NO TROUBLE AT' MILL

Don't you just love vintage sellers who sell everything under the sun? Our regular vintage fair exhibitor Old Mill Collectables is one such seller - visit their stall this weekend at Vintage Sunday at the Empire and you will find things you didn't know you needed but suddenly can't live without.

Vintage clothing, bags, hats, gloves, jewellery, teasets, dolls, perfume bottles, records, books, hip flasks, cufflinks, fans, antique lace, 1950s swimsuits - everything but the kitchen sink! Finding something to suit everyone is no trouble at the Mill - at one Vintage Fair I came away with a vintage swimming cap for me, a pewter hip flask for my son, a Bruce Willis picture disc record for my daughter, and vintage Christmas tree decorations for the house. All round satisfaction!

The next Vintage Sunday at the Empire takes place on Sunday 4th July at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast from 12 Noon - 4.30pm, and admission costs £2.

GRANNY CHIC

With the vintage-inspired fashion movement of granny chic proving popular in these times of recession for the wardrobe and the home, original vintage items have never been so sought after with many looking to the closets of our grandmothers for inspiration and hand-me-downs. Now you can raid Granny's Attic for vintage treasures at the next Vintage Sunday at the Empire on 4th July. With vintage clothing, hats, bags, gloves, jewellery, vanity items, bric-a-brac, dolls and toys and a medley of other curios, Granny's Attic is always a popular stall at our Vintage Fairs.

Owner Mary Havern personally sources antique and vintage collectables from as far off as New York so her range is extremely diverse but pleasantly affordable. From brightly coloured necklaces and lacy gloves to 1950s party dresses and lucite handbags there is something to suit every budget.

The next Vintage Sunday at the Empire takes place on Sunday 4th July at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast from 12 Noon - 4.30pm, and admission costs £2.

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME

The Old Tea Rose is back by popular demand at our next Vintage Sunday at the Empire on Sunday 4th July. Owner Sharon always sources fabulous vintage pieces for our customers - from glittering gems to nifty hats, and delectable dresses to glorious gloves and beautiful bags. Her 1950s prom dresses went down a treat at the last Vintage Sunday, held in April.

If you are looking for something really special, whether it be for yourself or a gift for someone else, be sure to arrive early as the really fabulous pieces tend to fly off the rails pretty quickly! You know how it is with vintage - once its gone, its gone forever!

The next Vintage Sunday at the Empire takes place on Sunday 4th July at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast from 12 Noon - 4.30pm, and admission costs £2.

COIN HUNT

Visitors to the next Vintage Sunday at the Empire could soon be coining it in when they see the new jewellery collection from Jennifer Robinson at Robinson Goldsmiths. The 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' range features vintage and antique coins used to create new necklaces, bracelets and other stunning pieces, and all pre-1920 coins are silver.

Visitors will also be able to purchase silver necklaces featuring pretty vintage charms and thimbles as well as pieces from Jennifer's 'Take me to.....' and 'Nous Somme Alle Au Cinema' ranges, previously featured on our blog.

The next Vintage Sunday at the Empire takes place on Sunday 4th July at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast from 12 Noon - 4.30pm, and admission costs £2.

COOL SUMMER

Hot on the heels of the success of Ireland's first Vintage Bridal Fair, we will be keeping it cool this summer with the return of our Vintage Sundays at the Empire. Taking place on the first Sunday of July and August these events will showcase around 18 sellers of all that is kitsch and quirky and incredibly cool.

Recently mentioned in the mini magazine 'Britain's Best Kept Secrets' as a Shoppers' Delight, Frock Around The Clock events are Northern Ireland's premier vintage fairs. Vintage Sundays at the Empire are our smaller events and have a wonderful laid back atmosphere making them the perfect destination for the leisurely Summer Sunday shopper looking for unique one-off finds.

Visitors will find an abundance of 20th Century treasures such as clothing and accessories from the early 1900s, costume and silver jewellery, vinyl records, kitchenlia and homewares, small antiques and collectables, vanity items, and locally handmade accessories and jewellery created from vintage and recycled textiles. Ashby Hair and Claire McEvoy Make-up will also be on hand to create retro beauty looks.

Watch this space for details of the exhibitor line up over the next couple of weeks.

The next Vintage Sunday at the Empire takes place on Sunday 4th July at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast from 12 Noon to 4.30pm and admission costs £2.

IRELAND'S FIRST VINTAGE BRIDAL FAIR

Apologies for the lack of posts over the last couple of weeks, but you can keep up to date with our goings-on at our other blog http://thebrideworevintage.blogspot.com/ where I have been posting like mad in the lead up to Ireland's first Vintage Bridal Fair which will be held on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Belfast.

After the big day, normal service will be resumed!