things-we-love

ASOS - to sell or not to sell?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:15:37 +0100

It seems to me, that ASOS are becoming a little confused.

I was so excited when the Marketplace opened, giving us lots of independent, high quality 'Boutiques' to shop from alongside their standard fashion picks, many specialising in vintage fashion. Afterall, this was ASOS, so surely these would be the best independent fashion stores across the World? And they were. Indeed, they still are.

HOWEVER, the 'Boutique' dept. doesn't have its own separate search facility for individual items. So I am forced to 'search the marketplace' and have to pick through pictures of headless teenagers' bedrooms in yesterday's grubby prom dress. Not my idea of 'boutique' shopping.

To justify this, ASOS's disclaimer reads: "All the photos you see on Marketplace are ‘real’, shot on a person and taken in natural daylight. The best shots get a spot on ‘The People’s Runway’– our ‘best of Marketplace’ blog.

So if you’re shopping, selling, or just seeking some style inspiration:
Welcome to the Global Fashion Democracy."

Global Fashion DEMOCRACY. Anyone, anywhere, can sell their tat. For Free. Not much fair to those boutiques paying £50 a month for the privilege then.

Anyway, I thought tat was meant for ebay? Just a thought...

Keep on Frocking on the High Street!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:04:55 +0100

Pam Cheema's vintage brand 'Frock on Vintage' has spread to the high street - namely Topshop in Birmingham's Bullring.

Not only is Pam one of nicest people you could meet, she's also a genius when it comes to finding the most gorgeous, one-off pieces. Think all the coolest 'vintage' styles from current high street collections - but these are genuine vintage one-offs, made to last - non of your mass produced shoddy workmanship here, thankyouverymuch.

"With only 47 days until Christmas its definitely time to start shopping for those gorgeous sparkly numbers :-) If you are looking for something 'WOW' and one-off don't forget to check out the Frock On Vintage collection on the upper floor of Topshop Bullring. It is situated right opposite the till-points."

http://www.facebook.com/groups/frockonvintage/

I don't need to preach the benefits of vintage to you, but when its available right there on the high street, why WOULD you buy the same stuff that everyone else is buying?!

Anyway, don't take my word for it - next time you're in the Bullring, go buy one of Frock on Vintage's sparkly numbers.

The Designer Vintage Bridal Show - pretty dress OVERLOAD!!

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:43:38 +0100

Absolutely loved The Designer Vintage Bridal Show at Edgbaston Cricket Ground today! Really well organised, really friendly stallholders and loads of wonderfully sparkly dresses. Fabulous!

It's on again tomorrow, tickets are still for sale and you can even pay on the door so GO if you can.

The gorgeous 'Audrey' vintage caravan from Vintage Glamour Days.

One of the gorgeous dresses from the 20s - 30s fashion show

One of the lovely vintage tea sets from Vintage Frocks and Crocks

A lemon bonanza from The Boutique Baking Company!

SHOES!!!

If I was getting married (and a size 6!) I'd have bought this dress. Amazing.

Napier, New Zealand - The Art Deco City

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:20:44 +0100

I had to share this with you!

My very lucky boyfriend has stayed here and it's GORGEOUS.

I want to go!!! (So someone tell him to take me ;)

http://www.artdeconapier.com/Napier_-_the_art_deco_city_11.aspx

Is vintage really ethical fashion? Hells Yeah!

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:47:48 +0100

I'd never really considered Vintage fashion to be 'ethical'. I've always been rather more enamoured by the snazzy sweaters, slightly wonky but beautiful shoes and abundance of sparkles than the fact that I was 're-using' something. However, after meeting Style & Grit blogger Emily at a Shakti Woman networking event in Birmingham this week, I realised that, actually, vintage is recycling. Who knew?!

For more on feel good fashion, check out the Blog:

Style & Grit - Fast fashion addict going cold turkey. Promoting Independent, Sustainable and Ethical Fashion within the West Midlands and Beyond.