dressed up like mini-brides), it's a massive and ridiculously expensive celebration. <br />I always admire the Kinky stock and your fabulous finds, so many lovely pieces!, the vintage lingerie look really stunning in that collage!<br />besos Señora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-44528942469807426262021-12-02T20:39:42.042+00:002021-12-02T20:39:42.042+00:00I am so glad that you are recovered! You look abso...I am so glad that you are recovered! You look absolutely beautiful, yet homey and cozy in your bohemian dresses, and I love that colorful cardi! How fun to discover that you watch The Americans - I was just now writing about it! And I am somewhat relieved to find out that the soldier boy wasn't wounded after all. :)Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-5012105297628260632021-12-02T16:07:22.463+00:002021-12-02T16:07:22.463+00:00Crazed street preachers make me shudder - puts me ...Crazed street preachers make me shudder - puts me in mind of the burning times when zealots and misogyny = accusations of witchcraft.<br /><br />On a lighter note, Past Times was just an EXCELLENT place for Christmas pressies. I have many lovely jewellery pieces (marcasite addict) and a couple of their ornate jackets. I loved their mail order catalogues.<br /><br />I'm glad your young man seems to be wearing finery rather than bandages - also, that photo frame is charming. <br /><br />Going up to the attic in search of my big coats - brrrElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102872730864424626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-91009672925902544772021-12-02T15:38:20.637+00:002021-12-02T15:38:20.637+00:00glad that your cold went away.....
....and you cou...glad that your cold went away.....<br />....and you could grace the streets in your fabulous looks again! (guess the street preacher says harsh words to everyone who don´t want hear her lessons)<br />cool stock for kinky melon! ironing this undies must be quite the task!! <br />i too think the white bow on the little "soldier" is something decorative/symbolic - not a bandage - even the uniform may be symbolic.....<br />xxxx<br />bahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-83582194047990012362021-12-02T09:26:41.887+00:002021-12-02T09:26:41.887+00:00It's lovely to hear from you Shaz. I often thi...It's lovely to hear from you Shaz. I often think of you and wonder how you are. You're always welcome in Vix World!<br />I'm so sorry about your cousin's cancer diagnosis and having to break sad news to your mum.<br />I can'rt believe it's been a year since my breasy screening, well done of getting it done and out of the way. Jon's clinical trial is attempting to detect certain types of cancer much earlier so will make a huge difference to so many people's lives. We really are lucky living where we do.<br />Keep safe and carry on with the cardis, I shall be wearing mine today once I've changed out of my yoga gear. It's beautifully sunny but bitterly cold out there this morning. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-89285416199250421422021-12-02T09:19:18.601+00:002021-12-02T09:19:18.601+00:00Oh no, the last you want is a religious crazy tryi...Oh no, the last you want is a religious crazy trying to convert the family when you're supposed to be celebrating. I think a lot of lonely people have either become obsessed with religion or conspiracy theories since Covid started. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-87850431781108244462021-12-02T09:17:41.217+00:002021-12-02T09:17:41.217+00:00It was Happy 3 hours, Lulu!
Past Times was such a...It was Happy 3 hours, Lulu! <br />Past Times was such a treat, I used to kill time in there waiting for my bus home from Birmingham back in the 1990s. I do get excited whern it turns up in charity shops, I could never afford it at the time.<br />How funny about the vicar admiring Monsieur's tee shirt. There's more crazed preachers than chuggers in Walsall town centre lately. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com