Red, red, red

By the look of them grey clouds just outside of your window, it looks like Summer is fading away. But that's not all as bad as it sounds, because it means Autumn is coming! I love Autumn, the season that introduces the start of the cozy woolly jumpers, mountains of boots now on sale and endless amounts of tea. Yum!

So let's say so long to them pastel colours that are raiding your wardrobe right now, and say "Bonjour" to the musky shades of brown, orange and of course red! To get you in the spirit of those chilly autumn nights, here's some inspiration of the colour red to get your Autumn wardrobe up and rearing to go!!


Perfect 50's circle skirt which is a must have on any Vintage clothing checklist! Pair with a plain black top and you'll be so stylish this Autumn! 

Autumn fashion means the purchase of the new coat! And don't miss out on those gorgeous red ones, I've already seen a couple out in the shops and i'm definately becoming the proud owner of one!

photo: found on ebay.com
What a cute little retro kitchen cabinet! I see 50's/60's style thrown all over that, imagine how the whole kitchen would look! *drool*

The front cover of Vogue Germany in September 1982. Gia Carangi by Bill King

photo: found on etsy.com

I know, I know it's Autumn, but I couldn't resist! You never know, we may get a slight bit of sun poking through. If not, who says we can't prepare ourselves for next summer?

A lovely looking Marilyn who knew just how to wear the colour red properly and how to make it stand out!

Such a cute outfit from (I'm guessing) early 60's?

+I do not own any of these photos

Friday's vintage finds

Happy Friday, vintage lovers! What an exhausting week it has been. I'm pretty sure the Mod Weekend, Victorious festival and then a leaving do on the Monday has fully worn me down. So it has been a lazy week this week for me, with the occasional appearance at work. Which means bed, films, bed, films and endless cups of tea. This week, me and George watched the films 'Memento' and 'The Prestige' (yes, we were in a mind blowing kinda mood this week) and both films, although before now I had never heard off, are A-MAZ-ING. Such a good way to get your little mind working over time, to make up for the rest of your body not bothering. 

With my little Friday feature weekly, I'd love you to send me your vintage finds this week and i'll pop them on here! Whether it's a cute photograph or a good film you have watched. It'll be so interesting to share your finds with fellow lovers of anything retro.

Send them to youhadmeatvintage@outlook.com if you have anything to share!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Photographs of the week:

A photograph of New York in 1933. Photo by Samuel H. Gottscho. 
I will never get bored of looking at timeless photos of New York, there is something special about the city that fascinates me. "So good, they named it twice."


photo: she-dances-alone.tumblr.com
Cutesy romantic photos are everywhere on Pinterest so I can't help but show them to you when I see some lovely ones!

Songs of the week: 
"Then he kissed me" The Crystals
Such a great song, so retro!

"Master Blaster (Jammin')" Stevie Wonder
Can't go wrong with a bit of Stevie!

Films of the week: 


Alfie (1966)
A romantic comedy starring Michael Caine and directed by Lewis Gilbert. Alfie is about a young womaniser who leads a selfish life and treats women with no respect by cheating and lying to numerous women. The plot takes us on a journey throughout Alfie's life, where he later begins to realize his actions when events force him to see his selfish behavior through another's eye. I felt the film was a great watch, and it has a lot of different meanings if you read between the lines as it raises awareness of the major issues throughout the 60's such as gender, sex, abortion and freedom. 

Vintage news of the week:
Rest in Peace Richard Attenborough
29 August 1923 - 24 August 2014



A great loss! Richard Attenborough was an English actor, film producer and entrepreneur. Best known for his roles in Jurrasic Park, Miracle on 34th street and The Great Escape. One of Britain's best known screen celebrities has died this week on 24th August due to a stroke. Rest in peace.

See you next Friday for more Vintage loveliness!

Brighton Mod Weekender

This weekend me, George, his mum and dad and some of his friends travelled up to Brighton to attend the annual Brighton 60's Mod Weekender. This was my first time joining in on a Mod weekend, and I must say I had a blast! The whole town was filled with people dressing up to reminisce and appreciate the 'lifestyle' of the 1960's. There was music being performed along the seafront, scooters parked on every stretch of road and so many people of all ages joining together to celebrate an iconic decade. 

