tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post1653424747497600587..comments2024-03-27T20:48:33.608+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Gisela and Mim get Kinky!Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-29003318335380363782016-10-19T12:02:37.982+01:002016-10-19T12:02:37.982+01:00Hey, Mim.
I believe that this is one of the big sh...Hey, Mim.<br />I believe that this is one of the big shocks in our vintage-loving society. Really big, and quite scary - this is a test for all f us, to show how much we stand strong together; and I believe our community is quite the fighting bunch. If you have managed to give it a look, a week after the "event", we have reached Jessica's goal. <br />Now, onto other things.<br />I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-12063372129057962612016-10-18T11:28:19.160+01:002016-10-18T11:28:19.160+01:00The person in the shop looked too young to be the ...The person in the shop looked too young to be the owner, I suspect she was an 'assistant'. Though I suppose some young people do own their own businesses. I hope she was inexperienced and an assistant, as it would be truly awful in an owner. She did vaguely point out the display of brooches, but I balk at paying £48 for a single deco clip.<br /><br />The bag and hat are already on top of Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-3255099354595948022016-10-18T10:29:24.019+01:002016-10-18T10:29:24.019+01:00I did look at that 1930s day dress and think it wo...I did look at that 1930s day dress and think it would be perfect for you, it really was a thing of beauty. It had a lovely accordion-pleated jabot. Their 1920s eveningwear is really beautiful too. <br /><br />I realise UK sellers can have difficulty sourcing vintage in larger sizes, particularly if they specialise in the earlier part of the 20th century, but there are ways to say it without Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-59409481953054995462016-10-18T10:25:08.668+01:002016-10-18T10:25:08.668+01:00It was fab to see you both on Saturday, I knew the...It was fab to see you both on Saturday, I knew the pair of you would get on famously. I was so envious that you were off to the pub, I'm going to gatecrash next time you meet up.<br />That tapestry bag and cap were wonderful. Tina has the best collection of Welsh Tapestry ever. I'm amazed she parted with your set without a fight - she obviously likes you a lot.<br />Weekdayz are lovely Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-25902131663373235282016-10-18T10:17:56.582+01:002016-10-18T10:17:56.582+01:00I know, I keep thinking about her too. Fire is one...I know, I keep thinking about her too. Fire is one of my big fears, along with burglary, because of my pets.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-46612553680940729902016-10-18T10:17:22.418+01:002016-10-18T10:17:22.418+01:00Well, if you swing anywhere near Bath/Bristol/Card...Well, if you swing anywhere near Bath/Bristol/Cardiff on your next visit to the UK, let me know. As long as I can get there by train (I can't drive) I'm game.<br /><br />Snooty vintage sellers begone! I shall take my money elsewhere. And, more crucially, when I no longer want particular pieces in my wardrobe, I shall dispose of THAT elsewhere too. They're not getting any stock from myMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-87814638725819160762016-10-18T10:15:25.312+01:002016-10-18T10:15:25.312+01:00I'm not entirely sure what I'll wear with ...I'm not entirely sure what I'll wear with the bag and cap. They go fantastically with the brown velvet jacket I bought from Vix, so I just need something to wear underneath it all. I guess i'll have to experiment and/or knit something.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-79959035178672506182016-10-18T10:13:08.412+01:002016-10-18T10:13:08.412+01:00I know, it's such terrible news, isn't it?...I know, it's such terrible news, isn't it? I keep hoping her cat has run off and will be found, but in her recent blog post it looks as though they're fearing the worst. She loves her pets so much.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-60471923174396496552016-10-18T10:12:20.876+01:002016-10-18T10:12:20.876+01:00Also, a big *fat* raspberry to the snooty vintage ...Also, a big *fat* raspberry to the snooty vintage shop. I am walking proof that these things can be found.<br /><br />It is very kind of you to offer to look for stuff for me, but serendipity usually rules with me and vintage - I only know I want a thing when I see it. My wishlist tends to be modern basics to fill in the gaps!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-47120516560714465152016-10-18T10:10:50.529+01:002016-10-18T10:10:50.529+01:00The heyday of Welsh tapestry for clothing was the ...The heyday of Welsh tapestry for clothing was the 60s and 70s - I guess it was a very British thing. It's still sometimes possible to find complete skirt, cape and waistcoat sets secondhand. Most of the mills are now closed, though some is still produced at Melin [mill] Tregwynt (http://www.melintregwynt.co.uk/). I'd be intrigued to know if much crossed the Atlantic. Thinking about it, itMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-36668166067322572552016-10-18T09:59:22.219+01:002016-10-18T09:59:22.219+01:00I see the occasional bit of Welsh tapestry, but no...I see the occasional bit of Welsh tapestry, but not much. It's one of those things, like crimplene, and fish sauce, that I used to really dislike and now have a real fondness for. Funny how tastes change.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-72659128805795587442016-10-18T09:58:08.702+01:002016-10-18T09:58:08.702+01:00We'd emailed one another but never met before....We'd emailed one another but never met before. She is fab! This deffo won't be the last time to meet up - I might hop on the train to hers and force her to look at steam trains or something.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-29493464909365728422016-10-18T09:56:57.263+01:002016-10-18T09:56:57.263+01:00Thank you! The outfit is a 1964 Klopman skirt and ...Thank you! The outfit is a 1964 Klopman skirt and top. (I know the date as it was on the tags.)<br /><br />The shop's prices have put me off massively for the past few years. They sell a lot to TV production companies - some Downton Abbey costumes were from there - and I guess those companies have more cash than a lot of people. However, I was prepared to give them another go, but the Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-39792168184654035532016-10-18T09:54:08.684+01:002016-10-18T09:54:08.684+01:00It was a fun day!
