Home from Home

When vintage hunting for vic&lily I often come across the weird and bizarre. What I found yesterday proved to be the strangest (in the best way) one yet...

Scotland embroidered onto a blouse!
Why there is grapes in the centre baffles me. What I do love is the name on the label. Couldn't get more Scottish.

Nice when you find a little piece of home from home.

xoxo

ps. I didn't buy it...should I have done?

HK Fashion Bloggers Unite!

Last night marked the 4th Style Summit of the HK Fashion Bloggers and I was lucky enough to attend. Networking isn't usually my strong point but it was helped by the events lovely sponsers 'Peroni'
As you can see by this photo...(must learn not to show drinks in photos)

me and my pretty pal KK...via here

love

vix
xoxo

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Currently...

...I am
1. Wearing...a vintage silk shirt that I upcycled by snipping the sleeves off.

2. Listening to Ariel Pink's Haunted Grafitti...obscurely awesome.
3. Designing...Coats

4. Wanting these...

5. Reading...Chinese Lessons by John Pomfret

6. Obsessed with... the colour coral.

love
vix xoxo

Bazaar...

On Sunday I took part in the Discovery Bay Backyard Bazaar. It was the first time I had ever done such an event with my vintage wares and I am happy to report that it was a success!

vic&lily vintage stall

The sun was shining which brought out the crowds, and steered them into my stall. I am really happy with how it turned out as I wasn't sure how the people of Hong Kong would react to vintage clothing. I had an interesting mix of customers from expat mums and young girls to middle aged local ladies.
A few friends came over to see the stall which was really nice and I am touched by their support. I am also very thankful to PB for getting up so early on a Sunday to help me.

how the stall looked as the bazaar opened

some handmade bracelets

u p c y c l e d vintage piece

I am very much looking forward to the next one!

love xoxo

Preparation

Attempting to get organized for this coming Sunday. I have never taken my wares to a market before so it's going to be a new and exciting experience! I've been running around this week getting everything I need. Next on my list is something to display my bracelets...any ideas drop them my way.
If you are in HK this weekend feel free to drop by an say hello in Discovery Bay.

love
vix xoxo

Hump Day!

Happy Wednesday Peeps!

It's midway through the week which means the weekend is almost here...hooray!

Which also means that the Discovery Bay Backyard Bazaar that I am a vendor at will be here....EEK!

...vic & lily... vintage clothing will be sold along with some handmade bracelets to the public of Hong Kong on Sunday May 6th!

 Am I excited? YES...

more info soon!

love

vix xo

ps. I love these wee pigs.

The weekend...

The forecast for the weekend was much like all of last week.
Rain.
Rain.
And more rain with thunderstorms.

BUT

Luckily we were blessed with a break in the bleak weather and the sun came out.
Below is a few snap shots I managed to take of my goings on this weekend.
I am excited about selling my 'u p c y c l e d' vintage clothing. It's been a fun project to work on.

Happy Monday!

love
vix xoxo

Vintage Make-over

So as you know I have a little vintage online shop over at Etsy.
Most items will run for 4months unless they sell (yay!), at the end of the run they can be removed or re-listed.
After some recent DIY inspiration I decided to take the latest 'expired' dresses and make them over vic&lily style.
I think they look much more wearable now, don't you think so?
Almost wished I'd done it sooner!

I will be re-listing these and a few others on the ...vic&lily... Etsy store soon.

Happy Hump Day!

love v xoxo

Photoshooting...

Photographing all my latest finds in a sleepy neighborhood behind my apartment. There was the usual curious local having a sneak peak, I didn't mind though. All I kept thinking was I had to get this done before the rain came...when will Spring arrive?

Just something...

coming soon to ...vic&lily...

...I picked up.
I had a very successful day thrifting with Liz friend today. Lots and lots of dresses to add to my Etsy store. (yay!) I even found a couple for myself!

hApPy BiRtHdAy...

...vic&lily...!
My online Etsy store is 1 year old next month! Really excited, the store has been doing quite well and I hope to grow the sales this year!
To celebrate the birthday we will be giving all customers a 15% discount on all items for the whole month of March. All you need to do is use the following coupon code: VL1YEAR when you are at the checkout.
Will be adding new items this week, so be sure to check out the store on the link below:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/vicandlily?ref=si_shop

Thrifty...

On my recent jaunt to the US I couldn't pass the opportunity to search through the jumble that collects within the many thrift stores. As an avid lover of all things vintage I couldn't say no to this 20s inspired dress (I had just watched The Artist and Midnight in Paris) and an old Polaroid camera. The dress I will be giving up and selling on my Etsy store but as for the camera its too good to part with just yet...

Beaded Beauty...coming soon to vic&lily on Etsy.

Love in LA

Sunny Santa Monica, LA

For fellow Polaroid lovers the Impossible Project have a variety of films to choose from to use on your old cameras. They even have new Gold frames...those I am dying to use!

http://www.the-impossible-project.com/

VM hearts Vintage Shoes

Like most girls I have a love for shoes and all things vintage. I couldn't believe my luck when I came across a pile of vintage shoes at the local antiques market. There was Dior, Bally and special 'Made for Lane Crawford' shoes. There is a downside though, they were all in a petite size 36 and under, too small for my feet...ugly sister moment when I tried to squeeze them on...sigh

But all is not lost, I am passing on my vintage finds onto others through my etsy store ...vic&lily...
They will uploaded soon, so watch this space.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/vicandlily?ref=si_shop

Photos: GRWIV
http://www.grwiv.com/