Back to the Twenties...

I am so amazingly envious of this gorgeous 1920s flapper dress... 

... Completely crystallized with glass beads it was one of the most beautiful pieces of vintage that I saw throughout the Southbank Festival.

I love the almost coral yet peachy tones of the dress put together with antique gold glass beading and cream Art Nouveau style patterns.

OH what I wouldn't do to get my hands on a dress like this!

Victory Rolls and Straw Hats

 

I found these two lovely ladies flaunting their purchases from my stall - two gorgeous 1940s wide brimmed straw hats! Whether you're going vintage or not, they really are the perfect summer hat for this season.

They look fantastic with their perfectly coiffed hair and classic 40s look... make up and all! 

I particularly like the original wicker painted handbag... 

... I'll definitely be looking out for one of those!

I want one of those!

There's no hiding my love of old cars... 

... secretly (but not so secretly) I want this one...
... yes its the car from Harry Potter... but I promise that's not why...

So I thought I pay tribute to some people who clearly were very proud of their cars back in the day...

1973

All photos were found at carboot sales... yes... I know... another carboot sale... I promise that's not ALL I do....

Still my new favorite shop!

Previously I posted the autumn/winter collection from YMC (You Must Create) and now that summer (ok not quite yet) I figured why not show you their latest fashion offerings:

Oh wow.... I want these - SO MUCH

Y. M. C.

You Must Create - a collection of men's and womenswear.

Wandering around London on a rainy day can lead to the discovery of many things, whether it be your first Ed's Diner milkshake (there is no better!) or a small clothing boutique. This last week I found YMC, an almost invisible store located near the Soho branch of Beyond Retro (more on those finds later). 

Only recently have I discovered my love of menswear, but this shop was exactly where I would take any guy wanting to look the part without having to venture anywhere near a Topman OR spend excessive amounts of money.

With an eclectic mix of men's and women's clothing and a shop fitted out with vintage cabinets and a stuffed warthog; YMC provides every man with a wardrobe filled with gorgeous shirts, super chunky knits and even chunkier socks.

  

The Cool Kids

Spotted in All Saints on the Kings Road, these guys definitely have their own seemingly effortless style...

Tom Hargreaves 

Henry Thomas

Will Boyd

Oliver Black

Blue Jeans / Suede Shoes

Ben Schofield - Assistant Editor of Idol Magazine

OK so everyone apparently hates Henry Holland... but I think these jeans work with their statement colour blue.

DogHouse Print T-Shirt

Oliver Spencer Shoes

First things first...

Wow... I thought I hated velvet and ordinarily I would say no to metallics as well...

...but Luisa Farani is definitely making me reconsider this with her combination of Vintage D&G velvet trousers and Vintage Valentino top.  I'm loving the autumnal tones.