It's great how everyone is ...It was a fun day!<br /><br />It's great how everyone is rallying round Jessica; she really deserves support. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-27101537766733676172016-10-18T09:53:38.885+01:002016-10-18T09:53:38.885+01:00I got rained on, but I live close to the station s...I got rained on, but I live close to the station so it wasn't too awful. <br /><br />I rounded off my Day of Decadence with a trip to the pub and then takeaway macaroni cheese. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-82503787166698434722016-10-17T16:12:54.129+01:002016-10-17T16:12:54.129+01:00Ooo, love all that Welsh tapestry, I've been a...Ooo, love all that Welsh tapestry, I've been a big fan for years. Love your hat and bag combo too. Sod Mr Robot, he clearly doesn't have taste! :)<br />That's disgusting service from the vintage shop, she clearly doesn't want your money. Her loss! xxCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-43558587306180043092016-10-17T13:44:22.049+01:002016-10-17T13:44:22.049+01:00I can't stop thinking about poor Jessica and T...I can't stop thinking about poor Jessica and Tony, it's such a horrible tragedy and I hope beyond hope that Stella is found safe and well soon xxxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-82610703256572619702016-10-17T09:11:35.043+01:002016-10-17T09:11:35.043+01:00Forgot to say, I've heard about Jessica's ...Forgot to say, I've heard about Jessica's plight, and I'm making a donation too. Been thinking of her all weekend. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-61750267367185427342016-10-17T09:10:05.336+01:002016-10-17T09:10:05.336+01:00Oh, how I wish I could have been there and met the...Oh, how I wish I could have been there and met the three of you! Some day, I will come over, I swear. It's good to see you wearing that fabulous two-piece, and I am so in awe of your welsh tapistry bag and cap. I'm forever beating myself up that I didn't buy the bag I saw at Cardigan market last June. When I went back, it wasn't there ... Don't let any snooty vintage sellers Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-48086367193390816232016-10-17T07:17:16.957+01:002016-10-17T07:17:16.957+01:00Oh I've heard the "NO, IT'S REALLY D...Oh I've heard the "NO, IT'S REALLY DIFFICULT TO GET THINGS IN LARGER SIZES" my entire life.<br />What utter BS. I usually bring a tape measure along while shopping mainstream retail or vintage/thrift because sizing is so ridiculously unstandardized. A lot of vintage sellers aren't even aware of what all is in their inventory, especially if they say arse-y things like statedBibi Maizoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383381158640915162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-29599289263995521912016-10-17T05:54:46.841+01:002016-10-17T05:54:46.841+01:00Sounds like a fun meetup (minus the rude salespeop...Sounds like a fun meetup (minus the rude salespeople of course)!<br /><br />And thank you for posting about Jessica. I hadn't heard yet and am glad you posted about it so I could donate what I could. She is just a lovely person and I was much saddened by the news. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-24097102286102450812016-10-17T03:35:39.724+01:002016-10-17T03:35:39.724+01:00How great that you and Gisela were able to visit w...How great that you and Gisela were able to visit with Vix at the sale. Thank you for introducing me to Welsh tapestry-I wasn't familiar with it but of course now it falls into my "must have" category. The set you bought is beautiful. <br /><br />That's not only rude, but stupid as people today aren't exactly small. Unless you severely wish to limit your shop, it would be Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-61426611755582064412016-10-16T19:53:28.379+01:002016-10-16T19:53:28.379+01:00That's such a nice photo of you, Gisela and Vi...That's such a nice photo of you, Gisela and Vix. Sounds like a really lovely day out. Looking forward to seeing that hat in action, such super colours! I'm in Wales and don't even come across much Welsh tapestry!! <br /><br />Will be in touch again soon about Jessica xxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-43561613139169182172016-10-16T18:50:31.603+01:002016-10-16T18:50:31.603+01:00Oh how wonderful, a blogger get together. You'...Oh how wonderful, a blogger get together. You've made me all nostalgic. I didn't realise you and Gisela had never met. Bet you got on like a house on fire. She's looking really well. Hey you're in your new two piece, looks fab. I love ❤️ the hat and bag combo; fantastic colours and they look unused! <br />How bloody rude! Can't quite believe that. Are they mad?!<br />Gosh, frecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-67119622054829353372016-10-16T18:05:10.951+01:002016-10-16T18:05:10.951+01:00Mim - that sounds like a fabulous day all together...Mim - that sounds like a fabulous day all together. I love the tapestry hat and bag and I love your outfit in the photos.<br /><br />Reading your account of the reception you got in the vintage shop made me spit feathers - how rude and unprofessional. I'd boycott the shop and you clearly have!<br /><br />I don't know Jessica of the Chronically Vintage blog but pls send her my best wishes Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.com