Thursday Thrifting.....Radio Days

Bon Soir!

Today's Thursday thrift favourite is a place I've known about for a while, but finally decided to visit for the first time yesterday.

With 20 years presence in Waterloo it's safe to say they've cemented their place in London's Vintage history.  They're well known for their window displays and looking at the display I can see why, you really can't miss it! 

When you come in it really reminds me of an episode of  Goodnight Sweetheart, I felt like an accidental time traveller!  With the swing music playing, and the first things you see are old dial phones and stacks of shot glasses on the side.

 

 

Colourful array of shot glasses

Loved the look of the bar very Scarface!

 

Much of the dresses were 1940's Wartime styles

 Two piece woolen suits would work well with this current weather!

In 1940's mix I found a few other era's heres this print 60's suit

The stole on this jacket against this colour really reminds me of the war films I've watched with the woman at the train station platform waving goodbye to her love. (random!)

The pop art decorated the walls a really nice touch

 

They had immaculate mens dinner jackets

Gorgeous costume jewellery and fur hats

These bags totally add to my train story!
                                

The record players and records are precious collectables

 

Radio Days was a lovely experience will absolutely be going back, the prices were of a nice range from some discounted prices to more suitably priced silk dresses.  They have a good eye for quality pieces and the assistant at till was very forthcoming yet allowed me my time to explore and really get comfortable. Check out their website Radio Days

WannaBuyVintage gives it <3 <3 <3 <3

Forties Flavour

Welcome and Welcome Back!

So last week I was presently surprised and was taken to see a  show at the Sadlers Wells, Peacock Theatre called "Some Like It Hip-Hop" by ZooNationUK, who also did "Into The Hoods".  A modern contemporary hip hop twist on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and it was amazing so full of energy, engaging and the physique and grace of the dancers forced me to have a brisk run the following morning.  I say brisk because I spent much of it walking, and briskly running periodically!  It had everything a simple but well executed storyline, I even cried a little!!  It is apparently sold out, but its worth checking if you can get hold of a ticket.

40's

The wardrobe I must say although probably not fully vintage did appear very authentic and believable, left me feeling like I was watching a black and white film on stage. It was very forties, which is one era the clothes , the hair are BOTH welcome whereas the 80's hair period isn't something I believe should be repeated.  Look below for evidence.

40's

80's

80's

Lace Detachable

That brings me to the craze with detachable Peter Pan Collars, which is popular amongst little children! But I think it works well with the prim and proper look of the 40's.

Darling Jane

Found this video that shows you hows to make your own, they're very impressive .

Shame I can't say the same for my attempt, Zut Alors!!

It was my first attempt, without hemming tape and solid fabric. I will try again and hopefully it will make this a distant memory for you all!

Au revoir mes amis xo