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Thursday, 9 August 2012

Outfit Post | Shopping the Vintage Stash | Issue #1

As you’ll probably already know, there’s posts/vids floating around our blogosphere of ‘shopping the stash’; which involves rooting through your old makeup and beauty collection to find hidden gems you’d forgotten about.
Well, I thought why not be a rebel and mix things up a little? (I’m not really a rebel, I’m just trying to sound cool, and I know I’m not). Without further ado I introduce to you… ‘Shopping the Vintage Stash’.

Being a tad vintage obsessed, well not just vintage, anything second hand really, this sort of thing is right up my street. More often than not, you’ll find me in a charity shop or hurrying around a local car boot sale. I had a little rummage through my wardrobe to put together a purely vintage outfit. This is what I found…
The playsuit is actually my mum’s old undies. HA, that sounds so gross when you write it down, but yes it’s true. Apparently, in the ‘olden days’ (mum, if you’re reading, I’m sorry ;)) the ladies used to wear these under their clothing as opposed to knickers and bras; talk about VPL, jeez. Naturally, I nabbed it as soon as I spotted it and I think it’s rather wonderful really. The soft silky fabric means it’s suitable for summer attire, or can be teamed with a big woolly knit for the colder months. 


These original suede Santa Fe cowboy boots are from the yummy ladies over at Annie and the Mannequins. If you haven’t heard of them before, you should definitely check them out; some really gorgeous vintage finds! I think I paid around £20 for these and I pretty much live in them. The quality is perfect, and they’re so comfy.

This leather clutch bag has to be one of my favourite ever vintage finds. Its intricate detailing is breath taking; the Egyptian print is raised and I love the delicate touch of the wicker framing. £2 is all I paid for this, from a local carboot; totally worth it right?

My pearl earrings are pretty much permanently fixed to my ears, and also used to belong to my mum! (there's a trend here..) I think they're so cute.

 Lastly, the necklace. It means such a lot to me, it was a gift from my beautiful nan; and the photo inside is of her wonderful self and me when I was just a wee nipper.

All in all, this outfit cost me a grand total of £22! What do you think guys, have I convinced you to shop your vintage stash? You might surprise yourself with what you find :) watch this space for issue #2...


Labels: Annie and the Mannequins, , Shopping the Stash, Vintage, Vintage Finds

94 comments:

  1. 9 August 2012 at 21:39

    I'm so glad you sent me your link from #bbloggers as I've fallen in love with your blog and have been avidly reading back logs of your posts all evening! You're absolutely stunning and I love the way you have styled your hair in this post as well wanting to own/steal pretty much your entire outfit especially that to die for playsuit!! xx

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:37

      Okay, what the hell!! How did I miss your link on bbloggers?! Just had a look at your blog and it's amazing :) I have no idea what you're on about miss absolutely gorgeous amazing fashion sense goddess haha. *trots off to perve a bit more at Oh Little Red*

      p.s. thank you for the lovely comment :) xxx

  • 9 August 2012 at 21:40

    You look absolutely beautiful! This is a lovely idea as well :) x

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:38

      Thanks Chloe :D xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 21:41

    You look absolutely stunning in this outfit! :) The 'playsuit' is gorgeous! You've inspired me to go and have a route around my Mum's wardrobe!

    xx

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:39

      Do it Sarah! :) hope you find something wonderful! xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 21:49

    This is very pretty!
    - Keyta x

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:39

      Thanks Keyta xx

  • Sara9 August 2012 at 21:59

    Lovely post, you look beautiful doll xx

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:39

      Ohh thank you Sara :) xxx

  • 9 August 2012 at 22:01

    You look super hootttttt! Can't believe that is supposed to be underwear... Cray! X

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:39

      Haha, more like Durteh. ;) xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 22:04

    Such a cute outfit, I ADORE that playsuit! Why doesn't my mum have cool old undies I can steal!?xxx
    www.daisycakes-daisycakes.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:40

      haha, it's fine, you can borrow some of my mum's ;) xx (not really that's a bit weird)

