tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post5139634356992662579..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: Chickens and parrotsCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-36854030965124345672016-04-10T21:41:20.771-07:002016-04-10T21:41:20.771-07:00It's the first time I've visited your blog...It's the first time I've visited your blog, and I love it. Puppet on a string takes us all back in time, and don't you look cute in that chicken dress! Your comment about over thinking was spot on, so ought to pay dividends later, hopefully. Great to meet you x<br />Anna<br />www.annasislandstyle.comAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-85830486934415960352016-03-11T20:32:30.556-08:002016-03-11T20:32:30.556-08:00The chicken dress is incredible - such a cutie and...The chicken dress is incredible - such a cutie and your current dress is amazing. I love fabric with birds, I need more fabric with birds. I feel a little bummed with that chap in your shop - hopefully he comes back rocking a sweet 70's look!Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319274204951528344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-72053581967983784772016-03-10T09:34:37.470-08:002016-03-10T09:34:37.470-08:00Just goes to show how perfect your job is for you!...Just goes to show how perfect your job is for you! xxxxEmma Kate at Paint and Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186765005284249653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-6210826861567082832016-03-07T12:16:33.718-08:002016-03-07T12:16:33.718-08:00So glad that the little girl happily wearing her C...So glad that the little girl happily wearing her Chicken Dress grew up to be the lovely woman happily wearing her Parrot Dress!<br /><br />I'll be watching for news of the man who's teetering on the edge. Methinks that you and his wife will nudge him into the shallows on his next visit...Beth Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720634636307254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-42754344017443378582016-03-07T08:59:22.714-08:002016-03-07T08:59:22.714-08:00I love everything about this post. Teeny tiny Curt...I love everything about this post. Teeny tiny Curtise with her skipping rope mic is one of the cutest things I've ever seen, and I have to say every time you wear that purple cardi, I slightly covet it. Now I know there are matching tights, I'm practically breaking a Commandment. Yes, that's you with the big happy grin. Very much looking forward to seeing that again! Although I don't think you ever look unelegant. <br />The conversation sounds like fun, and I really like that both you and the wife supported the idea of him wearing something a bit more unusual, that he might love, once he gets over his shyness. Good work Psychologist-in-Chief Monk! Xxxxxfrecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-78732471592542051322016-03-05T09:44:58.012-08:002016-03-05T09:44:58.012-08:00I do hope that man thinks about what you said, and...I do hope that man thinks about what you said, and stops in next time to buy a jacket he likes. I grew up in a small town, and any little deviation from the "Norm" in dress was noted and commented on, but at a certain point, you stop giving a f**k and wear what makes you happy. Good for you for being so perceptive and encouraging.<br /><br />I love the photo of the little you in your chicken dress, and the grown-up you yelling at your neighbour. Both are great captures of you being completely yourself. Great colours in the parrot dress outfit. Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-62443756603471007462016-03-03T12:49:02.724-08:002016-03-03T12:49:02.724-08:00O the chicken dress!
My heart has melted xxxO the chicken dress! <br />My heart has melted xxxMrs Bertimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035533575712068296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-64116289390133795412016-03-03T06:41:14.006-08:002016-03-03T06:41:14.006-08:00Ah, such a cute, happy photo. You're even colo...Ah, such a cute, happy photo. You're even colour co-coordinated with your hair bow and the flowers behind you. Those childhood photos always seem to be sunny don't they? <br /><br />I'm totally loving your purple and red outfit, and good for you for giving that man some encouragement. Perhaps he might just take heed of your advice xxThe Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-75482759759437720382016-03-03T04:55:40.745-08:002016-03-03T04:55:40.745-08:00Oh you were too cute! I used to sing into my skipp...Oh you were too cute! I used to sing into my skipping rope too, those wooden handles made the perfect microphone didn't they?<br /><br />And you look so good in bright colours - and even better in that candid shot with a big smile, more like that please! <br /><br />You are quite right about wearing what you want, that's why despite my slightly rude comments about Lady Gaga and the like, I hope they never change! <br />xLakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-62682645093203989212016-03-02T23:01:29.850-08:002016-03-02T23:01:29.850-08:00Oh no, the song is now in my head! LOVE your Hawai...Oh no, the song is now in my head! LOVE your Hawaiin print dress Curtise it's gorgeous.Charishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660480515664679559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-9909689575498292312016-03-02T01:55:06.835-08:002016-03-02T01:55:06.835-08:00It is like we had the same childhood. I used to ge...It is like we had the same childhood. I used to get to wear frocks that my two older sisters had worn, our mum sewed an awful lot back then. I also used to think my skipping rope handle was a mic. I absolutely love the last photo of you having a laugh, you so look like you are enjoying yourself. Oh, and glad your job is working out, but then I think all of us knew you and it would be a perfect match.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315638690434873691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-78302924074067583792016-03-02T01:41:19.083-08:002016-03-02T01:41:19.083-08:00What a lovely picture of you singing away and in s...What a lovely picture of you singing away and in such a cute dress too!<br />Love the bright colours of your parrot and purple combo.<br />Fingers crossed Mr 1970s takes the plunge, life's too short!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-8096351958591531952016-03-01T12:56:42.882-08:002016-03-01T12:56:42.882-08:00I so want some chicken fabric now! Love your hand ...I so want some chicken fabric now! Love your hand me down chicken dress, even as an only child I wore hand me downs, my clothes came from other members of our extended family and were passed down to younger cousins. Like you say, it sows a seed somewhere! Your parrot dress is gorgeous and the length suits you and your fabulous legs so well! diaryofapennypincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314692740147273227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-78691882166127856392016-03-01T12:44:08.821-08:002016-03-01T12:44:08.821-08:00Oh you do look sweet in your chicken dress!
