Suit: 1960s; Hutchinsons, Made in Scotland / Tights: Tabio / Oxfords: vintage / Earrings: Topshop (c. 2009, a birthday gift)
The headline of the blog describes it as a vintage clothing blog, so I occasionally have to pay lip service to that, and get my sorry self in front of the lens. What I lack in an imaginative setting I make up for with my facial expressions, right?
This is the second time I've worn this suit. I love the novelty of an eye-catching skirt suit and it's difficult to find vintage suits sold as one. I think this was the result of a 2am eBay browse, I'm sure I got it for about £20-£25 a little over a year ago. It is a little roomy, but I can't bear to get it altered and risk losing some of that fabulous sparkle! I wore this when I felt brave. Sometimes outfits like this feel like armour against the monotony of the grey streets.
I also picked up one of those hair donuts for €1.50 in Primark. I'm not a fan of Primark generally, save for PJs and knickers but this has changed my life. Well, not quite, but I'm too distracted to learn how to mould my hair into the perfect beehive. This takes five minutes, and though the result may be imperfect, I love having an updo.
'Made in Scotland' is sewn into the label and its those little things, that aren't visible to the world, that are hidden and known only to me, that give me a thrill. I love the idea of local manufacture, decades ago as it may be.
What a great look- I *adore* green and purple together to the point where it's a running joke with some of my ortist friends.
ReplyDeleteHair donuts are the feckin' business. See also: sock bun curls! Haven't quite cracked it yet but the results are getting there..
Ooops! Only getting around to responding now. I've heard of sock buns but am a bit apprehensive of doing anything with my hair that seems even the slightest bit complicated!
DeleteI love purple and green together - and they happen to be my favourite colours, so its natural to wear them together in a happy union :)
Too perfect. I can offer a nip/tuck if you're feeling brave enough!
ReplyDeleteOh I dunno - I'm mostly iffy about altering vintage clothes, but may take you up on that for something else in the future :)
DeleteBrave but sooo perfect!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Made in Scotland I would imagine is a pretty rare label to find!
ReplyDeleteThose Doughnut things are ace, my hair's a bit too fine so I made one from a sock, my hairs been up all week, I totally get what you mean about them, amazing and apparently if you put your hair in them damp, over-night you get the best curls ever when it's dry and you take it down... I'm trying it as I type!
Only getting around to replying now - I must actually experiment with this during the week!
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