On Saturday I had a completely wonderful
day in one of my favourite cities in the country, York. My reason for
travelling up to York was for the Festival of Vintage a brilliant event
organized by Keeley Harris the lady behind the Discover Vintage fairs and the
Vintage Emporium shop in York.
What can I say? Not only did the event have
some completely amazing stalls offering something for everyone (in particular
lots of wonderful mid century dresses) but there was also a collectors corner, music, cars, hair and
make up, talks and fashion shows.
My outfit for the day was a lovely two pieces 1950s Liberty of London airforce blue grosgrain suit and 1940s Lotus suede platform shoes.
Here are just a few of the purchases I made.
An amazing Jonathan Logan Suit. I think I might need to alter the skirt a bit as the line isn’t quite slim enough for me and do something about the fading on the arm, but love it nonetheless. (apologies for the weird angle of the picture my cupboard door decided that was the prefect moment to spring open)
A lovely little Lucite purse and rhinestone beaded bag
A fab lucite "confetti" bangle
(These four bits were all from one of my
favouirte sellers who I seem to buy from every time she is at the big vintage
fair at Leeds town hall)
A totally fab 50s Blanes Dress which is a
perfect fit and still has its original integral net underskirt
And here is me with the lovely Becca
@bookishbecca on twitter whom I had never met before Saturday and the Lovely
Naomi of Vintage secret who was talking at the event (and rather an excellent
job of it she did too!)
There will also be another festival of
vintage happening in September at Epsom Racecourse in Surrey, details here!
I went to this event last year and it was excellent, couldn't manage this year though :( X
ReplyDeleteI shall see thee at the one in Epsom - it is a 10 min walk from my house :)
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