Frock on Friday & a Swinging Swap!

Aaaah hello Friday my only day off this week. Not much excitement for me over the last few days, but I'm making the most of today. Long overdue haircut this morning, followed by my afternoon bootfair (not a sausage) and a lovely stroll along the windy beach this afternoon with Barney dog. This evening I may be partaking in a few glasses of vino with some lovely ladies.....

70's maxi from ebay about 5 years ago & I'm rather ashamed to say it's the first time I've worn it! My old faithful gold jewelled vintage sandals, purple checkerboard bag from last week's bootfair (50p!).

Oh yes and do you spy the most awesome of pendants? You may have seen this on the divine Vix's blog last friday... Vix had commented on a post of mine admiring some vintage curlers I'd picked up & when I saw this owl magnifying glass pendant on hers I cheekily suggested a swap which to my delight she agreed to! I mean have you seen how short my hair is? Rollers, really? I was thrilled to find a parcel waiting for me the other day along with a super cool & sweet card. Love you Vix!

Of course Barney couldn't resist sneaky into a pic too!

What's New @ Smashingbird Vintage

After finally starting my new job this week I think it's going to take me a bit to get into a routine so do expect sporadic posting & commenting from me over the next few weeks! Also please I just wanted to add that although I may not always leave comments on blogs but I do always check out every post on my reader!

So onto my newest listings....

Lemon Crochet 60's Bag £8

Red Leather 60's Bag with Cane Handle £8

60's Black Patent Mock Crock Bag £8

Unworn Mens Blue Shirt 15 1/2 Collar £14

Unworn Mens Peach Shirt 15 1/2 Collar £14

btw if I didn't have a zillion bags already I certainly wouldn't have let these three go : D 

I Need My Dolls!

As I mentioned Friday, that evening I had been invited by my new pal Sausages for a Valley of the Dolls / Beyond the Valley of the Dolls screening fest, and of course I was determined to dress appropriately. After a Deathly Dry Gin Martini, delicious din dins and some more liquid refreshment, we have decided that Valley of the Dolls is actually pretty boring apart from Sharon Tate's jumpsuit and the legendary Helen Lawson. Y'all know how I feel about the second film. The best part of the whole night is that I didn't have a hangover today - wooop!

(Helga my dearest - how can I possibly choose a favourite line? 

Ok I guess it would have to be "A bathing pool full of mayonnaise!")

So what did I wear? My 60's psychedelic print dress is an old bargain from Ebay US some years ago the label is Candi Jones California.

60's Necklace £2 charity shop

 60's Bag 50p bootfair

My bestest 60's purple suede & leather shoes are also from Ebay (UK), they are just perfect I love them!

Oh yes my hair - it's all natural! It's actually an original 60's real hairpiece that a friend of mine kindly donated to me some years ago, I dyed it to match my natural colour. I love wearing it although I don't get it out that often cos it's a lot of hassle and wigs are hot! (In both senses ; p)

5 Mini's & a Maxi

I've just completed my latest batch of goodies over at Smashingbird Vintage. Do have a gander, and don't forget my summer sale - just enter code SUMMERSALE at the checkout for 25% off. This will expire at midnight Sunday 31st July, so if you fancy a frock get it quick!

70's Grecian Style Maxi 

60's Dotty P's Floral Mini 

Psychedelic Mini Tunic

Candy Stripe Handmade 60s Mini

Dorothy Perkins 60's Striped Shift

Floral Crochet Trim Hot Pink Mini

P.S. Don't forget if you don't want to use Etsy - just email me & I'll take payment via Paypal!

Frock on Friday! (night)

I know I know it's now sunday and the Frock on Friday rules are that you should wear a fab frock all day each friday, but I just had to share my outfit from the evening.  I was very pleased to have big sis back from her latest adventure in Italy and we all went out for a meal & drinkies. So yesterday I wasn't really in any fit state for doing anything so apologies for my lateness!

Wearing 70's Jon Adam dress (borrowed temporarily from Smashingbird Vintage, as when I bought it originally it didn't fit, it does now so if you want it move quick because I'm seriously tempted to keep it permanently!) and my lovely new shoes from New Look of all places, just £29.99 and also available in black or petrol blue - online or in larger stores only. I <3 them.

