Showing posts with label paisley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paisley. Show all posts

Monday, 29 June 2015

The Creative Directory: Bowler Vintage

http://bowlervintage.co.uk/
 
In a sentence:
The greatest vintage shop in Yorkshire and certainly one of York's many treasures.
 









Without a doubt, every time I visit York I visit Bowler and last Tuesday was no exception. As soon as you walk in the door you're presented with this vast emporium of richness. I can't stress enough how much I love this place! I have so many things I've bought from here. I've got my sunglasses, polka dot shirt and two paisley shirts and a wooly hat for Ben.
It's such a good place for vintage gear because they have such a large range of everything, you're really spoiled for choice. I must take Alex here some day, she would just die!



 



The sunglasses here are always absolutely killer. I was umm-ing and ahh-ing over those orange ones for a long time. I eventually decided it was probably for the best to save my last bit of cash for the bus. Seeing them again now has made me realize that was a terrible decision. Style before common sense God damn it!



It's a must see in person if you're ever in York but if you're further a field you should have a look through the online shop.
Ps. Check out their Instagram for the cutest dog you'll ever see!


Where you can find them:

Monday, 25 May 2015

The Creative Directory: Lily & The Lamplight


                                       

In a sentence:
Indulge in the sepia toned paisley paradise of the 60's with these handmade, vintage inspired gems from Lancashire!



Shop the goods:


'JANE' ZIG ZAG DRESS

'NANCY' TILE SHIFT


        

http://www.lilyandthelamplight.co.uk/product/vintage-tile-print-high-neck-shift
'NANCY' RED TILE SHIFT

'BETTY' TAHITI TWO PIECE

'BETTY' TROPICAL TWO PIECE
'EDIE' DALMATIAN PRINT MINI

My Favourite:

If you've got a penchant for paisley this is clearly something for you. I really love the retro vibes you get from these pieces, they'll no doubt turn some heads down the street!
They're designed in Blackburn, Lancashire. The vintage fabrics are chosen and fashioned into a delicious mix of retro garments with a modern edge. Harmonise the look with big earrings and even bigger hair.
I'm trying to decide if I could get away with wearing one of those two piece bikinis, not sure I would with such pale skin though!



Where you can find them: