After talking with Kieran about places to go on a relatively
low budget (I can still use that “But I’m a student!” excuse, right?) we
decided to embark on a ‘vintage’ day to find the best vintage hotspots in our
hometown of Bournemouth.
First, we stopped off at Molly’s Den as Kieran had never
been before and it’s always a favourite of mine, as there’s always something
unique at every corner. Whilst I was drawn to an array of antique trinkets,
Kieran was more impressed with the selection of toys from a bygone era, or ones
that took us on a trip down memory lane (We were seriously tempted by a
Nintendo ’64 for £50… complete with the absolute classic Goldeneye).
We then stopped off in Boscombe for a spot of lunch at Boscanova,
a café located just on the high street. We’d already visited their sister café,
South Coast Roast, earlier this year at Bournemouth’s Richmond Hill (which you
can read about here) but were seriously impressed with Boscanova, mainly
because they served breakfast all day!
We ummed and ahhed over what to have,
before settling on pure orange juice (no tea for me, shock horror) and a stack
of classic wheat free pancakes with maple syrup. When they arrived, we couldn’t
believe how big they were… you definitely get your money’s worth for £6.50!
They tasted amazing and it’s safe to say these were perfect for fuelling our
day’s excursions.
Hat: H&M | Black High Neck Top: American Apparel | Nails: Rimmel |
The café itself felt really welcoming and had some great décor…
the balance of a rustic/industrial interior worked well with its slightly
quirkier accessories, like a Buzz Lightyear and Woody duo perched upon a shelf
(we approved) and street regalia named after Elvis Presley.
We then headed over to Clobber, a vintage store further up
along Christchuch Road in Boscombe, as the window display lured me in with its
beautifully retro dresses. I had to refrain myself from purchasing one of the (many)
lovely hats and scarves!
Last but not least, we visited the Vintage Emporium, which
was a slight walk on from Clobber in Pokesdown. When we arrived, I was
immediately taken with this beautiful vintage car and was amazed at the vast
amount of stalls inside, ranging across the decades.
The emporium itself also offers a vintage hair/beauty styling service, which I’m eager to try out sometime soon!
To finish off our vintage day out, we stopped for tea or, in Kieran’s case, his usual double espresso in the café next door. The tea room was lovely, with delicate chinaware and décor that gave an authentic feel to the place.
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Love, Lottie x
Love the photos!
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