1960's VINTAGE

Mini skirts, mismatched patterns, paisley, tie dye, bell bottoms, PVC, sequins, beehives, geometric hair cuts, false eyelashes, Brigitte Bardot, Vidal Sassoon, Twiggy, The MODS and Rockers... Ever feel like your were born in the wrong era?

I hate to be terribly cliché, but since purchasing my 1960's gingham vintage dress, I've felt compelled to write a post about my admiration for the 60's.

I wish women were as risqué today. I find it really sad that many women opt for a disposable approach to fashion - buying cheap pieces in bulk for them to only be worn away in a few months time.

This is why I love vintage. I love putting on a retro garment and embracing the mystery behind it. I wonder how the piece has kept in such wonderful condition for so many years - was it worn only a couple of times then locked away in an illicit wardrobe somewhere in an old woman's house? 

The quality of the material behind vintage clothing and accessories never ceases to fascinate me. The fabric always seems to feel so genuine and barely worn in, however the missing and/or loose buttons tell a different story.

I always ask myself "who did this garment belong to?" as I'm twirling in front of the mirror in a vintage store's changing room. What kind of person wore this dress? Was she into Fashion, like me?

I also love the SMELL of vintage pieces. I can't really describe that signature pungent smell that is embedded within any piece of vintage - dresses, shoes, bags - even jewellery! A sort of musky powdery smell that I adore.

My favourite vintage stores are "Rokit" (the Covent Garden shop is best) and now Aberdeen's "The Closet".

Here are some of my favourite 1960's pieces I found on the Rokit website. 

Wrap over effect orange mini dress

Green and blue floral day dress

Blue and green bathing suit

Tan suede fringed Pioneer jacket 

Fashion recycles itself. I think that designers will always flock to the 60's for fashion inspiration.  

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE VINTAGE PIECE YOU OWN? WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN YOU GO VINTAGE SHOPPING? I tend to flock to dresses and handbags.

Here's a few of my latest vintage buys

1960's belted gingham dress - will upload pictures of me wearing this later.

Sheer body and Jaeger high waisted flared shorts

1950's red hat and little black boots!

Black leather briefcase 

xoxo