So last weekend we had a big birthday party for my friend Kris. The theme was The Great Gatsby and Cabaret and I have always visioned what I would like to wear at a party like that. I had to search a long time to find something that matched my vision though. But here it is - a vintage sequin showgirl body! It is a sparkling vintage dress in silver and black.They are not very easy to come across and even on Etsy I had to look for a while to find some to choose from. But I did find one at ZoomVintage and it is totally covered in sequins and it the pattern in front reminds of a tie which makes me think of the cigarette girls in the 1930:s and 1940:s. The feather in my hair is a headpiece from around the 1920:s in lovely condition. I found it in the vintage flea market in Solna last year that I mentioned before. I will publish some photos of it in color in the future. But I really couldn't wait - I want to show you some of the gorgeous pictures that Michaela Lindén took on this night. 

Who doesn't want a two piece mariner's outfit with high waisted pants? And who doesn't want it in the most kitschy pattern ever? Yes, it is yellow and it has palm trees, a chick and a parrots on it. Just lovely!

So okay, I can imagine a few persons were this outfit wouldn't be a must in their wardrobe, but I can assure that is the case for me now! I found this in an antique and vintage fair in Solna last year. It was the first one at this location and unfortunately I don't think any more will take place there. Lucky for us we have the vintage fair in Stockholm from Bakåt:framåt twice a year, next one coming up in September! And Solna still has the Megaloppis - a huge vintage market which also comes around every autumn and spring. Now the date is set the 5th and 6th October! Don't miss is for the world is you are in Stockholm - they have clothes but also a lot of great china, furniture and collectible items. I can't wait!

This gorgeous thing is from the 1947:s collection "Le Gant - Merry Widow" of Warner's. 

Warner's has made beautiful underwear since 1874 and has made a huge mark on the lingerie fashion since (for example they were the ones who launched the "alphabet bras", the ones we know today by A, B, C, D cups, you know). I guess that's what a company need to do to survive all the twists and turns of two three centuries. 

I found the corset in Hollywood, at the sunday market of Melrose. If there is anywhere that you can't miss when you are in LA, it is this sunday market! It blew my mind! They had lovely clothes - and actually a lot from the 1920:s, 1930:s that I find is hard to find in Sweden. They also had beautiful mirrors, furniture and mannequins. This corset was bought for like 25 dollars, maybe less. So if you are interested in second hand and vintage, don't miss it! You can see some pictures down below, so you see what I mean. And if you want to know more about lingerie from the past, the evolution of the corset and Warner's history - take a peek here. It can say a lot of women's history too. 

Hey kids!

It's summer, it is work but most of all it is outside time with friends so I don't spend a lot of time in front of a screen right now. But I feel my fingers itching when it comes to show you some of the finds that is bound to come with summer flea markets!

This is a jump suit that I bought at the Galoppis in Täby, just outside Stockholm. It was an old lady who sold it, and I just love the tropical pattern all over! It makes me wanna dance ugly dances (the best pieces do).

Galoppisen is by far my favorite flea market in the summer. It is a boot sale with so many cars that you get both happy and faintly feelings at the same time when you arrive. Everything is super cheap - so my wardrobe is kind on it's breaking point (maybe I should sell some of my own soon). This jump suit set me back 4 dollars, the flea market is open every saturday and sunday 12.00-04.00 pm all summer! A must!

This is such a light flowy skirt, bought in London. The turban is bought in a second hand store in Sundbyberg, outside Stockholm. The turban was popular in the 1920:s and a lot of movie stars of the 1940:s wore it at that time.If you are visiting Stockholm, be sure to take a trip to Sundbyberg, they have a lot of thrifted shops and second hands, far cheaper than the ones inside Stockholm city. 

The brooch on the turban is Annie's, my great-grandmothers. She was bought up in the beginning of the 20th century and you can see her in all her glory in a picture down below. She and my great-grandfather loved a masquerade so the picture is probably from that kind of happening. Or maybe from a revue from 1920:s. Lets just say I think I got my love for spectacles from her.

So as may have noticed, I'm a sucker for vintage lingerie. This pair of lace shorts are from the beginning of the 1900:s. They are perfect as shorts for the summer, made in strong cotton and in impeccable condition. Fantastic for being over 100 years old, right?

They cost me 5 dollars at a flea market in Solna, Sweden. The flea market that I have mentioned before (a great one).

The top is a bullet bra from the 1950:s. The bullet bra got it's name from the shape of it's cups, it gives you a nice 1950:s shape when you wear it underneath clothes, but this piece can also be used as just a lace top really. 

Well, I should head to bed now. Tomorrow I have an early day baking for friends and then it's premier for one of the biggest and best flee markets in the Stockholm area for the summer: Galoppis! I have waited all year.

This vintage top is bought in the awesome boutique Kiloshop in Paris. It is such an amazing vintage store were you buy your clothes by its weight! So it's super cheap to buy tops, dresses and accessories but think twice about the jeans and jackets. 

The rose is a brooch from H&M and the bow is bought in a flee market in Solna, Sweden for 1 dollar. The shorts was a find: a pair of topshop shorts for like 2 dollars. The leather jacket has been mine since I was 6 years old, so it is super soft. 

Hope you like the mint!