Comments on Diary of a Vintage Girl | Vintage Fashion & Lifestyle: Some waffle followed by pretty pictures

I fully support what you've said!!! I'm a ...

2010-10-14T17:05:45.691+01:00

I fully support what you've said!!! I'm a bit late in reading it though! Laura Lou x

I'm glad you're a bit of a vintage snob :)...

2010-09-21T03:27:04.065+01:00

I'm glad you're a bit of a vintage snob :) I hope someday you'll find something in my little shop, that's when I know I've made it! *hehe*

Those photos are oh-so-lovely! The dresses, oh my goodness, so many pretty pretty things!

Just to let you know I love your blog so I'm p...

2010-08-27T11:03:12.108+01:00

Just to let you know I love your blog so I'm passing on this Happy 101 award.

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PS The photos of Tart are so fabulous - would love...

2010-08-26T13:24:28.164+01:00

PS The photos of Tart are so fabulous - would love to go again!! I am too jealous of that lady's fantastic checkered heart dress! x

Here, Here Darling.Your sweeter than chocolate and...

2010-08-25T21:56:51.844+01:00

Here, Here Darling.Your sweeter than chocolate and would never say to harm. If people dont 'get it' they should get on their bike.
On a lighter note, I adore these photos! please carry on, as you were, it was wonderful to meet you at Goodwood.
Heidi xo
http://www.cupofkittentea.blogspot.com/

I opened a trash mag today and saw the dreaded wor...

2010-08-25T15:12:16.687+01:00

I opened a trash mag today and saw the dreaded words "the 50's vintage look is in" - don't forget to separate yourself from those who like vintage as a fad (as opposed to yourself, who is truly dedicated to the old eras). You're entitled to an opinion, and quite frankly when it comes to something like that, your opinion matters most to me. Keep up your beautiful HOBBY of writing your blog - I love following it!

I'm shocked that you've been blasted for t...

2010-08-25T10:46:02.315+01:00

I'm shocked that you've been blasted for talking candidly about your personal experience of an event. I think the factual info about VaG i.e. they had a Primark store - does enough to make me feel that this wasn't the event we all expected/hoped it would be. I was booked for a trip away that weekend or I would have gone - quite glad that I didn't as it sounded like the kind of crowded, disorganised affair I would tend to avoid.
On a separate note, I can vouch for your lack of snobbery. I have met you twice now and you've been nothing but polite and encouraging. I don't have much of a wardrobe - although I aspire to owning vintage and am currently learning to make clothes so I can one day make my own repro - I find the stuff rather difficult to afford. I'm also not to hot at doing hair or make up! Despite feeling rather self-conscious that I looked a bit crap when I met you the second time - you were nothing short of lovely! Thanks for your brilliant blog!

I never fail to be entirely bemused by the ability...

2010-08-25T10:33:05.002+01:00

I never fail to be entirely bemused by the ability of people on the internet to become enraged by someone with a differing opinion to theirs, or who does not know what they know.

I stayed in Croydon once as I needed to get into London and it was cheaper, the next morning I wandered into a shop there called "Stuff" it was an indoor market with really great decor and I reviewed it on the blog. Unfortunately it has apparently been there for years, only previously it was the huge Beanos record store and I ended up being flamed by people calling me shallow as I didn't know about it before. Right.

Ignore them, you write a review as you find it. That's the entire purpose of a personal review. Wouldn't life be boring if we all experienced things in exactly the same way?

As a long time blog reader of yours, I feel compel...

2010-08-25T09:19:15.357+01:00

As a long time blog reader of yours, I feel compelled to make a comment about this.

Your blog is your castle and you're entitled to publish whatever opinions, or interests that you have. You are definitely entitled to write whatever you want on whatever you like and frankly if people have a problem with it, then it's their own problem! They have certainly exercised their right to express dismay over what they've read, so why couldn't you over what you've experienced? You shouldn't take their criticisms or hollow remarks to heart!

Your blog is fabulous and your fresh, original take on all things vintage is why I (and many other readers!) keep coming back. As a fellow neat freak, I'll just like to say there's nothing wrong with wanting to look good and making sure your victory rolls are perfectly coiled. If we take pleasure from the care we put into our appearance- then, so be it. There's nothing 'snobby' or superficial about that!

That said, I'm not a vintage dresser but I wish I had your courage and dedication. Your style is wonderful and your posts are enjoyable. While I don't go full-blown vintage daily, your blog is a perfect little hub of inspiration for a girl like me.

:)

Aren't these people aware that the internet is...

2010-08-24T19:25:08.703+01:00

Aren't these people aware that the internet is full of opinions, some of which you won't necessarily agree with?

And how are you insulting other people who worked there by saying you had a sucky time working there? These people are such a-holes!!!

Those pictures are so lovely, and you and all the ...

2010-08-24T19:12:33.116+01:00

Those pictures are so lovely, and you and all the girls look so gorgeous and happy! I thought your review of Vintage at Goodwood was very balanced actually, and you clearly stated that it was just your opinion. It was also consistent with what I had read on several other blogs-everyone seems to have picked up on the expense, the mud, and the disorganisation. I don't understand why people seem to think that everyone should have the same opinion on everything-vcariety is the spice of life! I enjoy reading your blog and will continue to do so.

Dear Miss Fleur, I suppose you should be flattered...

2010-08-24T17:51:52.435+01:00

Dear Miss Fleur, I suppose you should be flattered that your opinion was important enough to get so many up in arms! Kudos for telling it as you saw it. I will be over on this side of the pond, faithfully reading of your continuing adventures...

