I followed a beautifully dressed woman yesterday, straight into a forgotten treasure of a shop - Secondhand Rose, its tucked away in Cavendish Close, a hidden portal into a glamorous world.
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| Gorgeous display in the window by the door |
Pre- children, a very long time ago, when I had hours to shop for the perfect item, I used to visit Secondhand Rose, then, at the end of the Main Road in Claremont. Always the excited anticipation of finding that perfect 'something' , that long forgotten treasure.
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| As you enter- which way to turn first! |
The last time I shopped there was very hurriedly a few days before my wedding on New Years eve, 22 yrs ago- I was looking for the perfect top go with my Jenni Button blue and white polka dot wrap skirt - (I know you're wondering, but its a long story!)
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| Chanel - if I remember correctly? |
It's a place to spend hours browsing and chatting to the friendly owner, Liz, custodian of these treasures for way over 30 years now.
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| I can't help but wonder what dancing diva wore those shoes and to what fabulous parties |
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| All the clothes in beautiful condition lovingly displayed by the owner |
I found my treasure- a little black Hilton Wiener jacket with faux fur collar, a perfect fit. I'll definitely be back to look at those bags hanging behind the till, specifically the red ostrich one .....and don't even get me started on the jewelry cabinet......
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| See that red one? Ostrich leg leather- very rare |
Red ostrich leg leather...takes me back almost as far back as you when looking for the perfect item. I had come across some incredible strappy aubergine ostrich leg leather pumps. They seemed totally one of a kind, and inappropriate for everyday wear, yet became the perfect signature accent for so many ensembles.
ReplyDeleteRachelle- they sound absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me about Second Hand Rose - a shop I loved when we lived Cape Town. My next trip to lovely Cape Town is going to go via SHR.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam- I know what you mean, I keep forgetting as well, there is another lovely second hand shop in main road Kenilworth, well worth a visit as well.
DeleteThe sun is shining in lovely Cape Town again- so its safe to visit!
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ReplyDeleteI am also into Vintage...just want to find no of 2ndhand Rose in Cape Town? Street no that is Thanks Denise
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