Just thought to include this photo of an interior shot of Ashman's Antiques. Truly a treasure trove of fab clothes and accessories!
Tootle loo,
Rose the Shopper
Monday, 18 August 2008
Not all vintage flatters!
Hello everyone!
When Sue and I went trawling through the wonderful vintage clothes at Welshpool, it just occured to me to add a note about vintage. Namely, that just becaue it's vintage doesn't mean it's going to be right for you. The dress in the photo illustrates this perfectly. Nice style, fits, but the colour drains my face something wicked. Better to keep on looking for just the right thing, rather than make do with the almost right thing!
Also, bear in mind that vintage clothes have been around a long time, and may need a bit of delicate wear. I love my vintage winter coatfrom the 1940s, but after 60 years or more, the lining is wearing out! Can you imagine?
When Sue and I went trawling through the wonderful vintage clothes at Welshpool, it just occured to me to add a note about vintage. Namely, that just becaue it's vintage doesn't mean it's going to be right for you. The dress in the photo illustrates this perfectly. Nice style, fits, but the colour drains my face something wicked. Better to keep on looking for just the right thing, rather than make do with the almost right thing!
Also, bear in mind that vintage clothes have been around a long time, and may need a bit of delicate wear. I love my vintage winter coatfrom the 1940s, but after 60 years or more, the lining is wearing out! Can you imagine?
As flattering as porridge!
Til next time,
Tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
Thursday, 14 August 2008
CAMBRIDGE TRIP
Finally managed to get my photo of the coach trip to Cambridge onto the blog. Will wonders never cease?!
It was such a great day! Thirty three people signed up to come, and on the day there were 30 of us. We went to check out the artist's open studios, which were in progress that weekend in July. Hard to believe it's been a month ago.
The weather kept threatening to rain, but in the end, it stayed fine all day. I especially liked the craft market in the centre of Cambridge (severly tempted by a hand tooled green leather belt) and some of the artists studios. The textile work of Gina Gherardi was especially inspiring.
Tootle loo,
Rose the Shopper
Friday, 8 August 2008
GREAT VIRGIN VIE PARTY
Gosh, a whole week has gone by since my last entry. How did that happen? One minute it's Monday, the next Friday afternoon. Or is it just me?
My Virgin Vie cosmetics and make-up party last night went GREAT! It was such a lot of fun, thanks to Peter at Allegra Style Hairdressing Salon. There were just a few guests after work, and we all had a glass or two of something pink and sparkling, and everyone ordered loads of goodies from the Virgin Vie catalogues I brought.
I brought samples of several of the products, and everyone seemed to enjoy the spritzing and lotions, and trying on the jewellery. Came away with a very healthy order and a party booking for later this month.
When I first started selling Virgin Vie, I felt quite shy and awkward talking to people about the products and trying to get people to pay attention while I did a make-up demonstration. I decided last night to just "go with the flow" and let whatever happened happen. As a result, I was a lot more relaxed and able to deal with people on a one to one basis, which I feel more comfortable with, rather than being "on show, hawking my wares" like a market stall trader. I guess it just proves the adage, be yourself.
My thanks to Peter for being such a sweetheart and having the party in his salon. He'll receive nearly £50 worth of free goodies for his part playing the host. That's the best bit of the job, being able to give people such nice presents.
Til next time, tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
My Virgin Vie cosmetics and make-up party last night went GREAT! It was such a lot of fun, thanks to Peter at Allegra Style Hairdressing Salon. There were just a few guests after work, and we all had a glass or two of something pink and sparkling, and everyone ordered loads of goodies from the Virgin Vie catalogues I brought.
I brought samples of several of the products, and everyone seemed to enjoy the spritzing and lotions, and trying on the jewellery. Came away with a very healthy order and a party booking for later this month.
When I first started selling Virgin Vie, I felt quite shy and awkward talking to people about the products and trying to get people to pay attention while I did a make-up demonstration. I decided last night to just "go with the flow" and let whatever happened happen. As a result, I was a lot more relaxed and able to deal with people on a one to one basis, which I feel more comfortable with, rather than being "on show, hawking my wares" like a market stall trader. I guess it just proves the adage, be yourself.
My thanks to Peter for being such a sweetheart and having the party in his salon. He'll receive nearly £50 worth of free goodies for his part playing the host. That's the best bit of the job, being able to give people such nice presents.
Til next time, tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
Saturday, 2 August 2008
On the vintage trail!
