Me and my dad in 1950 something, wearing a dress made of the same material as the pretty lemon one in this blog. Mine was in pale blue and probably belonged to two cousins and a sister before it came to me. Still I thought I was the bees knees in it! My fringe was obviously cut by my mother who had absolutely no hairdressing skills whatsoever but at least, this time, it was fairly straight.
26 Aug 2010
LEMON PARTY DRESS
In lemon with white floral detail this pretty dress has three layers of underskirt, one being net. It is size 10/12 and would make a great 50s party dress.
PLACES OF INTEREST
I love these vintage souvenir scarves. They remind us of a time when travel became possible for the masses, when it was new and exciting. Dating from the 50s and 60s we have scarves from several destinations including Rome, Greece and Holland.
DARK GREEN DRESS
Pretty. sophisticated and gorgeous are just three words that describe this beautiful dark green dress with its unusual neckline and bow detail. The close-up picture reveals the fantastic material this dress is made of. Unfortunately the wine is not part of the sale but I am sure anyone who wears this will be showered with gifts anyway.
23 Aug 2010
KNITTED HARMONY
Oh what a jolly picture of a 70s family all ready for a country jaunt in matching tank-tops and scarves. I believe they are all looking one way because the wool seller is on the opposite side.
DON'T YOU JUST HATE CHRISTMAS
The captions for this picture could include:
Little girl is thinking "Something knitted again I bet"
or standing woman thinking "How come I got the one with the hood".
The possibilities are endless - any ideas ?
22 Aug 2010
CLOTHES SWAP EVENING
Don't forget our Clothes Swap evening on Wednesday, August 25th at Vintage Vision, 36 Lion Street from 7 - 9 pm where clothes similar to this Oasis or Jane Norman dress will be available to swap with something that you no longer love or a colleague has said "You always look lovely in that dress" . (Time for change!).
19 Aug 2010
SCARVES
Look at the fantastic array of colours on our wall of scarves and we still have loads to put up there !
17 Aug 2010
CLOTHES SWAP EVENING AND FASHION SHOW
Just to remind you about two exciting events we are organising in the future at
Vintage Vision.
Firstly our Clothes Swap party:
This is on Wednesday, August 25th, in the shop from 7-9 pm. To take part in this you need to buy a ticket (£5 each from the shop) and bring along two items of good quality clothing (NOT VINTAGE) that you don't love any more. In exchange we will give you a glass of wine and nibbles and two vouchers. Spend the next few hours browsing the racks of clothes that other people have brought and, once you find something you like, simply swap it for one of your vouchers! This isn't a vintage clothes swap - we have lots of clothes from modern labels such as Per Una, Oasis, Monsoon, etc. It promises to be a really fun evening so please support us.
Secondly we are planning our vintage fashion extravaganza - to be held in the
Market Hall, Abergavenny on the evening of Thursday, 7th October. This is close to our first birthday so we plan to celebrate in style! To make it a success we need lots of help with everything from selling tickets to finding models to greeting people on the night. If you would like to offer your services please try and come along to a meeting on Sunday, 22nd August at 3pm at Vintage Vision where we will let you know what we need and you will (we hope) come up with even more great ideas.
It's incredible to think that we have been open almost a whole year .... thank you so much for all your support .... we couldn't have done it without you! We hope to see you at either the Clothes Swap evening or the Fashion Show meeting ... or preferably both!
If you want any more information then please get in touch - you can either e.mail us at info@vintagevision.org.uk or call us on 0781 816 8955.
Vintage Vision.
Firstly our Clothes Swap party:
This is on Wednesday, August 25th, in the shop from 7-9 pm. To take part in this you need to buy a ticket (£5 each from the shop) and bring along two items of good quality clothing (NOT VINTAGE) that you don't love any more. In exchange we will give you a glass of wine and nibbles and two vouchers. Spend the next few hours browsing the racks of clothes that other people have brought and, once you find something you like, simply swap it for one of your vouchers! This isn't a vintage clothes swap - we have lots of clothes from modern labels such as Per Una, Oasis, Monsoon, etc. It promises to be a really fun evening so please support us.
