tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.comments2023-09-23T10:52:36.363+01:00 Dear Thirty - UK Vintage Blog Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comBlogger813125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-39318107661861875332017-09-12T14:09:25.182+01:002017-09-12T14:09:25.182+01:00Hi
The source of real Astrakhan is just as you say...Hi<br />The source of real Astrakhan is just as you say but traditionally as a bi-product of farming the meat so no more horrific than wearing leather shoes. However the coat's in the photograph are NOT animal (apart from the mink collar) They are made from Astra Fur Fabric - long strings of tightly coiled wool, wiggled onto a surface and fixed with glue - I know because I've repaired many. This was more popular/affordable in the early 50's when these coats were made.<br />Why not remove the collar and replace with a good faux and enjoy these fabulous vintage find.<br />Steph Edwards<br />Vintage dealer - Bridport market every Wed & SatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-63904598967211470572016-05-13T23:59:02.746+01:002016-05-13T23:59:02.746+01:00Haha - glad you came back :)
I have kind of seen i...Haha - glad you came back :)<br />I have kind of seen it as a lifestyle change - something permanent - I can't be bothered to be super strict all of the time with myself, that just sounds exhausting and you've got to live a little, right?! <br />11lbs is a great loss, just keep a nice healthy balance - it'll come off steadily and you'll adjust to a new eating routine more easily. I'm planning on doing another 30 day clean eating plan soon - I always find it easier in the summer as I'm less hungry - I need to shift a few extra stubborn lbs that are in situ around my mid-section ;) <br /><br />Keep on doing what you're doing and congrats on the weight loss so far xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-55575339709576577772016-05-09T15:55:14.768+01:002016-05-09T15:55:14.768+01:00Hi Emma, I never even realised you had replied to ...Hi Emma, I never even realised you had replied to me! I came back for some inspiration and seen the reply :)<br /><br />I have only just started trying the SP plan (on day 2) I am struggling with trying to eat loads of speed food as i've found I'm just not hungry enough for it. I am much like yourself only losing 1lb a week (the most i've lost is 2.5). Last week I lost 1lb and had eaten chinese & a calzone pizza! Yet this week being totally on plan with no takeaways and not going over syns it was still 1lb loss! It's so weird! I have lost 11lb total in 3 months but I wasn't overly large to begin with so i'm happy with the 1lb loses. <br /><br />I've been having my porridge on sp with loads of berries & making it up with water so I can use my milk allowance for tea haha! I wasn't a big drinker when I started the plan so I don't really miss it but Its not something i would give up totally either if i'm on a night out or out for dinner I'll always have 1/2 drinks normally spirits so they're not too syn heavy. :)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318647891988141819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-59935820189358007052016-03-07T14:07:12.295+00:002016-03-07T14:07:12.295+00:00Hi Michelle,
Whilst I don't attend the classe...Hi Michelle, <br />Whilst I don't attend the classes anymore, I loosely follow the plan most days and eat pretty clean 50% of the time......although recently we've had a rash of birthdays etc so I'm feeling a bit sluggish so I'm gearing up for another month of clean eating. <br />Yes - I love my porridge too (especially in these cold winter months) and have it most mornings with onken yogurt and fruit. <br />When I followed this SW/clean eating plan last summer I did a lot of the Slimming World SP days - then you can have 1 x HEX A and 2 x HEX B, so you can't have pasta, rice, potatoes etc but it does free you up for extra bread - which you can do a lot with in the summer months. <br />I'd say, if you want porridge, have it! build it into your SW plan and add some lovely fruit and maple syrup on top (1 tbsp = 2 syns). <br />The hardest thing I found whilst following the plan was not having wine - although, I treated myself to one small glass on a Friday evening :) <br /><br />Good luck - it really is the best way to eat :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-86572442512066266222016-03-07T13:32:44.476+00:002016-03-07T13:32:44.476+00:00Are you still on sw? I got inspired reading your b...Are you still on sw? I got inspired reading your blog as im also on sw and trying to do a bit more clean eating. Now its on 1 hex each a day it's hard for me when I love bread yet want porridge too :-(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318647891988141819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-13412549845167959332015-11-25T22:38:41.168+00:002015-11-25T22:38:41.168+00:00What are the quantities please? Thank youWhat are the quantities please? Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130653721958221753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-33864558530981405702015-11-25T22:38:06.361+00:002015-11-25T22:38:06.361+00:00What are the quantities please? Thank youWhat are the quantities please? Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130653721958221753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-32806672936847700122015-08-17T08:23:46.744+01:002015-08-17T08:23:46.744+01:00Oh i love that colour. I have been recently lookin...Oh i love that colour. I have been recently looking at colours to help jazz up our bedroom & i think this one may need some serious consideration! Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157669011523151634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-91700742142859965062015-08-01T21:56:39.469+01:002015-08-01T21:56:39.469+01:00Thank you Caramella :)
