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(vintage gold brocade coat, Armani Exchange jeans, Zara studded ankle boots, Aldo gold chain necklace)

Spent yesterday noon hunting around for vintage treasures at the Cardiff Vintage Fair set in Cardiff City Hall. Absolutely love this fair for good bargains and generally a lovely afternoon out! Been an adoring follower for the past three visits and will share that I've purchased one-of-a-kind trinkets, lovely elaborated vintage coats (see photo above) and kimonos for a bargain, as well as vintage designer items (they're my ultimate score!). Nothing beats the high when you dig through a trunk load of £3 scarves to find a vintage Gucci print one right at the bottom. How amazing is that!

I have an absolute eye for designer signatures, logos and prints, which really helps when spotting a bargain item before anyone else! (my history of other vintage couture finds from the fair also consist of a Chanel necklace, 1970s Gucci bangle and Ralph Lauren blazer). See why I say its a blast?!!

Apart from amazing vintage finds, they usually have a beauty parlour dedicated to provide vintage makeovers, amazing music that make you wish you knew how to do the Charleston, and the latest addition- the most amazing cupcakes ever to have while you shop!!

It's seriously so much fun, so don't worry if you've missed out this time as they return quite regularly to Cardiff, follow their Twitter account for updates on their next return.

Joan x

photo courtesy of E ling

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