Secondly we are planning our vintage fashion extravaganza - to be held in the
Market Hall, Abergavenny on the evening of Thursday, 7th October. This is close to our first birthday so we plan to celebrate in style! To make it a success we need lots of help with everything from selling tickets to finding models to greeting people on the night. If you would like to offer your services please try and come along to a meeting on Sunday, 22nd August at 3pm at Vintage Vision where we will let you know what we need and you will (we hope) come up with even more great ideas.
It's incredible to think that we have been open almost a whole year .... thank you so much for all your support .... we couldn't have done it without you! We hope to see you at either the Clothes Swap evening or the Fashion Show meeting ... or preferably both!
If you want any more information then please get in touch - you can either e.mail us at info@vintagevision.org.uk or call us on 0781 816 8955.
The perfect shearling jacket
Shhh! Secret - just heard, HOT OFF THE PRESS, that everyone is looking for the perfect shearling jacket for the Autumn and Winter and we have one in Vintage Vision at the moment.
16 Aug 2010
POCKETS
Man Alive ! I've heard of short arms and deep pockets but this a little over the top. You could make a small child's outfit from the pockets alone.
FLOWER POWER
How about this wonderful 60s/70s dress in green with a large brown flower. The hem has definitely been turned up a bit and was probably done in the toilets of some nightclub where your mother couldn't see you. I can remember my mother saying "You can't go out in that, you'll catch your death".
SUMMER IN THE 70s
Me, my husband and son in 1977 enjoying a day in the garden. No wonder we all look in pain sitting on that dreadful sunbed although in my case I don't think those agonising Scholl sandals helped.
SAM CAULFIELD
Lindsey, our Friday volunteer (or girl Friday) achieved a fantastic result when she did some alterations to these two dresses owned by
Sam Caulfield. Here Sam is modelling the finished items.
THANKS LINDSEY.
EMMA
We had great fun last Friday in Vintage Vision when Lindsey's daughter Emma came in to the shop and did us a mock fashion show. In this quirky pose she looks very Dolly Daydream.
11 Aug 2010
SWIMMING HAT
Whether it is synchronised swimming or just plain paddling you will look amazing making a splash in this stunning 60s swimming hat.
NEW STOCK
What a wonderful colour this fabulous Monsoon dress is with its unusual neckline and flared skirt. It is size 10 and would make a fantastic prom dress.
WEDDING HAT
Where did you get that hat, where did you get that hat ?
This is the prettiest hat I have ever seen. It is in a subtle pale blue and white and consists of very delicate petals of material.
Anyone want to invite me to a wedding ?
THE RAT PACK
Frank Sinatra and his fellow crooners would be well pleased to be seen wearing these trendy hats.
ALL LINED UP AND READY TO SEW
Don't forget our sewing classes start again in September so be early registering as we already have a waiting list !
9 Aug 2010
POLKA DOTS
This crisp cotton white dress with pink spots would look fantastic at a summer fete or BBQ and will be in Vintage Vision tomorrow so don't delay.
Clothes Swap Evening
We at Vintage Vision are having our very own swishing evening on Wednesday 25th August - 7pm - 9pm.
How does a clothes swap work?
Buy a ticket for £5.
Bring two pieces of good quality clothing that you no longer love. We will add it to the clothes already on display and give you 2 vouchers.
Have a glass of wine, meet new people and relax in our beautiful shop.
Browse through the racks and find something new to fall in love with (you can try it on in our changing rooms).
If you want it, simply give us one of your vouchers and take the item home!
Hey presto! An evening out, some new clothes in your wardrobe and saving the world ....all for a fiver!
Tickets available at Vintage Vision or phone 07818168955.
5 Aug 2010
CRIMPLENE
You just had to have a Crimplene dress and jacket when going to any formal occasion in the early 60s and this little number would have been much sought after.
kaftan
Any self-respecting lady of taste would love to be seen wearing this very refined kaftan but don't worry if two of you would like one I am sure we can oblige !
1964
This dressmaking pattern from the The People Pattern Service arrived in the shop in this envelope dated 1964. The Royal Mail has a lot to answer for !
70s style
Jazzy psychodelic colours were the trend in the 70s and we have two fantastic jumpsuits in Vintage Vison at the moment enough to turn even John Travolta's head.
1 Aug 2010
Blue dress
This unusual 60s/70s maxi dress in blue and white says its a size 16. If this is true I am a size 24 and endeavouring to cut back on the Porky Scratchings !
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