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Womens Vintage Retro French Connection Nordic Pattern Wool Sweater

UK Size 8-10

*  Made from Pure New Wool, multi-coloured.

*  Featuring a floral and nordic style patterned design.

*  Low, v-neck style neck line. Medium thickness knit.

*  Button fastening chest with five round buttons.

*  Label reads; “French Connection - Pure New Wool - M”.

*  Jenny is a size 8 and is 5ft 5in tall.

Material: Pure New Wool

Condition: No visible faults, marks or stains. Overall, great used vintage condition.

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Sunshine is here!

“Let the sunshine,

Let the sunshine in ..c’mon.”

Oh, apologies lost myself there for a moment. It’s just that this track has been lingering between my lug-holes for quite some time now and like the sun, it’s sitting pretty and going nowhere. Be it May, a bit of freakishly sweltering hot weather and so we have swapped our brollies for sun hats, our wellies for flip flops, and our Mac’s for maxis! We are a nation who loves to dress to the occasion. Yes you’ve seen us, a mere trickle of sunlight through a dank cloud and we be there, stripped down to our short shorts, blinding the young with the light reflecting off our pastey legs. But it’s here, it’s official, and according to my Grandpapa ‘ twas the hottest April since records began don’t you know lassie’  and with May bearing up nicely there really are no excuses, and this allows us to dress... brashly and unashamedly ...for the sunshine!

Here at Dandy Apple Vintage we have been very busy out hunter gathering, foraging and harpooning lots of lovely vintage summery pieces to get you ready for the upcoming months and making it easy for you to shop our collection ......for sun lovers!

Click to go to www.dandyapple.co.uk.

Summer is fast approaching along with the festival season. We will be keeping you updated with the latest additions, our ‘pick of the day,’ and lots of inspiration to make sure your vintage summer wardrobe is sorted, from holiday outfits to festival threads, we’ve got it covered.

So...what’s new?

As you may have noticed, we have given our shop a spring summer lift, with the addition of the sun shine collection meaning shopping with us could not be easier. This is the place where we keep all our Summer & Festival selected stock for you to browse and shop. We will provide the links on the blog for all our featured items so you can shop them with ease.

Click to see our Summer selection.

I leave you now, with something to think about...

Consider it a gift...of melodic mind intrusion

Enjoy!

- dandy apple x

Apologies!

Wow, it's been months since we've posted something on here - too long! We've been very busy and have not afforded the time to make blog posts.

Never fear though, as we're going to try and rectify that in the coming weeks and in to the future.

You can always come and join us on Twitter and Facebook as well if you are that way inclined :-)

Links here:

- dandy apple x

Mein vater ist dick..

"Mein vater ist dick" ............yes, those may be the only German words I know, but I do know a good German garment when I see one. Ahhh the Dirndl!

For many, the word Dirndl conjures up images of German ladies - rosy cheeked, hair braided, beer jugs in hand, clinking merrily with Lederhosen men......and you would be right. For the Dirndl is the dress of choice for the Oktoberfest goer.

Starting life as a uniform for Austrian servants, the iconic dress survives today as traditional every day wear in some parts of Austria and Bavaria, as well as a costume worn as part of formal occasions and of course, Oktoberfest.

But take a look at the Dirndl and notice it bursting with folk charm, from its embroidered florals, bright colours and midi length, to its handmade assembly. There are ways and means of wearing these Bavarian beauts', without having to go all the way to Munich, plait your bonnet and drink copious amounts of 'Bier' (as much as we'd like to). Here are a few ideas:

• The neck lines are flattering and great for layers underneath, be it a T-shirt, polo neck jumper, long sleeve top, shirt/blouse or indeed nothing at all.

• Why not play with length? Altering the length really transforms the dress giving it a modern and youthful look.

• Wear it with an oversized cardigan, or break it in half with a tighter jumper/cardigan and belt around the waist making the most of its full skirt.

Dirndl meets kimono
Spring 2010.

Dirndl inspired dress at
Christopher Kane.

Play with length like
Miu Miu.

So there you have it, no excuses, perfect for a folksy look. Get yourself a Dirndl and wear it proud. If you cannot find a suitable occasion in which to wear it then join me, on the dates of Oktoberfest, don your Dirndl and stand up and shout;

"Mein vater ist dick!"

You can check out the range of Dirndl dresses we currently have available here

- dandy apple x

Clothing of the Future..!

Love this!

- dandy apple x

Blog Up & Running! =)

Hey Folks,

So this is our first Blog post. The shop (www.dandyapple.co.uk) officially launches on eBay in less than 5 days, on Saturday 22nd January 2011.

We will have upwards of 350 items for sale on that day, with a range of lovely Mens & Womens Vintage goodies, as well as a variety of Vintage cameras and camera equipment.

We've got a busy week ahead as we put the finishing touches to one or two things in preparation for the launch on Saturday, but you can look forward to regular posts and updates over the coming weeks and months and further in to the future. In the mean time you can check us out over on Facebook and Twitter.

Stay tuned Vintage lovers!

- dandy apple x