The mod weekend is an annual event that occurs every year on August bank holiday weekend. It runs through Friday till Sunday with a heap of events to embrace yourself in! The weekend starts at a local bar just 200 yards away from Brighton Pier, which is actually where the scooters arrive in the film Quadrophenia! The bar serves food and drink throughout the day and also features stalls where Vintage clothing, records and memorabilia are sold. Also along the seafront, a number of musicians and bands delight you with music from the magical decade, so you could say there is always something to see where ever you go! The evening/night time is all about The Komedia! The venue provide an act on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Unfortunately, due to living in Portsmouth and having to catch the last train home, we were unable to go to The Komedia, but I can only imagine how much fun it was.

Along from The Volks Tavern, just outside of The Modern World Gallery, was were I spent most of my day. Two music acts from Portsmouth dedicated their day entertaining the audience with their musical talent. First was a 7 piece 60's cool girl tribute band called 'The Fliks' and secondly, George Wedlake an acoustic singer/songwriter (who also happens to be my boyfriend, so if you like Noel Gallagher inspired music give him a listen! 'https://soundcloud.com/george-wedlake"

Give him a follow on facebook as well! https://www.facebook.com/georgewedlakemusic

George Wedlake

The Fliks

Playing songs like 'Do I love you?' 'Leader of the Pack' and even a Phil Spector medley. The Fliks are a local band from Portsmouth that bring back the spirit and the magic from the 60's that we all love! Find them on facebook and give them a like and a listen if you like what you hear https://www.facebook.com/thefliks

And the party doesn't just start and end on the front either, the whole of Brighton seemed to be in the 60's mood that weekend! Even places as far up as The Dorset were full to the brim of side burns, beehives and slim suits! Overall I had an amazing day, and would definitely recommend it to any Vintage/Mod/60's or just plain fun filled day lover out there! 

Friday's vintage finds

Happy Friday! The weekends here, and what a fun filled weekend ahead of us all in Portsmouth! Victorious Festival is upon us, for those of you who are a bit confused right now, Victorious is a music festival that happens on this little city and this year it is located on the sunny scene of Southsea. It's a 2 day festival, with artists like Ocean Colour Scene, Seasick Steve etc. However, I will only be attending the festival on the Sunday, as my weekend begins on another sandy beach, Brighton! For the Mod scooter rally with a selection of artists playing along the sea front along the likes of my boyfriend George and a local band 'The Fliks' a 60's girl tribute band. A blog post will be coming soon!

Anyway, here comes the second dose of my weekly feature 'Friday's vintage finds' where I fill you up with all the vintage loveliness I can't get enough of this week. So sit back, enjoy and let's go back in time...

Photographs of the week: 

Fun in the sun on a road trip sounds great right? Especially with the sun shining. What a fun spirited photo!

How romantic! I love cute photographs like this, so adorable.

Another soppy photograph (I apologise) but this photo is lovely! Just looks like they can't keep their hands off each other that not even a crowd of people will stop them.

Betty Grable, an American actress and dancer active in the 1930/40's. Also, my biggest crush when it comes to a pair of legs, don't you want her legs!

Songs of the week:

Give them a listen!
One fine day - The Chiffons

My guilty pleasure song when it comes to dancing around my room pretending I'm from the 50's with my hairbrush in my hand.

Time of the season - The Zombies

Such a great song! Cannot believe how many good songs The Zombies have, give their album a listen if you like the sound of them!

Films of the week:
Charade (1963)

photo: movieposterstudio.com

A romantic comedy/ mystery thriller starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, it is about a male named Peter who meets Reggie and offers to help her after she finds out her husband has been murdered. She later finds out her late husband helped steal 250, 000 dollars, which leads her to being harassed by a gang who are also after the money. I found the film an enjoyable watch, and besides who doesn't enjoy a good Audrey Hepburn film!

Vintage news of the week:

Happy birthday Coco Chanel! 
The incredible french fashion designer was born August 19th, 1883, that's way over 100 years ago! Yet she is still a trendsetter and leader in fashion today. What an inspiration she really is!

+ I do not own any of these photos

History of the fashion mag

Fashion wouldn't be the worldwide success it is today without the help of the fashion magazine, where beauty, clothing and culture are all combined into one book on a monthly basis for women of all ages to delve into. Let's have a look back at the history of the world's most popular fashion magazines.

