So, despite some underlying anger issues, here are three examples of such situations.
This is my latest discovery, at first I thought it was just the shoes which I had to have, and then I discovered the dresses, then the vintage, then just about everything else.
First up, shoes. I could post a list of pictures but it still wouldn't do justice to the unbelievably gorgeous range of shoes at totally affordable prices on offer. Have a look through here for a starting point. I guarantee something will catch your eye and you'll be through to the checkout, whether you can afford to or not.
Take me for example, I need these - quoted as killer black suede platform boots with lightning bolt design. Chunky wooden platform and heel. Amazingly they're in the sale(?!),
they're perfect, and obviously they're sold out. In my size at least. This is a very
unfortunate situation. Let's just look at them for a while, and
understand that they'll never be mine.
Moving on from that, fortunately there are a million other pairs fuelling my ankle boot obsession at the moment, and this little collection are some that I hope to get my hands on in the future.
Putting ridiculously coveted boots to the side for a minute, there's a whole other treasure chest to be discovered here...
The important parts
Leggings I wish I was brave enough to wear and endless pairs of the perfect skinny jean.
I have no words. I want them all. Now.
Bit pricier, but if there's one place you'll find that 'keep for the rest of your life/love until the colours fading' item, it's going to be here.
On a final note, win FREE SHOES FOR A YEAR right here.
Out of Print - http://outofprintclothing.com/shop/
My favourite online discovery, probably ever. It brings together classic literature and fashion combining them in some great products. From t-shirts to coasters, iPhone covers to tote bags, Out of Print is reviving iconic and often out of print book covers. In their own words, 'some are classics,
some are just curious enough to make great t-shirts, but all are
striking works of art.'
It's a
fantastic website, with an even better ethos; for each product bought one book
is donated to a community in need through partners Books For Africa. In this declining culture, I couldn't agree more with their mission statement;
How we read is changing as we move further into the digital age. It’s
unclear what the role of the book cover will be in this new era, but we
feel it’s more important than ever to reflect on our own individual
experiences with great literary art before it’s forever changed.
The Sun Also Rises
is potentially my favourite book of all time. I spent nearly a year
studying it cover to cover for my final year of uni and I guess I'm
quite attached to it. I found Out of Print searching for this t-shirt,
when I eventually found it and discovered this whole back catalogue of
beautiful literary images to buy online I've been coming back ever since. I have three now in my collection; The Sun Also Rises, 1984 and Lolita, and I can only see that
continuing to grow.
Seriously, even if it's not your thing, have a look, if only to see the work that's been put in to develop this fantastic company.
They also have their own blog which is great for all things book-ish, with some fashion thrown in
Rag Trade - https://marketplace.asos.com/seller/ragtradeuk
This is a completely new company set up by one of my close friends, and I'm so excited about the future. Rag Trade is an independent vintage online retailer working from Edinburgh, UK. Each piece is custom designed and completely unique, with many being re-worked from tired secondhand and vintage items.
'The aim
is to embroider, print, cut up and even distress the clothing to make
it seem more unique.'
For an up-to-date look and to follow the process of the designs as they are created, like the Facebook page.
This is the very beginning of an amazing handmade vintage retailer, with a huge amount of time and effort being dedicated to each individual piece. Please give it the amount of support it deserves!
-Kirsty
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