Earlier in the week I went a wandering (in my newly purchased green skirt - love) & headed to the
Glasgow Vintage Company on Great Western Rd. (It's sister shop Watermelon is just a little further up the road.) It is a treasure of trove of vintage furs, dresses, boots & bangles. I always find good quality pieces at decent prices. The shop is a visual delight with dresses hanging from the ceiling, boots waiting upright for a new home & gold accessories gleaming from every surface. The store is set over two floors, with menswear downstairs (I always like to have a wonder down because they have the good hats & over night bags!)
I was very well behaved on this occasion & left with a backpack & leather purse (I might have to go back for some winter jumpers that I spied). I will feature my purchases in a later post but wanted to give you a feel for the atmosphere of the store. As much as I love a good treasure hunt for vintage pieces, there is something great about going into a store where you can tell they love what they do & put time into how items are displayed. Any tips for favourite vintage haunts?
That line of fur coats is just making my heart beat. I love that you love thrifting! So many great finds.
ReplyDelete@blondehaus Thank you, I love to shop vintage. I think you have to be in the right mood to rummage but it always feels more special than just walking into a store & buying the same as everyone else.
ReplyDeleteadore all the fur, makes me want to be Betty Draper!x
hey! thanks for checking out my blog! yours is really nice, i love vintage shopping!!
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That looks like an amazing place! I love places like that, full of character and treasures!! x
ReplyDelete@Angela Leberte not a problem, enjoying connecting with new bloggers. look forward to your posts x
ReplyDelete@Temporary:Secretary I also love places that have a bit of personality about them, makes shopping so much more fun. x
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I'm a terrible vintage shopper, I never find anything good :(
ReplyDeleteNice vintage clothes and shoes! D
ReplyDelete@Cosmia thanks, I love all the personality of vintage clothes. I'm sure you are great at it, its just luck really as to what you manage to uncover. x
ReplyDelete@Peiyinn thank you, I am a sucker for everything vintage, I'm a bit like a magpie!x
ReplyDeleteloove this post, amazing pics:)
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@lauraapriljayne thank you. I wanted to try & capture the higglety pigglety nature of the shop. x
ReplyDeletevintage is forever..:) love the post
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This store looks great, can't wait to see your finds!
ReplyDelete@Blue, thanks I need to put a post together with my latest vintage treasures x
ReplyDeleteI really like Watermelon, I got a nice green vintage cocktail dress there a year ago - still never worn it, waiting for the right event! Have you been to Saratoga Trunk in Glasgow? I went once many years ago but as far as I know it's still there and it's massive, hours of rummaging fun! Carla :)
ReplyDelete@PolkaDot Lighthouse I love Watermelon too, have got some really nice items from there & they are always nice & friendly which I like. I have but many years ago, it is a full day of rummaging. now that you mention it, it is making me want to go check it out again. only thing that puts me off is that they like if you make an appointment, I will just have to try & be an organised vintage shopper for a change! x
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Thanks again and hope to see you back x
@GlasgowVintageCompany thanks for the comment. I love the shop & regularly pop in for a wander & treasure hunting. will check out the facebook group x
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