Up the Line

Well, I spent a lovely weekend in Bath and Bristol, with my lovely friend Lucy. We did a lot of strolling around (in the rain! Pfff!) and of course, we discovered lots of beautiful independent shops, and unique places!



In Bath we took a walk up to the Royal Crescent, and just off there we went to Margarets Buildings where we entered an Aladdin's cave of antique furniture and housewares in an old pharmacists. Next door, we also visited Hansel and Gretel, where we were transported to the valleys of Austria for a little Kaffee und Kuchen, and had Christmas in July with the litle Christmas shop in the grotto downstairs. Visit them online at http://www.hanselundgretel.com/index.html.

On Sunday we drove out to Brizzle (in the drizzle) and visited Park Street, where all discerning individual, vintage, and independent clothes lovers shop!



I'm sure all Bristolians from near and far have heard of Motel, the shop for girls who love that individual dress with great fabric patterns, all colours of the rainbow, and a twist of vintage style, with 80's style bodycon, 60's peplum skirts, and 50's nipped in waists and playsuits. They also had saome great leather handbags and accessories. If only it would sunny up a bit, then we want to swan about in these great dresses!

We also popped into BS8, which seems to be some kind of mecca for alternative style.
Great menswear in here guys, lots of lovely shirts, and sweatshirts of the "Brett-from-Flight-of-The-Conchords" variety. It's a big place, on two floors, so it looks like everyone could find something in here. Thats on the right side (if you're looking up the hill).
Shame I didn't have longer to explore, shop, and investigate, and speak to more people.
Also that I didn't come the following weekend, when this great exhibition, The Story of The Supremes at the Fashion Museum, Bath starts on the 25th July. Swoon.

Repping your ends

South Westers are proud of where they come from so I thought I'd put together some of the ways Bristolians, Devonians, Kernow(lians?), Plymouthians, and other SW-ians can wear their heart on their chest.

First, to Bristol and to Beast Clothing, whose t-shirts are gert lush! Speak like a true Bristolian with their Brizzle Language School, then pop to their outlets (Wherezat to, then?) where you'll find gems of t-shirts like "Cheers, Drive", "Alright my luvver?", and "Proper Job". They're just the ones I recognise!


Living in South Devon and want the world to know? Then help Peoples Republic of South Devon out and wear one of their t-shirts, while also finding out about local arts, culture, politics all around the South Hams.

Of course, Cornish folk feel strongly about their beuatiful county, so if you are a Cornish maid or dén, then represent with this great Cornwall Rocks t-shirt from http://www.kernowclothing.com/.

They use Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, Soil Association Approved Organic Cotton. Phew!

Also, on eBay, fulfill your love of pasties with the Half-Man Half Pasty tshirt. Well, it tickled me!
Or make sure everyone knows you're not an emmet, with this tshirt from The Cornish T-shirt Factory.

Don't forget Plymouth, and tell the world you got soul, Plymsoul. I've seen people with these t-shirts on since I first became a student in P-town, you can get yours at Soul Life (on the Barbican), FortyFive, or online at http://www.plymsoullife.com.

And if you want the whole world to know just how proper lush the South West is, then treat yourself to this "The South West" tshirt, which looks to be available in Forty Five too. I like the one that takes it a la Francais, "Le Sud Ouest" too.



I'm sure there's some other local t-shirts to make you beam with pride for the rolling valleys and sunny coastlines of our South West. I want to hear about them! Please get in touch!
Till next time, me luvvers!

Summer Sale at FortyFive

Good news, everyone!
Forty Five have kicked off their summer sale, with massive discounts on hoodies, shirts, skirts, t-shirts, and other beauts. It's on in their Plymouth store, and online in their web store which is up and running. And all you kids know the best way to get even more off is by joining FortyFive on Facebook, and look out for those updates!
Hop on over to http://www.fortyfiveclothing.com/ now.