I got some Vintage-a-Peel on Frock Friday

Hello my lovely blogger friends, I am back after a little break away. I have been bunnysitting with a pal of mine. We were looking after a giant house rabbit. Freaky isn't even the word for it! Apart from bunny fun I got my first paycheck from my new job last week and immediately ordered a new dress from the divine Miss Liz @ Vintage-a-Peel. This Vivien Smith 70's number has been top of my wishlist for a while and I was worried that it would be too small, but thankfully it fits like a glove and is soooo gorgeous. Luckily it turned up friday afternoon along with a very cool & sweet card, just in time for me to wear out friday night!

Dress Viven Smith (Vintage-a-Peel), Shoes (New Look), Bag (Bootfair, Cheap Jewels (bootfair, ebay, charity shops)

It may take me a while to get round to visiting everyone and I still have to post my September Rave issue, so bear with me chickens!!!!

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)

Sale!!!

It's Sale time over at my Etsy Store Smashingbird Vintage

I am offering 25% off all items for a limited period only - just enter code SUMMERSALE at the checkout! xxx

Giveaway Winner!

As promised to celebrate my blog followers reaching 100 today I drew a name at random from those who entered to win this lovely bag.....

Here we go - names printed 

Cut & folded

Drum roll please......

Yes the winner is the divine Miss Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted!

Congrats my lovely!

Street Style Competition

Firstly I have to give credit to the lovely Perdita over at Perdita's Pursuits for blogging about this rather cool little contest. Wooden Hill Vintage are about to launch their vintage store and to celebrate are hosting a giveaway where one lucky person will win a £50 gift voucher to spend at www.woodenhillvintage.com.

All you have to do to enter is visit their facebook page and upload a picture of yourself in your vintage finery, or send them a pic via twitter @woodenhillvtg. The winner will be the one with the most likes on their snap. I'd be everso grateful if you voted for me : ) If you enter yourself do let me know!

Oh yes and whilst your over there if it takes your fancy you can now like Smashingbird too!

100 Followers? Here's a giveaway!

I've been twittering on for the last couple of weeks that as soon as I hit 100 followers here I would do a giveaway and here it is! I would like to thank you all for your kind words, support & comments (especially through my recent changes), they really do mean a lot to me!

So without further ado here is the prize. This gorgeous vintage 60's bag was destined for my own wardrobe but I do rather have too many black bags already so I'm giving it up for the prize! The lady I bought it from said it was from France, the quality is stunning and the inside is mustard suede. yum.

All you have to do to enter is either leave a comment below, like my Facebook page or tweet this post. I will pull a name at random out of a hat on the 19th June.

Good luck & Thank you! xxx