Fleur, keep writing what comes naturally to you. ...

2010-08-24T16:54:26.913+01:00

Fleur,
keep writing what comes naturally to you. That's why I and others read your blog. I enjoy reading what you have been up to immensely. Keep up the good work and keep on keeping strong! :-)

TracyTriumph

Bravo Fleur!!

2010-08-24T16:49:15.903+01:00

Bravo Fleur!!

Don't apologize because of a couple of stupid ...

2010-08-24T15:54:43.476+01:00

Don't apologize because of a couple of stupid anonymous internet assholes. It's your blog, write what you want.

i've been reading for a while but not commenti...

2010-08-24T15:49:11.453+01:00

i've been reading for a while but not commenting (bad manners on me, i've been terrible!) and i have to echo what everyone else has said. it's your blog, it's your life and it's your opinion. i thought your review of VAG was well rounded and presented both your apprehensions and hope that things had changed as well as the actual events. sadly anyone who didn't read it that way was probably cranky that day and you made a useful target. boo hiss on the haters.

thank you for writing this blog as it helped refine my love for all things vintage and has broadened my perspective on several occasions (i might have strayed from my beloved bombay sapphire to try hendrick's because of one of your posts!).

keep up the lovely (and deceptively hard!) work!!

I couldn't agree more with you! The afro wigs ...

2010-08-24T13:50:43.744+01:00

I couldn't agree more with you! The afro wigs really did ruin it for me (amongst other things...). Can't wait to read your review for the Chap!

Tis a pity people don't remember their manners...

2010-08-24T11:24:47.494+01:00

Tis a pity people don't remember their manners. Love your blog

Hi Fleur, I've been reading your fabulous blo...

2010-08-24T11:05:11.447+01:00

Hi Fleur,

I've been reading your fabulous blog for a while now, but have never gotten round to commenting before. Silly me!
I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate you giving your honest opinion, as so many people nowadays don't. I went to VaG as a visitor as I was invited along by some friends. I must admit I did enjoy myself overall, but that was from the point of view of a visitor. It is very interesting to hear about the other side of VaG. It is a shame that something which started out as such a great idea turned sour because of bad management and organisation. I agree with you about the fancy dress thing. My biggest disappointment was the small amount of people wearing real or repro vintage.
Thanks so much for your views, Fleur! I always enjoy reading your blog.

Sophie

Oh and by the way, I'm the girl in the yellow dress with purple cardi and umbrella in the background of the first Chap moustache tugging photo from your VaG post.:) I would have loved to chat with you there, but I was too shy and you were busy taking photographs.

Too right. I thought what you said was completely ...

2010-08-24T10:54:07.880+01:00

Too right. I thought what you said was completely fair and honest, and it was very clear that your criticism was of the organisation not volunteers and acts. You shouldn't need to defend yourself for what was a valid and fair opinion.

Wonderful pictures! Keep on saying what comes from...

2010-08-24T10:26:09.197+01:00

Wonderful pictures!
Keep on saying what comes from your heart, I for one certainly love to read what you have been up to and what you think!
Hugs*

Fabulous pictures !

2010-08-24T09:34:49.649+01:00

Fabulous pictures !

My dear Fluer. Blogging should only EVER be an hon...

2010-08-24T09:24:43.562+01:00

My dear Fluer. Blogging should only EVER be an honest musing. That's why I follow you and I'm sure the rest of your admirers would agree.

Leave the phoney stuff to those who simply wish to "cash in" on our beloved vintage lifestyle. The trend will pass as all trends do and we will be left to get on with our passion properly. With the lovely thought that we would have made some new friends on the way.

Big Love, Sadie

I love your blog, Fleur. I'm now getting more ...

2010-08-24T09:08:25.372+01:00

I love your blog, Fleur. I'm now getting more into vintage - always loved old films and music, but am now looking more at clothes too and attended my first (tiny) event last week - and yours is one of the blogs I read regularly. It's great seeing all the lovely things you've been doing.

It's baffling that people can't grasp that your review was your personal opinion of the experiences you had at V@G as an individual, one person's response to the event. Or perhaps some of them think your influence is far-reaching and, in an attack of the 40-foot pinup you will singlehandedly destroy any chance of another V@G next year!

Fleur, you were very much "Grace under pressu...

2010-08-24T08:58:02.422+01:00

Fleur, you were very much "Grace under pressure," in your last account. Integrity is a dying art these days, unfortunately. There are many bloggers writing some very poor reviews about this festival,in a far more wounding manner than anything you said, so all the horrors who have been attacking you are going to have a busy time of it! They aren't going to read your blog anymore? Dear me, how dreadful for you! Amissum quod nescitur non amittitur, is the best remark to that.

Sarah, I completely agree with you, everywhere one looks, small children dressed as harlots, grown women looking like mutton dressed as lamb in the worst way, etc etc, quite revolting. No dignity, style or classiness. Orange skin, dead racoon on top of head hair and everything on show, vile.

I detest those who confuse "vintage" with what is merely second hand clothing, and those who ruin it by chopping it up and making something hideous from it. Then, when bored, will throw the lot in the recycling bin and jump to the next trend. An article about it in one of the Sunday papers, a few weeks ago, said something to the effect of not wanting to look as though one had a mangle in the kitchen, damned cheek. You ought to have seen the truly awful mess they had made of the so called outfits they had put together, "Hallow'een come early," would have been an excellent title.