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