Sessle B goes to the markets...

On the weekend we did our first market stall! It was a lot of work preparing, but it was so much fun.

The markets were a little quiet due to it being the long weekend, but the feedback we got from those who came in was amazing. Our gift packs were especially popular, and so many people wanted to know if we'd be back, and wanted to tell their friends about us! The baby packs all sold in a flash (a vintage cotton wrap, a knitted bonnet or booties and a bottle of our own organic baby massage oil). The 'Hot Choccie Cheer' packs were also popular (a vintage cup & saucer, antique silver teaspoon, our organic hot choc mix and bag of mini 'mallows) there was a tea version too, with our organic Rooibos chai mix.

The ladies were impressed with the quality of our vintage garb, and some were pretty excited about the suitcase of vintage baby threads I have been hoarding, which haven't yet made it to the Etsy site.

All told, it was a buzz playing shop keeper in the real, chatting to people and being a part of the market hum. Can't wait to hit the next one!

Wedding Day Willies

Dolly paused in the shadow of the old church. Her time had come. Her moment of glory, the time of entry into the hallowed sphere of matrimony. Ronald was waiting in there expectantly.

So why did she feel uncertain?
It was a little crawly feeling starting down in her chest and creeping up into her head.
She paused dramatically, hand upon the handle of the door, and the feeling hightened.

Really, she wasn't sure about that beard. And he didn't like kittens. That was rather serious.

Maybe today was a better day for baking shortcake? She smiled happily at how becoming she would look baking strawberry shortcake in white lace and silk.

       

   

This dress is divine. I wish I had found it a few years ago. (Although I definately wouldn't have fitted the wood-fired pizza or handmade raspberry tarts into it!).
A tiny fit, size 6 to small 8 (Aus/UK : size 4-6 US), with petite lace bust and long sleeves, throat-high lace with underlying sweetheart silk neckline. It has a full silky white skirt with train (loop catch to gather up at the back) falling from the waistline. It is in amazing original condition from the seventies. I have seen a few dresses around from this era, and this darling is honestly the best I have come across... no garish flounces or trills or too much lace... just sweet, elegant and totally perfect.
I can't wait for some little lady to fall in love with this dress and take her to the altar... the only condition of sale is I must have a photo! (Please oh please.) You can view the babe here.

Tote-ally Awesome Giveaway

We are excited to announce that Sessle B's is having a little giveaway to celebrate 100 facebook and Etsy fans!
We have 4 hand-designed, hand-sewn, hand-screen-printed Sessle B's canvas tote bags for 4 lucky people. (Valued at $18 each). There is one of each of our four limited-run designs which have just been listed at the Vintagery.

For a chance to get you one, share our facebook page on your wall, or tag us in a cool status update, or simply tell a friend about Sessle B's Vintagery, and let us know by joining the event here!
The giveaway will be drawn in 2 weeks... we look forward to posting out 4 fun packages soon!

Flairy Flares

The latest addition at the vintagery, a sweet stash of original 60's flares in sherbet colours...

These are like finding gold! Genuine 60s, near new condish, super sweet colours. Just to hire a pair of these from a costume shop costs a fortune!

As they were all sourced at the same time, and are the same(ish) size, it seems that one swinging sixties babe had a bit of a fetish!

Don these retro darlings and you will be the centrepiece of any occasion. Find them here, plus a couple more.

Sessle B's

Loitering by the Phonebooth

Dolly waited impatiently at the phonebooth. She had seen him, Herbet that is, walk into the drug store some twenty minutes ago and not yet come out. Her plan was sound, but boy was she getting sick of waiting, standing there in her too-small white pumps. But it was well worth it of course, she reminded herself... "Excuse me, but I seem not to have a single coin in my purse to telephone my ill grandmother... would you be SO kind?"... Lots of lash flutter and sweet demureness and he would be helpless. Foolproof.

What a lovely sunny winter afternoon for a photoshoot, in Clunes with my talented photographer (and gorgeous friend) Nette. I am loving the colour combo of powder blue, cherry red and white or creams at the moment. This sweet little polka dot dress can be found here, Oroton mesh clutch here, and little red wool jumper here. Team your vintage threads with some cherry nail polish and lippy and you're ready to loiter by the phonebooth!

Love Your Olds

For too long now they have been scorned, disrespected and mistreated... locked in dusty darkness, cramped together in sickly lavender smelling coffins, offered up to the gaping mouths of charity bins.
For too long folks have been cheaply distracted by newcomers... But the time has now come to Love Your Olds.

Sourcing discerningly and affectionately, Sessle B's Vintagery brings you garments with their own story, their own unique identity. Garb you can love.

Welcome to Sessle B's Vintagery. We hope that it will become your first-stop-shop for vintage fashion.
Sessle B's is an artisan business based in Northern Rivers, New South Wales Australia (a beautiful part of the world!). We offer locals free delivery and pick up, Lismore, Alstonville and Casino... we love to keep things really personal, and promise to keep it that way even over an online shopfront.

We are commencing with an Etsy Store where you will find plenty of sweet items listed regularly. (Men's Items and Jewellery coming soon!)
You can stay updated on new arrivals, new looks and general chit-chattery on this blog, and through our facebook page.

We are happy to have you around, and thank you for helping our business grow by sharing our links with your friends. Happy shopping (or browsing).

The Sessle B Team

. . . . . . . . ps: our first 20 customers will receive a small vintage gift with their purchase! . . . . . . . .