This morning's weather was kind to us so we were at the car boot sale for 8am. Here's just a few of today's boot sale bargains.
A pair of cheesecloth harem pants by "Just In at Debenhams". This was a trendy range back in the 1970's when I was a kid reluctantly being dragged around the town by my fashionista mother, a snip at £1.50.
Vintage suede lace-up ankle boots by Sacha, London. Another popular 1970's brand, still going strong today. These cost me 50p and despite only being marked as a "38" fit my hooves a treat.
Indian-made, quilted hippie-chic waistcoat in black cotton threaded with silver lurex thread and fastening with bell-trimmed ties. The seller was the proud owner of a yellow 1968 VW Beetle and bought this from a boutique in Brighton in the late '70's. Price: £1.50
I'm also wearing a jumble sale vest, assorted Indian bangles, rings and earrings and a 1970's Celtic bird pendant bought from last week's boot sale for £1.
The early start's definately taken it's toll on me, I had to have several photo sessions before I even resembled a human being.
Plans for this evening? A cheeky Bank Holiday Bacardi and coke and a re-run of Easy Rider.
R.I.P. Dennis Lee Hopper (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010)
28 comments:
nice look! it looks like a cross between boho and hippy chic :D i love car boot sales too. i got a lovely vintage bag in a car boot sale once for £1 and these bags go for so much more on ebay. :O
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What a cool look you have in these photos...I have never seen anything like this before! It almost seems somewhat pirate inspired~ very cool ;)
Oooooh, those boots. I had a brown suede pair that eventually fell apart about 15 years ago, that I just loved, been on the lookout for something similar ever since. Love your 70s theme today, but the Bacardi and Coke is very 80s!! Enjoy, anyway xx
Sad news about Dennis Hopper, was watching his story on the news last night.
Cheesecloth is such a wonderful fabric! So 70s, yet the resurgence of the harem pant means they're so modern and very on trend! Although you give them your own unique style stamp - as always! xx
Seriously great outfit! I love the harem pants, they look so cool and effortless on you! And I loved Dennis Hopper :( so sad.
you look like alladin! i just adore your pants!
The harems and waistcoat are just perfect. This is one of my all-time fave outfits on you. xx
PS Feel sad for the loss of Dennis Hopper too.
Excellent bargain hunting. Enjoy the film, sad about Mr Dennis Hopper too.
Great finds, you look very stylish but I miss your colourful outfits, less black please!
Vicki xxx
I love this look on you, you look so chic, those pants are just incredible, I love the embroidery detail!
Those are the greatest pants on the planet!!! And they are originals!!! I so need to visit Loose Lucy's and find some real ones :)
It is a bit piratey!!Looking damned fine,blossom!!Amazing boots!
I haven't seen easy Rider in years!Bummer about Mr Hopper,he could always be relied on for a bit of malarkey!!Gonna have a few vodka/tonics tonight,myself,and do some vocals for our recording!
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All of the details work together perfectly. I just can't get over the great embroidery on the ankles of the harem pants, nor do I want to. :]
the vest is really cool!! nice shopping and what awesome prices!!
RIP DH, great film.
Love those trousers, quite detailing at the bottom, and the waistcoat is fab.
X x
I believe that's a Louis heel! I don't think I've ever had a shoe with a Louis heel. Damn. You have a great eye for putting stuff together.
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I love the shoes! I mean I really love them - perfect combo of texture and heel shape and lacing.
Great outfit, especially loving the vest! And those were such great purchases, the detailing on those pants are so pretty :)
Great photos. You look fantastic. I love your outfit. Have a wonderful week.
This is a great outfit for an incredibly good price. You are such a gifted thrifter, Vix! (and I certainly can't have my picture taken before lunch time, no matter how much I sleep; it's where age shows.)
I've got a hunch there are some Easy Rider posts in the making in (fashion) blogger land. xx
You look gorgeous! Such a great outfit at such a great price. I really have to start finding these places!
You're so Aladdin!!! I LOVE the pants honey!!!
May Hopper Ride in Peace...
I so remember sasha shoes, they were the height of cool for me x
Dear Vix,
this outfit rocks my world!
I love love love the awesome Harem pants; cheesecloth is such a great fabric for summer too! I think this would be a sublime festival get up, comfy & supremely hippie chic all rolled into one!
I can just imagine Kate Moss jealously spying those pants at Glasto & then next year featuring them in her Topshop collection ;)
...xXx
Oooh, I'm so jealous of your harem pants I can barely comment lol. You do so so well at car boots sales, I am sure we do not have anything that fashion savvy at any of them in Coventry!
Love those hareems and the colourful ankle detail!!
I love this outfit! It looks fantastic xxx
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