Yesterday was a perfect day for the monthly Stockport Vintage Village event
The sun shone, the scooter clubs came along and the music was fantastic.
We met up with many Instagram friends including Ericka and Phil
who travelled over from Sheffield
I found some fabulous knitwear.
This Scotch Wool Shop shetland wool cardigan
and this super gorgeous handknitted waistcoat was
£5 from Make Do & Mend
Garbo Vintage & Antiques had this floral cotton smock.
Just my thing at the moment and I've styled it
with a charity shop find top and the mad tights
friend Vix gave me last year
The red and green polyester dresses came from The Queens Drawers
who I get a lot of my clobber off and they are teamed up with
£1.50 cardigans of Todmorden secondhand market.
Look at Mr Dapper Chap in his new overcoat
off Mick at Garbo Vintage & Antiques
He hardly looks like the wandering welder in this lot.
The little hair clips on Lollipop Vintages stall reminded
me of being a little girl and mum putting them in my hair
We couldn't come home without a pile of
cakes off Stuart Thornley Cake Designs, it
would have been rude to leave them behind.
My favourite find of the fair was this 50's Barkcloth
skirt off Jane Hamilton and right next to Jane I picked up from Sheila's Store
this handknitted top which goes perfectly with the skirt
MASHing different patterns, era's, styles,textures and colours together
is my favourite pastime right now. The more MASHed the better.
Even though I look like I've blown the budget you will be pleased to know
that I came home £16 in pocket and with the red and green dress for free.
You see I had taken a pile of clobber with me to sell on.
I do love vintage shopping with the added advantage of knowing I am doing my
bit for the enviroment by recycling over and over the same clothes. Yay !
I'M JOINING IN TODAY WITH SOME OF MY FRIENDS OVER AT
I enjoyed seeing what you bought, the fair sounds great. You and your DH look the bees knees!!
ReplyDeleteAwh thank you Jan. We had a lovely day xx
DeleteThe barkcloth skirt is so fabulous! Great pics of your adventure, thanks for linking up. xo
ReplyDelete-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thank you Patti. There's so many gorgeous outfits on your blog x
DeleteGood to see Stockport - happy memories of music at The Bulls Head, etc. years ago. My husband and his friend worked at a greengrocers stall just outside the market hall - when they were schoolboys more than 50 years ago! Proper vintage, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteYou found some lovely bargains - and your husband is a dapper chap indeed. Everything you both buy seems to fit so well, and your outfits are so inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed the walk down memory lane. We love the architecture of Stockport it's a great place.
DeleteThank you for your lovely lovely comments. So kind. I'll be sure to tell mr dapper Chap although today he's back in his wandering welder wear haha
Lynn x
Wow! Some fantastic buys - you really have an eye!
ReplyDeleteGail
www.isthismutton.com
Thank you Gail x
DeleteIt seems you had some wonderful weather at Stockport. You are both looking great. Love Philip's new overcoat and your green dress and barkcloth skirt can both go in my pile :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteHaha we seriously need a swap Ann. Wish we lived closer xxx
DeleteSomw great bargains here! Nice to have found your blog, I'll stop by again x
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely to see you here x
DeleteYay! A sunny Stockport.
ReplyDeleteEricka and Phil look fantastic as do you pair, the most stylish of Vintage Village's regulars. Love your finds! xxx
Super stylish and lovely people xx
DeleteI love I love your style Lynn! You are such a good bargain hunter too! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely friend xxx
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