Head Held High – Take five explosive vintage silk scarfs

Vintage Jade Print Silk Large Square Scarf

Vintage Jade Print Silk Large Square Scarf

Vintage Cerise Pink Silk Tassel Edged Evening Scarf

Vintage Cerise Pink Silk Tassel Edged Evening Scarf

Vintage Burnt Orange Polka Dot Print Silk Scarf

Vintage Burnt Orange Polka Dot Print Silk Scarf

Vintage Bottle Green Polka Dot Silk Large Scarf

Vintage Bottle Green Polka Dot Silk Large Scarf

Vintage Bohemian Folk Print Silk Large Scarf

Vintage Folk Bohemian Paisley Print Silk Large Scarf

And that’s a wrap… vintage show-stopping scarfs and preloved shawls starting 6th November!

Preloved Velvet Silk Bead Sequin Detail Tassle Evening Scarf £35

Preloved Velvet Silk Bead Sequin Detail Tassle Evening Scarf £35

Preloved Black Fine Lace Petal Detail Scarf £20

Preloved Black Fine Lace Petal Detail Scarf £20

Preloved Cream Fine Lace Flower Design Scarf £25

Preloved Cream Fine Lace Flower Design Scarf £25

Vintage Plaid Green Blue Tassle Edge Large Shawl £30

Vintage Plaid Green Blue Tassle Edge Large Shawl £30

Preloved Tomato Red Plaid Cotton Large Shawl £15

Preloved Tomato Red Plaid Cotton Large Shawl £15

Get the look… Handbags to suit any purse at our pop up shop on 6th & 7th November!

Vintage 50s Alexandre Madrid Black Satin Bow Handle Evening bag with Matching Coin Purse (not shown) £45

Vintage 50s Alexandre Madrid Black Satin Bow Handle Evening bag with Matching Coin Purse (not shown) £45

Vintage 60s Gold Black Handmade Embroidered Doctor Clasp Handbag £25

Vintage 60s Gold Black Handmade Embroidered Doctor Clasp Handbag £25

Vintage 70s Dark Grey Green Suede Highland Button Tassle Bag £20

Vintage 70s Dark Grey Green Suede Highland Button Tassle Bag £20

Vintage 80s Genuine Louis Vuitton Set Half Handbag and Cosmetic Purse £POA

Vintage 80s Genuine Louis Vuitton Set Half Handbag and Cosmetic Purse £POA

Preloved Jigsaw Monica Suede Bag SOLD OUT £35

Preloved Jigsaw Monica Drawstring Suede Bag £35

Preloved Jigsaw Suede Monica Bag £35

Preloved Jigsaw Monica Drawstring Suede Bag £35

Wrap it up… How to wear a 90s vintage scarf by Hermès

'The Pirate' 90s Vintage design La Réale by Hermès

‘The Pirate’ 90s Vintage design La Réale by Hermès

'Traveller' 90s Vintage design Les Beaux Jours Des Bonsaï by Hermès

‘Traveller’ 90s Vintage design Les Beaux Jours Des Bonsaï by Hermès

'Ponytail' 90s Vintage design Tigre Royal by Hermès

‘Ponytail’ 90s Vintage design Tigre Royal by Hermès

'Unlucky' 90s Vintage design Cosmos by Hermès

‘Unlucky’ 90s Vintage design Cosmos by Hermès

'The Hollywood' 90s design Amore mio by Hermès

‘The Hollywood’ 90s Vintage design Fleurs de L’Opéra  by Hermès

Wrap it up…How to wear an 80s vintage scarf by Hermès

'Far West' look 80s Vintage Èperons d'Or

‘Far West’ look 80s Vintage Èperons d’Or

'Chignon' look 80s vintage Chasse en Inde.

‘Chignon’ look 80s Vintage Chasse en Inde.

