Wimbledon (on the tube). Wine. Rain. Cold. Marks and Spencer Simply Food. This is some of the verbiage and experiences surrounding my first few days in England, which- don't get me wrong - have been glorious.
Today while my hunny and I were running around, I dragged him into a second-hand charity shop (they're all over the place in Jolly Old) called Barnardos. I was bloody freezing (having packed sexy warm summer togs), so I found a cute fleece for about four pounds. There's not a heap of vintage in the second-hand shops here, so my spidey senses started tingling when I saw this vintage gold lamé handbag.
Let's go in for a closer look. Just look at the patterned fabric on this baby. And the clasp. Bloody gorg, I say (tee hee, am talking like a Brit, no?). And it was only a pound forty-nine. That's about two dollars and thirty-three cents in Canuck bucks.
The clasp is so pretty too, isn't it? All the little rhinestones are intact too.
Even better that the purse is made in England as it'll be a true vintage souvenir for the Grunge Queen. I actually have a vintage purse at home that I thrifted (which you haven't yet seen) with the same label as this, but it's a pretty quilted silver one. This gold one will be a happy companion piece.
Wow how nice is that?I am still loving your hotpants in last post too
ReplyDeleteHelloooooooo my dearest friend Kelly;
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving that vintage purse. I think you're going to have to lend it to me for an upcoming charity gala event. It would go lovely with my little black dress and organza shawl.
Keep having a good time -- if it'll make you feel better it's pouring reain here in T.O. today.
Ta, ta for now... see you soon...Love Cathy P.
Hey Fashionista! We miss your style over here :-) Letizia (Baw Wow)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nelly - hope I get a chance to wear 'em soon in England as it's freezin' here! Hope our blog pal Miss Vix isn't freezing her stylish butt off at the music fest!!
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Miss Cathy P - of course I will lend it to my ba-bouch-ka (bad spelling, hey, I'm on holidays). The weather is supposed to beef up soon, hopefully!! Hope all is well in The Big Smoke and I will see you soon! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteAww Letizia, thanks so much for leaving a comment! I miss you and Miss Cathy too! And I AM feeling like a Bow Wow over here as it's been so cold that I haven't had a chance to wear that sexy dress I showed you! Hope all is well and see you soon. xo
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