What I wore today and belated last weekend...

Weekend time is almost here! It's been another busy week for us here at The Attic People. We had a really successful buying trip this week, so expect lots amazing new stock in our store very soon. Ross is also in the process of building our own website which we're very excited about.

Dress: Vintage from The Attic People

Tights: Topshop

Boots: Vintage from The Attic People

Photos taken by Ross in our apartment.

So this is what I wore today... This is a new dress from our stock I decided to keep for myself. I love the cape detail and gorgeous print. It was a maxi, but I hemmed this one... Sometimes I find it hard deciding whether to go for it and hem a dress or not, but I feel I made the right decision on this one!

Last weekend was great, I caught up with some girlfriends for food and drinkies which was fun, and my dear friend Neil paid a visit from London for some well needed catch up time! I should imagine this one will be pretty relaxed. How about you?

Above, Ross me and Neil, Below me and my girlfriends last friday :)

Well I hope you all have a great weekend, any fun Valentine's plans?

Posted by: Marisa 

Dreaming of a summer holiday...

With Christmas a long forgotten memory, and now into the 2nd month of the new year; man are we missing summer! Don't know about you guys but we are pining for a holiday. These are some snaps from ours in Bali last year we wanted to share with you.

We felt we needed to go somewhere far away from England, somewhere tropical - a different culture. It was our first time to Asia, and Indonesia is certainly different from the UK!

The Balinese people are a peaceful Hindu culture who carry out rituals and offerings to their gods and ancestors. For example; we had just been to bathe in a luxurious natural volcanic spa high up in the mountains of the island... It was a real eye-opener when we we stumbled upon a mass village migration. Our guide told us when someone died in the village every member of the community would come for support and to pay respect. The sense of society and change of perspective we saw throughout our trip was wonderful & refreshing.

Bali is a magical, colourful and exotic place. Full of culture, their own art & crafts, balmy hot tropical weather and fantastic wildlife. Lizards, birds, monkeys, turtles & dolphins are some of the animals naturally indiginous to the island.

We loved our time there and would recommend it if you wanted this type of holiday. Hope everyone's having a good weekend!

Posted by: Ross

I want!

Whilst browsing through the wonderful  Poppytalk blog today I was blown away by this amazing image. It's an ad for Graham & Brown. Don't you think its pretty amazing? What an innovative way to promote their wallpaper designs. I could really imagine myself in this car, this idea will definitely be sticking with me! 

Sorry we have been lacking on the post front this week... It's been a bit hectic. We have lots of wonderful stock to fill our vintage store with, just gotta list the beauties now! There will be an update very soon.

Posted by: Marisa

What I wore on posting Monday...

Today was what I call posting monday. We had massive amounts of bids ending last night so most of today was spent packaging items to be sent across the globe! It's quite exciting wondering who will be receiving our items (almost as exciting as dreaming of who owned them in the first place).

If you ever buy any items from us and would like to be featured on our blog please email us some pictures of you and your purchase. It would be lovely to put faces to the names on the parcels. Aside from the manic packaging, I managed to start preparing some new listings for this Thursday's new shop update.

Another tapestry bag from my personal collection.

So this is what I wore today whilst on my errands. Ross and I also managed to spend a bit of time on our rooftop as the sun was setting... It's such a nice place to be at that time of day. Although it looks warm the sunlight was very deceiving... It was bitterly cold! The coat I chose to wear today was definitely not warm enough.

Hope you all had a good weekend? Ours was fairly simple and quiet, we enjoyed relaxing, walking, and eating nice food at Gourmet Burger. We will be holding a giveaway soon over at cakies; a fantastic lifestyle blog we are now sponsoring. So be sure to check back soon for more details.

Photos by Ross

Coat: Vintage, (from our stock)

Bag: Vintage tapestry from oxfam

Hat: newlook

Dress: Primark

Top: Vintage (Charity shop)

Tights: topshop

Boots: Vintage( from our stock)

Posted by: Marisa

New MENS Vintage Items in online store on auction...

