Monthly Archives: February 2012
Motel: Vintage dresses and sunshine
Last week I was walking down Park Street when I spotted Motel’s sale window, and I couldn’t resist popping in for a quick look. I’m pleased I did, because I found their £5 vintage sale rail and fell for this … Continue reading
Rock The Week
Fashion related (and totally non-fashion related) things that have made my world go round over the last seven days… Magazine culling. I’ve written before about my love of magazines - not just fashion but food, photography, even the GQ (male) shoes supplement - if … Continue reading
Filed under charity shop, clothes swap, ethical fashion, fashion magazines, vintage
Six Items
Raise your hand in the air if you’ve been on a cheeky shopping trip this week. Yep, me too. I love fashion and the thrill of finding a bargain on the high street, not to mention the speed with which … Continue reading
Filed under clothes swap, environment, ethical fashion, Fairtrade, London Fashion Week, recession, shopping, vintage fair
The significance of spring cleaning
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks spring cleaning my flat, de-cluttering and generally trying to be a bit more tidy, which is harder than it sounds when you have as much stuff as I do! Books, cameras, clothes, shoes – half … Continue reading
Filed under charity shop, granny fashion, vintage
Rock The Week
It’s a day later than usual as I spent a looong day in Birmingham for work yesterday, but here are a few fashion related (and totally non-fashion related) things that have made my world go round over the last seven … Continue reading
Filed under Food, London Fashion Week
Clothes Swap: Topshop, florals & denim delights
I mentioned on a recent RTW post that my friend, S, hosted a clothes swap last month. I’m a big fan of clothes swapping for several reasons; aside from giving once-loved clothes a new home, doing your bit for the … Continue reading
Filed under charity shop, clothes swap, Next, Topshop
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ship-Shape & Bristol Fashion! Love it or hate it, single or loved-up, I hope you have a wonderful day and treasure those people who are special to you. xx Photo courtesy of Planet of Success
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Rock The Week
Fashion related (and totally non-fashion related) things that have made my world go round over the last seven days… Eleanor Hardwick. Super talented teen photographer who I fell in love with when I saw her work at a Here Gallery … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Independent Fashion Bloggers, photography, Rock The Week
Charity Treasures on Stokes Croft
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure – an excellent way to sum up charity shops, flea markets, and vintage boutiques – and those unwanted gems can now be found on Stokes Croft. Treasure has replaced Jacksons Autos (a shop … Continue reading
Filed under charity shop, Stokes Croft
Alright, our kid?
So, you can probably tell from this snap, above, that I decided to keep the Topshop coat from my recent shopping spree – and what a wise decision - this cold snap we’re experiencing doesn’t show any sign of leaving soon! It … Continue reading
Filed under clothes swap, H and M, Primark, socks, Topshop
