By Emma Cheshire
With the Fashion Weeks having come and gone, we’ve all been reminded once again of what’s hot and what’s seriously not. The AW11 trends may have been flaunted over the past couple of weeks, but it’s SS11 that we’re really looking forward to. Spring’s warm weather is starting to give us a reason to squeeze into high-waisted paper-bag shorts, and sexy, sheer silk shirts, so now is the time to transform those few key pieces from last year’s sweet summer memories into this holiday’s potential.
Because we know that those designer pieces that stole the SS11 shows are a little out of everyone’s price range, we’re swooping in to solve the problem. Here’s our guide to three of the best vintage shops for the perfect outfit. Not only can you spend the day shopping for affordable fashion that you can’t wait to swap your jumper for, but it’s also a great way to recycle clothes. If you don’t live near one of these then why not hop on a bus or train for a day trip…
London
Voted one of the top 100 stores you have to visit in the world, Absolute Vintage boasts a shoe collection that any woman would die for. With every pair arranged by colour it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for, and if you don’t have the time or the energy to spend a day scouring shops for what you want then they have a great website that you can order directly from. Now there’s no excuse not to have a pair of shoes for every outfit!
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Attica Vintage is a small but perfectly formed vintage shop with 20th century collections galore! Whether you fancy something new for your home, or a frock for a night out, this is one of the go-to places in the north. Known for their great dress selection, if you’re on the hunt for some ’50s flared skirts or some sparkly flapper style this should be your first point of call.
Birmingham
Based in the heart of the Midlands, Cow Vintage provides everything you need to transform you into the ultimate cool kid. Silk scarves and silk shirts are a huge trend for SS11, and this place will let you sift through old school designer clobber to find the look you most want to rock for the next couple of months.
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