New listings up in store. Many Vintage items up on auction for Menswear and Womenswear,with bids starting at £4.95. Many ending this Sunday. More to come on this next week, along with a great selection of Vintage Tapestry bags up for grabs.

Hope you've had a great weekend so far! We're gonna cosy up and watch Arctic with Bruce Parry on iplayer I think. Really getting into to these programmes! Enjoy the rest of your evening!! :)

Posted by: Ross

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros at the Old Vic Tunnels...

Just got tickets! Marisa got an email for a gig with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (who are also curating the event) at the Old Vic Tunnels!!

Kevin Spacey (see linked article) is artistic director for the venue & has already teamed up with artist Banksy. The performance also includes other bands, artists & film screenings... We're so excited! Been wanting to see these guys for ages. It looks like such a cool place for bands to play.

Posted by: Ross

1950's Vintage Horrockses Fashions

Wow! I was really pleased to stumble across this beautiful collection of 50's style fashion pieces in the V&A online shop. These designs have been adapted from 1950's fabrics, designed for Horrockses fashions; one of the most respected ready-to-wear labels of the late 40's and 50's. The prices are pretty reasonable and the prints are so, so pretty... I'm particularly in love with the hankie and tote bag design. I have also just purchased this book from Amazon, I couldn't resist seeing more gorgeous prints, and learning some more about their history! Don't you just think these items would make a perfect gift?

Above: 

Dress, hankie and purse, adapted from 50's fabric designed for Horrockses in the late 40's and 50's

Below: Scarf, daisy print zip bag and floral stripe tote bag

  Below are some 40's Horrockses designs. Thought it would be nice to show you some originals. Sourced from sheepandchic blog.

Spring 1948 fashion advert

    1947 Patricia Roc ( British movie star) promoting Horrockses

Picture post 1947

Be great to know your thoughts on V&A collection!? I know you can't beat originals but I think they have done a pretty good job. The weekend is nearly here yay!

Posted by: Marisa

Love for tapestry

Selection of vintage tapestry bags available in our store !

My first vintage tapestry bag was purchased back in 2003 whilst on design placement in New York City. Once me and my friends discovered Chelsea flea market and beacon's closet in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) we were hooked! Since then I have built up a collection of various styles which I like to hang on our bedroom wall...poor Ross!, as well as use them. They are just so beautiful, they just hold so much authenticity and charm.

 I'm very excited to let you know we have a selection of these beauties up for sale in our store. There is a variety of tapestry bags from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Anyone else got a lot of love for them? Be interested to know what your favourite style is?

Posted by: Marisa

Liverpool roaming...

Outside our studio.

We woke early Saturday morning to leave the city, but unfortunately wintery weather prevailed. Our plans for a shoot foiled, we wandered about town & took a few snaps. Marisa looked beautiful in her new dress which she bagged in the sale at Cath Kidson last weekend.

After our hands (all four of them) were numb with cold we went for a cosy lunch at Leaf cafe on bold st & ordered some wonderful piping hot french onion soup & sausage sandwiches. Mmmm!

Poor Marisa had been aching to get her hair done for ages. But was finally able to book her appointment for Sunday, and with the help of her trusty hairdresser wrestled her out of control fringe into submission. 

We saw Black Swan which we both enjoyed but I was glad it was over 'cos I found it so intense! Really good though. Surreal, tragic, fantastical. Natalie Portman deserves credit for her performance - we think!... Recommend a watch!

Hope you all had a good weekend? If you've seen Black Swan be good to know what you thought?

Posted by: Ross

Blue Valentine...

Serenades of You & Me by Penny & the Quarters

We LOVE this film!! Well worth the watch. Especially if you're a couple too. You will both enjoy it.

Dean (Ryan Gosling), & Cindy (Michelle Williams), are a star crossed couple deeply in love. However years into their relationship times are challenging. This film looks back at the magic of their first romance, whilst at the same time showing the lead up to the one night they have to save their rocky marriage.

The story flows like real life, which is further more enhanced by great performances from Gosing & Williams. The cinamatography is edgy and now, and with soundtrack by Grizzly Bear you have nothing to lose.

Posted by: Ross