My first stop was a vintage fair at a pub in the town centre. The fair was very well done, with great stalls, retro cocktails and music. But I'd really dropped by to see the lovely Vix from Vintage Vixen, who was selling some fabulous vintage wares. After trying on a couple of beautiful dresses which unfortunately didn't quite fit me properly, I struck gold with this. (The photo doesn't do it justice, the colours are really vibrant, and it's a gorgeous lightweight fabric.)
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| Dollyrockers! |
I also got this lovely leather cuff. It was made locally at the Walsall Leather Museum. I think Vix said it was some sort of second, but I can't see anything wrong with it.
It was lovely to meet up with Vix again. You can read about her day at the fair and check out her fab stall here.
For me, it was across town to The Slade Rooms for a gig by some local metal bands.
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| Ligger alert! |
The Slade Rooms are named after Wolverhampton rockers Slade, whose photos adorn the bar. I've always thought Slade were a bit underrated. I blame it on that Christmas song. Anyway, it was good to get out to some live music again. For various reasons, my gig-going this year has been woeful. The last gig I went to was back in September when I saw the wonderful Marc Almond at Birmingham's Symphony Hall. (That gig is worth a blog post itself, but fortunately I don't have to do it because The Baron at The Hearing Aid has already done an excellent one here.) I don't have any photos from Saturday because I only had my phone with me, but it was a good night.
Interestingly, The Little Civic referred to on my backstage pass closed a few years ago, but Vix reminded me that it was the venue of today's fair - now the Numa Bar, which is named after electro pioneer Gary Numan. He is playing Wolverhampton next month, so I may be forced to return soon!
*I'm just kidding. Wolvo is fine, and I go there quite often. It's just that there's an urban myth around these parts that Brummies will never venture into The Land of the Yam Yams, and vice versa. I'm also joking about being a ligger. Even if I have a backstage pass I always pay for a ticket. Need to support our musicians! :)
That Dollyrockers frock is fabulous on you, Annie! I would have loved to rummage at Vix and Jon's stall.
ReplyDeleteSlade were better than THAT song suggests, I reckon. Do go and see Gary Numan, you and Vix can write reviews for us sad old Tubeway Army fans! xxxx
Thanks Curtise! It's definitely the dress for me.
DeleteI'm glad you agree about Slade. I'm still thinking about Gary Numan. His last tour had good reviews, but the tix are £25 and I really should be saving because we're going down to Cornwall again before Christmas.
Maybe we can meet up at one of one of Vix's fairs sometime :) xxx
You look incredible, Annie, that dress has finally found it's rightful owner!
ReplyDeleteSlade rocked, we've a fair bit of their early skinhead stuff, it's a shame thy'll be forever remembered for that Xmas song.
Lovely to see and chat to you on Saturday! xxx
Thanks Vix! As soon as I tried it on I knew it was the right one. It was lovely to see you again. I can see you've been scouting for more stock, and I'll be over for a rummage again soon! xxx
DeleteWell, I don't know what liggers or Brummies or the Land of Yam Yams are, but I do know this: you look fantastic in that frock!
ReplyDeleteHello Melanie, and thanks so much for your lovely comment :)
DeleteI shouldn't really use parochial expressions, I just wasn't expecting any-one from outside the UK to read this! A ligger is a freeloader, or hanger-on. A Brummie is a resident of Birmingham UK, and the Land of the Yams Yams is a rude name Birmingham residents use for the Black Country (but I'm sure Vix knows I was only joking!!)
I am just reading your blog - the 'Vogoff' post is hilarious and inspired, and I'm looking forward to reading more and chatting with you over there. :)
Annie, I can't remember ever seeing you, this is such a treat! You look beautiful in that Dolly Rockers dress because you are beautiful!!!! It's good to see others getting out and seeing what Vix is selling, if I lived there I think I would want her as my personal shopper :) I love that you went to see a metal band, I am a metal head to the end baby and this just made me love you more!!!!
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Hi Krista, thank you for such a sweet comment! You won't be surprised to hear that Vix did actually pick the dress out to show me. I tried a couple of others on, (including an empire line you tried on!), but the Dollyrockers was the one for me.
DeleteI like all sorts of music, but I do go to a fair few metal gigs because it's really big around these parts. http://www.homeofmetal.com/
I was so sorry to miss you when you were over, but I am following your adventures on your blog. xxx
Hey Annie~
ReplyDeleteThe recipe for those martini's is so easy I'm also embarrassed. I use vodka in all my martinis and real juice. There is a co. called Hawaiian Sun that makes yummy real juices in cans...I use their passion fruit blend. Then there is another co. that makes an OJ pineapple juice blend and I add that. Just experiment with those flavors and you will make something fabulous! I enjoyed the J02 when I was in the UK...the guava one...you could also use that and mix in some OJ. Good luck!
Brilliant, Krista. Thanks. I have bought some fruit juices, (already got the vodka!), and will be making these tomorrow night. Will report back!
DeleteI really like that dress!
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Thanks so much Melissa! I'll be over to check out your blog over the weekend.
DeleteHi Annie, I didn't see this blog, love your dress and cuff, the colours are lovely, especially for this time of year. I remember years ago watching that film Slade made, was it called 'Flame'? Every pop star or group from those days seems to have made a film don't they? Funny how cities always have a little rivalry with their nearest neighbours isn't it. In my home town it was between Liverpool and Manchester, up here it's Glasgow and Edinburgh. Just wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Liebster award, though at the time I couldn't find the link to your blog, I'll need to correct that when I get the computer working again. The details are on my blog if you feelike playing, but ifyou're not into it then no worries. xx
ReplyDeleteHi CityScape, Do you know, I'd forgotten about that Slade film. I'll have to see if I can find it online.
DeleteThank you so much for the nomination - I'm incredibly flattered! I'll pop over to your blog and see what's involved. xx
Buying a DollyRockers frock from Vix then thrashing out at pub sounds like Vix-heaven Annie!! I love everything about this post and thank you so much for the pointers on Slade - get your butt back there for the GN gig!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously tempted by the Numan gig. You must check Vix's post about our day out on Saturday. She got some fab glam rock boots. The Slade boys would love them! xx
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