As far as vintage fashion goes for this week my only experiences have been my trip to Preston, Lancashire last weekend, when I went up for a University Interview on Friday.
Whilst trying to navigate my way around Preston (having no map and have never been there before!) I was surprised in such a student-orientated town to see three vintage shops in one street, one of which had admittedly closed down but the other two looked reasonably busy; the first was actually a branch of Oxfam, "Oxfam Vintage" and the second was an independent boutique, of the same branch that the third shop 500 yards down the road had closed.
I didn't actually look in either of the shops as I was in a rush to get to my interview without getting lost, but I was quite impressed, if slightly surprised, that the town actually had its own vintage clothing stores.
I keep meaning to browse through Absolute Vintage just off Brick Lane, (considering I walk past it twice a day on my way to and from my flat) but am holding myself back at the moment as I am so poor I can barely afford food, let alone a new wardrobe. God I need a job.
Having said this, a friend came over today to drop off my flatmate's birthday present, which was a lovely decorative neck scarf from Absolute Vintage which came from a selection that retail at £3 a go, so I think during my day of exploring fashion in the East end tomorrow with Rosie I might have to have a cheeky browse. Window shopping can't hurt my bank balance right?
Hopefully I will be able to report back tomorrow with lots of evidence of the bargains of Brick Lane...... pictures to follow.
