Beyond Retro
Like an array of your mad aunty Arrabelle's hand me downs categorised from 80s teen dream to fancy dress frock-horror
Warehouse-esque, brimming with moth holes and the stench of musty, retired garments filling your nasal passage as you enter, promising signs of a good hunt to a savvy thrifter. Note the yellow photo booth (top, right) placed carefully outside the changing rooms; perfect for hipsters to document (instagram) their visit/vintage finds (queue cliche shopping haul post).
Sarcasm aside I may have genuinely enjoyed wrestling my way through rails of previously loved items, I might have even bought myself a levi's denim jacket and a cream, 60s Samsonite travel bag BOTH for half price and truth be told I just might have gotten a little bit excited when I spotted a photo of blogger, Ellie pinned to the Photo Booth wall.
And this positive denim j' is just the dreamiest!
The expression on Arrans face tells me that leather jacket shopping is a serious business.
Thankfully after a tense few minutes of raising and lowering his arms (a couple of indecisive sighs here and there), Arran Fashion proceeded to purchase his new leather love along with half the shop he tried on, god bless the 70% off outlet!
Also fancied myself a retro number or two to spruce up my usual day attire (look a them there florals!) I'm kidding, it was just an excuse for a selfie; I call this one 'chubby gal in clashing print'.
I think initially I was reluctant to visit Beyond Retro as I'd gathered that it was one for the wannabe-hip/individual types which led me to assume it'd be full of your usual charity shop tat, but now having visited and discovered the vast collection of pieces from all time periods, not to mention the lack of those geek-ing out over cable knit jumpers, I'd be happy to return.
I think initially I was reluctant to visit Beyond Retro as I'd gathered that it was one for the wannabe-hip/individual types which led me to assume it'd be full of your usual charity shop tat, but now having visited and discovered the vast collection of pieces from all time periods, not to mention the lack of those geek-ing out over cable knit jumpers, I'd be happy to return.
Twin Vintage
Don't be fooled by the none existent shop sign, it's a real shop
Intimate space and rustic loft interior, you'll either question whether you're in a legitimate boutique or appreciate the alternative features.
Making the most out of the limited space the changing room facility has been incorporated into the existing room decor by a room divider (v. unstable, induced many visions of it collapsing and myself being stood naked in the corner of the store).
Twin Diverse also allowed me to discover that one size does not in fact fit all and left me feeling deflated, if only physically - I really need this tunic in my life.
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