Your ...<br />Oh you do look sweet in your chicken dress!<br /><br />Your parrot dress is fab and the whole outfit looks lovely and colourful.You look so elegant, including chatting away to neighbours across the fence!<br /><br />I'm sure you're the best advert possible for your shop dressed in your lovely vintage gear - I bet that bloke comes back....<br /><br />Have a fab week<br /><br />Veronica<br />vronni60s.blogspot.comVronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-31839909278862787342016-03-01T11:27:24.219-08:002016-03-01T11:27:24.219-08:00Oh so cute !
XxxOh so cute ! <br />XxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096321968229908627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-17653816304354059482016-03-01T10:44:52.662-08:002016-03-01T10:44:52.662-08:00Oh yeah, that out-take is the Monk and I know and ...Oh yeah, that out-take is the Monk and I know and love. Huge smile, head thrown back, laughing her head off, don't ever change!!<br />Gorgeous first dress and vintage at that. No bandwagon jumping for you. <br />Loving the parrot dress, you can't beat a Hawaiian print.<br />I usually find its the women who are scared of wearing 1970s and the men who embrace the loud shirt and fuck-off wide lapels. I bet he'll ponder on your assessment of him and come back and buy something next time.<br />I can't get over how many vintage sellers don't wear vintage. It's like a vegetarian working in the butchers.<br />16 days!<br />Love you! xxxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-20283155671843252082016-03-01T10:07:28.025-08:002016-03-01T10:07:28.025-08:00Vintage runs through your veins! Love the opening ...Vintage runs through your veins! Love the opening photo of the little you, so adorable. You haven't changed much. Just got taller! :)Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-31996119582085100132016-03-01T09:57:44.184-08:002016-03-01T09:57:44.184-08:00Love the outtake photo! And the chicken dress phot...Love the outtake photo! And the chicken dress photo is pretty cute, it's lovely to know you were singing Puppet On A String. <br /><br />Perhaps that self-conscious man could start by wearing 70s ties and move up to shirts, then suits, when he feels more confident... mondoagogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317057691178968040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-59983228613776950012016-03-01T09:50:41.250-08:002016-03-01T09:50:41.250-08:00oh my - i remember that song very clearly - althou...oh my - i remember that song very clearly - although i was born one year later! so it really was a hit. but what i had forgotten was the great voice of sandie shaw!!<br /><br />but - the best thing on this post is your toddler self!!! sooo cute! and i´m glad you got infected with the need to wear cool frocks!!! the parrot&palmtree one is a stunner! <br />poor overthinking chap - i hope he will jump over his shadow and start to have fun!<br />i wish i could visit you in "your" shop!!!<br />xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-13721657211594389962016-03-01T08:25:52.409-08:002016-03-01T08:25:52.409-08:00The chicken dress! The CHICKEN DRESS!!! There it i...The chicken dress! The CHICKEN DRESS!!! There it is. Even more adorable than I imagined it. And "Puppet On A String"!! This is almost too much for me. I swear you have grown up to be Sandy Shaw. Seriously. You look like her and you dress like her and you undoubtedly sing like her. And now you have become a clothing therapist. I just know that you have changed that poor repressed fellow's life for the better helping him to release his inner hipster and improve his marriage and bring business to your shop. And your grown up bird dress is the sweetest thing ever. Just like you! XXXXOOOConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-35237258053745160172016-03-01T07:52:00.889-08:002016-03-01T07:52:00.889-08:00What a fabulous read. You have also said out loud...What a fabulous read. You have also said out loud something I quite often think when I visit Vintage Fairs. It would mean more if the traders were wearing the style of clothes they are selling, like our lovely Vix and Jon do.<br />You are wearing a fabulous dash of colour Curtise. Bright clobber does it for me everytime<br />LYnn xxxLynn Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683485991861662348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-13450132126331733882016-03-01T05:43:07.564-08:002016-03-01T05:43:07.564-08:00Such a cute little chicken dress! Most of my cloth...Such a cute little chicken dress! Most of my clothes were hand me downs or hand made but I still loved them! And I love the Hawaiian dress too! I've never heard that song before but it is very catchy, I can see why you'd be singing it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517465379209091970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-48999134634330129942016-03-01T04:23:06.032-08:002016-03-01T04:23:06.032-08:00That chicken dress is ace. It was clever of your m...That chicken dress is ace. It was clever of your mum to write notes on the back too.<br /><br />If the bloke comes back, you could suggest he starts with a jacket or tie, and works on it from there. He doesn't have to go the full Jason King. (It's a slippery slope, vintage, one accessory and down you slide...)Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-58804736065005582092016-03-01T04:11:32.383-08:002016-03-01T04:11:32.383-08:00aahh love the photo of you as a little girl in you...aahh love the photo of you as a little girl in your adorable dress. when I saw chicken post I was thinking oohhh have you gone and got chickens to :-) I am sure a seed was sown with that chap and his wife there visit with you most certainly will have been a talking point afterwards :-) So good to hear you are loving your job love the natural laughing photo to, dee xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807783495138462705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-6441335193746240522016-03-01T03:29:12.220-08:002016-03-01T03:29:12.220-08:00Nice post and blog :)
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