Etsy store find

My first ever Etsy purchase arrived today, and it's great! I don't buy a lot of vintage as I source more than enough to keep myself going, but the odd unusual item finds its way into my wardrobe. Seems to be some amazing vintage in the US. I guess it's a big place. This Diane Von Furstenburg 80s shirt was on sale and at just under $40 aud including postage a bargain, bought from Tree and Kimball market in Philadelphia.

It's even better than the picture, lovely pastels and just love the cut and batwing sleeves. I can tell I'll get a of wear from this one!

Flashdance flashback 1983

In the same week I happened by chance to start a new dance class and see Flashdance on TV. Perfect timing. As well as admiring the 80s leotards and leggings, which are always fun, I noticed Jennifer Beal's wardrobe was quite current in many ways, (excluding the massive perm). I like the boyish clothes she wears in the film when she's not dancing.

She just looks cool and wears it all so well, especially when riding her fixed gear bike!

But of course the dance gear is great too! Even though at this point I'm probably the worst in the class, I think I need to bite the bullet and buy the XXL legwarmers from bloch....in black!

See more images here at Cafe Mode.