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Saturday, 21 July 2012

Saturday, 23 June 2012

Hats galore at Royal Ascot this year and the whackier the better we say... enough to make even Anna Dello Russo feel right at home (especially the cherries on-top). Nice to see that many race-goers taking AVFF's advice from our summer events special vintage fair and opted for unique and classic vintage pieces to accessorize their looks. We picked the best vintage and 'vintagesque' looks from 4 day Racing event, the pouring rain didn't put off these starlets...

Nichole Fitch, (artist and vintage store owner) wears a beautiful light peach vintage dress matched perfectly with Kurt Geiger shoes and vintage floral hat. Image via Vogue.co.uk

Time for Afternoon Tea anyone? Image via The Telegraph

Image Via Telegraph: Caroline Sieber, (Stylist) in a Chanel dress, Maison Michel headpiece and Louis Vuitton shoes.

Amanda Holden was one of the few celebs to hit the right mark with her Ascot look - a 50's style floral print tea dress with oversized bow with her nude pink Aspinal Hepburn bag and Hat by DeDe Valentine. Image (lrft) via Telegraph Fashion & Image (Right) via Yahoo.

Many also paid homage to Her Majesty's 60 year reign of the British Monarchy with Royal colours and English connotations. Some went that little further than others...

Full English Fry up: Ebony Silk, (burlesque performer and model) in a hat by The Libertarian, wearing a Stop Staring dress, Vivienne Westwood necklace and a United Colours of Benetton stole accessorised with vintage gloves. Image via The Independent

Princess Eugenie in a cream and red floral fitted dress on Ladies Day - Image via Elleuk.com

Jenson's Girlfriend Jessica Michibata stood out in a vibrant red dress with white veiled hat and union jack clutch. Image (right) via The Telegraph Fashion

Jubilation: red white and blue - image via The Guardian.

With a black cherry on top - image via Daily Mail

Fantastic girl band the Tootsie Rollers looked fab in their matching outfits when they performed on Ladies Day. Image via The Independent

From Mother with Love

Friday, 15 June 2012

GFW 2012

Great British Style Comp

Brit style

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

A Festival Fit for a Queen

Met Ball 2012: The Looks

Recycle & Sew

Recycle & Sew, experts in restorations and alterations of beautiful design clothing from 1920 to 1980s. With care and love they can repair and revamp any vintage pieces and help achieve the all-important perfect fit...Whats more they can do it all while you shop around the fair!

Recycle & Sew have been featured in The Times & On GMTV Live. recycleandsew.com

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Catwalk trends

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Celebrating the beauty of yester-years with…

ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIR

DATE: Sunday 13^th May 2012

OPENS: 11am CLOSES: 5pm (Trade 10:30am)

LOCATION: 20^th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA

ENTRY: Entrance £2 - £1 concessions & students with ID (children under 16 go free)

Transport: Notting Hill Gate: (Circle, District, Central Lines) & Ladbroke Grove Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City Line)

Tickets can be purchased in advance via avff_may.eventbrite.co.uk or on the day.

Contact: 0208 325 5789 or visit www.vintagefashionfairs.com for further details.

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- 28 exhibitors all carefully selected for their superb knowledge and expertise

- On-hand alterations by Recycle & Sew

- Anita’s Vintage Cafe – Serving delicious homemade cakes and refreshments all day

Anita is back with her exclusive West London vintage fashion fair, presenting an exciting array of 28 handpicked exhibitors. Celebrating all the glamour of yester-years with exceptional quality vintage fashion, accessories, textiles and trimmings. The enchanting 20th Century theatre will be transformed into seventh heaven – brimful of vintage delights dating from 1800 to 1980’s ready to be discovered all at fantastic prices.

This spring/summer Fashion Fair is just in time for hectic summer months ahead. With calendars packed-full with seasonal occasions: Weddings, Ascot Race days, summer parties, and the prom season. It is the ideal time to prepare and indulge in those one-off vintage pieces, which will ensure you stand out from the crowd.

Take inspiration from the catwalks, which had more than a vintage feel to them…

From Great Gatsby Glam… luxurious silks, organza, pearls and of course an abundance of sequins. To the fabulous and Flirty Fifties with feminine cinched silhouettes, and heritage prints.

Why not treat yourself to a slice of the trends with original decade pieces that will instantly and authentically update any wardrobe. Vintage is the source of many designers inspiration allowing you to even be ahead of the seasons while remaining unique and expressing your true individuality.