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W.E. Inspired Outfits

January 27th, 2012 · Uncategorized

We had an SHR night out this week to see W.E. the much anticipated film by Madonna. This film has already had many-a prejudiced, sneering review, but we were very pleasantly surprised!

We had really gone to see it to witness the recreated sartorial delights of Wallis Simpson, a controversial figure but nevertheless a very snappy dresser and 30s fashion icon, and we weren’t disappointed on that front!

Vogue’s ‘Style File’
on Mrs Simpson is a good place to go to see some of her signature looks, and our forthcoming book Wearable Vintage Fashion (in all good bookshops from late March!) looks at the fashions of the 30s and how to recreate looks from the era (as well as fashions from 20s-80s!) and below are a few authentic 30s pieces that will create a Wallis inspired 30s outfit:

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Above are: round sunglasses (repro), gauntlet gloves, a cream, short sleeve day dress with matching belt and neck scarf detail, tortoiseshell hair comb, white and navy shoes and a fantastic fabric bag with bakelite frame.

In Second Hand Rose our super £3 sale continues (BUT it’s the last day of the sale and last day in our old shop tomorrow Saturday 28th!!) and here’s two outfits you can buy from the shop to recreate a 30s-style look:

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Above is a satin kimono lounge suit and pussy bow blouse with oriental enamel belt buckle. This whole outfit cost just £5! It really is too cheap!

The 70s are a great decade to plunder for 30s style dresses. Look for butterfly sleeved maxi dresses, even though the fabric will be wrong (no polyester in the 30s!) the overall look will be convincing! Here’s a brown and sparkly evening maxi, with 30s-style sleeves and shape. We’ve added brown gloves with gathered detail, which is a nod to the popular gauntlet style of the decade, and a small evening bag made from fabric with a frame and chain handle. This whole outfit, including accessories is a bargain £8!

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Mega Moving Sale!

January 20th, 2012 · Uncategorized

The walls are white, the carpet’s up and there are bargains galore to be had! This week saw the start of our mega moving sale where every item is only £3! The more you buy the cheaper it gets as it’s 2 for £5, 4 for £10!

What a transformation! We've turned the soon-to-be-old-shop into a into a vintage bargain store!

What a transformation! We've turned the soon-to-be-old-shop into a into a vintage bargain store!

There’s loads of great items in the sale, lots to mix and match, including accessories such as bags and shoes. Here’s just a few outfits we’ve created from our vintage bargains:

Velvet jacket, pussy bow blouse, red and black patterned skirt and leather shoulder bag – 4 items for just £10!

This whole outfit is only £10!

This whole outfit is only £10!

This is a lovely heavy weight, carpet-style cardigan, a black velvet skirt and black handbag, only £8!

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Here’s a more glamorous number! A polyester, halterneck catsuit, with a black and gold lamé blouse worn here as a shrug, and a fun 80s, purple, suede bag, all for only £8!

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There’s so much stock in the sale, that if you’re a vintage seller, looking to bulk buy wholesale vintage, you might be interested in coming and viewing our stock. Feel free to call or email us and make an enquiry. We can also make out of hours appointments if necessary!

The sale will continue until early February and we’ll keep you posted on our move to the new shop!

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Shop update!

January 16th, 2012 · Uncategorized

We’ve had a busy couple of days starting the mammoth task of clearing the hoarders paradise that is Second Hand Rose! Just like the exciting but daunting idea of clearing granny’s attic we have been rummaging and removing like no ones business to get ready for our new premises!
We are happy to announce a monster sale to streamline the collection for our new stock room so everyone get to the shop at 10am for the start of our £5 or less bargain store!
Anyone wanting to start a vintage stall or shop, or if you fancy some new stock, do get in touch, as the more you buy the cheaper it’ll be!
We’ve been ruthless, see the photos below to see just how bare it got! There are some great items going on the rails!

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Our Walls Might look A Little Bare…

January 11th, 2012 · Uncategorized

But don’t despair!

