VINTAGE MENSWEAR STREETSYLE: DAPPER GINGER

VINTAGE STREETSTYLE: LISA STANSFIELD BERET

R E B E C C A

Bring back the Lisa Stansfield beret.

VINTAGE SHOPPING: BLITZ X STUPID CUPID ii

So my quest to find the perfect Valentine's gifts for the customers of Blitz Vintage Department Store continued instore this afternoon. Today's couple I like to think of as the '90s Rave Kidz (see the all important use of the letter Z. It means nothing if you use the simple S). Part Hacienda throw-back, part urban b-boy, part Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast member- these guys are serious about bold colours and even bolder patterns. And oh what fun I had finding some of the most headache-inducing colour combinations I could. It's about defying the cold snatch and pretending like it's high summer... all the time.

Couple No. 2: The 90s Rave Kidz
She likes: Will Smith circa 1990, body-con, ridiculous 80s fashion, Ev Vogue, stone-wash denim, Sister Sister, fringing, chunky ghetto gold, bright lipsticks and Nike Air Max
He likes: Aztec print, bow-ties, Wu-Tang Clan, box-fresh trainers, East vs. West coast arguments, street art, snap-backs, the high-top fade and Nike Air Max

Original 90s Snap-back caps £25

Selection of original 80s & 90s Swatch watches £70 / Original 90s Chicago Bulls wool beanie £22 / Nautical backpack £28

New York Knicks sweater £40 / Original '90s Chicago Bulls Snap-back £30 / Converse £20

Urban Iran £5 / Decoded, Jay-Z £6 / The Vulture, Gil-Scott Heron £3.50 / Bow-ties £8 each / Paisley print button-down shirts £25

College Sweater £24

Ghetto gold belts £10 each / Patchwork leather brogues £32 / Aztec rucksack £20 /Aztec scarf £8 / Sunglasses  £12 each

Printed snap-back cap £30 / The Princess Bride £4 / Aztec rucksack £35 / Suede wallabee style creepers £30 / Tan woven leather brogues £38 / Bangles £12 each

Hiking boots £35 / Red leather rucksack £40 / Yellow leather rucksack £30 /  Silk scarves £10 each / Wind-up robot toys £3 each

Aztec woven belt £24 / Wool zig-zag jumpers £32 /  Pink leather rucksack £30 / Silk scarf £10 / Little Miss books £1 each

Silk scarves £10 each / Ghetto gold chain belts £10 each / Denim Levi shorts £20 each

Woven leather belt £10 / Glamorama by Brett Easton Ellis £3.50 / Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk £4/ Wool bobble hat £8 / Filth by Irvine Welsh £2 / Ralph Lauren shirts £25 each

STREETSTYLE: AMÉ & TAK

AMÉ & TAK

These two always look amazing every time I see them.

VINTAGE SHOPPING: BLITZ X STUPID CUPID

For those in a lovely, warm and fuzzy relationship, the yearly dilemma of how to celebrate Valentine's day is looming on the horizon. Do you spend it at the cinema, not actually talking or interacting with each other, being forced to watch a predictably dry rom-com (vom), something which you would never dream of watching, let alone inflicting upon someone you like? Or how about a limp, over-priced three-course disappointment where you are forced to sit chair-to-chair, overhearing other couples' awkward conversations..? As you might have guessed I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day. That said I've had a hella fun day imagining the perfect Valentines gifts for imaginary couples at Blitz Vintage Department Store. So let the folks at Blitz take the heat-off the present finding minefield, as we guide you through some super-rad ideas for your beau. And for those who are single... I think a little bit of self-gifting might be in order.

COUPLE NO. 1: The Vintage Aficionados
She Likes: Chintz, the 50s,  baking, high-heels, florals, making chutneys, tea-parties and picnincs, collecting vintage photographs, taxidermy, cocktails, poetry and Mad Men.
He likes: playing vinyl on old record players, real ale, briefcases, tweed and check, Bukowski, bourbon in a crystal glass, typewriters, Naval tats, a well-goomed moustache and Mad Men.

Teapot (part of set) £40 / Snakeskin handbag £28 / Tapestry shopper £30 / Silk scarf £10 / Kitten heels £10 /Metallic chain belt £10 / 1950s tea cup & saucer (part of set) £12

Tan leather tote £38 / Blue crocodile handbag £35 / Silk scarf £10 / Bally loafer shoe £45 / Metal cinch belt £12 / Vintage toffee tin £15

Nigella Express £10 / Baking Made Easy by Lorraine Pascale £7 / Leith's Book of Deserts £8 / River Cottage Handbook: Cakes £5 / Tea-cup & Saucer £12 / Italin leather & snake-skin shoes £45 / Assorted brooches £12 each

Bally court shoe £10 / Snakeskin clutch bag £12 / Dooney & Bourke bowling bag £48 / Jug and saucer (with sugar bowl not seen here) £16 / Buttons £10 / Metallic chain belt £10

Mohair wool beaded jumpers £15

Floral shirts with an assortment of collar styles: peter pan collar, frill collar & button down collar £25

Saks 5th Avenue suede brogues £50 / Leather breifcase £60 / Kerouac novels £4 / Ties £5

Hollywood by Charles Bukowski £4 / Fear & Loathing by Hunter S. Thompson £4 / The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave £4 / Leather woven belts £10 / Doctor's bag £42 / Brooks Brother's tasselled loafers £65

'Navy Flake' Vintage Tobacco Tin £8 / 'Gold Label' Vintage Pub Ashtray £25 / Check button-down shirts £10 / Woven leather belt £10

Wool 'Grandad' hats £25 / Aaran knit jumpers & cardigans £40-48

Tomorrow I shall be tackling the Ivy League preppy kids. So watch this space...

VINTAGE STREETSTYLE: JAMES

Let me introduce you to the suavest gentleman I know...

SHOPPING: MEADHAM KIRCHOFF VAGINA NAILS

Oh my frigging days! Whilst snapping for Blitz, London's only vintage department store and general all round amazing place of wonderment, I came across this girl's super awesome cute yet gross nails. I WANT THESE ON MY HANDS. 

*Just found out these are super freaking awesome Meadham Kirchhoff nail wraps. I want them. I need them. And yes, just another reason to love and worship and adore Meadham Kirchhoff.

STREETSTYLE: BADLANDS 777

L I L L I - R O S E 

from BADLANDS 777

Wearing one of their customised pieces for sale in my store, The Vintage Store.

MUSIC: KULT CØUNTRY AT THE PURPLE TURTLE

KULT CØUNTRY

the purple turtle

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