Georgia on my mind

It's funny how people always say "I want to come back as soon as possible" when they visit a place, even before they have finished the trip. With London I have always had the averse feeling, couldn't wait to get out of there. Even though I lived there 13 years ago and the experience changed my life for ever and for the better, any time I would come back there were a million things that bothered me: the foggy weather, the cold shoulders, the long travel distances, the gossip, the ridiculous prices... There wasn't an excuse too finicky to smear this city. 

About a month ago I was in town to cast Mark Fast's SS11 show. And since I wasn't going to Milan, I had a gap until I started my job in Paris the following week. So I decided to stay. It was cold, wet and lonely but to my surprise I rediscovered my love for London. Through vintage. What else.

London is a huge competitor with New York when it comes to vintage. I would almost say it's better! When I lived here, I would always go to Portobello Market and Camden Town on the weekends, but while I was doing my research and asked connoisseurs for recommendations, I found so many other amazing places I couldn't even get the complete picture anymore! 

For the first half of my shopping day I had the pleasure of model/stylist Georgia Frost's company. I've known Georgia for a few years now and even though she changes hair color like a chameleon, she's always maintained that cool It-girl, English Rose demeanor. It was a joy to dress and photograph her. She brought that little something extra, through her own bohemian style and je-m'en-fou attitude. And she's for hire! Check her blog: http://www.thisisgeorgiafrost.blogspot.com. 

Georgia Frost is represented by Select in London.

First up was Annie's in Angel. Annie is a sweet woman whose store is filled with delicate lace, fluffy cashmere and decorative accessories. Find more about her store on http://www.anniesvintageclothing.co.uk/?page_id=9. On that same block you will find three other vintage stores, and a daily antiques market.

White embroidered camisole and white lace ruffle underpants

White lace summer dress and lambskin jacket

I LOVE this hat. Looks like balls of ice cream on top of your head. And 1920's embroidered night gown.

Ossie Clark navy, crepe 2-piece suit with red satin trim and cream fur hat.

Silver sequined dress and wool docker.

Georgia suggested we hit Bang Bang next, a cool consignment store where she finds most of her clothes. "It's dangerous going in there! I always spend money." You can find them on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bangbangexchange.

Punk t-shirt, Prada flower skirt and mini-teddy-bear denim courier bag.

It's a bag!! 

Pringle cardigan, Marc Jacobs skirt and pistachio bow belt.

The shop keeper wanted to be in the picture!

And the damage was done: Georgia bought both the wool pants and the Mary Quant peasant top.

Ted Baker dress with Union Flag motif.

It's funny how people can change their minds. I definitely have to come back. As soon as possible!