Girl In The Pretty Dress

One of my favourite purchases this year (and by no coincidence, one of my favourite outfit posts) was this fabulous canary-yellow vintage skirt . I was bitten by the vintage bug and I've been seeking out vintage sales ever since so I thought I'd share what I've learned so far... 1) Vintage shopping can be a tall shoppers heaven. The added length of yester-year's dresses/skirts makes them perfect for those of us who are long and leggy. (Waist-height can still be tricky but it's amazing what you can find if you're prepared to rummage through the rails.) It's also the perfect way to nail throw-back fashions like the current 70's trends. 2) It's about more than just the clothes. It's a costume-jewellery paradise (I've never seen so many sparkly things in one place) and perfect if you're looking for a one-off piece of furniture. 3) It pays to think about your underwear in advance of your shopping expedition. Most vintage sales have...

The weather forecast for the north-west this weekend is grey and more grey... in other words perfect weather for shopping ! Take your pick from TWO great sales... or maybe just go to both? (It's pay-day after all!) The Lowry Outlet Mall is hosting a Sample Sale (in conjunction with the Manchester Fashion Network ) featuring this impressive range of retailers:   When? Saturday 29th June 10:00 am - 7:00 pm & Sunday 30th June 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Where? The Lowry Outlet Mall at Salford Quays Admission? FREE     Meanwhile over in Liverpool... The Vintage Fashion Fair is in town. I've been to the Manchester one before and it's well worth a visit. They promise:   " At the fair you will find Thousands of Original Vintage Fashions & Accessories,Traditional & Antique Textiles,Glass & Mid Century Homewares, Jewellery and lots more Plus Live music form the superb three girl harmony group The Sequin Sisters,also a Vintage Styl...