16.4.08

Wardrobe Wishlist

Well, it goes without saying that my wardrobe wishlist will always include Ossie Clark, Celia Birtwell, Lee Bender for Bus Stop, Jean Muir and Yves Saint Laurent, but on a day to day wearability basis, I need to look for basics that are there when you want them-but not necessarily a favourite, as such.
Well, the said wishlist had included a plain black leather jacket, so I was pleased when I found this last week in Sue Ryder for £5.75. It is by Mango, one of my favourite high street shops and will go with virtually anything. It is supersoft and very light-unlike my previous black leather jacket, which was an 80's vintage biker jacket. I loved it, and still love that look, but some vintage can be very heavy.
Another item which I need is a decent denim skirt. I bought one at the boot sale last week, which was a good fit and style, but the streaks and fading put on the denim made it look cheap and chavvy so it went to in the bag for the charity shop.
I organised my wardrobe this morning, so I can clearly see all day to day basics-jeans, t shirts and everyday tops and blouses. Apart from the denim skirt, my wardrobe is in quite good shape-I have a number of summer dresses and jackets already, so I'm prepared for the heatwave-whenever that may be!!
Mango Black Leather Jacket, worn with Jil Sander white blouse and Levi's

15.4.08

My New Celia Birtwell Dress!

Well, I only won this dress and paid for it yesterday, so when the postman knocked and had the parcel, I was so excited! It was like opening a birthday present! I was ecstatic when I tried it on and found it fits like a glove! So, as the sun was out, so the camera came out as well!



My Celia Birtwell for Topshop Clown Frill Dress arrived today!
I thought I would take the chance to show you two other items in my collection:-)

Celia Birtwell for Topshop Mystic Daisy Pussy Bow Blouse, worn with Levi's skinny jeans


Celia Birtwell for Topshop Flowers for Puccini dress

Bus Stop Mania!

Lee Bender at Bus Stop is a very busy label at the moment-it is being sold and highlighted on Vintage-a-Peel.co.uk and there are some lovely pieces currently on EBay, too. I love Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, but I have a soft spot for Lee Bender at Bus Stop, too.

Lee Bender for Bus Stop dress sold on EBay last year


2nd image of dress sold last year




I found this beautiful lace jacket at the boot sale last year. It has the label cut out, but I'm 99% certain it is a Lee Bender for Bus Stop piece-I stand corrected if I'm wrong, of course!

Reasons being are the dress above that was sold on Ebay, late last year, is in exactly the same print and material. My jacket is typical of the 70s styling- with balloon sleeves and fitted detail. It is also very well made.




My unlabelled Lee Bender for Bus Stop Jacket/Blouse
The label snipped out was black/gold

14.4.08

Celia Birtwell Day!!

I was really pleased this morning, as I won a dress on EBay that I'd had my eye on for a little while, it is the Celia Birtwell for Topshop clown frill dress, from her 2nd collection. It's all bought and paid for and should be sent by the seller today.
This afternoon, I took Christopher to his uncles house and while I was shopping, lo and behold-not another Celia!! This one was in the 'Sense' charity shop and is from her 'Celia B' for Allders range. It is in a slinky black rayon and has a lovely satin and net applique neckline and decolletage. It was only £4.75 and my size as well!!
Just as well I had my declutter on Friday-that was obviously meant to be!! Piccys will follow, as this black dress needs to be cleaned.

Alice Pollock Blouse

I've been swooning over this blouse for a while now, its on http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/separates/alicepollock.html.
This website is one of my favourites, as it has a lovely selection of Ossie Clark, Lee Bender at Bus Stop, Jean Muir and other British Boutique Movement labels.
Also, thanks to Miss Peelpants for mentioning my blog on your blog!
Beautiful Alice Pollock blouse with Celia Birtwell print, available now


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