Burberry Beauties

This weekends pop-up vintage market will feature amongst other delights my collection of vintage Burberry Macs for the ladies and gents of London. The Burberry trench is a design classic and picked up its name because it was standard issue for the service-men heading for the trenches during the First World War. This stylish item was invented by Basingstoke draper's assistant Thomas Burberry, who created a waterproof fabric called gabardine for local farm workers. The trench then followed and endless varieties have been made - including the single-breasted version worn by Michael Caine in Alfie. My favourite and the one I am still seeking in my size is the double-breasted version designed for the British Forces. In the 1920's the distinctive "novacheck" lining was added and needless to say has been much copied. However the Burberry trench is the best! Classic, understated and chic.......


All items will feature at this weekends vintage pop-up.

It's Good To Share

At last weeks pop-up shop we had fun with this 1980's knitted jumper! Here are the photos of staff, customers and Daisy the dog wearing it in there own way! Let me know who you think looks the best and wears it well?!
And so in alphabetical order:

....Benge.

....Daisy!

....Kaya

....Me

....Phil

....and lastly sultry Setareh

Vintage Vogue

I worked in New York for a design studio in the summer of 1990 and I have kept this Vogue Italia as a memory of my time there. Not being fluent in Italian I could never read the magazine but instead I always loved the photographs. Shown above is Cindy Crawford who at the time was in a relationship with Richard Gere. Also featured are Madonna, David Bowie, Naomi Campbell and some brilliant fashion. Watch my blog for more featured pages!

One Third

Today was the exciting first of three days of the Bank Holiday weekend Zeitgeist Market pop-up. Here are some pics of all things vintage....

Vintage 60's print by Vernon Ward, part of Zeitgeist Girl's collection

Vintage vinyl collection owned by Phil Winters

Very 80's - glitter and geometrics!

Collectable shades owned by sun lover Benge.

Ramblin' Rose

Tomorrow wake up and smell the roses! The Zeitgeist Market is here once again at the charming Ramblin' Rose in the heart of Crouch End over the whole bank holiday weekend. It will rain tomorrow so come and take shelter and browse the select vintage clothing from the Zeitgeist girl , accessories from She's A Rainbow, and lovely things and tins from OldThings.OldTrunk.....whilst listening to some vinyl tunes played by musicians Phil Winters and Benge.

Vintage tins from OldThings.OldTrunk

Vintage 1980's gold dress from TheZeitgeistGirl

Oh Yes!

Today I opened up a shop named 'the ZEITGEIST girl' on the very popular e-commerce shopping website named ETSY. I always wondered what the name meant and apparently it is Italian for "Oh yes". Follow the link below to view my special collection of vintage pieces I have up for sale. http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/theZEITGEISTgirl

Festival Fever

Exciting news! The Zeistgeist Market will be appearing once again at the utterly charming venue The Ramblin Rose for this great Bank Holiday Festival. I will keep you posted of which exciting collectors will be there to show off their lovely things to take home and treasure.

Tales Of Trinkets

Here are some images from last nights brilliant and vibrant Dusty Fingers Vintage Market.....

A pretty box of trinkets from my Echo Beach vintage accessories
Hello to Miranda a very cool customer who bought a gorgeous leather bag

and goodbye to the stunning venue at the Round Chapel....

It's Dusty Fingers Market Time!

Tomorrow it is back to reality after escaping to the sea. And what a great way to begin with an appearance at the wonderful Dusty Fingers Market in Hackney E5 OPU from 2.30-9.30pm. All details on my facebook page. This is Biba modelling a beaded vintage tie and while she won't be appearing my exclusive selection of vintage accessories will which include a 1980's Gucci Handbag, Bardot advertising poster and Louis Feraud silk dress. See you there.

Hello Hermes

This must be the most beautiful beach towel in the world! I am on a quest to find a better one which may be a challenge. This one is a Hermes known for there classic designs of lifestyle accessories, perfumes and luxury goods. Hermes was established way back in 1837 and this beach towel is exquisite complete with a striking leopard design and it matched my beach pumps! I fell in love with it..... and Cornwall. If you are in the area this summer then visit the best beach we found called Chapel Porth (near St.Agnes)and owned by the National Trust. It is all you need in a beach holiday - a car park, great cafe, dramatic cliffs and the best waves for body-boarding which is so much fun! And then out of the water a luxurious Hermes towel to get warm...bliss.