Shapping trip of a life time!

On 17.04.13 I had all intentions to get up early and go to a local carboot sale but my best friend Jobe and rosé wine had other ideas!

Instead we had a lay in, after we finally stopped being lazy we got out went out and explored the charity shops in the local village.

Some of the shops were very over priced and Jobe thought it was funny how angry I got about it. We did however manage to get some right bargains!

I couldn't resist this little I mean c'mon its an owl!!!

This gorgeous 1960's purple suit is by Wolfangel Dublin. I love the colour, its far too small so in the stock room for www.facebook.com/purerosevintage it goes!

1960's blue and white handbag, necklace and bracelet all from a quaint little it antique shop I found in Menegham. The bag still has its original pocket mirror.

This shirt is Yessica, I love this label but never find ones in my size...until now! I am not sure if is going to suit me but we shall see. Part of the reason I love Yessica is because the label is so cool and pretty. I couldn't get a decent one of my shirt, it was all blurry so this one I found on www.google.co.uk

This is a loverly vintage geometric blouse I am not sure what decade an there is no label but it looks good on and I even have a skirt to match!

I love the pattern on this physicdelic blouse, this one is from Co op fashion wise but I cant seem to find any information on them, and I wonder if its anything to do with "the Co op" as I think I remember my mum saying they used to sell clothes, if so why on earth did they stop?

This cute little unique wrist clutch has to be at least 1980's it really reminds me of the film clueless for no reason at all...

I got these earrings from the shop that a friend works at, it was my first visit and certainly not my last as I picked up these, the clueless bag and the geometric and physcadelic blouses from there too, loved it!!

This was my bargain of the day! Its a truly beautiful 1970's/1980's vintage designer black and gold, velvet and lace fishtail dress by Frank Usher. I bought this to sell I was under no illusion that this would fit me, and then curiosity got the better of me. The most amazing thing about this dress is that it fits me! I wouldn't have anywhere to wear such a dress so with heavy heart I relegate it to the stock room. But at least I will always have these:

Thanks to my housemate for being my new photographer, not that he knows it yet mind. I had such a loverly day shopping, exploring, laughing and singing with my best boy! Its nice to let loose once in a while.

                                                        Catch you all soon!
                                                      Happy Friday XOXO





 

I am so sorry I have been neglecting blogging for a while, I have been so busy in my new job and new home but here's a little catch up:

My month in Hayling

Ok so I know its a travesty but I have not had time to shop! I know I know that does not sound like me but I did have a chance to pick up some bits during a visit with my family in Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays. Here is what I got so far this last month

 I loved this 1960's knitted top and these fab dresses, I bought in bulk and was brave enough and I to ask for discount and the lady kindly obliged. I have always wanted 1970's roller disco style roller skates and I decided that although they cost I thought nothing of treating myself to them, they are my new job present to myself. I am going to using them for exercise on my days off so really its not a frivolous present. The purple and silver dress in the images is the one for my surrogate Chris's brothers wedding to his partner Steve, cannot wait! Am managed to get the 1970's silver handbag from www.ebay.co.uk for a steal and it arrived beautiful wrapped and super quick, and its the same story with the purple heels. Then for the Pièce de résistance this beautifully crafted and fabulously bling tastic jewellery is bonifde Indian wedding jewellery from New Dehli thank you very much Mr Anagrh Singh. There is a slight problem though, I have broken my own frugal fashion rules...WHOOPS!

As you can clearly see that from my own rules I should limit myself 2 eBay purchases a month, and I have bought 4, oh well rules are made to be broken as they say. The dresses and the knitted top are all vintage from a second hand marque so at least I didn't break the number one rule. 

That's it for shopping, but I have Wednesday off and Beachlands carboot here I come!

I have made some friends here which is good for only a month, I get on really well with my landlady and housemate. They have two dogs and a cat and they feel like my own little animal family.

 

I got the chance to go out with Priscilla (my camera by the way not a friend with a great name). My housemate took me to explore the Island and I got some good images, I have not edited them yet but here is a sneak peek. 

What do we think?

Ok so were caught up to now, its been fun and busy, had a stressful weekend for me but doing this has actually helped!

