Money, money everywhere and not a dime to spend: Pay day wishlist.

It's nearly that time again, and it couldn't come any sooner.  I get paid this Friday and after revelations that I don't have lectures now, i'll most likely end up shopping.  

I've been seeing lots of these Kimono jackets around and I quite like them - perfect for this season, the silk fabric is light enough to keep you from sweating in the heat and heavy enough to keep you just right for the breezier nights.  

£39.99; River Island

£50.00; Topshop

£19.99; River Island

I saw this top and took a shine to it. I think it would look great with black leggings, loafers and a chunky knit for the colder days.  

Price on request; Vintage Levis

After seeing these all over the vintage fair last month, I've been after a pair.  There are a few on eBay which are around £25.00 - a lot cheaper than Urban Outfitters charge.  

£17.50; Nars Lipgloss in Nana (top colour)

As always, there are a few bits of make up i've seen and wanted.  This purpley lip gloss is one of them, although it looks rather dark it comes out a lighter colour and looks good on fair skin.  If I end up in Selfridges next week, I may take a look and possibly purchase.  

What's on your wishlist? 

Also, take the time to check out this new blog.  It's for the British Heart Foundation and the lead up to a charity fashion show!

A vintage affair.

Today I went along to a vintage fair in London.  We got there at about 12 after a sat nav malfunction and it was extremely packed.  I wasn't on the hunt for anything in particular, although I had Levi shorts in mind.  Of course they had them in abundance, but did they have my size? No.  

The view from the stage.

There was lots of boutiques, including Victoria Vintage and Oh So Retro.  They even had hairdressers giving gals new do's inspired by the 60s.  If you're a regular reader of this blog then you'll know I'm a bit of a sucker when it comes to jewellery, especially vintage jewellery.  My only purchases were jewellery and I love what I bought.  

£3.00 (Sorry for the rubbish picture, see below for another)

The first necklace I bought was this french coin pendant and it's on an extremely long gold chain.  This was only three pounds and I am pretty sure I got it from Victoria Vintage.  

£10.00

The second necklace I bought was from a handmade stall which was highly popular.  The had pots of random vintage broken jewellery, watch faces, vintage scrabble pieces and so much more.  The general idea was pick something already made or you could have something custom made.  I wanted some silver jewellery as a lot of mine seems to be gold, so I picked out the watch face, an N letter and a heart pendant and had this necklace made.  I love the fact that it's vintage, and no one will ever have the same necklace as it's one of a kind.  This was ten pounds altogether.

This is a better picture of both necklaces.

£4.00

Whilst looking around at jewellery I spied this baby.  It's a wolf ring, which I thought was quite cool.  It was £4 and I thought it was something different to the typical owl ring that has been spotted on most peoples fingers this season.  

Everything £5 boutique.

I saw these golden oldies and instantly thought about Rachel Furner's band mates wearing them on stage.  Blue and white stripes are her thing.  

Last but not least, I wanted to mention my chauffeur, Albert.  

I'm joking, this is Mikey, he did however drive me and my best friend up to the fair today which technically makes him a chauffeur.  He is wearing his "new" vintage scarf as well as a hat me and my best friend bought for him, he looks rather dashing don't you think?

All in all it was a pretty sweet day, I would have been happier had I found myself some vintage Levi shorts.  

How has your Sunday been?

Vintage heaven coming to a town near you!

If you're a regular reader of Non Optional, then you'll know I am in love with just about any vintage thing I can find.  A moment of boredom, searching for some inspiration, I've come across us fashion lovers own version of heaven.  A vintage fair.  A whole room filled with vintage stalls, clothes, home wear and most of all jewellery.  No need to thank me girls! 

Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair has been a roaring success since 2005 and the tour is about to kick off again on Saturday 5th February in Lincoln.  Here is the complete tour list, and best friend if you're reading, keep the 27th February free.

Boutiques such as PopMyCherry, The Vintage Generation and Love My Daisy will be in attendance this year as well as Victoria Vintage wholesale jewellers.  

I'll be attending one of the London dates, cash in hand.  The question is, will you be there?