Visions of Summer

This is how I want my summer to be...

 

Weddings

My incredible friend got married this week. Oh I am so excited for her. This is a little tribute to her through some of my favourite wedding photos.

Lovely Things #1

Run Careless Through The Snow

I recently stumbled across the best sale ever- the local costume shop is closing down which is very sad and the lovely lady is selling all of her exquisite costumes. I feel sad that businesses such as costume shops seem so difficult to sustain these days.


In my desire to support this shop I tried on half of the items and finally decided on two things- a vintage possum fur jacket and a 1960s two piece lace dress and jacket combo- both in perfect condition and I feel very lucky to own these things.


The reactions to my fur coat have been interesting. It is real fur however possums in New Zealand are a pest and a lot of garments are made out of their fur. Some people love it and some are not impressed. My philosophy is that I would rather use this amazing garment than leave it to rot. Here is another fur themed item.

Markets

I visited the local flea market this morning and returned home with a Pocahontas / fringed country and western vintage dress, a gorgeous New Zealand vintage floral 1950s dress and a checked brown and yellow silk scarf. I love finding treasures at the market- so many things to rifle through and cheap prices. Here are some other markets I would love to visit.