Amsterdam vintage finds

Ah, Amsterdam - the only place outside of Brighton I could see myself living. Yes, there's a lot of weed smoking, yes, there are half naked girls in windows, but this is by far all that the city's about.

Indeed, it's somewhat of a dream destination for vintage-lovers. The Joordan distrcit is home to a plethora of independent and affordable vintage boutiques and second-hand shops selling everything from 1950s dresses and childrens' clothes to homewares and books, and the permanent Waterlooplein flea market and Monday morning Noordermarkt are fantastic hunting grounds for unusual pre-loved pieces.

Here's what I found on my recent visit:


Left - right: Cream 1970s shirt - €2, peach 1960s top - €5 & black floral sparkle shirt - €2 all Waterlooplein market, white embroidered shirt - €7.50 Wini Vintage, 'Holland' fabric - €5, Barbarella book - €8 & Agatha Christie book €1 - Waterlooplein


Vintage Life magazines - €2 each second-hand book shop on Ggasthuismolensteeg, black flare dress - €19.95 Zara (okay, not stirctly vintage but so Sixties), 1950s sunglasses - €5 and wooden rabbit brooch - €3 De Looier Antique Market


Plastic chip 'n dip bowls - €2, glass 'war' bottle - €2, 1967 Turi Design 'Lotte' teacups - €5 each all Noordermarkt


Black embroidered kaftan - €8 Noodermarkt


1950s skirt - €22.50 Wini Vintage


Fruit shirt (reminiscent of Prada and Stella McCartney's s/s11 designs) - €4 Wini Vintage


I also really wanted to buy a copy of the beautiful Flow magazine, but seeing as I couldn't understand a word of it, thought that if would be a somewhat extravagent purchase just for the pretty pictures. If you know Dutch, however, I'm sure it's a fantastic read!