It's tough, but I'm...Thank you Caramella :)<br />It's tough, but I'm sticking with it - mostly!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-83535565402522571012015-08-01T12:59:02.711+01:002015-08-01T12:59:02.711+01:00Your doing really well, good for you. Have a nice ...Your doing really well, good for you. Have a nice weekend!Caramellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212330454015040075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-74840678868967279692015-07-29T14:57:14.550+01:002015-07-29T14:57:14.550+01:00You live in the UK, alot of animal lovers in the U...You live in the UK, alot of animal lovers in the UK. ;-) Bye enjoy your coat! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-46775077201056932532015-07-29T14:34:49.216+01:002015-07-29T14:34:49.216+01:00It's a little hard to keep up, but through the...It's a little hard to keep up, but through the content left I can see which comments have been left by your dear self (I think) - yes I totally agree, not much need for a big coat in Oz, it must be tough living in a hotter climate all the time (ie: OZ) and I sure do appericate our dramatic season changes here in the UK :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-72648052185812985372015-07-29T14:09:00.317+01:002015-07-29T14:09:00.317+01:00Not so many people, just one and other anon, had t...Not so many people, just one and other anon, had to laugh about that comment...No need for fur in Oz, maybe she should move to Russia or Scotland, she will get more wear out of her coat there! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-24487989147762410362015-07-29T13:59:36.147+01:002015-07-29T13:59:36.147+01:00with so many people hiding their opinions and advi...with so many people hiding their opinions and advises behind an 'Anonymous' name, it's difficult to tell who wrote what.........but I thank you for your input on this discussion - it's interesting to hear different points of view on these types of delicate issues - a difference in opinion is part of what makes us all human after all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-65319009178367450392015-07-29T13:28:53.814+01:002015-07-29T13:28:53.814+01:00Your blog says, "These finds are great arn...Your blog says, "These finds are great arn't they? As I keep searching the internet for more information to no avail ha ha. Hope you have better luck! What I came back to you with was the information about these coats that YOU asked for! Like you, I have my opinion that was not directed at you, but my own personal opinion about what I was going to do with MY coat. This is not even about opinion's, it is written in black and white where these coats come from, why don't you read it for yourself and do whatever you want with your coat and I will do what I want with mine and burn it. Also, aren't in English means (are not), yes I do agree with you there... they aren't great finds!!!!!!!!! You take your opinion's with you and wear your coat with pride, is ignorance bliss or what! Good luck and goodbye to all you vintage blogger's with your vintage lifestyles and most of all vintage opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-11856440181620156102015-07-29T12:45:29.127+01:002015-07-29T12:45:29.127+01:00This is the issue with real fur, this discussion i...This is the issue with real fur, this discussion is nothing new, people are asking the same questions everyday - it's an argument many people have had on AND off of the internet for years, and will contiune to have for years to come. <br /><br />I've previously stated, and maybe I am naive - but I am allowed, and will have an opinion of my own.....some people buy new furs, illegally still - MY opinion is not of consequence. Some people buy and wear vintage furs, yet again, my opinion is of no consequence - other people throw red paint at anyone that wears or owns them, once more, my opinion does NOT matter. Some people choose to keep their opinions/beliefs to themselves and others preach to anyone that will listen. I am the former..........