  • 9 August 2012 at 22:05

    This outfit is amazing! SUCH a good idea as well, aw :D you look beautiful Megs <3 Gonna route through my mum's drawers to try and find a good pair o' undies to wear. HA, that sounded so wrong. LOGGGGY xxxxxxxx

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:41

      DOH Tami <3 you are so nawtee. Just wear a LOG you'd look totally amazing you know xxxx

  • 9 August 2012 at 22:11

    wow you look amazing, i LOVE that playsuit :)

    sophierosehearts.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:41

      Ahhh thank you so much Sophie :) xxx

  • 9 August 2012 at 22:48

    Gorgeous bag! Was it really £2 or was that a typo??

    Rachael x

    madeupoflittlethings.com

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 22:50

      You read it right lovey, £2 from a local car boot :D STEAL xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 23:01

    The whole outfit looks great, wish I could find such a great things in my mum wardrobe. x

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    1. 9 August 2012 at 23:05

      thank you lovely :) ahh I know, she did have quite a lovely stash of stuff!xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 23:55

    Not many people could get away with posing in their underwear! Haha. I think I need to shop my mum's stash and see if she has any hidden gems! She's forever telling me "oh I used to have something like that when I was younger" or "I had an amazing vintage leather satchel but I threw it out..." shocking behaviour!
    Such a lovely post idea xxx

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:46

      Gah Hev, it's so frustrating isn't it. My mum was like 'Oh, I had about 5 pairs of those disco pants, but I chucked them years ago' GOOD ONE MUM. Thankfully she kept her underwear haha ;) xx

  • 9 August 2012 at 23:57

    I put my hand up and vote that you Miss lovely beautiful pretty and super stylish Megan do more outfit posts.
    This playsuit is hawt, and I bet your mama looked hot too (not that I'm thinking dirty thoughts at all... That sounds sarcastic. But I genuinely am not!). I love a bit of polka dots, I'm always a sucker for it. Amen to the vintage and charity shops.. You just can't go wrong :) xx

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:47

      Haha, your comments always put a big fat grin on my face :) you are so direthhh ;) For you, I may do a few more cheeky outfit posts...maybe. xxx

  • 9 August 2012 at 23:58

    I've been following your blog for quite a while and it's hands down one of my favourites! Your posts are always so entertaining and you seem like a great person, just thought I'd let you know haha xx (Cant believe that your playsuit is one of your mum's old undies, it's stunning! You look amazing)

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:48

      That's such a lovely comment, thank you! :) gosh, i've never been called entertaining before, please tell my boyfriend haha! xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 01:15

    Those SHOES! To die for.

    http://wearepinkpeople.blogspot.co.uk/ xxx

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:48

      They're amazing aren't they :D xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 08:27

    Megan you look like a model! I love everything about this outfit<3

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:48

      Oh gosh, I wish! Thank you so much xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 08:37

    You are so naturally pretty! You look amazing :) xx

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:49

      Ohh thank you lovely, what a nice comment!xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 08:47

    those boots are awesome!

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 08:49

      YES Camilla :D I love them too xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 09:04

    love all your posts but an outfit post of yours is the best!
    smozzy
    xxx
    http://youonlyliveonceenjoyit.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 09:08

      Awh, thank you so much! I always feel like a bit of a plonker posing for the camera!xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 09:47

    THOSE BOOTS!!! I'm actually in love!
    You are gorgeous!
    xo

    iamlaurenpotts.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 09:50

      Eee, Lauren I love them too! Have you heard of AATM? They're amazing. xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 15:02

    Those boots are gorgeous! I'm actually so jealous of them haha. I love the playsuit too - far too nice to be undies xoxo

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    1. 10 August 2012 at 15:29

      I <3 them so much Alice! Hope you're well lovey xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 16:11

    Firstly I'd love to say that you look perfect. It's one of my favourite outfits of you. It's just wow. I adore those shoes. they are so unique. I just love them. this dress is also amazing, this print is very interesting. + your earrings, those are just... wow <3 so vintage. everything look perfect <3
    would you like to let me know what do you think about my last post on my blog? i just really care of your opinion <3 it would be honour. thank you, much love,
    katie.
    http://coeursdefoxes.blogspot.com/

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:15

      Awh Katie, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much, made me blush!! I will definitely have a look at your latest blog post :) xxx

  • 10 August 2012 at 20:27

    Great outfit, I especially like your boots!

