Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a great week, sorry for infrequent and sporadic posts, life has been rather hectic and busy and what with work in the mix too blogging has been rather on the back burner.
However I thought I would share some pictures with you from April, starting with a clothes swap event I attended a couple of weeks ago at the East London Fashion Exchange
Event organisers Elisa and Krissie were on hand to oversee designer, vintage and high street goodies were immediately displayed for instant swapping and whilst I was there a good few ladies came with items to swap, so the rails were constantly being refreshed
My bargains of the day were a Miss Selfridge floral summer skirt, perfect for pairing with a little vest top and denim waistcoat or jacket for the coming season; I also snaffled this gorgeous tan leather vintage handbag which the lady behind me in the queue had in her items for swapping, I eyed it immediately and couldn't wait to nab it! I've still got a good few stamps left for my next visit at the end of May which I cleverly realised meant I don't have to lug any more clothes next time to get swapping with!
After leaving the event I had to check out the local charity shop and was so pleased I did, as I found this cute dark apricot broderie anglaise trimmed summer dress by Whistles for just £4.50; up close for a mix of black embroidery and denim, my outfit of the day
Wearing H&M denim waistcoat, thrifted at the boot sale last year; cream tunic with black embroidery from the Salvation Army chairty shop bought a few days before the clothes swap for £2.50; black French Connection capri trousers from my local Sue Ryder charity shop bought about 3 weeks ago for £3 and my trusted orange Birkies. Outfit number two is another charity shop find from March and is an authentic Austrian linen smock blouse for £1 from the St Francis Hospice charity shop, worn with thrifted Gap slim boyfriend jeans found last Autumn from the Salvation Army, £2.99- photobombed by the eldest boy!!
A boot sale find from the beginning of April was this moss crepe Celia Birtwell style print vintage 70s dress for just £1- unlabelled but a fine piece of vintage which fits perfectly for Summer
Wishing you all a fabulous weekend ahead, I hope the weather takes a turn for the better and this long awaited heatwave we've been promised starts to materialise.
I also just want to thank all of you for your continued reading and comments on my blog, I really look forward to your thoughts and opinions and I'll be trying my best to come visit you back as soon as I can xx
11 comments:
That leather bag and 1970s dress are gorgeous, can't wait to see an outfit involving both those pieces!
The Austrian top is really pretty. xxx
Oh my Sharon....the vintage 70's dress is amazing! What a find!! I love all of your finds.....you have such an amazing eye.....I am counting on you to show me how's it's done!! Looking forward to seeing you soon!! xx
Great bargains Sharon xx
I haven't been thrifting for ages & need to get back to it! You've inspired me to get back out there! xx
The Austrian smock is fab!
I look so uninterested in the swap :P sneaky photographing there. I like the skirt, I looked at it but I don't think it would have fit me
Love your Whistles dress, Sharon - now we just need some lovely sunny weather for you to wear it! x
Aarghgh - you just manage to nab the best stuff over and over don't you? I love the Whistles dress and I can't believe the Celia Birtwell number - that is one cute little print number!
Some great find's as always....I love the idea of a swop shop, the bag looks a fab quality, love that little Vintage dress too! Go you! xx
Hi everyone- I'm so pleased you've all stopped by with your thoughts, comments and compliments-you all are so kind and thoughtful and I thank you all so much!! xx
What stunning finds! Wish I was closer to you - I think I've said that before :) Still envying your Birkie find...they were just made for you. Love them x
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