Friday 5 June 2009

Possible case of heat stroke

We get a lot of emails about a lot of things on the ol' Style Salvage email account (and, by the way, we are generally dreadful about replying- give us a kick if we forget). A lot of emails about a lot of things- menswear, womenswear, handbags, parties, blogs... even shaving your groin. We'll twitter some of them, forward on others, ignore the womenswear stuff but occasionally I'll think 'ooh, that's worth sharing'.

Madeline Hansen emailed us to let us know about her new online vintage shop, The Good Shop, and a few things caught my eye so I thought I'd share. Now these aren't the usual things I'd obsess over so either the glorious weather we've been having has given me heat stroke or maybe my tastes are changing ever so slightly.

Blue and red jumper

1940s Fly Away Sweater - $45

I know, I know, it's JUNE. I can't help it. Only last night I was bemoaning the fact that I have suddenly become obsessed with the idea of autumn again, and begging Yokoo to stop making lovely knitwear that just taunts me in the summer months. I do love this though, it reminds me vaguely of the feather-shouldered jacket that Brandon Flowers wears from time to time.

Vintage Bambi style shorts

Spring time shorts - $45

Here you go, some summer clothing! Everyone needs shorts with old-school cartoon animals on don't they? So glad you agree. Also, I just love the way they're styled in this shot.

Geometric leather jacket - $50

Ok, so this one I'm still mulling over. Short sleeved leather jacket? Brown and black? But I just can't get the image of some on Facehunter or some such site seriously rocking this. Put it down to summer madness maybe?

Oh, and if you share my madness, Madeline told us that if you use the promo code BLOGZ you'll get 15% off. Just maybe steer clear of the bikini optical illusion tee, folks!

Steve's thoughts - I've never been a successful vintage shopper and often leave London stores empty handed and disappointed. Some people have the eye for it, they can spot an interesting piece from one hundred yards even if that piece is buried under piles of poorly made 80s clothes but alas I must have my blinkers on. Madeline Hansen and her team definitely possess the gift of unearthing unique pieces and EJ has definitely picked out some of the best items (although I like the Art Skool Blazer in addition to her picks). Apologies if you fancied the Geometric Leather jacket above because I nabbed the last one in stock!

15 comments:

John said...

OH MY GOD THOSE SHORTS ARE AMAZING

Style Salvage Steve said...

You aren't crazy! You know I'm not the biggest vintage fiend but I can certainly get on board with this shop. You've picked out some real gems here. I just bought the geometric leather jacket.

LivesLostInBlack said...

Wow, i love it.
Really wish the shorts weren't so damn small :( , but still great work.

LivesLostInBlack said...

Just bought the 'fly-away' jumper, hope it's not too hot this summer...

Style Salvage Steve said...

Tom//Princes and Wolves//: Lovely choice. We've sold out two items already between us...by the end of the day it could all be gone! Bring on new stock!

dyanna said...

I like your blog.I'm waiting for your new posts.

Matthew Spade said...

ohh wow they have some really superb stuff don't they. that leather jacket is a beast! id defo wear those shorts (very Ralph Lauren) and that art blazer i would have in a second (reminds me of that lad from pretty in pink). whats the shipping like seeing its a american site?

Style Salvage Steve said...

Mat Ahoy: Postage for my item was $10...bargain! Go for the leather jacket and the art blazer (otherwise I'll just buy it later).

lufecamargo@gmail.com said...

where where where can i buy the bambi shorts?
whereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?
=)

EJ said...

On the website - click the link under the pic or click the name of the store at the beginning of the post! :)

Syed said...

That sweater is so fantastic! I always end up longing for winter wear during the summer and vice versa lol. I checked out the online store, and wow, I just need some money in my bank!

tanya said...

lololol! i think we need a tutotial on that shaving the groin stuff... didnt quite get the gist of it with that Gillette ad...

tanya said...

*tutorial

TheSundayBest said...

Must not be tempted by baby deer shorts...must resist...

we could grow up 2gether said...

awww just look at those bambi shorts! its fairy tale!

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