Bristol, a Vintage Wonderland…

On Saturday in my lunch break i went to St Nicholas Market, just off Corn street. This is a market that only runs Friday and Saturday outside but is open most days inside. There is a awesome vintage stall called RePsycho which had everything from tweed coast, high waisted cut off shorts, fur coats and of course my favourite, SCARFS! I picked up this beautiful silk one for just £2! Not only are the colours perfect for this season, it didn't break my bank balance. This is a perfect example of how awesome it is when you find these amazing stalls and shops and how well you can (and cheaply) fulfil your desire to own something with a history.  I was extremely happy with my purchase and if not on such a tight time limit would have loved to have stayed trying everything on and having a closer look at what was on offer! The next step is to get my self up to  Gloucester Road and visit the shop where the stall originates and see what treasure i can find up there. I asked the lovely gentleman who owned the stall about the shop and he told me that there is of course much more stock and a collection of women's tweed jackets (I made sure i checked as i am still on the hunt). He also mentioned, however, that the stock from the stall and the shop is different, which is something i have found before, so it is always worth visiting both! 

RePsycho :)

My Beautiful £2 Scarf!

A link to a description about RePsycho I found on a Bristol website: http://www.itchybristol.co.uk/review.cfm/4/208455/Bristol-City-Guide/review/Repsycho-Retro-Superstore

Opening the Costume Box....

Growing up I was never an avid follower of current trends or really aware of how large and influential the fashion industry is, i was far more interested in the dressing up box and my grandma's clothes. This love of using clothes as costume and dressing up in oversized shoes and dresses, however, must have been the start of my ongoing love affair with all things material.

What i have discovered in the last few years however is that not only do i love immersing myself in the current and dynamic world of fashion's trends, designers, news and more, i am rather obsessed in all things vintage. Its the search i think that really excites me, finding that one off piece, or pieces that can really transform an outfit.

Finding those pieces you love is a treasure hunt, and hunt really is the definitive word. Although some pieces i have acquired have fallen into my hands (mainly from family), most have come from hunting charity shops, markets, vintage shops and online. 

Vintage, however, is not all i want to talk about. I also have a great passion for getting to grips with how we as the consumer wear and want to wear clothes and how hunting round the retailers may pay off better than buying the first thing you see! 

I will also be looking at all things that inspire us to style ourselves, where that inspiration comes from and  how we can make the most of it!

I do not simply want to write about one aspect of the fashion world that i enjoy, but everything that catches my attention along the way, in shops, magazine articles, films, books, blogs and of course the catwalk shows. For me you must own your style and be confident with it, for fashion is really an excuse for raiding the largest dresser and costume box and playing dress up.

I hope you enjoy x