Cashmere Diamonds

What Ho.....
I thought I would share with you a recent purchase and also tell you a little bit of the history behind the company and therefore my lovely vintage cashmere jumper.



Ballantyne Cashmere was founded in 1921 in a small Scottish town called Innerleithen in the Borders region

A prestigious and legendary brand which has always used natural fibres of the best possible quality, selecting its cashmere yarns in far-off regions of China and Inner Mongolia. Here, where the winters are very cold, goats protect themselves using their soft and warm fleece: cashmere.
The meticulous care that goes into the selection of raw materials has remained a hallmark of Ballantyne throughout its history.



Over the years, Ballantyne knitwear has been admired and worn by many famous celebrities. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, used to purchase an array of Ballantyne double-yarn Twin Sets in pastel colours from Berk in Madison Avenue every spring, which she later wore during long horse rides.

I love my little jumper it is so soft and snuggerly,  just right for these chilly winter / spring days.

And yes you can be sure that I will be keeping my eyes open for more jumpers, cardigan and twin sets by Ballantyne  of Peebles Cashmere knitwear.

TTFN x

1920's Harlem.... Vintage Dance Hall.

This months Swingaroo Vintage Dance Hall comes from 1920's Harlem... ........
well Preston to be honest.... never the less it promises to be a spiffing wizard of a evening.


   Whilst the very talented Sian and Julian bring their experience and enthusiasm for Lindy Hop to the Swingaroo Vintage Dance Hall this month they will also be teaching a lesson in Lindy Hop and are confident that you'll love learning to Lindy Hop just as much as they do teaching it and have  a whole lot of fun in the process.



52 Skidoo........

1920's Harlem Swing band will be providing the music to dance to....

They are a three piece Harlem swing band that turnes back the clock playing dazzling sets of vintage American music.

Classic favourites such as.....  Ain't Misbehavin.......  The Joint Is Jumpin and Your Feet's Too Big all carefully woven in between well known hits such as Jeepers Creepers......  Dark town Strutter's Ball and I Ain't Got Nobody to create an authentic 1920 / 30s Harlem gin joint atmosphere.

So all you vintage lovers now is the time to check out your favourite vintage suite or dress as and purchase your tickets
www.swingaroo-vintage-dancehall.co.uk

TTFN x

       

 






                                             

Secret Lives of Dresses.

Hi He Hi Lovers of Vintage.....

My sister brought me the book Secret Lives of Dresses for Christmas and I have been waiting for the opportunity to start reading it.
I was not entirely sure that it was going to be my cup of tea as I have tendency to read mainly factual, fashion, Autobiographies or Biographies, so yes to be honest it was with a little bit of trepidation that I opened and read the first few pages........
In side I discovered to my utter amazement  a captivating and enchanting novel for every girl who loves vintage clothing and knows that the right vintage dress can make her feel like a million pound and......... maybe....
maybe .........just maybe even change her life.
   
I also found that whilst reading the secret lives of dresses I began to look at each of the vintage dresses that I own in a new way, wondering what each one of their story or stories is......

What ever the story of any of my dresses I intend a whole new chapter / history for each and everyone of them.....
Together we have lots of places to go, people to see, champagne and Pimms to be drank....
Vintage cars to be driven, steam trains to be caught and Jives and Lindy hops to be danced.......

But most important I love and cherish each and everyone of my lovely vintage dresses.

TTFN x