Simple

This dress was a Christmas gift which I only just got round to wearing which is a shame as I actually really like it. Unfortunately, it doesn't look so good with opaques so when it was icy cold and opaques were (and still are) necessary, it was relegated to the wardrobe. It's so damn comfy and can be worn so many ways yet is so simple which is why it really appeals to me. I went to Copenhagen in February and a lot of the fashion there featured simple, clean cut clothes in this style and even though I filled my tiny suitcase until it was bursting with clothes from my trip, none of them have been able to make an appearance. Bring on the Summer... Ha Ha. All the jewellery can be seen here

Bits

This was meant to be an outfit post as I kind of miss doing them but the weather is just so terrible I couldn't step outside and I couldn't get enough light inside. Another reason is it was a black outfit before my cat jumped on me and now it's a white outfit. Oh well.
So instead here are some bits and pieces I'm wearing lately. Despite the crappy weather, the Summer bootfairs have started and I've been finding some absolute gems, such as the gold bracelet (about 30p) and this amazing bag (£1.50). I love boot fairs, I seriously go every week in Summer and I don't even care about giving up my Sunday morning lie ins to walk around a muddy field.
I've been majorly busy updating the shop but finally I'm done. I got sent some beautiful bracelets which I am kind of sad to see go but if I kept everything I love in my shop I'm not sure I'd have one left. I made some hand chains too and it's killing me not to wear them out too.

Spiked

So I have been away for a looong time, busy with work and getting visa stuff sorted and what not, but I have come back for the foreseeable future and what better way to stage a comeback than to show you some of the newest items in my shop!

I've been quite busy sourcing some great items on my travels but I've also got right back into making pieces as well - all of the chunky chain spiked jewellery is my own and I think it's looking pretty good even if I do say so myself! Anyway, if you see something you like just click the link to the right and it will take you straight to the shop - there is a lot more in there than I've shown you here so go take a look! I can do custom orders as well so just ask if you would like anything in particular.

On another note , I just got back from seeing The Hunger Games. It was quite good and now I have an urge to climb trees and learn how to build a fire.

New Stuff

Ive finally decided to spend some time reviving my shop on Etsy and filled it with some really beautiful pieces of jewellery. The raw crystal amethyst rings are back along with some other raw crystal bits and pieces. Go have a look! The link is in the sidebar.

If for some reason it doesn't work, the address is: www.etsy.com/shop/MargieHeartsVintage

A thing or two to learn

I was so disappointed with the Topshop sale this time round...except for this dress. I love the colour of it and it's a lot brighter than anything I usually wear. Especially in Winter. I probably won't wear it for everyday outings but maybe for a nice dinner out or something along those lines. Definitely with heels so I don't resemble the Wicked Witch of the West.
I am beyond excited to be going back to Istanbul in two days. I haven't been there since January and I swear I get shopping withdrawals. If I see something in England I like I don't buy it half the time knowing that I can get something similar but better in Istanbul. Usually for a lot less money too.
I've been planning for a while to breathe some life back into my Etsy shop. I let it slide for ages due to starting a new job and being busy all the time but I really want to start it up again and going to Istanbul will give me the perfect opportunity to find some unique pieces for it. Cannot wait.
Although the next problem is deciding what to pack for the ever- changing weather there. It can go from cloudy to sunny to raining then snow all in one day. It s a logistical nightmare.

Got used to it now

Aaaah I can't believe I broke my regular (ish) blogging rule! I was away in the middle of nowhere last weekend so internet was a big no no. It was kind of nice actually not to have phones and internet distracting me as they do 24/7 nowadays.
These boots are new. So inappropriate for woodland walking but I just wanted to wear them. Yes inquisitive dog walkers, I know they are heeled boots...AND? The Sun looked nice on them.
Getting so excited for my Istanbul trip. Even though I visit there regularly, I never get tired of it and there is aaalways something new I haven't seen before. Also, the shopping is beyond amazing.

Stop please

Look at this beautiiiful weather! In all my 22 years I don't think I've seen this much Sun in October. I was firmly into my black opaques stage but this weather has thrown me right off. I was moaning at the beginning of Summer that I can't ever find dresses long enough for me but this one is pretty much perfect. Not too frumpy, not too much of a flashing risk. Unless it's really windy. Like it was today.
I'm off to Dorset next weekend which I cannot wait for. I go every year but last year I didn't make it down there which I was so sad about. It's probably my favourite place to be and its just three days of sea and countryside, fresh air and being laughed at by the locals for asking if they have Malibu at the local pub. They don't have a flushing toilet, of course they don't have Malibu. It's cider, or cider.