It’s all part of our exciting move to our new shop in the Hopmarket! We’ve got several very exciting things happening this year, as well as the publication of our Wearable Vintage Fashion book in Spring, the first few months of this year are all about our move to Number 10 The Hopmarket!

We’ll have lots more space for lots more vintage treasures! So please bear with us while we make the transition, and in order to make room for lots of lovely new vintage stock, we’re having a massive sale starting next Tuesday 17 January, but we’ll post more on that next week!

Here’s how the shop looks at the mo:

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Keep In Touch – Join our mailing list!

January 4th, 2012 · Uncategorized

What to keep up to date with news from Second Hand Rose? We can let you know when we’re set to move to the new shop, when we launch our big, new online store and when our book Wearable Vintage Fashion is published in Spring!

Those on our mailing list will also be the first to get an exclusive invite the opening party for our new shop!

Just CLICK HERE to email us, or drop us a line at info@secondhandroseworcester.co.uk

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Gypsy Rose Lee at her typewriter

We will never pass on your details and only email when we have something important to tell you. We have lots planned for 2012 with such an exciting start to the year, we hope you’ll keep in touch!

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New year, new shop!

December 29th, 2011 · Uncategorized

New Years Eve is approaching fast and it has all the more meaning for us here at Second Hand Rose! We are moving premises at the beginning of 2012 so as soon as the bells toll and the last glass of champagne has been downed we must get the screwdrivers and paintbrushes out! In fact, no time like the present, today sees the beautiful wall of doilies being taken down! We will be documenting the move on here so you will be in the know of all the ins and outs of the task ahead!
Fear not, we arent moving far, still in the Hopmarket,just moving through the courtyard to the gorgeous two storey corner building, number 10!

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Christmas = The Puppini Sisters

December 21st, 2011 · Uncategorized

Christmas isn’t Christmas at Second Hand Rose without seeing The Puppini Sisters live! We went to see them last December at The Pigalle Club in London, and saw again them last week at Birmingham Town Hall. Here’s a blurry shot of the stage:

The Puppini Sisters at Birmingham Town Hall

The Puppini Sisters at Birmingham Town Hall

It was such a festive treat hearing songs from their Christmas Album as well as new songs from the forthcoming Hollywood album.

Here’s us outside the town hall. We had an unofficial leopard print and turban dress theme, but that’s actually pretty standard for us! It was really hot inside and freezing cold outside hence the red faces:

Clare & Jo outside the Town Hall

Clare & Jo outside the Town Hall

To see the post with more photos from last year’s outing: CLICK HERE

We’ve got lots of exciting things afoot for next year including the publication of our book Wearable Vintage Fashion in the Spring, as well as big changes in the shop from the New Year. We’ll keep you posted!

Merry Christmas from Second Hand Rose!

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WAVE Chrismas Fair!

December 16th, 2011 · Uncategorized

It’s the WAVE Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Vintage & Craft Fair today! We’ll be there in our 50s best, hope you can make it!

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In Stitches!

December 5th, 2011 · Uncategorized

A stressful Christmas shopping mission was lightened tonight by the sight of the Birmingham Bullring shopping centre bull all knotted up in a hand stitched festive jumper! It has been created by the ’stitches and hos’ knitters of Kings Heath Birmingham, what a great example of ‘guerilla knitting’! Do check out their website as they have been involved with other inspiring projects. We have been selling lots of jumpers in the shop lately, more coming in tomorrow so if you fancy being a ’sweatered heifer’ pop by!

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Advent Outfits!

December 4th, 2011 · Uncategorized

We’ve challenged ourselves to do a different vintage outfit for everyday of December, for a vintage advent calendar of sorts!

Here’s today’s, a Dolly Parton inspired outfit featuring a fringed shirt dress and an amazing be-jeweled belt:

Vintage Advent Outfits, Sunday 4th December

Vintage Advent Outfits, Sunday 4th December

Check out the other outfits in the Facebook album HERE!

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