                                                     Hope all my blogger friends are well
                                                 I will be catching up on my reading soon
                                                        Have a fab week guys <3 XOXO

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Busy Thursday and Friday!

Ive been a busy busy little bee!

I only have 2 days left till the big move...AND I AM SCARED!!! hehe never lived alone before (well I wont be alone but you get what I mean)

Yesterday (Thursday)
I helped my mum and Pauline clean a little bungalow, it was a great little place full of 1970's stuff I had never fallen in love with a kitchen till now! We didn't get much done as the electrics were still off, but the windows and mirrors look bloody good! After that me and mum went to my JSA to sign off and flaunt my new job it of the blatant slackers! Oh I am naughty, we were going to go home after that but we had a surge of energy and did my food shop for the month.

Today (Friday)
I went to meet my mum and Pauline at the parish centre where they work, I arranged to meet them in the morning and must have been still asleep as I was there an hour early so I cleaned the loos for them while listening to Bob Marley. It was fun and a good job done plus kept the boredom away! After that we were naughty and went for tea and cake in the tea rooms in Lee on Solent I discovered that I love Chun Mee green tea today.

I was also allowed to have a  look round the chazzas but it was bitter sweet as I cant afford to spend in them at the moment. I didn't get a photo but there was an amazing 1960's/1970's wedding dress in the window of Oxfam for less then £30 I could have cried having to walk away from my dream wedding dress! We then went to see my nan so I could say goodbye for a bit and she gave me £20 naughty of her but I said I would keep it for emergencies and she was happy with that. Now I am home I could sleep till Sunday and I might.

I will update you once I am settled in my new place. If the weather is nice I will explore on my first day off with the camera and shall share my images.

                                                             Have a good weekend everyone
                                                                               XOXO

The only way is up!

I am getting more and more excited and nervous about moving from home for the first time on Sunday. My mums helping so much buying all the bits I need and helping me rent the room on Hayling Island. One of the things she did for me was get a contract phone out for me with a free tablet so I can finally give her notebook back. This means I finally have a decent camera for blogging and I have been using instagram like its going out of fashion.

This is my latest post to http://lookbook.nu/hayleythrills and my first proper play with my new phones camera. As you can see my loverly chunky cat Lilly loves getting involved.

This is me and Lilly have a cuddle this morning. I had a little cry as I am really going to miss her when I move, she does not look impressed does she!

I have been putting things in the spare room and packing since I found out I got the job last Thursday. As I am only renting a room I can really only take the basics so I have had to be ruthless with things but I won the handbag argument with "yes I do need 7 handbags mum one for everyday of the week so my work uniform looks like a different outfit every time."

This is all the stuff I have to take with me apart from clothes and food.

 

These are the bags for my clothes, my mum expects me to leave so much of my clothes behind, I think she might loose that argument too! LOL

 

Today we bought the last bits I need apart from perishable foods, my mum also very kindly bought me new undies and a some black trousers for work (which as part of the frugal fashion rules I can except as a gift) We found some loverly things in the shops which I instagramed of course!

 

I love this blouse! It was in the sale but at £18 still a little too much

Me my mum and Pauline (family friend) gushed over this dress and they said it was very me! I love it I think its very vintage chic style, so classic.

 

Well that's my day so far, got a lot to do before Sunday. Found a car boot and charity shops where I am moving, so the most important things are sorted eh.

 

How has your day been?

XOXO

Hooked on lookbook

Lookbook

I have discovered www.lookbook.nu for myself and I love it! I come across the most amazing styles and outfits! I find myself thinking up new quirky outfits on my mind all the time now. check out hayleythrills on lookbook and maybe sign up and try it for yourself

Here are my lookbook looks so far:

Exciting news

I mentioned the trip to Hayling Island and Havant the other day with my Nan for a job interview...I got it! Its a bit hectic looking for a room to rent and sorting my stuff and moving all before 18th March :/ but I am excited!!!

And I'm moving here:

                                            : D OK so wish me luck for my room viewing on
                                            Tuesday. I cannot wait! Happy Sunday XOXO