Vogue

first published: 1892

"The worlds most influential fashion magazine"

- A fashion and lifestyle magazine

- Available in 16 countries
- In 1909, the company Conde Naste Publishers acquired Vogue

- In 1973 Vogue became a monthly publication

- Vogue claims to reach 11 million readers in the US and 12.5 million internationally
- In 1932, Vogue became one of the first magazine to print a colour photo in its cover
- In 1988, Anna Wintour became Chief Editor

(first issue cover, 1892)

photo found wikipedia.com

Harper's Bazaar

first published: 1867

"America's first fashion magazine"

- Founded by Harper & Brothers in 1867

- Published by Hearst (multinational mass media group based in NYC)

- Aimed at audience of the upper-middle and upper class

- A monthly publication, although it started as a weekly magazine

- First called 'Harper's Bazar'

(Volume 1, No 49 cover)

photo found wikipedia.com

Elle

first published: 1945

"If she reads, she reads Elle"

- Worldwide lifestyle magazine of French Origin
- Founded in France in 1945 by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Helene Gordon
- Today it is world's largest fashion magazine, with 43 editions worldwide in over 60 countries
- Monthly publication worldwide but weekly in France
- Launched in the US in 1985

(1945 cover of Elle magazine)

photo found hprints.com

+ I do not own any of these photos

Friday's vintage finds

Exciting news! From now on Friday is going to be 'Vintage find day' which is going to be a day where I will gather up all my photography, music etc that I have come across throughout the week or that I already know and present them on here for you all to see! So stay tuned to You had me at Vintage!

Photographs of the week:

1940's girls being snapped on a lovely summer day. 

Photo taken in 1955, a couple kissing. How romantic!

A lovely photo of the late Lauren Bacall who died earlier in the week. Rest in peace.

A photo of New York City in the 1930's.

Songs of the week:
Give them a listen!

"This will be our year" The Zombies

"Out of Time" Chris Farlowe

"The Clapping Song" Shirley Ellis

"Pride and Joy" Marvin Gaye

Films of the week:


"To have or have not" 
An 1944 American romance-war film starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. 

In honour of the late Lauren Bacall, one of the last remaining stars of Golden Hollywood.

Vintage news of the week:


Friday 8th August marked the 45th anniversary of  The Beatles album cover 'Abbey Road.' On this day in 1969 photographer Iain Macmillan captured what is the most recognized album cover of all time.


Lauren Bacall, an American actress and model from Hollywood's Golden Age, has died on August 12th from a stroke in her New York home. Rest in peace Lauren.

+ I do not own any of these photos 

Key looks: 1980's

No decade stands out quite like the 80's. It was big, bold, bright and very notorious. It was the decade of neon coloured fashion, leg warmers and spandex gear. It was a continuation of the late 70's with high unemployment, people power demonstrations against the government probably no more bigger than the poll tax demonstrations which led to wide spread riots. It was the decade of Margaret Thatcher which allowed the women role to rise and lead to female equality in business. It was also the start of alternative and political comedy, with the likes of The Young Ones and Not the Nine O'Clock News. As well as comedy, the music differed drastically, some began protesting through music, while some just wanted to have some fun. So want to feel like "You're Acceptable in the 80's?" Here are some key looks that will keep you looking 'Ace!'

Shoulder pads

Possibly the most defined 80's look; the shoulder pads. Not just for the high flying women but for everyone! 

Power suits

The decade of the 'Yuppie's!' Thatcher's Britain, everyone was focused on power, money and their business. The outfit was never complete without their mobile (brick) phone in one hand and filo-fax in other. 

Oversized sweaters and T-shirts

Big tops twice their size, with statement words printed across. Most popular ones were 'Frankie Says Relax' and Wham's 'Choose Life.'

Leg warmers

With the success of Fame came the leg warmers and lycra, not a flattering look for everybody.

Scrunchies

Owned by every child and teenager throughout the 80's and into the 90's, and don't forget wear it in a side pony!

Shell suits

Became popular in the break dancing and hip hop scene of the decade, and was based on the tracksuit. Manufactured by polyester and covered in brightly coloured neon prints.

Peplum dresses

This trend has done full circle and is now available to buy in shops, so definitely the most easiest look to follow. Peplum was popular worn with shoulder pads so add them for the ultimate 80's look! 

Tropical Print

One of the most popular prints for jetting of on your summer holidays with the sudden rise of holidays abroad.


Any key looks from the 80's you think should of made my list?
Leave in the comments below!

+ I do not own any of these photos