Peacock Christmas...

I have been a very lucky girl this Christmas season! Plus it was my birthday on Boxing day, so my loved ones gave me some beautiful peacock presents, that deserve to be shown off at every opportunity...

My Brother lives in Leeds and got me two wonderful vintage pieces from the vintage shops in this vibrant, exciting city...

This beautiful silk scarf decorated with Pablo Picasso print. So good.

And these Beautiful leather gloves. Top sibling points for him!

Darling Dearest Gabrielle (of 'while the boys are away...') and Jasper got me this amazing Moschino coin purse for my birthday. Its not vintage, but its so lovely, I couldn't miss it out!
My friend Hannah got these brilliant vintage gold earings from a shop in our hometown of Barnet for my birthday. I love them I've barely taken them off!

To continue the earring theme, Holly Hilden and Lucy Aebischer's amazing gift selection included these gorgeous blue earrings...

These girls were so generous to me, as always I cannot speak highly enough of them. Check their stuff out! Their gifts also included one of Lucy's 'nutzilla' toys I'd had me eye on him so I was chuffed! He's made from felt and vintage 80s fabric by Lucy herself.


Perhaps my favourite gift from the troublesome twosome were these 80s shoe clips. They really remind me of the aesthetic from Christina Aguilera's video 'Ain't no other man'. The mixture of eras, and siren glamour is such a fun look for 2010.

Red suede shoes from 'Instant Vintage' on Bricklane, London. Holly sells similar things at fairs and shows around London. Check out Lola's vintage wardrobe to find her at her next event!

Thank you all for all the fabulous presents.
Charity shoppers be alert! January is a prime time for the charity shops- one girl's unwanted present is another girl's sparkletastic 2010...

xxx

A promise of things to come...

During the fun, pressure and work of my exhibition, I was lucky to have a visit here in Bath from my mother, who came baring gifts from her mother; my grandma. Inside this little package beheld thirty generous pounds! Perhaps even nicer than this, was the note that accompanied it, above. Without my Grandma, Charity Shop Peacock would probably not have started (And I don't just been in terms of financial help!) Her sense of style, fun and thriftiness is what motivates me today, So now I shall endeavor to keep bringing fun charity shop finds into 2010! x

flap flap stress stress!

I have been very busy at the moment. Curating my own exhibition, dissertation and general workload has distracted me from the essential business of revealing vintage charity shop finds for your lovely eyes! I have found some amazing winter coats, which I will photograph and show very soon! In the mean time here's a cunning idea for an outfit for the fun fun fun upcoming party season!

This is an AMAZING Pierre Balmain (my numero uno high fashion crush) silk scarf for just 50p!!!!! It is so beautiful, I bought it from 'The multiple Sciloris' Chariy shop in East Barnet, 18 church hill road. Its a great shop, and obviously this is worth more than this amazing price! Here I have styled it by wrapping it round the body to show off the beautiful pattern, and added a vintage waistbelt to make it something new. Perfect party wear!

I shall endeavour to post my winter warmers very soon. Remember to come to 'While the boys are away...' my all female exhibition, next week!

'While the boys are away...'

Come down to the first exhibition I have organised all by myself, 'While the boys are away...' It features myself and nine other fabulous artists (check here for more details) It promises to be brilliant! There will be a stall where you can grab a range of beautiful things, including jewellery, zines, cakes and prints! and word on the street is that Holly Hilden's garment on display is to die for! from the 7th-11th December, Bath Artist studios! PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY!

romance and silk...

I went to see 'Bright Star', written and directed by Jane Campion. The film tells of the romance between John Keats and Fanny Brawne, in a way that is both raw and beautiful- I loved it. But then I love a period drama.
There are quite a few references of Brawne's love of experimenting with clothing made by the other characters, so this has spurred me on the show this silk blouse, in honour of her. I know it is not actually in the style of the time of Keats and Brawne, but the draping fabric and romantic feel, really reminds me of the overall aesthetic of the film...

I bought it in Shaw Trust charity shop on Moorland Rd in Oldfield Park, Bath. It has been handmade, so I have no idea of the time period, but the silk front is a whole different section, and the buttons you can see on the arm cuffs go all the way down the back. Its amazing. It cost me £2... Oldfield park is a great place for charity shopping.

Theres a really beautiful website about Bright star. Have a look
And To donate to Shaw Trust click here

migraine inducing patterns...

I have recently taken the opinion that the more over-dressed/ over-patterned/ over- colourful, THE BETTER. My good friend Dom puts on a night called HONKY TONK, every Tuesday at the Porter cellar bar in Bath. An illustration of mine featured in a little exhibition about music superstars a few weeks ago. I wore this lurid jacket on the evening it opened, just to hurt the eyes of everyone there. I opted for a black dress underneath. Its from a charity shop in Bethnal Green, I am not sure of the name of...(sorry!) and cost me £2. I love the huge gold buttons, and mental patterns; there are dragons, and strange plants, and dancing people! WOW!

Check out Dom's work, here he's good dontcha know. The Jacket was a bit of a bitch to photograph, but I hope these two pics give an idea of it's subtle beauty...

That's just what we need, a cock, in a frock, on a rock...

I have rediscovered my LOVE for 'The adventures of Pricilla Queen of the desert.' I have severe wardrobe envy of Guy Pearce's character in this film. My aim over the Christmas holidays is to make a silver lame all in one like his in the film. Finding one in a charity shop may be a long shot! I'm also planning on illustrating a zine about drag queens. Fabulous, spangly plans....x