Ophelia

I bought this dress this morning from Encants. Its in a pretty sorry state...all that delicate lace and beading hasn't fared too well, which considering its age (1880's) isn't too surprising. But I love it, and even if I just hang it up in my studio it was well worth the 1 Euro I paid for it! Though I have an art project that's been slowly bubbling away that would use these broken dresses that ive been hoarding...I just find such beauty in these things, especially this dress, so heavy with history and untold stories. Ive called her Ophelia, although I think that its more for the image of it soaking in the tub than for the actual dress itself. Does anyone know any good books on clothing restoration?

A Few Vintage Gems From Etsy...

I just wanted to share with you a few of my favorite vintage gems from Etsy. These pieces are soooo darling! and with prices starting from just $20 how can you resist?! Just copy and paste the link to see more of each wonderful vintage piece!

1) A Beautiful Vintage box from Leftylouvintage -http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41120345

2) An amazing 1960's mod dress from LEfantTerrible- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41694372

3) An incredible cropped kimono embroidered jacket from Verhext -http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37742125

4) THE perfect dress from SassySisterVintage- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41387816

5) A kitch mexican wool 1940's jacket from Wearitagain- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39088719

My Favourite Dress Of the Moment!

Just a quick post- I just had to share with you this new dress for my Etsy Vintage site. Its a lovely structured well made body con dress upcycled with a piece of wonderful vintage folk embroidery. The colors are stunning. I'm almost tempted to keep it for myself...

Wonderful treasures from Encants...

I was very excited to find this beautiful cushion and throw set at Encants today. It was a bit of a comic struggle getting it all back on my bike (imagine a big bag on each handle and another between my legs...good exercise though, cycling bow-legged!) andwell worth it. How amazingly beautiful are they? All hand embroidered by an amazingly talented mystery person...definitely a worthy heirloom. There are 9 cushions and 2 large throws on all. Only the other day I was saying how I wanted my sofa to be a haven of shabby boho chic with hundreds of cushions (I'm intending on making my own from some of the gorgeous vinatge fabric I've collected). So this is a great start!