<br /><br />I am fully aware of the controversy that surrounds old and new fur alike......I am not saying I am right in my opinion, nor you wrong in yours. It is about preference and individual choice at the end of the day. You are right about Hitler of course, but my point is: wars are still fought today – innocent people all over the world lose their lives and for what purpose? You can't change the world and everyone in it based on an opinion, or by what's right and what's wrong, as much as we'd like to. But yes, this is a whole different issue. <br />You say you provided me with information about my coats, but actually you didn't tell me anything I hadn't already pointed out in my blog post - you just came by to show your disgust and to shout your opinion about, which is fine of course.....but you can't say "I gave you this information, what you do with this is entirely up to you" it's an opinion, what can I do with that?! I'm fully aware of the Fur Trade, I am not naive to that......but I think this is something we'll obviously have to agree to disagree on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-60635213753737098982015-07-29T12:12:26.458+01:002015-07-29T12:12:26.458+01:00Unfortunately, Hitler is part of history - but his...Unfortunately, Hitler is part of history - but his history is not being manufactured on a mass production level today, what an insult that would be to all those millions of innocent people that suffered at his hands. This is an entirely different conversation altogether, we are talking about the 'Fur Trade'. I think Emma, you are being a little naive about what is happening in our cruel world even today. You innocently bought a coat I do not blame you. You said you wanted information on these coats in you blogs and I gave you this information, what you do with this is entirely up to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-30685933727570157762015-07-29T11:12:39.869+01:002015-07-29T11:12:39.869+01:00Yes, of course I see your point......vintage furs ...Yes, of course I see your point......vintage furs at the time were readily available to purchase, it wasn't frowned upon I suppose as it is nowadays, which doesn't make it 'ok' by any means - maybe I'm naive, I'm no expert. Nowadays "new" furs are a MASSIVE no no for a lot of people, including myself - but you cannot deny that vintage furs play a huge role in vintage fashion and history. <br /><br />Many people hate the idea of nazi antiques, myself included - but where would we be in society if we burned and banished anything to do with Hitler? It might now be the same thing entirely, both things however are an integral part of our history - which we should learn from. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-43319671661193165412015-07-29T11:03:50.776+01:002015-07-29T11:03:50.776+01:00You are contradicting yourself here Emma...'I ...You are contradicting yourself here Emma...'I could never condone any new fur use', does his mean you condone old fur use? This is why there is a market ' for new fur use!! If you read Elsa Bob's blog that I wish to point out is dated 2001 and not in our great or grandmother's era of the 19th century, this is not old fur use! That style of coat is not being made today as it's old fashioned, where do you think our modern looking furs comes from. As long as people buy old or new fur there will always be a trade for fur, this I would never promote this old or new, another hundred years from now, our modern furs today will be antique/vintage, this is why this vile trade will never cease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-59759024095713874332015-07-29T09:20:08.334+01:002015-07-29T09:20:08.334+01:00True, and whilst I agree with you to a certain ext...True, and whilst I agree with you to a certain extent, does that mean we should burn ALL vintage furs? am I really barbaric for making the most of what's "done is done"......why disrespect a poor hunted animal anymore by destroying what has been left behind? Does this make sense to you?<br /><br />I personally am not a fur wearer, but I have friends that wear vintage furs all of the time and that's up to them, I neither agree or disagree on that one - obviously, I could never condone any new fur use - but that's a whole separate argument in my opinion. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-90958332030032743362015-07-29T08:53:52.784+01:002015-07-29T08:53:52.784+01:00Why would I want to owe, wear, take care of and lo...Why would I want to owe, wear, take care of and love a coat that some poor animal suffered for my vanity! What's done is done....these barbaric practises are still happening in todays world, how could anyone 'respect' and 'appreciate' this!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-38810974351131809412015-07-24T04:25:05.965+01:002015-07-24T04:25:05.965+01:00DON'T THINK YOU'LL BE NEEDING A FUR COAT O...DON'T THINK YOU'LL BE NEEDING A FUR COAT ON THE GOLD COAST AUSTRALIAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-87771480491809537192015-07-20T17:29:13.515+01:002015-07-20T17:29:13.515+01:00Nice initiative!Nice initiative!Caramellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212330454015040075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-13835001540578952812015-07-08T09:42:09.892+01:002015-07-08T09:42:09.892+01:00Hi, I just bought a coat today on the Gold Coast A...Hi, I just bought a coat today on the Gold Coast Australia. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289708503122606739.post-427306566735504062015-07-05T21:26:37.621+01:002015-07-05T21:26:37.621+01:00Exactly, I need the rules too, otherwise I get all...Exactly, I need the rules too, otherwise I get all caught up and happy with all the yummy nuts and fresh smoothies, which, although they're nutritious and tasty, they're not going to aid weight loss......well, not for me anyway ;) <br />I agree about the promotion of mullerlights and alpen bars on Slimming World too, they're not very healthy or tasty at all are they?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581327702261094231noreply@blogger.com