However, I’m confident the vintage beauties I have to offer and the great atmosphere will scatter any butterflies on the day. And, of course sneaking a peak at the competition and picking up a bargain myself if something should tickle my fancy, will be a bonus.
I've loved vintage clothing since I was a little girl, playing dress-up in my mum's floral 1970s outfits and tottering around in oversized heels - of course it wasn’t vintage then it was ‘of the day’ - perhaps it’s the element of nostalgia which cemented my passion for older fashions.
It wasn’t until I left home and went to University that I started to buy vintage pieces myself, digging around charity shops and car boot sales, because I couldn’t afford anything else.
In fact, affordability is the main reason why I’ve decided to do a Judy’s event. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled vintage clothing is in vogue once more, but some stockists do exploit this.
By its very nature ‘true vintage’ pieces are one-of-a-kind so to speak, I get that, and that rare, particularly old pieces in good condition or from certain designers are worth paying for.
My gripe however, is there are some selling older mass market, department store vintage items and charging way over the odds. That’s not to say these pieces aren’t valuable finds, after all, if you love it and you’re happy with the price tag then bag it!
I guess what I am trying to say is that it helps to be aware of an items true value to make sure you’re getting it for a fair price.
Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair offers a selection of vintage, re-worked and handmade stalls all hand-picked by fashion experts and price checked to ensure shoppers are paying up to 75% less than high street prices for their vintage So, you’ll find a bargain guaranteed.
You probably won’t find the rarest vintage items at my stall, but if you hate the bland, the over-priced and are bored with cookie-cutter high-street fashion, you will find beautiful, affordable, functional pieces you’ll wear time and time again.
Anyway, if you live near Leamington Spa or fancy a shopping day trip, swing by The Assembly, Spencer Street on the 8th February. Facebook fans that visit my stall can bag a FREE pair of my retro fabric button earrings while stocks last.
Happy rummaging,
Lisa x
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Saturday night and just finished my tea, that's an evening meal to any from across the pond, and the first thing that I clicked was your lastest post Lisa. Another lovely and refreshing post as per usual, totally agree with regards to vintage mass market syndrome, your pieces I am sure will go down very well at this fair, you have some wonderful creations and I wish you all the very best on the day, enjoy it, pick up loads of ideas, meet loads of interesting people, make some contacts and if you earn a few quid into the bargain, then what better way to spend your saturday, just less than a week before Valentine's Day, hope you have some little hearts on offer - Best wishes Alan
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