New Contacts

I got a really good contact for my stall today through Judy's.... So excited about the treasures I may find!
I have also got some exciting times ahead and want to acknowledge those important people in my life... those of you that read this know who you are xx

Goodness

It was so cold on the market yesterday. Recently someone who I thought had left me behind in the past has come back into my life. I never thought I would hear from him again, mainly because when we parted it seemed like it was done and dusted. But apparently not. Sometimes you need to keep your faith and remember that things always come back together if you hope x

Real Vintage

I am ever so slightly sickened today... fake vintage! I really truly feel that part of vintage culture is a passion for recycling and wearing clothes that have a history. There is nothing more vile than hags posing in a vintage manner wearing cheap primani knickers and looking way past their sell by date! Put your clothes back on and stop pretending to be part of something you don't understand! Vintage styling is about buying into the era and developing a sense of style.... Something you will never understand!

Good Morning

The Vintage Cause are thoroughly looking forward to the run up to Christmas and all the lovely treasures we have to tempt you with! Exciting times hey? Well this Thursday we will be on Chesterfield Flea Market selling all the vintage eccentricities you desire xx

So excited

This Saturday is The Vintage Cause's first big event at Vie Champagne and Cocktail Lounge. A great deal of work has gone into this event, promoting and touting for stalls. I hope that peopel turn up! There is going to be a fantastic selection of stalls for everyone to find that little something special for Christmas stockings xxx

Good Afternoon

Hello Wednesday,

God what a hectic day! I have been planning and advertising all day and feel relieved that I am getting somewhere. My lovely extended family have been very supportive, big shout out to Paula, Paul, Sandra and Ernie. They know I love them to pieces and I really love how loyal and kind they have always been to me. I feel very lucky to have them in my life and the faith they have in my abilities and passion for vintage clothing has given me the confidence to carry on even though it isnt always easy. It probably would have been easier for them to turn their backs on me because of things that happened over the last year but they haven't.

Tomorrow is Flea Market day and I am excited, I have some beautiful pieces this week and looking forward to chating with my lovely regular customers


xx

Business Plans

Oh joy of joy... It is officially business plan time! Wish me luck x

Autumn

Autumn is clearly the best time of the year... The air is so crisp and it helps to clear out the fog in a persons mind. It is almost like the season is a time to prepare for leaving the past behind. It has been such a strange year and as we are coming into the final months of  2011 I am becoming aware of the sacrifices I have been forced to make to lead my life the way I want to. I have lost love, friends and people that I felt were friends but turned out to be mere blips in my timeline. I am happy that I am in a place where I can reflect on mistakes and misgivings without feeling bitter. I know that there will be elements of the past that I will have face over the next 6 months but then I will be able to put it all behind me. Until then I will enjoy the autumn and winter and wave goodbye to 2011 xx

This week

Well it has been quite a good week all in all... Yesterday I was at another small market and made some good contacts for my next event at Vie Champagne and Cocktail Lounge.... All good for the future of The Vintage Cause xx

Vintage Research x

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Vintage Clothes

The reason I am so passionate about vintage attire is mainly because the significant fact that each piece you own has already been through so much before it reaches you. It has molded peoples lives, it may be a skirt a woman wore when she met the man she was going to marry, or a dress bought for someone who was going through a difficult time and hadn't had a new dress for years. The fact that these clothes hold peoples histories give them a secret power. You have no idea what a person can achieve when they are given the confidence to take a prod step forward. Clothes give a person individuality and help you create the persona you want.

x

Awaydays x

Such a good film.... Watch it! x

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For you... x

James Storer

The man in the title has been a thorn in my side for years! He has tormented me, hurt me, destroyed my confidence and habitually let me down! But still he has some kind of evil super power over me even though we have been separated for over a year. Well James Storer, you are no longer going to be a thorn in my side, I will combat your super power and destroy all the memories I have of the damage you did by leading a happy and healthy life.x

Good Morning

Yes, I realise the god awful time I am posting but I can't sleep! I woke this morning thinking about vintage dresses!
x

Good Morning

Hello All...

I've been very busy for the last few weeks! I'm currently researching a buying trip to Avignon for December.... Next week I am off to Sheffield to a Vintage Fair to try and find some lovely new pieces of vintage clothing for all you lovely people. On the 1st October The Vintage Cause will be in Manchester searching for new treasures! Tomorrow I will be scanning the Chesterfield Car Boot for trinkets and glassware.... But today I am drinking with my lovely family, we are starting our crusade to drunkness at 1pm so if you are out and about in Chesterfield today please come over and say hello and possibly buy us a pint.

So excited about my trip to The Crucible in Sheffield this Tuesday with Mr Mowforth, we are off to see Othello so I think on this occasion I will raid my stock to find the perfect vintage dress for the theatre

Lucy xx

Chesterfield Flea Market

Hello...

So I am getting all ready for my stall on Thursday! I am ironing, steaming and mending ready for a fun day showing some of the amazing pieces I have with me! This week I also have some lovely homeware so please come and see me xx

New Treasures

Yesterday I had a lovely trip to Chesterfield Market... It was my lovely new (old) Clarks Orginals Heels first outing and they were surprisingly comfortable, especially considering how high the heel is! I stumbled upon a fantastic retro homeware stall that belongs to C Charles Antiques... here is there facebook link! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-at-C-Charles-Antiques/117500521667611

I bought two lovely sets of 1960's shot glasses and my best friend Paula nabbed herself a beautiful cake plate!
Then we found some 1950's dress patterns, a very successful shopping trip.

Lucy xx

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The type of adoration everyone wants x

This has so much meaning to me x

Love this xx

Busy Day's

Hey,

I have had a couple of busy days of buying, planning and making. Chesterfield Car Boot was the place to be today... I picked up some beautiful 1950's Champagne glasses, perfect for me and Saz (my little sister) to sip Prosecco from in the garden! I also found some 1960's red port glasses and a lovely 1950's dressing table set. On top of these goodies I bagged myself a beige leather suitcase, perfect for short journeys (maybe to Paris). Now we are planning lots of goodies to make for vintage markets.... If anyone has any ideas of things they would like to buy please let me know and we will try to make them....

I will post some photo's of my treasures later

Lots of Love xx

One of my very good friends...

http://www.facebook.com/VanessaNewmanTrailerTrashVintage

Ness is a true enthusiast and has such a passion for vintage, She truly lives her life by the vintage code and I love her for it! Please check out her amazing stock and also if you need repairs doing to your lovely garments she is the lady for you x

If you are in Brighton for this...

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Do not miss it! xx

Check this link out!

http://www.vintagelifestyle.co.uk/

You will be inspired, I promise xx

Vintage Updates

Hey there...

I am really interested in collaborating with local artists and purveyors of handmade delights to create a magnificent market of wonderment in Chesterfield. This town needs a touch of glamour and I am determined to inject it!  So please anyone reading my blog that would enjoy being part of something innovative to the area then email me at lucy.willis197@live.co.uk

Lots of Vintage Love

Luce xx

Chesterfield Flea Market

Hey,

Tomorrow I am having a lovely stall on Chesterfield Flea Market. I have lots of goodies to show you all so get yourselves down and you will probably nab yourself a vintage bargain. I have some lovely lingerie and a few 1950's dresses that will catch your eye!

See you then

xx