New Stock, More Stuff!

After revelling in the sunshine all day I've finally got round to listing a couple of brand new items on the etsy shop:

Elegant vintage 1980's faux snakeskin court heels with a square heel. Classic, smart, sophisticated and under stated.

Make: Essentials

Size: UK 6

Heel: 2"

Condition: good vintage condition, some small signs of wear around heels

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76702862/vintage-80s-faux-snakeskin-brown-court

Red and black 80s Jacket. Great designer quality, perfect for creating a stand-out look. Small shoulder pads built in under the lining.

Make: Kasper for A.S.L

Size: UK 8-10
Label states USA size 6

Condition: Fantastic condition, no signs of wear and tear

Measurements: Bust: 16", Waist: 15", Hips: 18", Length: 25.5", Shoulders: 15.5"

All measurements taken whilst flat

Care Instructions: Dry Clean Only

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76700769/80s-black-and-red-kasper-for-asl-jacket

Lovely, quirky, slightly see through vintage 1980's horse print blouse. Meduim-Large size, all tags have been removed probably due to the fact they would have shown through the slightly see through fabric.

Measurements: Bust: 20", Waist: 20", Length: 26.5"

All Measurements Taken Whilst Flat

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76702111/80s-horse-print-blouse-size-medium-to

I've got some more rather fabulous items coming up soon so if you're on the look out for a size 6-8 vintage 70's Jaeger animal print wrap dress, gorgeous size 10 electric blue structured midi suit skirt, a beautiful 70's leather strap ladies watch or a whole host of other quirky good quality vintage items, follow @sowhatvintage on twitter for up to date listings and discount codes ;) 

H.B.

Introducing: Secret Carousel The UK's Alternative Clothing Directory

Well here's some exciting news:

http://www.secretcarousel.co.uk/

This is Secret Carousel, a brand new online directory designed as an easy way for those who love alternative clothing to find the kind of shops they want to buy from. It's aimed at promoting reasonably priced goods and smaller, more interesting shops rather than just the big ones and describes itself as:

'a comprehensive guide to the best the UK has to offer online in terms of cool and unique clothes & accessories. From gothic to kitsch, punk to steampunk, and vintage to fresh-out-of-fashion-college, you'll find it here'

And the best part is my etsy shop has been selected to be listed on it (thanks secret carousel!)

New Vintage Business Wear Line, Coming Soon!

I've been working on a line of vintage business wear for a while and I've decided that now, off the back of the rather fabulous Network of Aspiring Women Birmingham Launch event, is the time to share it with you bargain lovers. We all know how expensive (and dull) shopping for good quality work wear can be so I've decided to launch my own vintage line featuring jackets, skirts, trousers shirts and handbags to make you stand out of the crowd (for the right reasons!) at work. And I will of course be sticking to the So What It's Vintage ethos of fair pricing based on cost and quality. 


I'm hoping to launch it in the etsy shop over the next couple of weeks but to be kept up to date on what's happening in the shop, special offers, competitions and discount codes follow on twitter ;) https://twitter.com/#!/sowhatvintage

Vintage Hints and Tips 1: Markets

Right bargain hunters here's tip number 1 for you: markets. Most vintage shoppers are already pretty canny about finding a gem in car boot sales, vintage shops and online but one place they often neglect is markets. Most cities and larger towns will have indoor markets and most larger markets will have second hand clothes and shoes stalls which sell items at second hand rather than vintage prices. As with all vintage shopping you will have to sort through a lot of nonsense but, with a bit of patience, you've got a good chance of finding something a little bit special. Take, for instance, this lace covered beige dress: I wanted something beautiful but a bit different to wear to my uni hall's summer ball and I found it for a mere £3 on a market stall. Brilliant.

And the Etsy shop is Launched!

Hello and welcome to So What It's Vintage. All of the items listed below (with one or two exceptions that have very excitingly been reserved already!) are available to purchase on my etsy shop (follow on twitter and I'll send you a 10% launch discount code ;)  https://twitter.com/#!/sowhatvintage )


Also I'd like to apologise for the not so brilliant photo quality, my camera died just as we were about to start shooting (magic timing) but I'll be borrowing a decent one in the next couple of days and getting some better resolution photos up.


Over the next months I'll be updating the blog with info on new stock, bargain hunting hints and tips and vaguely vintagey stuff I like (just cause I can) and that's about it! Thanks for checking out the blog! For more info on what So What It's Vintage is about, check out the 'So...What's it All About' section

Jackets of the Week

This week's jackets are vibrant, eye catching and a little bit quirky.

                                            

**BUY ME**

80’s Cropped Black Jacket with Gold Embroidery Detailing and Shoulder Pads

Reflections, Original Designs

Size: 10-12

Great Condition, No Signs of Ware and Tare

Bust:38, Length:16, Shoulders:15

Goes great over a dress for going out or jeans and a shirt to smarten up a day time look. 


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75607638/80s-cropped-black-jacket-with-gold

**BUY ME**

80’s Electric Blue Jacket with Bright Graphic Print Edging and big gold and black buttons.

Bianco

Size: 8-10

Great Condition, No Signs of Ware and Tare

Bust: 34, Waist: 31, Length: 23, Shoulders:14

Great, striking 80’s jacket fantastic for creating a quirky smart-casual look.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75605071/electric-blue-80s-jacket-bright-graphic

Bags

Leather box bags: simple, classy, elegant, and go with everything.

 **BUY ME**

80’s Beige Leather Box Bag

Simple and Elegant…and that’s all there is too it.

Condition: Excellent, no signs of wear and tear

Size: 7.5”x8”, Depth: 2.5”, Strap-Length: 24”

Originally designed to match a pair of Van Dal shoes.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75610192/80s-beige-cross-body-leather-box-bag

 **BUY ME**

80’s White Leather Box Bag with gold buckle and details on the strap

Condition: Excellent, no signs of wear and tear

John Lewis Partnership

Size: 7.5”x8”, Depth: 2.5”, Strap Length:24”

Cute, good quality, wearable and surprisingly spacious

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75610454/1980s-white-leather-cross-body-box