Am in London at the moment, in the past few months I've moved thrice, flown overseas, shifted time zones, jostled with locals on the tube, and taken a shining to English ale.
When we arrived in London, the air was full of tiny little floating bits of pollen, that looked a bit like snow drifts. I loved it. People who have hayfever, not so much perhaps...
One thing I don't like about London is that there is absolutely no decent priced vintage in any of the charity shops. I went to Portobello and it was fantastic, but having so much amazing stuff in one place takes away the thrill of the find.
There is only one vintage dress in my luggage, and it's this one (I didn't want to run the risk of ruining anything else in my pack!) I'm finding it so difficult... can anyone tell me how you survive for one year with only enough clothes to fit into a pack?!
I'll try my best to update when I can, although it is difficult when on the move. If you're reading this, thank you for staying with me! X
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You're in London! Did you move there permanently or is it just a brief trip thing?
wow everyone is traveling at the moment....so jealous.
traveling with one pack kind of sucks... i would never be able to do it.
glad to see you're enjoying yourself! a break from blogging's good- it means you're actually LIVING YOUR LIFE...which gives you great stuff to come back and write about :)
Well, you picked a good one, the dress is adorable! Glad to hear you are enjoying your travels!
Hi! I've just come across your blog and it's great!
In response to the 'how does one live out of a pack for a year?' I suggest very simple basics (black dress, skirt, trousers/jeans, a few tops etc. and LOTS of accessories - lovely vintage scarfs, earrings, brooches, necklaces - that can change up a re-hashed outfit. I only lived out of a pack in London/Europe for 6 months but this is how I survived!
And there are good things at decent prices in some of the London charity shops..it just takes a lot of searching...
Have fun! I'm jealous!
Lola
LONDON??? That's so cool, you must be having a ball. As to the pack question - i have no idea, i always pack way to much for just a weekend!
Sarah: a little bit from column A, a little bit from column B! I'm here semi permanently for the next 1-2 years!
Oniomania: yes, I'm finding it veeery difficult!
Brodie: hehe, I wish I was better at combining the two!
Missa: thanks, I like it too :)
Lola: thanks for the tips! That was my theory too, I brought a pack full of black/grey/navy things, but now I'm getting clothes envy when I see all the lovely London girls with their cute vintage frocks and bags!
Pretty Little Pictures: I'm exactly like that too! Which is why I think I'm having so much trouble...
wow, how come you're in england? i'm from about an hour below london, although in term time i'm living in cornwall (: if you get a chance while you're here, visit cornwall! it's such a beutiful part of england!
i'm so glad you're posting again, too! i was missing your vintage loveliness!
susie bubble posted about this a while ago :http://www.theeastendthriftstore.com/
i've never been, but maybe try there for vintage?
You're in London! O my goodness. Does this mean you'll be blogging more often now that you're more settled? I would love that ;)
Annah-logue: ooo Cornwall sounds pretty, I definitely want to go there!
Ana: not sure, I'm still traveling so I'll probably still be as absent as ever! oh dear!
Thank you for the lovely little messages on my blog, great to hear from you!!!!
Glad you are having a great time, you are so lucky!!!
Oh, what a cute outfit! I love the beret! :D
Such cute pics! I love the pollen, it really does look like snow
Simple. Don't pack for a year. Pack a few treasured pieces and then some less so, and have fun bartering those off for new snazztastic ones when you can, and voila, continually changing wardrobe. Accessories are always an insta-change to a outfit too. But come on, who wants the cheap way out?
Granted, the opportunity probably takes a trained eye and person, but it might be fun to try.
your blog a dream!!!
i love your clothes!
xoxo!
Anah
Wow, London - have fun!! Love your outfit!
Your dress is lovely, very versatile looking. I'm sure you'll be able to keep it looking fresh with lots of different accessories.
Take a look at this:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/24/uniform-project-one-dress-year
..should give you plenty of inspiration!
Cute outfit!
London vintage prices are a killer. I think you really need to get into the countryside for thrifting paydirt.
Enjoy your travels. Great title.
love ur blogs AND the waifs :-) iv linked u! xx
Did you ever find the secret to living out of a pack? I'm headewd to Europe next April for 5 months and am wondering something similar.
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