Outfit of the day-8 year anniversary

Hi all,

This is what I wore yesterday to go for afternoon tea with Mike. We have two special anniversaries every year. Our wedding anniversary which is in September and our anniversary for how long we've been together, which was yesterday. 8 years together! I was 15 and Mike was 17 when I asked him out (Yes, I asked him out. Girl power!). Anyway, I feel a bit self-conscious about these photos as I've gained weight since getting married last year, so am in the process of losing it.

Dress-Topshop, Cardigan-Peacocks, Bag-Topshop, Creepers-Camden.

We always go to the same place for afternoon tea, it's a 10 minute drive away and is always empty. On a Saturday there is usually a piano player as well. It's such a lovely place!

As part of my present Mike got me some macaroons and tea from Laduree. I've already eaten all the macaroons and am working my way through the tea. I love the packaging as well and will be using them to display in my room.

Boot sale haul (Vivienne Westwood) and Cath Kidston freebie!

I love it when I have a good boot sale day! Despite the recent weather over the past week or so, I still managed to pick up quite a good haul even though the boot sale was half the size it usually is. 

I spotted this Cath Kidston bag on the floor and as I went to have a closer look the lady said I could have it for free because someone broke the plastic handle. I was like YAYYYYYYYY :D :D and when I got home I attached another bag strap to it, so now it is useable.

This adorable vintage hat was originally from St Michael. I got it for 50p and I can't wait till it's not windy and I can wear it out with cute summer dresses.

From the same stall as the hat I also got this Cure t-shirt (originally from Urban Outfitters I think) for £2 and denim Topshop shorts for £1.

This cute dolly style dress was only 50p. Yippee!

I also picked up this Vivienne Westwood Boudoir bag for £2. And you all know I am a sucker for anything Vivienne Westwood...especially when it's this cheap.

And lastly, I got this purse for 50p. I think I may use it for putting make-up and daily essentials in.

Bumbags & socks

I was too lazy to get my SLR out and snap photos of what I bought from the boot sale recently, so I thought I'd be a bit different and take some on my phone, and add some hearts for added cuteness!
I fell in love with the Moschino bumbag the minute I laid eyes on it. I held my breath as the seller told me the price of only...£3! YES! I was so scared she was going to ask for an amount over my budget. I haven't had a chance to wear it yet, as it's difficult to match with what I wear as most the stuff I wear is babydoll style dresses so the bumbag doesn't sit right with it. Mike say's I should wear it to vintage fair as I'll look like a market trader lol.


You probably recognise these socks from Topshop summer 2012. Someone was selling a whole box of them for 3 for £1. They were all brand new, so I stocked up on them. I frickin' love pastel colours, wish I bought more now!!

Monica's Vintage Fair- Saturday 8th June

Hi all,

I'll be selling at Monica's Vintage Fair again next month with lots of new stock. I'm so excited! Please pop along if you can and say hi! :)

Vivienne Westwood leotard

A few weeks ago I went to a boot sale and it wasn't great. I felt a bit deflated, and was browsing a rail which had very plain clothing like vest tops etc, but as I was about to walk away I spotted a VIVIENNE WESTWOOD for sock shop leotard!!! It was £5 and I snapped it up right away! I actually used to own this in black a while back but sold it on as I didn't wear it. Hopefully I will wear this one, just need to lose a bit of weight first. I've gained a stone since getting married last year ha!

Hello stranger!

I know...I know...I've been neglecting this blog :( Recently I've been so busy, and when I'm not busy all I want to do is sit down and rest. Hopefully I'll get back into regular posting, especially now that the sun has made an appearance. Speaking of which, here are 2 buys I bought the other week from the boot sale. I'll do a bigger post of clothing etc that I've bought once everything is out the wash.

I couldn't resist buying this mirror for £2. I deliberated over buying it for ages, but if there's one thing I've learned it's that I would rather buy something for cheap and regret it (can always sell it on), than walk away and regret it, especially at boot sales where you may never see something like that item again.


I also got this pretty box for £1.20 (Very odd price). I always have lots of bits and bobs so this is good for hiding them. I'm a bit of a box hoarder as well, I have so many in all different patterns and sizes.

Monchhichi

Recognise these little monkeys? Maybe from when you were a kid? I've recently started collecting monchhichi toys and managed to accumulate 4 in the space of 3 weeks. The total cost was only 55p. The first one cost me a mere 5p (yes that's right, 5p), from a jumble sale. I always make sure I check all tables, including the kids table as you never know what you might find. I had a grin on my face the whole day.
The second one was bought from a boot sale for 50p, it was hidden deep in a suitcase of cuddly toys. I reached in and pulled it out.
The third and fourth ones I got together for free from a lady on Facebook. I'm a member of a few groups similar to Freecycle/Freegle where you can get rid of/or claim unwanted items for free. It's a great way to 'pay it forward', and of course it brings me many gems such as these. Hopefully I can continue collecting and finding bargain Monchhichi toys.