Went out to Welshpool today for the annual sale of vintage clothes from Ashman Antiques. Some of the pieces were interesting, some good, and some complete old tat. That's the thing with vintage, sometimes what wouldn't make it past the front doors of a charity shop is paraded out as being really special and unique and vintage, when really the items are just sad. Or sadly past it!
My shopping client and I looked at a vintage taffeta ball gown from the 1940s, which was lovely, but considering it had a 6 inch rip at the waist, we hardly thought it justified the price tag of £125.
Still, there were some hot bargains, and was happy to get a man's frock coat for the princey sum of £5.
I think vintage is strictly for people with imagination and stamina. Folks who enjoy a good rummage, and a good story about the origins of the pieces. I did consider that some of the stories might have had an element of fiction in them, but still vintage pieces DO come with history. It's just not often known what the story is.
Anyway, a marvellous day, and if the photos have turned out OK, will post those in the next few days.
Tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
Went out to Welshpool today for the annual sale of vintage clothes from Ashman Antiques. Some of the pieces were interesting, some good, and some complete old tat. That's the thing with vintage, sometimes what wouldn't make it past the front doors of a charity shop is paraded out as being really special and unique and vintage, when really the items are just sad. Or sadly past it!
My shopping client and I looked at a vintage taffeta ball gown from the 1940s, which was lovely, but considering it had a 6 inch rip at the waist, we hardly thought it justified the price tag of £125.
Still, there were some hot bargains, and was happy to get a man's frock coat for the princey sum of £5.
I think vintage is strictly for people with imagination and stamina. Folks who enjoy a good rummage, and a good story about the origins of the pieces. I did consider that some of the stories might have had an element of fiction in them, but still vintage pieces DO come with history. It's just not often known what the story is.
Anyway, a marvellous day, and if the photos have turned out OK, will post those in the next few days.
Tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
Friday, 25 July 2008
THE STORY SO FAR....
Sorry, one and all, for the delay in continuing the blog. I have been trying to figure out how to add photos, and hopefully I will have some to add to this posting.
July has been a good month for networking, and building new contacts. Went to the Shropshire Chamber Breakfast meeting, as well as NWS (Networking with Style.)
Shopping for my latest clientHave had a successful Virgin Vie party (great free presents for the hostess, to the value of £53.50, just for having some friends around. How great is that?!)
Have discovered that the Virgin Vie lip blush (£10.50) is well worth the money, as the lipstick stays on and on and on..... Good for me, as I hate losing my lipstick 5 minutes after I've put it on!
Sold 5 tubes of it at the party.
Will be shopping for a client next week, so looking forward to finding out all about what she needs. Hopefully it will be the start of lasting relationship.
Cheers,
Rose the Shopper Girl
Saturday, 5 July 2008
CHECKING OUT THE FASHION SCHOOL
Went to have a look at Shrewsbury College's Fashion programme's end of year exhibition. Loved the work (especially the sketchbooks!) Very inspiring. I would love to enrol on the programme, but it is 2 years full time, which would make it very difficult to do anything else (such as earn money.)
I enjoyed the video of the Fashion show that was running, seeing the clothes on moving models. Of course, all the students on the course are really young. That doesn't especially bother me, and the sewing part of the course is also no problem for me. Even the full time hours I could accept, but I do wonder if it would lead anywhere. Or would it be just an enjoyable game for me? Is the prospect of having fun for two years such a bad thing?
In the meantime, nearly finished the Cosmetic Make-Up course at Radbrook College. One more assessment, and then the portfolio to get together. It seems weird to think of not going out there every Tuesday night.
Also will be holding a Virgin Vie party on Thursday night, so I hope my make-up skills will come to the fore.
Tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
Went to have a look at Shrewsbury College's Fashion programme's end of year exhibition. Loved the work (especially the sketchbooks!) Very inspiring. I would love to enrol on the programme, but it is 2 years full time, which would make it very difficult to do anything else (such as earn money.)
I enjoyed the video of the Fashion show that was running, seeing the clothes on moving models. Of course, all the students on the course are really young. That doesn't especially bother me, and the sewing part of the course is also no problem for me. Even the full time hours I could accept, but I do wonder if it would lead anywhere. Or would it be just an enjoyable game for me? Is the prospect of having fun for two years such a bad thing?
In the meantime, nearly finished the Cosmetic Make-Up course at Radbrook College. One more assessment, and then the portfolio to get together. It seems weird to think of not going out there every Tuesday night.
Also will be holding a Virgin Vie party on Thursday night, so I hope my make-up skills will come to the fore.
Tootle-loo,
Rose the Shopper
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