It's A Zeitgeist Christmas.

Warm jumpers and cool jewellery at the Christmas pop-up.........

Haberdashery Happiness

This Friday the 6th of December my Zeitgeist Boutique Winter Collection will be appearing at the Haberdashery on Middle Lane, Crouch End as part of the cool Crouch End Barboot Christmas evening of shopping with a drink in your hand! here is the flyer......

See you down there browsing through the lovely vintage clothing and accessories.

Vintage Van

The Zeitgeist vintage collection is still without a home.....for the time being the search for a premises to host the Zeitgeist Boutique continues. There are though lots of new and exciting possibilities and so it is only a matter of time. On my travels I did come across this vintage van and pondered over the idea of a travelling shop!.....

Model Of The Moment

Daisy my Schnauzer doggy modelling part of the Winter Zeitgeist Collection which includes this wonderfully warm vintage angora beret.

The Zeitgeist Beer

When the Zeitgeist vintage shop finds a new home we will celebrate with our customers and treat them to a ZEITGEIST black beer. This lager is brewed by Scotlands largest independent brewery named BrewDog. I haven't tasted it yet but I am intrigued.

My Lovely Lopapeysa

The winter of 2013 is around the corner and as essential vintage item is a traditional Icelandic jumper. Lopapeysa or Icelandic jumper is an Icelandic style of jumper originating around or before the 1950's. It is believed that the jumpers are patterned on Greenlandic women's costume. The yarn used, lopi, is made from the wool of Icelandic sheep and contains both wind hairs and fleece. Wear one of these jumpers this winter and you will be forever warm!

House Hunting!

The Zeitgeist vintage pop-up shop is looking for a home! Our lovely venue the Ramblin' Rose in Crouch End, London N8 has ended for the time being and we are homeless.....if anyone knows of a suitable spot then speak out!!

William Burrell And His Collection

This week I headed up the M1 and beyond to where I was brought up....in Glasgow. During my stay I always visit the Burrell Collection which as a building was awarded A-listed status by Historic Scotland in February 2013 in recognition of its position as one of the country’s finest examples of 1970s architectural design. This building houses just a small part of the eclectic collection which was acquired over many years by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy Glaswegian shipping magnate and art collector, who then gave it to the city of Glasgow Corporation in 1944. The trustees spent over 20 years trying to find a suitable 'home' for the collection, one which met all the criteria set out in the Trust Deed, without success. Eventually, when the Pollok Estate was gifted to the city in 1967, the Trustees had certain terms of the deed waived, which allowed the current site to be used. A design competition for the museum building in 1971 was won by the architect Barry Gasson. The museum was opened in 1983, and was named as Scotland's second greatest post-war building after Gillespie, Kidd & Coia's St Peter's Seminary. I had a fantastic adventure visiting this now sadly derelict Seminary in Cardross last year with Ben. It is a tricky place to find but once you do it is definitely worth it.

My Deer Bambi.....

What have Givenchy done to you Bambi for this seasons "must have"?!

The house of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by the designer Hubert de Givenchy and he was known for creating modern and ladylike fashion styles. Since Hubert retired John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Julian McDonald have all been integral forces behind the Givenchy name and look. Now in charge since 2005 is Riccardo Tisci. Tisci has created this Bambi mania and thus has made the most confusing and strange image on this now sell-out sweatshirt of the season and added a relatively cheap Givenchy price tag of £750 considering most of their garments cost anything up to £5000. It has made it apparently more possible for fashionistas to own Givenchy for a lesser price but I am doubtful this is akin with Givenchy's style and sophistication. And in memory of the cute and charming little Prince......

I won't be adding my name to the Givenchy sweatshirt waiting list.

Barbour versus Burberry

taking place every weekend at the Zeitgeist vintage pop-up.