Fru-Gal Challenge Monday: Introducing...
08.01.12
Fru-Gal Challenge
Rosalind Jana, a fashion blogger and writer with a passion for all things vintage
Rosalind is a student and blogger living in the rolling hills of rural England. In 2011, she won the prestigious Vogue Talent Contest for Young Writers and her work was published in the magazine. She blogs at: Clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com
Despite my dislike of the cold January chill, there is one plus side – the weather allows for extensive wearing of vintage winter coats and capes. This particular reversible beauty was located at a charity shop stall at the Big Chill music festival two summers ago. I enjoyed the music, but the racks of second hand ‘dressing up’ wares even more. I left (or rather staggered out) with an empty purse and much, much heavier bags. The current glut of grey days calls for the brightest colours possible, and so I added this A-line skirt from a vintage shop on Brick Lane and a belt that belonged to my grandma (she has had a rich and varied life, including a former existence as an actress in the 60s and 70s – explaining her wonderful wardrobe). The top and shoes were located in charity shops, and the jewellery is vintage.
I spent too much of the day procrastinating (although at least the hours spent writing were constructive!) ahead of looming revision for exams. However, I also managed a tramp across some fields – minus the heels.
