Has it been a week already? Well it has been a very busy one here at the V&OAK office, and hence it has flown by so quick! Last week, I revealed some of my very favourite magazine covers, of which there are many more. Today, as I look out into a dark grey sky, my mind is on a very British subject – the weather.
We shouldn’t complain really, because although rain is promised for the next four days, at least it’s not… well, you know what I mean, and I don’t want to jinx it. So today, I’m taking my pick of the best vintage rainy-day essentials out there.
This 1980s coat has had a leopard print fabric added to the collar, transforming it from something that’s handy in cold weather into a hope-it’s-cold-enough-to-wear-this-coat coat.
£48 from 5678Vintage (http://www.etsy.com/listing/173230962/vintage-slouchy-oversized-boyfriend-coat?ref=shop_home_active_13)
Every wardrobe needs a red coat for those days when you just want to stand out from the play-it-safe crowd. This bright number appears to be a genuine Valentino, complete with gold buttons to make you feel like a star.
£45 from Izzie Roffe-Sylvester (http://www.etsy.com/listing/153620850/bright-red-vibrant-valentino-raincoat)
This Sixties ensemble is just too cute; a matching bag and umbrella which can fit together just like so. The umbrella on its own is a clear plastic with little ducks and flowers printed on it. The patent bright yellow bag is just the thing to brighten up a rainy day. Take the matchy-matchy look to the max, and add wellies with yellow accents, such as the adorable pair below.
£38.96 from Le Double Ve Vintage (http://www.etsy.com/listing/158531181/1960s-tote-bag-60s-tote-with-umbrella)
Wellies needn’t be clunky green things, reserved only for muddy festival fields. The great British winter calls for seriously waterproof footwear. These high shine Jules wellies with adorable yellow ribbons won’t look out of place worn out and about in town or on the morning commute.
£79.95 from Jules (http://www.joules.com/Women/Wellies/Evedon/Womens-Bow-Welly/Black?id=Q_EVEDON|BLACK)
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the week ahead!
Anastasia Grabova from V&OAK (www.vandoak.com)