Pickpocket Thursday

We were quite delighted to find this 'I AM 6' badge on a wildly colourful poncho from the 1970s.

We like to think it belonged to a child who looked something like this....

And imagined a future that is something like this....

These futuristic illustrations of a predicted 2076 world were drawn by children in 1976. You can read the article here. Until next week, Pickers of Pockets!

Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair!

 

Did you guys make it along to Judy's affordable vintage fair last week? Well, we did and had a great time spotting Edinburgh most stylish!It was a great opportunity to dig through other people's vintage collections! There was many a bargain to be had which certainly puts a smile on our faces! Check out some of the great shots we took! 

 

So many amazing things to be found! We love all the little trinkets and accessories; I wonder how many were found in the pockets of vintage garments! 

 

We even bumped into some of our loyal Armstrong's shoppers!

We thought you guys looked great in your clashing prints! Love the rose hair band against her pastel hair!

Great contrast of graphic prints with a band t-shirt! Such individual style is hard to find these days ladies! Keep shopping at Armstrong's!

We loved this 1940s inspired outfit! Cute cardi over a ditzy floral print dress! Cinching the waist with a skinny belt creates such a lovely feminine silhouette!

 

Hats off to another great day and a great fair! Until next time...

A Vintage Swim

This 1957 ad for swimsuits is pretty great! Although adding the child might have been a mistake. It's the perfect image to sum up how great vintage swimwear is though, and how much swimwear has evolved over the years. We're excited to be able to offer you some swimwear of our own, in the form of the 60s and 70s variety:

 A wonderful mix of prints, they're sure to give you a retro edge at the beach or pool. With just the right amount of kitsch styling,  you'll definitely not run into someone on the beach wearing the same one. They end tomorrow on auction, so don't forget to stop by and snap one up! Available here.

Swimwear ad courtesy of,  here.