CARISBROOK

VINTAGE FASHION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT.

I am a huge fan of vintage fashion and this is the first of my profiles of such outlets on the Isle of Wight. The first shop is 'So Vintage' in Carisbrook. The window always fascinates, and is changed very regularly. There is significant stock, in fact packed to the rafters. Not only does it sell fashion but accessories. On one visit there was a fab 50's picnic set. There are some issues, the prices are a little high for my taste, will drive away potential purchasers. There is also limited opening but aim for Saturday. This is a family business so more power to them. Does carry the Vintage magazine.

SUNNY AND RAINY

Well at the end of another week on the island and I am fully moved into my office, the final write up of Phd is underway. Cowes week starts on Saturday which should bring some interesting people to the island, not least Zara Philips I hear. Her Mum is coming to open the new RNLI station etc. Perhaps we should be called the Royal Isle of Wight. The history here is fantastic, well worth coming just for that....but then again there are some fab beaches and a real traditional English Holiday atmosphere. Will get properly into this blogging and offer more insights. xx

TALKING ABOUT THE ISLE OF WIGHT

This is my new home, and I am unashamedly in love with it. There is of course always a but.... the people on the island, cant drive...reflected in the accident statistics... the roads are not suitable for 70mph due to the condition of the roads. The idea of not blocking a junction is lost on them which causes the most stupid congestion.... I do actually believe the council are in many ways guilty since they dont up date the juntion markings which have often faded to invisibility. The island is in danger from the cuts as well...they want to close way to many libraries and is currently being challenged in the courts. They also have messed up the schools.

I think this is a great place to shop, but we are reliant on stuff coming across on ferry. This means we are further held hostage to the outrageous cost of travel to the island.

I am delighted that there is a lack of big shopping malls, there is a proper high street culture. There are real green grocers, butchers and fishshops...supreme.

The County Press, is a good paper and informative. What it tells us is that crime is they same every where.

It is an island that has an elderly population, but there is a life for young people if they care to look for it. Move forward.

I shall be writing regularly now.

WHAT A FASHIONISTA SHOULD NOT WEAR

MUCH HAS CHANGED

Mick and I have moved recently. Still studying.

I am going to revamp this blog to focus on fashion in the shops on the Isle of Wight.

See you soon.