Vintage popularity - Why I love vintage

Living in Bournemouth is totally feeding my new found love for vintage. With the vintage fairs and shops on offer in the area and surrounding towns, its no wonder I'm quickly falling out of love with the high street. Here are three reasons why I love vintage:

1. The majority of the time its a lot cheaper than high street, sometimes items can be pricey but if you know what to expect and where to shop, your a winner. 
2. It lasts much longer than high street. 'The proof is in the pudding' if its lasted long enough for you to purchase it as vintage its likely going to be a hard-wearing piece and will have a whole lotta life left. 
3. Its unlikely you will have the same outfit as your best friend. There's nothing worse than turning up to a party and deciding who is going to leave/change/stay in a darkened corner. 

The above photos were taken in a vintage, Alice in Wonderland themed boutique in Boscombe, quirkily named 'What Alice Found'. 

Owned and run by Nicki Grainger, a vintage and general fashion goddess, this little shop is the perfect hideaway and could brighten up even the dreariest of afternoons. After visiting the wonderland a handful of times, I can safely say I am a dedicated fan and will be sure to feed my latest obsession - by visiting once a month! 

 (I must apologise for the poor picture quality! Admittedly I forgot to take my camera to this event so these images are snapshots from my filmed footage)

THE VINTAGE FAIR

This is THE vintage event to attend, its the largest travelling vintage fair in the UK, housing over 50 stalls, which stock pieces from the 40's to the 80's and there are is even a vintage themed tea room and hair salon. The atmospheric music and brightly coloured stalls are exciting and paint a really retro picture,

Another difference between high street and vintage are the people involved, I met Gina Walters (pictured below) and she was absolutely lovely! I always find that vintage traders are much friendlier and care a lot more about their customers and product.