70s

Welcome to a new semi regular blog! As you may know I run a business on Etsy selling vintage items and often end up keeping things I fall in love with.

In these blogs I will share what I’ve bought and why (hopefully) it was a good buy!

Todays item is a dress I just fell in love with the minute I saw it. Made in the Netherlands in the late 1970’s/early 80s it is by the brand Suku San and is in a bold colbalt blue polyester crepe. At the same time I also picked up an unusual twisted vintage belt so the outfit is full on vintage which is unusual for me.

What I loved the most though was the draped front and split sleeves. Its so stylish and feels great on, plus the whole outfit cost me less than £5! Comfort and style…hoorah!

What do you think? Its definitely going to be one of my favourite dresses in my wardrobe.

Dress & Belt – Tomorrows People charity shop

(Tomorrows People is a charity in Kent that helps unemployed people get work experience and become confident to find a permanent job)

What bargains have you found recently in the world of charity and vintage shops? I would love to know…

To shop my Etsy Shop click here

To shop my eBay shop (where vintage clothing ends up) shop here

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Look out more more vintage buys in coming weeks…

I do love a bit of detail in an outfit – a flash of metallic, a statement necklace or a great bit of embellishment. In the words of a vamped up Sandy in Grease…”tell me about it, stud…” and studs are what we have today!!!

Full outfit –

Styling details – pussy bow neckline, studded wide belt & statement shoes.

I also wore the bright purplely/plum lipstick I recently bought (and loved) from Poundlands new make-up Gallery range (blogged here). You’ve got to love a bit of make-up co-ordination!