VintagetoVogue

Happy New Year to you all

We have just got back from creating our new window display. It’s always a challenge to create an interesting, but fun, window in such a small space. This one is a vintage tweed fishing explosion!

With such unpredictable weather, it’s been exciting making sure we have the right type of clothing in the shop to meet both the extreme cold weather as well as a lighter range for those milder days. With snowdrops now in flower we are already turning our thoughts to gathering together our early spring collection of quality vintage items. So to celebrate another successful year of trading and to create space for our spring collection we have decided to offer our customers the opportunity to discover some genuine bargains. During the next four weeks only, we will be marking a number of items on the rails with a red cross on the price ticket, which means fifty per cent off the original price. See below a 1950’s Ball gown as an example. There will be no “sale rail” or massive posters in the window, as we want our regular Vintage to Vogue customers to benefit from these genuine half price bargains.

Alongside these bargains we have our usual selection of quality labels including Alexandra McQueen, Ugg, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, and Stella McCartney to name but a few. We also have examples of vintage Chanel, Mary Quant, and Hermes.

In our courtyard shed, we have our usual eclectic mix of vintage homeware including a vintage Ipad (disguised as a typewriter), a Victorian eel trap, bone china tea services, a Bertie Basset money box, a selection of vintage games and toys, a very useful carpet beater, and even a genuine passport for those of you that might need to make a discreet departure. The shed is a real must for those hard to find gifts and an ideal place to hide from the seagulls.

Top Trends: Christmas Parties

With only 7 weekends until Christmas, the start of the party season is looming…whether it’s your office party, new year’s party, or both, nearly all of us will have a party to attend. Need help deciding what to wear? Vintage to Vogue is hear to help you with your party dress trends this winter.

Velvet:
Follow Stella McCartney’s lead with a classic, sumptuous Velvet dress, if you would like to make a real style statement then opt for bold style shoulders to create a statement silhouette that will stand out from the crowd.

Sequins:

Sequins should be treated with care as there is a risk of looking like a Christmas bauble, but when worn correctly they can add some real glam to your outfit. A sequin dress can be the height of sophistication, however if you’re not feeling brave enough to wear a whole outfit then sequin accessories can add a touch of sparkle to a simple outfit.

Maxi vs. Mini

Maxi dresses can add a real elegance to your outfit by elongating your figure but be careful if you consider yourself to be short as it can have the opposite effect. Mini dresses look great, especially if you’re being brave with your outfit choice and choosing something that it is quite high fashion.

Although the High Street does offer a great range of party dresses, if you fancy something different, perhaps an original vintage dress or vintage accessories then pop into Vintage to Vogue of visit our website. We have a great range of unique dresses and accessories to accompany you at your parties.

60s style

This season sees a 60s twist as a 1960s micro-trend emerges. All the designers exhibited a slight 60s twist to their collections, perhaps inspired by the hit American show, Mad Men.

Pinafores, shift dresses, bracelet sleeves and polo necks have all made an appearance this season, making it a very sophisticated affair.

To be bang on trend team leather mini skirts with cute cardigans with over sized buttons. Big bee hive hair with fitted dresses are very big but keep the colour palette monochrome, tan and burnt orange.

Bright opaque tights and very tidy hair are key accessories.

We always have a great selection of knitwear and dresses so pop by Vintage to Vogue to get your 60s inspired pieces.

Stop the fur-eeze this winter!

The big trend this A/W is fur, whatever type, long, short, thick, fine, real or faux. It was all over the catwalk and it is massive this season. Before you start thinking Cruella de Ville, you don’t have to be decked from head to foot in fur to follow the trend.

Fur Accessories:

There were a lot of fur accessories on the catwalk in particular the fur collar. These are an economical and stylish way to add a touch of fur to an already existing jacket or coat in your wardrobe. I have seen a number of people sporting a fur collar with a faded, retro denim jacket, perhaps not a look you would immediately associate with fur but it really works, especially if you team with a coloured collar.

Coloured fur:

This season has debuted the coloured fur collar. This is when the fur has been dyed unnatural colours such as, bright blue, orange or purple. Although natural fur is still prominent the coloured fur can be a real statement piece when teamed with the right garment.

Fur for Men:

For most men a fur coat would be a no no, but there are ways to accessorise with fur that works really well. A touch of fur on the collar or lapel of a coat adds a touch of sophistication. Also aim for fur that looks a bit worn and bedraggled to achieve that old, retro look.

Vintage to Vogue has a huge range of furs in various styles to suit, please pop in and/or arrange an apopintment with Imren, our vintage stylist, to get your fine furs for the winter.

LFW- Spring/ Summer 2012 Trends

London Fashion Week, where everyone who’s anyone is seen. It is as much about what’s on the runway as off of it, after parties, who’s talking to whom and the latest season’s must haves.

So what were the trends to look out for? Vintage to Vogue summarises the main trends seen on the catwalk for spring/summer 2012.

Ornate floral and paisley prints adorned the legs of Erdem, whilst Vivienne Westwood went for lightly checked numbers.

Pastel Clours, clash them, contrast them, what ever you do wear them! They were massive this LFW! Neon… so last year.

Full skirts, think puffball, slouchy, sloppy or anything with body.

For a back to school look, think buttoned up shirts and pleated skirts. They were in this spring/summer and they look to continue to next year…

Yellow was a big colour at LFW from most designers, get a splash of yellow in your wardrobe in time for summmer!

Get Twittripping in Bath

                     

The Bath Twittrip (Twitter-trip) is taking place this Thursday 25th August and has been organised by Bath Tourism. The idea behind the twittrip is to explore the city via messages and recommendations received over Twitter, rather than using the more conventional guidebook method.

The twittrip team includes 2011 MasterChef winner, Tim Anderson as well as many bloggers and journalists from across the country. The twittrip will see them visiting restaurants, boutiques and attractions from all around the city based on your recommendations!

The day will end at the Royal Crescent Hotel where there will be a drinks reception and food prepared by Mr Anderson with produce he purchases throughout the day for the TwitTrip participants.

Vintage to Vogue would love to get involved, we do a fabulous selection of high-end, vintage clothing for both men and women and Imren, our vintage style guru, is often on hand to offer styling tips and advice. So pop in and get yourself some vintage glamour for the Royal Crescent drinks reception!

Look out for the tweets on the day and check out the hashtag #BathTwitrip to see how they get on.