Best of Etsy - Swinging Sixties Sandals

After a little absence please welcome back to my regular Etsy picks feature. Although the summer has decided to take a little unscheduled break, I'm still on the hunt for the perfect sandal. As seen in previous posts here & here my little gold jewelled 60's ones have been my favourites and lasted me for the last 6 years or so! So I think it may be time for a new pair? Anyhoo here are my selection of the best low heeled 60's sandals available now on Etsy...

Mink Suede & Gold Studded Joyce Sandals US 9AAA / UK 6

$35 from nicolasvintage

Pale Pink Leather US 7 / UK 4.5

$19.99 from Tagged Vintage

Deep Purple Criss Cross Sandals US 6 / UK 3.5

$36 from foxandfauns

Canary Yellow Sandals with Gold Kitten Heel US 5 / UK 2-3 (teeny!)

$60 from ChanticleerandtheFox

Metallic Gold Strappy Sandals US 8 - 8.5 / UK 5-6

£8 from SmashingbirdVintage ; )

Amazing White Knee High Gladiators US 7 / UK 5

£75 from VicandBertieVintage

Classic Black Patent Sandals US 9.5 / UK 7

$28 from VintageandMore

Tan Grecian Sandals US 8.5 / UK 6

$47 from paramountvintage

Weather, Weddings & Waiting

On Saturday I attended a lovely little wedding in Canterbury. Bizarrely I do not know either the bride or groom but there was a spare invite & well any excuse to dress up is alright with me! I bought this 70's maxi in a charity shop last week for £8. I've been looking for a maxi for ages but haven't found one I liked. This is soo pretty - it's made of navy cotton wit a floral print in pale blue, tan & brown. Fits like a dream, although I had to chop a good few inches off the hem....

Worn with a vintage pendant found in another charity shop for £1.50. The shoes are my Miss L Fire Platforms, I had been planning to wear some rather delicious new tan suede heels I got from New Look the other day, but alas it absolutely poured down and I rather sensibly decided against them - no doubt they'll get an outing very soon! 

I felt terrible for the bride as the weather was soo grotty - but she looked absolutely adorable in a cream chiffon mini shift, which I think was a particularly lucky choice. Imagine if it had been long - the poor gal would have had a soggy hem just like me!

Unfortunately we couldn't attend the evening do as I had to work, since leaving my last job I have done a few bits here and there and most recently have been working at a bar. I pull a smashing pint ; ). But Sat was my last night there as this week I start work at a well known supermarket, a job which I applied for 4 months ago. I just received the uniform today, and oh my goodness tis not nice. They have sent me size large. Does. Not. Fit. The upside is that I get a name badge (haha). Oh well means more money to spend on lovely vintage...

Shop Smashingbird

I'm waiting for this delightful english weather to brighten up so I can get out and take some more pics for the shop. I have some super items waiting - lot's of 60's minis, a few 70's maxi's, tons of vintage accessories and a few more bits of homeware. If you do want to use Etsy please contact me - look to your right and there is a link to mail me - and I can take payments via Paypal. Meanwhile here is a selection of my favourite bits currently on sale....

Super cute 50's/60's Modernist Tea Cup Set - £10

Jon Adam 70's Floral Daisy Print Pink Halter Dress - £30

Amazing Early 60's Mad Men Style Kitten Heels - £25

Super Mod Floral 60's Shift Dress & Coat Suit - £55

Hawt little 60's Slip with built in Bra - £12

Grab this Jon Adam 70's Frock soon cos it's in serious danger of going back in my wardrobe... - £45

Unworn 60's Mod Shirt 15 1/2" Collar - £14

Fab Red 60's Dollybird Shoulder Bag - £14

Chic Mock Crock Grey 70's Clutch - £14

My absolute favourite Clothes by Samuel Sherman Nautical Striped Maxi Dress - £45

Don't forget my Summer Sale too, 25% off all purchases when you add code 

SUMMERSALE at the Etsy Checkout!

Frock on Friday!

Welcome to another edition of Frock on a Friday! Today I'm wearing a 70's cotton halter dress with deco-ish print & buttons by Susie G (it does have a matching velvet trimmed cape...), my shoes are my trusty 60's gold jewelled sandals. 

I don't know what is up with me this week, I'm sorry I haven't updated or visited hardly any blogs - do bear with me I will be popping by soon! Hope you all have a super weekend, I'm off to a wedding tomorrow and they have predicted rain and I was planning on suede shoes - eek!

 I think this is quickly becoming my trademark Smashingbird pose!