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:14

      Thank you Farrah, me too :D xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 20:36

    As if that playsuit is actually underwear! Your mum and the other ladies of that generation were definitely missing a trick wearing beauties like that underneath their clothes where the world couldn't see them.
    Kaz x

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:14

      Haha, I know Kaz, mum was saying how she wished it still fitted her! hmm..I'm glad it doesn't ;D xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 20:39

    Wow you look beautiful! Ha couldn't believe it when you said that the playsuit was underwear... Crazy how times change hey?! Love the boots :)

    www.somethingspecialtosay.blogspot.co.uk

    Charlotte
    xox

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:13

      I know Charlotte, imagine actually wearing this under your clothes! Mental. xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 21:03

    I love that playsuit! It's sooo cute! x

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:13

      Thanks Laura!xx

  • 10 August 2012 at 21:48

    you are SO gorgeous lovely, and without sounding weird- in your videos you have the most lovely speaking voice! xxx

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:13

      Oh gosh Liv thank you so much, that's a massive big fat compliment from you lovely lady. Haha, that doesn't sound weird, although my voice is so whiny, I don't know how you could think it was lovely!xx

  • 11 August 2012 at 01:36

    You look amazing in this, can't believe it used to be your Mum's undies, haha. To be fair though, I would definitely have nicked it given have the chance, wherever it came from! Love those boots and the clutch, both gorgeous statement pieces. Great idea for a post!
    Mel x


    http://melswallofmirrors.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:10

      Hi Mel, thanks for such a lovely comment :) haha, I've got two others that were her undies as well! xx

  • 11 August 2012 at 02:19

    beautiful!
    I'm your new follower on gf, youtube and later on instagram (if i don't forget..)!
    I love, love your picture on the top right of your blog :)

    xx, rebecca
    awayinparadise.blogspot.com

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:04

      Awh thank you Rebecca :) xx

  • 11 August 2012 at 08:58

    Adore your polka dot playsuit!
    Would love you to check out my latest outfit post :)
    Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:01

      Thank you Adele, hope you have a lovely weekend too!xx

  • 11 August 2012 at 12:58

    beautiful outfit! (:

    xx

    skadiida.blogspot.com

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    1. 11 August 2012 at 14:00

      Thank you :) xx

  • 11 August 2012 at 15:39

    I hope you like my style
    forever...fran

    http://www.showroomdegarde.blogspot.com.es/2012/07/sport-outfit.html

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  • 11 August 2012 at 16:45

    fantastic style! i love it!!!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    kcomekarolina.com

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    1. 13 August 2012 at 11:26

      Ahh thank you lovely :D xx

  • 12 August 2012 at 04:57

    what a nice idea!!!! I love your outfit, the playsuit you chose is so pretty and such a cute polka-dot print!!!! it just suits you really well!!! everything from the boots to your pearl earrings is beautiful! gorgeous outfit!

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    1. 12 August 2012 at 04:58

      I want to add that the earrings look unique and special and I love them!!! haha I was just fascinated by them!

    2. 13 August 2012 at 11:20

      Haha, what a lovely comment, thank you. I love these earrings too :) a little bit different to your typical pearls :) xx

  • Forbrukslån på dagen13 August 2012 at 06:15

    Lovely style and you are beautiful!Also your hair makes jealous! What color is it? It really really suits you !you for your lovely blog!

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    1. 13 August 2012 at 11:19

      Awh thank you so much :) My hair is a dark brown with a red tinge to it :) xx

  • 13 August 2012 at 11:51

    I love your outfit and the print of the top is so cute! I love your boots and jewellery too, great style! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk

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    I love your outfit your so gorgeous,why cant i look like you?:( dont mean to sound weird.haha.much love from California:)! x

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