'Bali' look 80s Vintage Brides de Gala

‘Bali’ look 80s Vintage Brides de Gala

'Sophisticated Lady' look 80s Vintage Pavois

‘Sophisticated Lady’ look 80s Vintage Pavois

'Windsor' look 80s Vintage Promenade de Longchamps

‘Windsor’ look 80s Vintage Promenade de Longchamps

#Joys of #Summer – Get Peeper #Shades #Vintage #Style

Cat's Eyes: Adam Selman x Le Specs, Fendi and Urban Outfitters. Image © Victoria Ling

Cat’s Eyes: Adam Selman x Le Specs, Fendi and Urban Outfitters. Image © Victoria Ling

Blue bayou: Philip Lim, Prism, Rayban and Sun Buddies. Image © Victoria Ling.

Blue bayou: Philip Lim, Prism, Rayban and Sun Buddies. Image © Victoria Ling.

Pina Colada Brain: Dsquared2, Max Mara and Dorothy Perkins. Image © Victoria Ling.

Pina Colada Brain: Dsquared2, Max Mara and Dorothy Perkins. Image © Victoria Ling.

#Joys Of #Spring – Get Your #Vintage Inspired #Print Looks Here!

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Pussy Bow Georgette Print Dress by YSL © Stella Magazine

Embroidered Wool Waistcoat by Vilshenko © Stella Magazine

Embroidered Wool Waistcoat by Vilshenko © Stella Magazine

High Neck Cotton Embroidery Dress by Dior    © Stella Magazine

High Neck Cotton Embroidery Dress by Dior © Stella Magazine

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Georgette Top and Silk Skirt by MaxMara, Crystal Earings by Aurelie Bidermann © Stella Magazine

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Layered Jumpsuit and Acetate Sunglasses by Celine © Stella Magazine

PROMISES PROMISES…YET WE CANNOT KEEP THIS A SECRET!

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We are super excited to now be stocking jewellery designer Promises Promises at The Fair Shop, Brighton. These handmade divine graphic & mixed media  designs combine fashion aesthetic & craft making the jewellery one of a kind. Promises Promises London based designer Victoria Myatt  inspiration includes the Essex seaside, Structuralist crockery, utopian factories and Victorian nature illustration yet have a modern twist and sensibility to the collection.

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 AW14 is certainly  a season of graphics galore. Korean fashion designer Rejina Pyo continues her exploration of colour, graphic shapes and textures with her Autumn Winter 2014 collection.

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Can-do Attitude – Silver Sisters have it!

A book and now a documentary about fashion coming of age!

London Fashion week is in full swing, reminding me once again that my love of fashion does not always extend to those who consider themselves ‘Fashionable’.

Daphne travels the globe to meet Fashion Designers and the camera loves her!

Daphne travels the globe to meet Fashion Designers and the camera loves her!

In my experience it is those who feel they have the edge (Victoria, Sienna, Harry… I could go on) who are so very far from the mark of what is truly stylish.

Self expression is key. A disposable income plus sycophantic personal stylist is a dangerous combination leading to popularist over-indulgence in ‘the latest trend’ worn with such crippling unconsciousness.

Jean prefers to style herself 'street' instead of 'smart'

Jean prefers to style herself ‘street’ instead of ‘smart’

As expected I received rave reviews from my sister, having sent her a hard-back of copy of ‘Advance Styling’ by Ari Seth Cohen.  This sensational publication is devoted to alternative fashion photography. Ari enthusiastically captures fashion lovers on the street in New York and his working subjects had an average age of 80.

Bridget loves to buy preloved clothes and has a keen eye for colour

Bridget loves to buy preloved clothes and has a keen eye for colour

In the same spirit I enjoyed Ari’s portraits I was thrilled to watch Sue Bourne’s captivating Channel 4 documentary ‘Fabulous Fashionistas’ to see how six octogenarians based in the UK get their fashion fixes. The film shows the women’s positive love of fashion and unapologetic lust for life. This program put a spring in my step this September!