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[kymeratale]

I have to ask

What dose NSB mean?

 

[Jenniferose7]

Im trying to bring on the summer weather...

I got this from a fellow Fedora Lounger.

 

[Lenore]

What dose NSB mean?

No Spender Bender. Making an effort to not spend any money that isn't necessity. A lot of us do it and you can find more information here.

 

[Foofoogal]

I hear you on wanting Spring. Yearning to wear all my cute skirts with sandals.
Very cute pattern. :eusa_clap

 

[deadpandiva]

I think this is from the 50's but I don't know much about jewelry.

 

[goldwyn girl]

Im trying to bring on the summer weather...

I got this from a fellow Fedora Lounger.

Is that a pattern or ways to tie a sarong? Looks wonderful !!!
On further investigation I see it is a pattern............

 

[Jenniferose7]

Is that a pattern or ways to tie a sarong? Looks wonderful !!!
On further investigation I see it is a pattern............

It is indeed. i can't wait to try it out. But I have two sewing projects I have to finish before I can even touch this.

 

[PrettyPaula]

Hi ladies, some gorgeous purchases here i'm coveting lots of your gorgeous items!!

I bought this bag from a charity shop yesterday for £2.45! im not too good at dating items yet but i think it has a real kelly bag feel and is my new fave bag! any help with the age or brand would be awesome

links fixed!

 

[23SkidooWithYou]

PrettyPaula,

I can find other Weymouth American bags for sale that are described as being 50's or 60's. I cannot find one darn tootin thing about the manufacturer. Maybe my Google search skills are just off today, lol. I did see the same style bag as yours, but in brown, for sale at 14 pounds so you definitely scored a deal!

Maybe someone here knows more about that mfg and can date it for you.

 

[fuzzylizzie]

I love this. Great colors!

 

[PrettyPaula]

PrettyPaula,

I can find other Weymouth American bags for sale that are described as being 50's or 60's. I cannot find one darn tootin thing about the manufacturer. Maybe my Google search skills are just off today, lol. I did see the same style bag as yours, but in brown, for sale at 14 pounds so you definitely scored a deal!

Maybe someone here knows more about that mfg and can date it for you.

thankyou so much!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

Paula

I love it when you find stuff like that in charity shops!

I think there is less 'good' stuff over here than the 'thrift' stores of the US?

it seems like all the gals from the US have some pretty amazing stuff where as the ladies from the Uk only seem to find something breathtaking now and then?

 

[Foofoogal]

Annie. It really is a matter of so much more space here in the USA.
The total area making up the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is 244,820 sq km (94,526 sq mi), which is slightly smaller than the USA state of Oregon.
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Here is Oregon.
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Here is the USA.
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see Oregon on the top left of the map?
Supply and demand.

The United Kingdom is 94,214 square miles and Texas is 267,338 square miles.
1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers

 

[SayCici]

Annie, the US may be bigger but we don't all have luck! I've never found anything good at a thrift store. Just like the UK it depends where you live and whether or not there's a vintage seller buying up everything before you find it.

 

[PrettyPaula]

I have to agree really, i know if i go to Charity stores in the city they will either have a seperate vintage section where everything is marked up or i wont find a single vintage item as its all been bought by vintage stores and ebay sellers.

I tend to go charity stores in little villages, out of the way towns and mining areas...

you tend to find much better stuff at better prices.

 

[December]

There's a Sue Ryder charity shop in Peterborough that only sells vintage.

I keep meaning to make a trip there but haven't got the chance to yet.

 

[Miss Sis]

Depends what you mean by Vintage. Plenty of Retro (60s/70s) about but you have to really dig for anything earlier, which is what I would call Vintage.

I find with the big charities, alot gets taken out as soon as it is donated and sold separately say at auction, so the charity makes more. Fair play, they are raising money for good causes and deserve to make the most they can from it.

The best charity shops tend to be the little independent ones, local hospices etc. They just put out everything so you're most likely to find more interesting things. Most of the bigger charities are just bland modern clothing, barely worth stepping through the door for me. [huh]

That said, I have managed to find lots of interesting things over the last ten years I've lived in England. Everything from books, housewares, accessories (mens and womens) through to a beautiful 1930s evening gown in pristine condition. You just have to look constantly. Don't expect to find a whole vintage wardrobe the first time you go or you'll be disappointed.

 

[December]

The best charity shops tend to be the little independent ones, local hospices etc. They just put out everything so you're most likely to find more interesting things. Most of the bigger charities are just bland modern clothing, barely worth stepping through the door for me. [huh]

I completely agree with this! The best ones in my area are the little local charity shops. I find they're more likely to put out the old things that may be a little tatty or incomplete as they have a more limited supply. The bigger charities get so many donations, they can put out things that are near perfect. These tend to be the more modern things.

 

[23SkidooWithYou]

Spring means Summer isn't far behind...

Now that I've fallen for vintage, I can thumb my nose at popular swimwear fashions that just don't suit me. This year, I refuse to hide in the house, especially since my posterior will be covered!

They've got boning, ruched sides and back metal zippers so I'm guessing 60's?

Muriel Swim and Sun

Unlabeled Playsuit

 

[PrettyPaula]

I just won this beautiful blue green 1950s wool coat with mink collar on ebay for £6!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260568357785&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

and this gorgeous suit for 0.99p, 50s/60s tweed look!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180481765267&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT