HBVF was another success!
A new Frock. Lovely 100% Cotton Tulip Fabric with Vintage Black Fabric. Simple yet Koooky. £55
My Page for ‘I am Lucille’
Ive decided to do some moving around & well, i have a ‘like’ page for my label.
I made these beauties for a gals wedding a few months back. They are 100% cotton fabric with a velvet contrast bow. If they look good on my washing line, god knows how good they will look on. i really enjoyed doing these, stunning fabric to work with.
Stunning Playsuit, polkadot silky fabric with a Mustard Lining. It really sets it off. There is something quite amazing about playsuits, its one outfit in one & its so easy to team them up with heels or flat pumps. Perfect wardrobe must-have! also, there is only one of these in the world. £42.00.
Ive just found…
all of the vintage shops i visited in Paris. Thought id share them with you;
VINTAGE SHOPS IN PARIS
Didier Ludot - Pricey but Quality. Top end vintage designer but worth having a look for a traditional Parisian boutique. Majority of the stock is Parisian from Chanel to Christian Dior. This would be the first place i would come if i wanted something especially nice (24 Galerie Montpenier, metro - Palais Royale)
Mam’zelle Swing - The heart of the Marais with some fabulous stock. I bought some 1940s heels, very pin up girl. Quite a good price for what you can get but its good quality and the stock is older than most of the other vintage shops in the Marais. The lady is very stylish and pinup girl and she has been a dedicated vintage shop owner for over 15 years. (35b, Rue du Roi De Sicile, metro - Hotel De Ville)
Rag-Time - Tons and Tons of Vintage in this shop. Lets just say you need a good hour and make sure you have something cool on, its pretty stuffy… but i love a good rooot so its fun. The stock isnt my sort of thing, its very 80s/90s (which is in atm) easy to wear stuff and pretty cheap. I prefer something a little more glam but for a girl who likes comfortable things, this is pretty good. (23 Rue de l;echaude, metro - St-Germain-Des-Pres)
Falbalas - This shop is amazing, Some gorgeous 1940s dresses and shoes, Its defo up there on amazing vintage shops. Beware of the lady who works there, she can be a little offhand with trying things on. If your going to this shop you may as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone and go to the amazing market (This shop is in a large open market with a few other vintage shops. Marche, 140 Rue de Rosiers, Saint-ouen, metro - Port de clignancourt)
Free’p Star - Good shop to have a root in, Got some nice stuff if you look deep enough, i think they buy in bulk so it doesnt have the best smell but thats what washing machines are for. I came accross some lovely 40s dresses and pretty good prices. (8 Rue ste-Croix-de-la-bretonneire, metro - Hotel de Ville)
Free’p Star2 - Same kinda idea! Rue de la verrerie (round the corner is a brilliant wine and book shop that i have mentioned above. defo worth a glass of wine)
The King of Trip - Lots of stuff. Plenty of 1960s and retro 80s stuff. worth a good rummage (Rue Vielle Temple, metro - Hotel-De-Ville)
Rag - Another shop who buys in bulk. Tons of 80s stuff at bargin prices (85 Rue st.martin, metro - Hotel-de-ville)
Noir Kennedy - Good shop for men, plenty of skinny jeans, retro tops. Original womens stuff, Quite dark nothing very pretty but hey some people like dark stuff. Very kooky shop and nice staff (10 Rue De Sicille, Marais)
Coffeur Vintage - Lovely shop, nice layout, interesting to see. Lots of junk and another rummage shop. seems like there are loads! (32 Rue de Rosiers, Marais)
Frip’irum - I liked this shop, sells vintage and some new designer, saw a couple of chanel bags in the window, weather they are real, its beyond me. worth a look
(3 Rue de Verrerie)
My theory is that a vintage bra really completes a look. Not only does it create structure to your garment but it also helps with posture. Here I am parting with a small percentage of my collection. 1930s - 1950s eat your heart out.
“Jean” Inspired by Jean Seberg in “Breathless”
Lovely Gingham Fabric Lined with Vintage cotton. Finished with a bow, need i say more?
Only £48
“Elizabeth” Stripe Dress, Inspired by Elizabeth Taylor in ‘Cat on a hot tin roof’
Very full skirt finished with 1940s Ribbon, i also added ties around the straps to split the fabric up. Lined to perfection too.
I must say i am quite proud of this little number, awfully tempted to keep it too.
Only £58.
Wedding dress #2
