Rokit Vintage - Cast Your Votes....

I'm in the depths of essay-writing despair... it's just not happening... I thought you lovely lot could help cheer me up by helping me make a decision. The folks over at Rokit Vintage have given me £30 to spend. But there are SO many lovely things I want from them I thought I could use a bit of help... So people, cast your votes!

Polka Dot Bow Headband - £6

Brown Buckle Bag - £35

1980's French Glass Set - £14

1970's Glass Storage Jars - £24

Pink and White Roller Skates - £25

"Signed Sealed Delivered" Stamp Earrings - £15

Love Heart and Scroll Earrings - £5

So guys... what should I get!??

Vintage and Antique Treats in the Old Town

There's nothing I love more than rummaging in the junk, antique and vintage shops round the corner from my house in Hastings Old Town. There is nothing that you can't find in the nooks and crannies of these delightful little shops. I adore chunky gold framed vintage mirrors, antique home ware, old books and bits and bobs and I could spend hours scouring the shops and stalls hidden in the little streets of the Old Town.

Rose & Co - Vintage boutique treats in Leeds

Last year I wrote a guest blog for The Style PA about this delightful shop, Rose & Co. It is quite possibly my favourite shop in Leeds so I thought it only right to write a little post on my blog about it too. The next time you visit Leeds to buy a few vintage and quirky treats, be sure to head down to the County Arcade off of the Victoria Quarter. There you will find Rose & Co, a beautiful little shop that sells equally beautiful things. The upstairs level is a gorgeous Victorian styled apothecary shop that sells a wide variety of beautifying products and cute gifts. They sell some lovely handmade and hand wrapped soaps, balms, candles, lotions and potions, all packaged in traditional tins, jars and French glass bottles. I have bought several wonderful lip balms from the shop, each with polka dot pin-up style packaging, (which I must confess did sway my decision to buy them!) and the rose tinted gloss-balm that I got was a particular favourite of mine. It made my lips feel great!

By far the best part about this, arguably already great, shop is what you find when you go downstairs! They stock vintage revival dresses and lingerie. The dresses range from £30-100, they stock sizes 8-24, and have dresses of styles inspired by 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's original designs. I have tried on quite a few of their beautiful polka dot, halter neck, 50's styled dresses and have officially fallen in love with them! So I suggest, if you are in the area, and like a vintage treat, get yourself to Rose & Co now!

Cute pinafore style dress - love the buttons and slouchy pockets!

One of their stunning halter neck 50's style dresses!

They also sell some cute ad quirky home-ware and gifts. I want this polka dot picnic set! Perfect for the sunny summer days ahead!

One of the shop's Christmas displays - I know it's the wrong time of the year for it, but it is just so pretty!

Beautiful Bedspreads!

I have been wanting to jazz up my bedroom with a new bedspread. After having a little search on the internet I came across this cute patchwork double duvet cover from Urban Outfitters. Unfortunately for me I decided that I loved it before looking at the price label of £125. One day, when I'm not a poor student, I will be able to buy this beautiful bedspread. But until that day comes it will have to be Primark or Ikea for me... doesn't make me love this lovely duvet cover any less though! There are also a few other lovely things below that I am coveting as a result of visiting Urban outfitters website...

Patchwork double duvet cover, £125, at Urban Outfitters. Find it here.

Very cute owl cushion - also available in green, £24, at Urban Outfitters. Find it here.

Pink polka dot bird hook, £5, at Urban Outfitters. Find it here.

Vinyl bookends, £20, at Urban Outfitters. Find it here.

I love Oliver Bonas - kitchenware

I'm currently staying in London with my sister and I have discovered the joys of Oliver Bonas... there are so many lovely things I want for my kitchen! They have such a lovely range of the good old kitchenware basics and the quirky, cute and beautiful that I really just can't help myself! Here are a few of my favourite items from the website:

Polka dot milk pan - I'm pretty sure that a hot chocolate prepared in this delightful pan would taste far better than one prepared in an ordinary pan...

Spatula Chopping Board - I love silicone spatulas, they are so much better than wooden spoons, virtually indestructible and colourful!

Cupcake cases set - every self respecting cupcake would want to be adorned with one of these lovely cupcake cases!

Regency cake stand - The perfect stand to serve my next batch of coconut and cherry cupcakes on I think.