The joy of vintage

Hello world my name, well for the purpose of this blog anyway, is Crafty Rolls. You what I hear you say, where the hell did that come from? Well, you can thank my beloved for that one.

When I couldn't think of a name for this blog, he suggested this. It comes from my passion for making things (Crafty) and a shortened version of Rolly, a name he gave me based on the sound I made when I got nervous around when we first started dating (think Roland Rat).

Anyway enough of silly names and on with the vintage.

Vintage clothing is enjoying a massive resurgence and I for one am glad. Every day it seems there are new outlets, pop-up stalls or online marketplaces opening. This vintage lover affair has even brought good old crafting skills and items back into fashion, such as crocheting, knitting and bunting.

So, what is it about wearing garments inspired by eras gone by that people love? Melody Fortier, the author of "The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping" suggests for some its a collector's passion, the nostalgia the clothes evoke, an eco-friendly way to shop, or a way to escape overplayed trends.

Call me a sentimentalist, attention seeker and a little bit smug, but the joy of vintage for me is in rehoming a once loved item, breaking away from mainstream fashion and attracting compliments, all the while knowing people are unlikely to be able to rush out and copy my outfit.

It's for these very reasons that I decided to set up Make Me Pretty Shop on Etsy, that and the fact I now have far more pieces of vintage clothing and accessories than I know what to do with.

If you hate the bland, the over-priced and are bored with cookie-cutter High Street fashion then you're no shop dummy, which means my shop is probably for you. I launched Make Me Pretty for those who respect style, respect vintage and handmade crafts, but don't believe in paying the earth for them.

So, whether you're looking to protect your wallet and save a pretty penny, need to shake up that wardrobe or just ensure you don't turn up to the office Christmas party in the same outfit as everyone else, why not take a peek at what my shop has to offer?

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