Nearly giving up the day job-coming soon, my Etsy shop!!

Spring is nearly here and with it comes some changes for me in my personal and work life which ultimately will be a change in lifestyle for me.

I have decided to virtually give up my day job, I will still be doing some time there every day to keep my hand in, but my efforts will be concentrated on running my new part time venture-Century of Style, my Vintage Etsy Shop

This is my gorgeous Cherry Blossom tree in my front garden, always a visual reminder of how wonderful the start of Spring is and how inspirational it can be for the start of each year.

I thought if I don't do it now I never will-I am apprehensive, wary, excited and nervous-but am preparing for my launch opening which I am hoping will be around the beginning of April.

As you all know, I so enjoy thrifting for designer and vintage pieces and of course I will still be looking for finds of my own as well as the shop. But everything I source is specifically picked and indeed a piece I would use or wear myself, so if you like my style, I hope you will enjoy picking something from my shop to incorporate into your own wardrobe.

Any pieces not suitable for Etsy-that is not vintage, will go onto Ebay and I will post a link once the items go on sale, also around the start to mid April.

I do so hope you will take a browse when I launch and seriously consider treating yourself-watch this space for the Launch Date!!

UPDATED TO ADD: I would just like to say a Massive Thank You to everyone for their kind words and well wishes, I really am overwhelmed with the support received and it is very very much appreciated. Wishing you all a lovely week too xxxx

Faux Fur, Kate Moss Way

One of my ebay buys in January was this Kate Moss for Topshop fluffy brown flecked faux fur jacket. Not that I needed another faux fur, I have quite a few already-I just cannot resist them, lol!!

I'm wearing a purple wool polo neck jumper from Next, thrifted Levis skinny jeans and French Connection boots which I bought in TK Maxx about 4 years ago and have barely worn them.

The boots are a leather and suede mix and slouch really nicely, so I'll be making a point of wearing these more often.

What item have you had for a long time that you're going to start wearing this season?

A Diamond Girl-Thats Pearl

Yesterday morning I was very fortunate to receive a wonderful parcel from Pearl over at Fashion Pearls of Wisdom

Pearl is an extremely clever and gorgeous young lady who definitely has a very unique, inspirational style. She mixes designer, high street and vintage, making it her own and I always think she looks like she should be featured on something like Stylehunter as she has such a canny way of making an outfit into that 'look' which is forever in trend.

Well, the lovely lady sent me gifts that only an intuitive and thoughtful person could-she hasn't met me but was totally spot on for knowing what I was going to love, even though she was very naughty in sending me a parcel in the first place, lol!!

I was over the moon to receive this beautiful bracelet, Vivienne Westwood no less!!! I adore Vivienne Westwood and although I only have four of her pieces, I cherish each and every one of them and this is something I will so treasure, thank you so much Pearl

As you all may be aware, I do also love a jacket/blazer, so when I saw this gorgeous lace one I'd been sent I was so pleased-I don't have any lace in my wardrobe and this will go with anything and everything!!!

Plus some Chanel perfume, Chanel no 5 is my ultimate favourite which I don't wear enough, so thank you Pearl for re-igniting my love for this wonderful scent

Do check out the lovely Pearls blog if you haven't already, not only does she do some fabulous outfit posts, but her Designer reviews are as spot on as Style.com and she has done some excellent posts on Chanel and Louis Vuitton which are absolute must reads!!

A big Thank You to Pearl, you are a diamond girl indeed xxx

Sunday Booty and Charity Shopping in Kensington

Well it was an early and freezing cold start for our boot sale at Willow Farm in Purfleet Essex. I raced round as quick as possible as I just couldn't bear the coldness.

Three bargains of the day were a pair of Russell & Bromley leather leopard platform shoes for only £1.50:

A cute trinket box from Ibiza, for only 20p

I've been after the perfect granny vintage bag for ages, so was pleased to snap up this one. It is made with real Welsh Tapestry wool and I haggled it down from £3 to £2!! I just took the paper stuffing out and there was a newspaper page by Cage and Aviary Birds dated 30 May 1974!!!

I love the blue mix of colours, it will look great with denim.

We left there and refuelled on a McDonalds breakfast, I chose the maple syrup pancakes with a cup of white coffee. Then we took a leisurely drive into London, via the Embankment and Westminster and onto Pimlico, the Kings Road and up to Kensington.

We drove up Kensington Church Street and when I saw an Open sign for the Trinty Hospice, I got hubby to pull over pronto!! We parked up and went inside.

I must say I was very surprised at the cost of the items, not overpriced at all and very reasonable considering the area we were in.

I was nearly on the way out when I spotted these Zara leather high heel loafers for only £5, so I thought I would have them, as I don't have hardly any black shoes:

Then it was a lovely drive homeward bound, this time through Hyde Park, which made us want the Summer weather so we could have a relaxing day out there!!

We would have stayed around London longer, but we were on a mission to get a cable for Roberts PS3 consule, which in the end we could not find after going in virtually every store-he tracked one down at his friends around the corner after all that!!

Wishing you all a good week ahead, whatever you get up to!!

Faux Fur, Teddy Bear Style!!

In a way, I haven't minded the chilly weather, as it means I can wear one of my faux fur coats. As there was a boot sale on yesterday morning, I decided to layer up and wear my new vintage Tissavel black teddy bear coat:

I'm wearing black patent over the knee boots, grey skinny jeans, Levis thrifted gilet and my purple wool polo neck from Next.

My newly thrifted vintage leather camel colour bag got its first outing too.

What are you enjoying wearing this winter?