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Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Vintage vs. You







Hat: Topshop. Blouse: Urban Outfitters. Necklace: Kirsteen Stewart. Belt: Vintage. Skirt: Cow. Bag: Cow. Brogues: ASOS
There is nothing I enjoy more with fashion than dressing new with old, loved with pristine. It certainly helps to add dimension to the way you dress and there’s a sweet satisfaction with wearing vintage - knowing you’re the only person in the world who owns that piece of clothing. Another thing I always seem to find is that clothes just fit so much better; it’s like the more we’ve evolved with fashion the worse we seem to manufacture and good quality fabric, sewing and structure are so important for pieces you are going to love and cherish for years to come. Let’s face it, you couldn’t exactly hand down a Primark dress to your granddaughter, so my question is, when it can cost the same to shop vintage as it can high street why aren’t we doing it more?!


Teaming my new brogues and last winter’s Urban Outfitters blouse with a vintage belt, bag and skirt I feel like a new-age 80’s chick. Cow, is a vintage shop I first discovered when I lived in Nottingham, their stores are gorgeous and their collection certainly doesn't disappoint. They seem to have every item of clothing you could ever dream of and at the most affordable prices. This bag is in excellent condition and the skirt is the comfiest, softest little number I’ve owned in years - and don't get me started on the print, I'm just too in love.

Do you shop vintage? And if so...do you too enjoy mixing it up with high street picks? 


19 comments:

  1. 14 August 2013 at 10:51

    That skirt is gorgeous and I love your shoes!

    Becky
    xx

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  2. 14 August 2013 at 11:02

    I love that skirt, it adds a burst of colour to your outfit!

    IAmLinderella.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. 14 August 2013 at 11:13

    how do you keep the colour of your hair to stay this long? it looks lovely! x

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  4. 14 August 2013 at 11:31

    Love this outfit! The skirt is beautiful :)

    Sweet Monday

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  5. 14 August 2013 at 11:51

    You look as pretty as ever! Love the skirt.
    Sophie
    x

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  6. 14 August 2013 at 12:32

    I love that skirt, and the necklace and the whole outfit really! You look absolutely amazing :)

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  7. 14 August 2013 at 12:35

    You look amazing as always, you have such great style :) Especially love that skirt :)

    Sophierosehearts x

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  8. 14 August 2013 at 12:40

    Love this outfit especially the skirt! Gorgeous print.

    Checking Cow out now - can't believe how amazing their reworked stuff is!

    Katie xx
    thestylinguist.com

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  9. 14 August 2013 at 12:41

    Love this outfit especially the skirt! Gorgeous print.

    Can't believe I'd never heard of Cow, looking at their reworked skirts and they're all amazing?!

    Katie xx
    thestylinguist.com

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  10. 14 August 2013 at 16:06

    your outfit is absolute perfection! i love your hair as well xx

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  11. 14 August 2013 at 19:46

    wow, the bag and skirt are just gorgeous. I love the pop of amazing colour from the skirt, it's such a pretty little style too.
    xx
    Stephanie

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  12. 14 August 2013 at 22:02

    that bag is gorge!

    meganmaisies | UK Style & Beauty

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  13. 15 August 2013 at 14:53

    Love the brogues. Seen them in a few posts and have been looking for a pair for ages!

    ladylippy.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. 15 August 2013 at 18:02

    LOVE the skirt, and you seriously know how to rock that hat.
    Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten

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  15. 15 August 2013 at 22:31

    Love love love this outfit!
    Just posted my first ever blog and I'd appreciate it so much if you took a quick look! And I could really do with some help on how to expand ?! www.lovefromsimmie.blogspot.co.uk

    THANK YOU MWAH XOXO

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  16. 16 August 2013 at 17:26

    Hey,
    great pics and a lovely outfit! The shoes and the bag are amazing! :)
    Kisses
    Tabea

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  17. 18 August 2013 at 20:46

    wonderful modeling lovely you vintage dress You look absolutely gorgeous! Love your styled outfit thanks

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  18. 20 August 2013 at 13:24

    Love this outfit and how the skirt adds a pop of colour!
    It's true, vintage is so much better!

    Alice x
    intheeyeof-this.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. 21 August 2013 at 08:06

    Your skirt is amazing! I love shopping vintage, it's so nice to know no one else is wearing the same as you xx

    Essie | The Li'l Sparrow

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