My day at the Manchester Vintage Fashion Fair

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I went along to the Manchester Vintage Fashion Fair yesterday with my friend Beth of Faux Brit. Had a wonderful day, as you can imagine, albeit with a bit of a hangover from the night before. Simon and I had friends over for dinner and it carried on until the wee small hours. :)

Anyway, there's nothing that would have stopped me attending the vintage fair. Most of the stall holders don't have websites so it's a rare opportunity to get hold of some great vintage merchandise, from clothing and textiles to vintage buttons, beads, lace, everything! It's also great fun talking to the stall holders (some are nicer than others!) as they hold a wealth of information and it's so inspiring to hear their stories and also their genuine love for vintage. :headbang:

One of the nicest stall holders I met was Carol Bates who travels alot to the States to buy her vintage bags. Here's a selection of her pieces. A very interesting lady!

http://picasaweb.google.com/At.Past.Caring/VintageHandbags#

Here's a selection of photos (including some of the lovely stall holders) and a few of my own purchases. BTW! Because I had a sore head, I forgot to take photos of myself and Beth - another time maybe! :)

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Some of my own purchases included:
1940's brown faux fur coat
4 slips/negligees
3 Art Deco dress clips
1950's bracelet
1930's black velvet evening bag
1930's pink crystal earrings
1950's brooch (engraved with 'Mother')
1930's decorative hair clip
Coney fur stole
Knitting bag with plastic handles
Red leather 60's bag
30's/40's blue satin evening bag
Late 50's/early 60's green dress
Art Deco Green beaded glass necklace

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OH MY - I haven't even finished my first cup of coffee yet and I want to thank you so much for sharing your trip and purchases with us. It looks like a wonderful fair and I see all kinds of things that would have tempted me sorely. Going back to look at the photos again. Thanks Louise!

PS - Just looked at Carol Bate's bags.... More "holy smokes" coming from my mouth in Vermont.
 
Louise,

You're pics are fab! Wonderful trip report too and you got to go with a friend, even better. I have serious envy of that black scallop corde bag in the first row of snaps. :wub:
 
My birthday's on the 3rd January so another 3 months to go. :) Yes, I'll be keeping some of the stash! Definitely keeping the 1940's faux fur coat and possibly going to give the jewellery to family members at Christmas. It's so hard to let go!

The coat is ever so slightly too big but I've been looking for a lovely vintage coat for winter and this one looks great on. The shoulders are wicked! :)

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haha! Yes, I'm a Capricorn through and through! I'm an identical twin and my sister has the very same Capricorn traits although we've got very different personalities. :) I should get along famously with Dennis as I'm compatible (on a friendship basis) with other Capricorns. Unfortunately my ex-husband was a Capricorn and that doesn't bode well. Apparently two Capricorns together are absouletely RUBBISH at romance! Wish I'd have know that one before I tied the knot! Hey ho! :hysterical:

I get on very well with Taurus and Virgo too although if truths be known I get along with most people! :D
 
its only two hours from me...let me know when there is another..I couldve gone last weekend too! bugger...I got a big fat cheque from the guy who has some of my stock, was really surprised how well he did.....so couldve had a spend up or down...lovely lot though, a treasure trove...
 
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