~* Liberty London *~
An absolute must, Liberty is the oldest department store in London, one that I shamefully discovered only 25 years after my first visit to London. Packed with old-school charm and character, an antique jewellery collection, wooden floorboards, rare fragrances, flowers, royally gorgeous stationary, divine vintage boutiques (yes, several!), original staircases dating some 100 years back... If a department store can have soul, Liberty's is the one.
I instantly fell in love with this beautifully beaded 1920's Charleston dress... An original piece, yet in such pristine condition that you could just hop dancing on tables wearing it...
Immediately after, I found myself unfaithfully drawn to this spring green emerald vintage Valentino gown... Luckily, it wasn't my color as it wasn't quite my budget either.
Swooooooon.
A summer garden party, anyone?
My little stroll in the vintage boutiques got worse and worse - well better and better actually. I could just see myself strutting towards the beach somewhere in the South of France next summer in these soft, comfortable, pretty little kitten heels below... Stopping for a glass of rosé on the way perhaps... Grrrrrrr. Again, it was budgetary matters that separated me and these rosa sandals from our summer romance.
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I've always wanted a bedside table made of old suitcases piled on top of each other. This one would have been perfect on my bedside... Packed with all those books on my to-be-read list, waiting for bedtime...
And... For the Modern Vintage Bride. What a wow factor just shoes and gloves can create. This one's not for me, but perfect for somebody.
So, my dear readers, next time when in London, don't make the mistake of missing Liberty's. If you're even a little bit of a fool for rare beauties with character, it's guaranteed to make you swoon too.
Kisses from your very own
LadyBohemia
~*♥*~
I instantly fell in love with this beautifully beaded 1920's Charleston dress... An original piece, yet in such pristine condition that you could just hop dancing on tables wearing it...
Immediately after, I found myself unfaithfully drawn to this spring green emerald vintage Valentino gown... Luckily, it wasn't my color as it wasn't quite my budget either.
Swooooooon.
A summer garden party, anyone?
My little stroll in the vintage boutiques got worse and worse - well better and better actually. I could just see myself strutting towards the beach somewhere in the South of France next summer in these soft, comfortable, pretty little kitten heels below... Stopping for a glass of rosé on the way perhaps... Grrrrrrr. Again, it was budgetary matters that separated me and these rosa sandals from our summer romance.
*
I've always wanted a bedside table made of old suitcases piled on top of each other. This one would have been perfect on my bedside... Packed with all those books on my to-be-read list, waiting for bedtime...
And... For the Modern Vintage Bride. What a wow factor just shoes and gloves can create. This one's not for me, but perfect for somebody.
So, my dear readers, next time when in London, don't make the mistake of missing Liberty's. If you're even a little bit of a fool for rare beauties with character, it's guaranteed to make you swoon too.
Kisses from your very own
LadyBohemia
~*♥*~