Shepton Mallet Vintage Flea and Collectors Market

So, the weekend has arrived, bringing with it a blissful two day break from the 9-5 life for the vast majority of you; but the question is, how will you spend your Sunday? Sipping coffee in bed 'til early afternoon whilst perusing the glossy pages of Vogue? Suffering from the dreaded "wine flu" that follows a hefty Saturday night session? For those of you who tend to opt for one of those two aforementioned options and treat a Sunday as a lazy day in which you tend not to do a lot, I offer you two words in a bid to inspire you to do something a little bit more exciting and not waste a precious day off: vintage shopping! As I said in my last post, this Sunday, we'll be heading down to Shepton Mallet bright and early to set up a stall at Shepton Flea and Collectors Market.

The Shepton Flea and Collectors Market is scheduled to be hosted just six times this year, the dates for each event can be found on their website. It's raved about by numerous vintage bloggers, and with over 200 indoor stalls, it's a pretty vast event with plenty of vintage variety. What will we be taking, I hear you ask? A whole host of vintage delights to satisfy all of your vintage clothing dreams. We have a fairly substantially sized stall, so we will have a lot of great stock for you to look through on the day. However, as a bit of a taster, we've decided to give our blog readers a few sneak previews in regard to some of the more specialist items that we'll be bringing along on the day...

As you may know, we stock a wide variety of vintage fur coats and stoles. We'll have a wide selection of both real and faux fur on offer on Sunday. In regard to the real fur on offer, we think it is necessary to stress that we sell only vintage fur we do so in accordance with the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, and hence have a "no new fur" policy. The image above is taken from our collection with the white fur coat being almost identical to the famous fur coat worn by Marilyn Monroe. Our collection is of phenomenal quality and luxurious design.

Ah, the Silver Cross - a pram so special that it can make even the coldest of hearts become broody. These prams are so exceptionally made that they were dubbed as the "Rolls Royce" of prams, and eventually became the pram of choice for the Royal family. That's right, little princes and princesses were transported in prams similar to the ones we have on offer. We'll be bringing some of our Silver Cross prams along for the ride. They'll be available for purchase, and if you're concerned about squeezing it into your car boot along with the abundance of other vintage bargains from the day, then fear not - you can talk to us about the possibility of delivery. 

So, if you're contemplating giving us a visit on Sunday, these are all the details you'll need:

Opening Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Entry: £3.50 per adult, accompanied children free

Location: The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN.

We look forward to meeting you all!

Winter Warmers.

Ah Winter - when the mornings become just as dark as the nights, and the weather as deceiving as a good  Instagram filter. Let's face it, when you think about it like that, it's almost enough to make you turn up the thermostat and send you whimpering to the warm embrace of your bed until the first glimmer of Spring arrives. However, to tempt you out of hibernation, we've scoured around for a selection of vintage coats so hot that they'd rival the dearly missed temperatures of Summer....almost. 

1. The 1960s Coat

This English Lady branded coat is quite the vintage gem and fits in perfectly with the British heritage vibes which are always popular with the ever lust-worthy Mulberry designers. This particular coat is made of 100% pure wool and comes in an appeasing palette of grey with subtle flecks of orange and brown which add further depth to rich quality of design. The coat is slightly flared which makes for a flattering silhouette in spite of the many layers that we'll undoubtedly be wrapping ourselves in this winter.  As far as detailing goes, the rounded collar is atypical of 1960's fashion but the five statement buttons help this coat fit in with contemporary styles, thus making it a truly timeless piece. So, dust off the vinyl player and your favourite Beatles record and get ready to embrace the swingin' sixties in this stylish swing coat available here

2. The Tweed Coat.

This Alexon Herringbone offering is the perfect coat for all of you ladies who have to hop around the place for business meetings. Smart, sophisticated and stylish, it makes for the perfect office coat. The cut screams minimalism but the luxurious velvet collar adds the hint of elegance needed to really dress up a monotonous work wardrobe; the notched lapels and double breasted fastening are the final stroke of professionalism. This coat is sure to send the boardroom into hushed silence when you make your entrance. To quote the ultimate female entrepreneur; "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." You can see additional images of this dress and make the smart decision to purchase it here

3. The Camel Coat.

I don't know what it is about a camel coat, but they always seem to epitomise ladylike elegance and style, and this Ravens coat is no exception. A stunning blend of soft 70% virgin wool and 30% camel hair, this coat is a true beauty. It features a slight flare to the hem and comes with a matching belt with slide buckle to really clinch in that waist and give you a more defined silhouette. Personally, I think a camel coat can really pull together a winter outfit, it might be something to do with its ability to stand out against the sea of greys and blacks which become a little bit tiresome during the winter months, yet it's still a universal shade that doesn't clash with any other colours. If you're looking for a coat which you can wear with virtually any outfit, then this could be for you.

4. The Cape

Don't they say to save the best until last? I admit, I've fallen a little bit in love with this H Moser cape. It's presented in the lovely autumnal shade of bottle green and is truly striking. With the likes of Victoria Beckham and Olivia Palermo being partial to this style, it's fair to say that a cape coat is a must-have this season, and really sets apart the trend setters from the fashion followers.  This particular cape is a fantastic blend of thick wool which really adds a stunning shape to what can often be perceived as a shapeless garment. I personally suggest that you buy this little number before I get the chance to snap it up myself and add it to my ever expanding collection. 

So, there you have it - our best selection of coats to keep you both fashionable and warm this winter. The best part? You needn't even venture out into the cold to purchase them! As ever, our full collection of coats are conveniently available here.