tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post2459047545916896384..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: I met Vix!Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-81184520753082389402015-11-13T09:14:57.253+00:002015-11-13T09:14:57.253+00:00It gets better - there was beer and barbecue too :...It gets better - there was beer and barbecue too :-D <br /><br />I was really impressed with Kinky's stock and prices. I am now a customer for life!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-45902799201984820842015-11-13T09:14:13.624+00:002015-11-13T09:14:13.624+00:00I suppose given 70s menswear, it's not surpris...I suppose given 70s menswear, it's not surprising the blokes shy away from that decade. Mine's definitely a lover of 40s-50s style for himself. He'll try anything from Bogart to James Dean but (happily for me) avoids going anywhere near Peter Wyngarde.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-62575851257997406082015-11-13T09:12:57.560+00:002015-11-13T09:12:57.560+00:00Several dingy backstreet pubs. And the cheese shop...Several dingy backstreet pubs. And the cheese shop. And Grillstock, where we seemed to be surrounded by students. (Made a change from going to Hoi Faan for chicken feet, which they're always bemused at a pair of Westerners eating.)<br /><br />I am so coming to your next event down here, assuming I'm not off on my travels...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-60857100415647961842015-11-13T09:10:28.758+00:002015-11-13T09:10:28.758+00:00Vintage options in Bath have dwindled since Scarle...Vintage options in Bath have dwindled since Scarlet Vintage closed, and it's really not good for affordable stuff. Vintage To Vogue has nice stuff - the people from Downton Abbey bought a load of their stock! - but it's definitely being sold at Bath prices. I find shopping at events is a better option for me (that and hoping the Gods of Charity Shops smile on me).Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-4093861098944398222015-11-13T09:08:59.488+00:002015-11-13T09:08:59.488+00:00It's great meeting people. They're always ...It's great meeting people. They're always every bit as nice online as they are in real life. I know everyone talks about how people present a persona online, showing only the selected bits, but I've found the bloggers I've met even more interesting and fun in person. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-37813459113324026802015-11-13T09:07:26.183+00:002015-11-13T09:07:26.183+00:00Yup, the internet is great, isn't it? It's...Yup, the internet is great, isn't it? It's so good to be able to 'meet' people who share interests every day. <br /><br />'Abigail's Party' was a 1970s British TV drama. It was a one-off play, but it had a massive impact. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail%27s_Party) My husband mainly remembers wincing at the dresses!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-51654572572570004522015-11-13T09:04:53.253+00:002015-11-13T09:04:53.253+00:00Yup, I'm well acquainted with the back streets...Yup, I'm well acquainted with the back streets - they're my route through the city when I want to avoid tourists. Though with the Christmas Market coming, the entire place is going to be tourist hell for a fortnight.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-17794106165689072622015-11-11T20:26:58.897+00:002015-11-11T20:26:58.897+00:00Kinky stock is great - varied, in fab condition an...Kinky stock is great - varied, in fab condition and well-priced. Vix and Jon are really good vintage traders, it's why they do so well! That's a lovely photo of the two of you, and I can't wait to see the dress. A frock, a brooch, knitting patterns and cheese - does it get any better?! xxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-81293079504561791062015-11-11T16:16:14.600+00:002015-11-11T16:16:14.600+00:00Oh how lovely! I actually followed over to your bl...Oh how lovely! I actually followed over to your blog from Vix's post about meeting you. It sounds like you had a fab day. I think a bit of Margot is no bad thing ;) although my OH often gives me the same look! XXLallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078612398321432402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-40733413622632424592015-11-10T16:03:04.669+00:002015-11-10T16:03:04.669+00:00I met you!!!! I'm still giddy with excitement ...I met you!!!! I'm still giddy with excitement although Jon and I were more than a tad envious of you two quaffing ale in a dingy back street pub in Bath. <br />Thank you so much for turning out and for Mr Robot's sterling efforts at modelling the teal duffel coat. That turquoise dress suit is still adorning my rails! xxxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-13509969554737536342015-11-10T14:59:25.605+00:002015-11-10T14:59:25.605+00:00I