Archive for May, 2010

Picture from www.myvintagevogue.com

Although I’m often on the Southern side of Cape Town, I had never really explored Kalk Bay. A  few weeks ago, I went especially to have a look at the vintage stores.

We parked on one end of the main road and started walking.  There was a fresh breeze from the harbour right in front of the main road. I must admit, the place is buzzing on the weekends! While strolling along the side walk I saw this…

Then I saw this…

Now, right in the corner of this alley way, is a little vintage clothing store called, Nostalgia. Nostalgia has The most beautiful evening gloves and clutches I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous costumes and dresses too! My eyes were the size of a sauce plates..

Further along was the modern-vintage-style Franki’s. The shop itself was breath-taking! A classic vintage-style collection.

There is an antique shop with a restaurant across the way.

There are many antique shops including antique book shops.

At the end of the strip we couldn’t help but go into the famous Olympia Bakery. The smell of those freshly baked goods! Luke and I had delicious hot cross buns, biscuits and cupcakes. The hot cross buns were huge!

Some more alley ways:

Could get lost in this place.

Mythology and Big Blue are a must-see too.

You can really make a day out of Kalk Bay. Whether you grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee at Olympia Cafe, a Sunday lunch and a beer at the Brass Bell, drinks at Cape to Cuba or a traditonal fish and chips at Kalky’s. The harbour is really something beautiful.

I felt like I was in a different city. Was an awesome feeling.

Ah! Dior!

The wayfarers. Classic.

My muse does it best, don’t you think?

Victoria, WOW. That is all.

My favourites are always the ones you find in grandmothers closet. Unique and, well, free.

Is it just me, or was there lot of vintage coming through in the gowns from the Met Ball..

My favourites were:

I guess vintage is just awesome then