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Chronicals of the Vintage Vixen: Review of Vanitys Vintage.: A few months ago I attended "Hooga Christmas Boutique" which was a rockabilly evening hosted at a local bar in Chelmsford. It was a chance f...

Merry thrifty Christmas!!

Like most of the population i'm finding my funds don't quite stretch that far anymore and Christmas is no fun without cash! Or is it? I'm normally so stressed every Christmas running round debenhams picking up gift boxes and then being hit by a sudden panic awaiting credit card bills in January! But this year I've cut my spending right back, now I working part time so I can look after my lil boy the cut backs are sadly a necessity rather than a choice however it's been so lovely this year not feeling that panic! My entire family and friends under £60 not bad considering I have a large family however I'm determined to bring that cost down even more! I have had the least stressful Christmas ever and I swear it's because I haven't overspent so I'm not having money crisis and I actually found it alot more rewarding. So much better really thinking about the person and being creative rather than just buying 10 boxes of chocs n wine which I use to do! I have given my time to my sister in law to decorate the babys room ( due in march) i've also packaged up DVDs we have already seen and put some bags of popcorn and sweeties with it for a cozy night in! Rummaged through charity shops for antique soap dishes and got handmade soaps then packaged it all up with ribbons! Painted old photos frames and put photos of my little boy and lots more but will have to tell you after Christmas so I don't spoil the surprises and hopefully my friends and family are still speaking to me by boxing day!

Glasses are not unslightly!

I know glasses are not always the most exciting accessories, however it wasn't always this way. The shapes were unusual, striking normally finished with extra details and flashes of colour. The spectacle shapes of the 50's were so fashionable everyone wanted them! Check out this 1950's glasses advert on The Nifty Fifties oh how the times change!! but I find this ad brilliant and the fact that many that they were selling plain lenses glasses as an fashion accessory just to look great! Shows how influential the 50s cat eyes glasses shapes were during that time you would find it difficult to achieve the full look without these amazing glasses!

This one below for an optician that is still in business today! I just love the title 'glasses are not unslightly...in many cases they may actually improve the appearance!!'

 These stunningly beautiful ladies couldnt be further apart in generations however they are both wearing a true 40's/50's Spectacles! I do love the very upswept shape of the full frame to the left and she looks like a very trendy and exciting lady to know doesnt she?! Sadly not everyone (me included!) can get away with this extreme shape. The frame on the right is not as upswept and is a half frame style with similar attention detail in the top corners and is slightly deeper and rounder which will suit more face shapes. Both frames do the same job of finishing the look and complimenting the wearers personality and style!

Heres another advert for Be-Bop Glasses right next to relief for drunkenness!

And my new advert! Please let me know what you think of it! The lovely Kate at The Vintage Directory designed it for me and I can't wait to get it printed up! 

The beginning of something beautiful!!

Eek! My first ever blog! I've have had a lot of firsts this year, its definitely becoming one amazing year! I started my first business, designed my own website http://www.vanitys.co.uk/ -although I'll be the first to admit I had no idea what I was doing! Attended and sold at some of the most amazing venues and vintage fairs I have ever been to and have met some gorgeous, talented and hardworking people!

Although vintage itself as become 'trendy' I myself love to be surrounded by the 'old school vintage-ees', you know who you are! Those that used to be fascinated by their nans wardrobes, stories of war time dances and old wives tales.

My beautiful nan used to have the most amazing collection of pearls, brooches and a stunning collection of gorgeous tailored dresses, in fact my name for her was pretty nanny! She always had an air of sophistication about her and would not leave the house without lipstick, a fitted jacket and co-ordinating handbag. I always looked forward to our shopping trips in Richmond and distinctly remember her floral perfume and click clack of heels.

I believe this is where it started and every time I put on a fitted 40's dress and a string of pearls I always think of her, I miss her terribly and I never got to tell her how much she meant to me x