went to Judy's in Bath last year and really ...I went to Judy's in Bath last year and really enjoyed it, although there wasn't much pre-50s. I do like the fact that they keep affordable, it's a good take on the humble vintage fair. <br />Can't wait to see your new dress, it sounds lovely! Oh, and there's nowt wrong with Abigail's Party. Little top up, Sue?Catehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-64657328214773500632015-11-10T13:05:03.542+00:002015-11-10T13:05:03.542+00:00How fabulously awesome! Blogger meetings/meetups a...How fabulously awesome! Blogger meetings/meetups are the best! I always love seeing two or more of the bloggers I adore sharing a snap like this. I'm so happy for you both! <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-34320156768125218742015-11-10T11:20:43.627+00:002015-11-10T11:20:43.627+00:00Ohoho.. Mim
How I miss having someone to tell me &...Ohoho.. Mim<br />How I miss having someone to tell me "That's a bit Abigail's Party" (or a similar term, more suitable for our own country's language) :)<br />Meeting a friendly face must be exciting, and great fun. Since I live quite far away, I am limited in a way. But, due to this magic-box and it's connection to World Wide Web, I can share the fashion about passion (Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83273866275206453772015-11-09T11:07:16.873+00:002015-11-09T11:07:16.873+00:00Lucky you, I've yet to meet Vix and check out ...Lucky you, I've yet to meet Vix and check out Kinky's wares. Bath is one of my favourite cities, especially if you wander off from the main tourist scene and check out the more tattier streets. The Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-24270889625350253362015-11-09T08:33:03.891+00:002015-11-09T08:33:03.891+00:00Well, we started on the Stichelton (basically stil...Well, we started on the Stichelton (basically stilton, but made with unpasteurised milk) and Livarot last night. We also got a Langres and a Goddess. (http://www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk/) Usually we only splash out on the really good stuff at Christmas, but there really is nothing like decent cheese. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-79830487631912326052015-11-09T08:28:06.356+00:002015-11-09T08:28:06.356+00:00Yeah, the 70s aren't really me on the whole, b...Yeah, the 70s aren't really me on the whole, but I make an exception for Margo. Margo, Joanna Lumley, and Biba.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-24028516942432046322015-11-09T08:27:20.996+00:002015-11-09T08:27:20.996+00:00At least Oxford's a pretty place to be soaked ...At least Oxford's a pretty place to be soaked in - it could have been somewhere grotty ;-) Maybe next time Judy's in Oxford I should hop on a train and meet you...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-79506826639357882152015-11-09T08:26:28.261+00:002015-11-09T08:26:28.261+00:00The dress is a bit tight across the belly, but the...The dress is a bit tight across the belly, but then I haven't been doing my walks and have been hitting the takeaways a bit hard lately. There will be photos eventually!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-12803931053340522272015-11-09T00:34:57.098+00:002015-11-09T00:34:57.098+00:00How fun! I'm envious as I never get to meet an...How fun! I'm envious as I never get to meet anyone in person (no local bloggers I'm aware of). <br /><br />Can't wait to see the new dress. Can we see the cheese as well? I do love a good cheese shop. Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-86783731542531991582015-11-08T22:08:46.131+00:002015-11-08T22:08:46.131+00:00OOOOhhhh, that is so cool! Plus your new frock sou...OOOOhhhh, that is so cool! Plus your new frock sounds fantastic. I often have a drool at the pictures of Vix' stock (and dream of being thin enough to get into it). I am dying to see you new buys. Sounds like a great day. P.S. Margo Leadbetter is one of my favourite style icons. I would kill for her wardrobe. :) XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-20380577370597417652015-11-08T19:34:11.037+00:002015-11-08T19:34:11.037+00:00I wish I could have come :( instead I was trudging...I wish I could have come :( instead I was trudging the streets of Oxford with some potential students getting absolutely soaked to the skin.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing the new frock. x<br /> Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-51262985971646180632015-11-08T16:55:57.826+00:002015-11-08T16:55:57.826+00:00I cannnot wait to see you in the dress!!!! Lovely ...I cannnot wait to see you in the dress!!!! Lovely pic of you and Vix, she's met us all now surely?! XxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.com