HORSING AROUND WITH THE BUYMYWARDROBE GIRLS

Thanks to this skirt, and winning the @BuyMyWardrobe @Polointhepark twitter competition, we at Back of the Wardrobe are headed to Mint Polo in the Park. Wearing our own preloved best, we will of course be style spotting to bring you our favourite outfits from the event, so saddle up…..

Now, whilst, Polo may be the Sport of Kings, hunting high and low for the perfect clutch or heel is definitely the sport of queens. And ladies, look no further for your dose of preloved glamour than BuyMyWardrobe. Who needs a castle and a moat from which to wait for a handsome prince, when you’ve got a trove of treasures quite literally at your modern day fingertips.

We popped into the ByMyWardrobe Polo in the Park event last week to check out their stunning collection of pre-loved designer wares. All their pieces come from their hand picked stylish sellers wardrobes, all of whom you can get to know through their online profiles on the site. Many of the items sold on the site and in the boutique have often only been worn once, or sometimes not at all…

Here are some of out top pics

Rupert Sanderson Glamour Puss Heels 

Metallic Skirt - Chloe 

After indulging in checking out every item on every rail we’ve found what we’re after to put a couple of looks together.

Felder Felder Jewel Embellished Jacket 

Alice and Olivia Skirt 

Beautiful Lanvin Dress - makes you feel positively regal and hangs in a most flattering shape.

Nicholas Kirkwood Demi Wedge Pumps

We love, love, love preloved fashion. But what we love even more than that is the ingenious way in which this idea makes designer fashion more affordable and sustainable. But what’s key is how much more accessible it renders designer fashion for the everyday lady. 

Check it out here www.buymywardrobe.com

Right, well that’s quite enough horsing around from us. Now that we are hot to trot, we’ll see you at the Polo. 

And no more pony puns…….I promise. 

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All Photos by Katya Chitova

VINTAGE IN PRIMROSE

In advance of the next Vintage Fashion London Fair on the 19th May , I wanted to post a little review on the last event.

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The Green Cafe - what a beautiful little hideaway with the most relaxed and cosy atmosphere, serving cakes, coffee, tea and Fentimans botanically brewed beverages.

The nice thing about this fair, is that as opposed to the mad vulture scramble you find at many similar events (even if you do arrive early doors), VFL is calm, the stall holders are relaxed and friendly and they even stop for a chat. Many of them sell as a hobby or to share their passion for vintage, and they are locals. As a result the whole atmosphere is just as Sunday shopping should be. Here are some of our faves. There are less mentions than usual, because people were content to chat and let WOM,  and not business cards do the job.

Refreshing.

Shoes -  Frilly Chantilly 

Dress - Frilly Chantilly 

Where - Vintage Fashion London at Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill

When - 19th May

What - book here for the tea party and to see 1940’s esque singing trio My Favourite things perform. 

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VINTAGE LIVES WHERE THEY USED TO KEEP THE TRAMS

This weekend just past, in search of homemade wares and vintage we headed out to the Tooting Tram Shed or the ‘Tram and Social’ as it’s formally known. As you might have guessed, this arresting venue used to be a sleeping place for Victorian Trams. Nowadays, by night, it is the 75ft high roof over the heads of enthusiastic revellers mingling beneath opulent chandeliers or lounging on worn Chesterfields. 

Recently we discovered that by day, (once a month that is, courtesy of the Wonderhill Market ), it’s home to traders of homemade wares, vintage, cake, and live music. It’s not hard to see why we weren’t the only ones that felt it was a stage worth taking to. 

So, while this little beauty performs a positively effervescent dance for us, we will do our best to perform a diligent review of the various trade and traders we came across..

Bootyful Booties - just £20

Wash or Dry Tea Towels

For games that help decide who’ll do the washing up. Genius.

Just spin the bottle for heads or tails, a short straw, or Moe. 

Naomi Purkiss Boutique - we love these colourful, well made purses with leather lining.

A handy little invention, a hessian carrier with a hole in the bottom and an extra long strap to prevent the bloom from damage, perfect for carrying your fresh flowers home from the market in. Pozzy by Easthetic Designs

Busy gassing as usual…

All clothing above - Scarlett’s Vintage 

Applique lace necklaces - £9 PipAndSqueak Jewellery 

Scarlett’s Vintage

Next Event - May 19th - details here 

Photos by Katya Chitova

TURN TO THE LEFT

David Bowie Is at the V&A may be booked up till August but we can tip you off on the next best thing…… handmade velveteen Bowie Cushions. What do you say to that?

They are extravagant, over the top and certainly. Certainly…Not cheap.

It figures.

And if that wasn’t enough to blow your mind - get yourself down to Circus Brixton Village for more of this. 

Here’s a taster.

£22 for the set.

We’re wondering if Celine and Louis V have been hanging out in Federation Coffee together in the village.. coz these coats and totes are looking suspiciously familiar.

And if after all that you are still hankering after those tickets, it’s true they are all sold out online but they have now laid on additional evening sessions on Friday’s until 9:45pm. Best bet might be to rock up  early-ish and try your luck buying a ticket.