Chrsitmas....Yes indeed shoppers, and non-consumers it is finally here

Hello all!
Long time I know, but in that time I have been having an excellent time keeping busy with work, Christmas/Hanukkah lead up, and visiting friends new shops. I know people opening shops is a tad crazy but that's the way I tend to like people.



The first shop opening was my favourite, truly British shirt brands, second shop opening on the Kings Road : http://www.blaqua.net/ It was a fab night, their son ( well one half of Blaqua, Debbie and Simon, not Phillip) Luke was playing some excellent Northern Soul, and classic Rhythm and blues. One of the things I love about Blaqua is the British eccentricness, and a good example of this are their cufflinks.
Creepy but beautiful.
Another shop I visited today, but went to opening a few weeks ago was Here today Here tomorrow. http://heretodayheretomorrowblog.wordpress.com/
This is a friend from University, Julia Crew who has focused her designs on ethical fashion, in particular men's bags. I love her designs, (not in a biased way) and the creativity with recycling leather jackets, but making something tasteful and really desirable!
If I could buy anything for a certain someone this Christmas it would be one of these bags and I'm not just saying that.
Anyways enjoy, and if you happen to visit why not pop into Dalston superstore for lunch. I've only been in the evening but the other day I went for brunch and it was super yummy!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-United-Kingdom/Dalston-Superstore/59933254843

Other than that I've started designing and sourcing my own range of accessories so, hopefully, keep your eyes peeled for the new year, fingers cross everything goes smoothly I will have a completed range in the shops! Exciting and quite frightening : )
Enjoy the weather, and eat lots of xmas cookies and of course Mulled wine (drink aware) : )
Sophie the Sack maker!x

The most exciting thing I have found in ages!

So whilst out shopping this afternoon I stumbled across this beauty >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

A wonderful Harris tweed Blazer (men's)

This Blazer almost brought me to tears, the graphic of the tweed, the Harris logo embossed buttons, (and pin I found in the sewn up pocket), the silk lining, and the suede patches on the elbows (current trend see the GANT post). Although the elbow patches may become an annoying trend, these can be removed. 

Happiness in a commodity!

My only issue is that tweed looks far better on Men than women.

Enjoy!

If I could have anything for Xmaukka....

It would be this >>>>>

As seen on 

Link >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.faggedandfrowzy.com/ITEMS/BOOKS_003_F.html

Saiore's amazing vintage stall - not just a pretty face!

So I just thought I'd let you in on what I got up to on my Sunday afternoon. And that was a small amount of vintage shopping, as a large amount with ;eave moths in my wallet (visualise)

So I went to visit a new friend and had a nosey through her amazing vintage finds. Have a look below. She is there every Sunday at Hanbury hall E1 London : )

 

Saiore and her mum!

 

Firstly sorry there aren't more images my camera is a mean machine!
Secondly yay I spelt Saiore's name right even before I double checked!

New finds!

Today I decided to do nothing, but this turned into an afternoon of pottering round the shops of Redchurch st E2.
During this pottering I found 2 great finds:
1. Bedouin, this amazing men's accessory brand. I am kind of jealous of their workmanship and materials, I aim to have some products of a similar level. http://bedouinfoundry.com/collections/

 

I also love this initial photo shoot, it's playful but has a great balance and doesn't overshadow the quality of the product.

2.This great vintage clothing, but mainly sunglasses store on Redchurch street, the guy told me his blog was http://zone7style.blogspot.com/, but it doesn't work on my computer, what I would say is go forth and check it out. He has amazing pieces, focusing on Ralph Lauren polo sport, Moschino, and some great Versace! I wish I had the money as I would have bought everything : )

 

This guy is Genius is all I can say, for further info:Information, Prices and Services....... Email: seth.bradley@gmail.com ... ... Showroom: 63 Redchurch St, London, E2 7DJ

Another shop you should check out is the Darkroom, pure accessories heaven!

http://www.darkroomlondon.com/

Enjoy!x

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