Chic Unique Vintage Finds


Zuni Inlay Vintage Ring
- Amazon Art (
Etsy) $100
If ever you desired a little piece of art on your jewellery, surely this ring will appeal. The colours and pattern make it the ultimate statement ring.




Bright Print 70s Mini Dress Tunic
- Spun Sugar Vintage (
Etsy) $32
The bright pinks and reds in this wild vintage dress make it look thoroughly modern. The long sleeves balance out the high hemline and no matter where you are heading, Glastonbury or Coachella, you will look chic unique!




Serena Mod Beaded Shirt Dress
- The Eves Like Us (
Etsy) $32
This vintage number is beyond biker cool! Okay, maybe not too many bikers are wearing black dresses with lovely rhinestone embellishments but if they did need to glam it up a bit, surely this dress would catch their eye!




Mod Half Circle Pencil Skirt
- Leolucaescobar (
Etsy) $31
This fun 60s style skirt would work wonderfully with either plain tops or bright splashes of colour from other items in your wardrobe!




Birds and Fish Knit Top
- Spun Sugar Vintage (
Etsy) $28
This vintage knit top was too adorable not to be included in today's round-up. Wear alone with jeans or opt for the layered look and where a long sleeved organic black top underneath.




Vintage 60s 'The Honeymooners' Driving Coat
- Nod to Mod Vintage (
Etsy) $48
I can't say no to quirky patterned coats such as this. I love the blue / grey and chocolate colour combination and length!




The Queens Vintage 70s Jeweled Pouch Bag Saks Fifth Ave
- Planet Claire Vintage (
Etsy) $68
I'm not sure about you but this sweet little bag looks extra-terrestial to me. Like a fancy UFO fashioned into a stylish and pretty bag!





Graduated Rectangles, Sarah Coventry Necklace
- Lola Vintage (
Etsy) $24
This striking necklace will look stunning worn loud and proud over tops and dresses or glimpsed beneath coats and jackets.





Nine Vegetarian Bruschetta Recipes


Avocado Bruschetta with Green Sauce
- Martha Stewart Living

Herb up with this flavour packed bruschetta recipe! Basil and parsley leaves create a divine green sauce that tastes delicious with avocado.

View recipe at
Martha Stewart



Crushed Broad Bean and Mint Bruschetta
- Olive Magazine

So simple yet so utterly delectable! This recipe makes eating greens a pleasure with its use of broad beans and mint. The inclusion of parmesan could be optional.

View recipe at
BBC Good Food



Chickpeas and Balsamic Vinegar Bruschetta
- Real Simple (image by Mark Lund)

Toast toppings have never been so flavourful or filling! The humble chickpea is elevated to new gourmet realms in this recipe thanks to a dash of balsamic vinegar.

View recipe at
Real Simple



Polenta Bruschetta with Tapenade
- Good Food Magazine

If you're puzzled when it comes to creating new and delicious polenta recipes, why not try this bruschetta recipe? With an olive tapenade and sun blushed tomatoes, this appetizer will be a sure-fire hit amongst friends or family!

View recipe at
BBC Good Food



Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens and Blood Oranges
- Bon Appetit (by Joanne Weir, image: Kana Okada)

With an earthy smothering of fava beans, crispy green salad topping and the surprise burst of citrus, these bruschette will surely delight anyone who takes a bite!

View recipe at
Epicurious



Bruschetta with Eggplant and Olive Topping
- Australian Women's Weekly (image by Brett Stevens)

Honour the origin of bruschetta with this Italian rich recipe which also features capers, pine nuts and basil on a slice of ciabatta.

View recipe at
Australian Women's Weekly



Cranberry Bruschetta
- Natural Health Magazine

Put a twist on the usual bruschetta with this unique recipe using sweet potato, rosemary, hazelnuts and cranberries.

View recipe at
Natural Health Magazine



Bruschette Recipe, Baby Artichoke
- Jamie Oliver (image by David Loftus)

Artichokes, garlic, lemon and mint combine to make a truly tasty bruschetta in this Jamie recipe.

View recipe at
Jamie Oliver



Bruschette with Chickpea Puree and Arugula
- Gourmet (image by Andrea Fazzari)

The pairing of chickpeas and arugula (rocket) would be quite sublime on a thick, toasted slice of country loaf!

View recipe at
Epicurious

Eight Stunning Pink Eco Finds


Bubblegum Lily Millicent Vintage Headband
-
Love Miss Daisy £40
Brides to be, wedding attendees or anyone wanting a pretty accessory for their hair will love this headband featuring a '1950s cluster earring'.




Habitude Dusty Rose Top
-
BTC Elements $138.60 (was $198)
Made in New York / 100% Peace Silk + Lace Trim


This delicious and delicate top will look pretty any season. Wear with little skirts or jeans during spring and summer or use it as a base for layering under cardigans and coats during winter. Perfect!




Ask, Believe, Receive Disc
-
Avasarah, from £30
Handmade in England / 100% recycled sterling silver


I've fallen for these new cosmic charm discs from Avasarah's EarthAngel Collection, particularly the one above. I love following the mantra of 'Ask, Believe, Receive' and this necklace would be a powerful reminder to keep you on track. There are other enchanting designs to choose from which can be personalised with your choice of gems and charms. Visit Avasarah for further details.




Izzy Lane Helen Shoes
-
The Natural Store £211.50
Hand made in London / Vegetarian materials


Peep toes, cute buckles, slingbacks, lipstick pink high heel shoes that aren't leather! All the crucial shoe criteria has been filled with this pair of Izzy Lane shoes. It's great to snare a pair of bright candy coloured heels as they make any day or evening outfit pop!




Vintage Bubblegum Pink Sweater
- Jess James Jake (
Etsy) $26

Achieve a ballerina look during your down time with this sweet sweater. The scoop neckline and soft pink fairy floss colour will look so pretty worn with jeans and ballet flats.



Kris Nations, Vintage Bead Necklace
-
BTC Elements $38
Made in San Francisco / Recycled Gold Fill and Vintage Glass Bead


Technically this vintage glass bead is purple but it looks like it could sit comfortably in today's pink family. You could easily wear this adorable necklace on a daily basis as it is both simple and interesting.




Vintage Cotton Candy Pink Belt
- Jess James Jake (
Etsy) $14

A small, teeny belt to help you achieve a small, teeny waistline. This pale pink belt looks great over singlets, dresses or cardigans (and it's faux leather too).




Vintage Pink Starlite Rotary Phone
- The Playpen (
Etsy) $98

Prettify and pinkify your boudoir with this fun vintage phone. It could be quite a cute item in the home or bedroom for a girl of any age!

The Five Best Vintage Cuffs


Wide Silver Tone Cuff Bracelet
- Queens Cache (
Etsy) $75
Add a little edge to your look with this stunning silver cuff. The extra width and intricate detailing will grab everyone's attention!




Emmons Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet
- Fab Finds Vintage (
Etsy) $28
Here's a classic gold cuff that will glamorise any eco outfit you're wearing!




Vintage Roaring Twenties Armlet
- Vintage Bella Bride (
Etsy) $68
This armlet is dotted with rhinestones and expands to fit on either the wrist or arm. So pretty!




Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Prayer Bracelet
- Cedar Chest Vintage (
Etsy) $70
It's not often you find such a profound piece of jewellery. This beautiful cuff also features a dragon design on the inner side.






KTF Trifari 1936 Clip-Mates Rhinestone Bracelet
- Secondhand Bijoux (
Etsy) $225
Here is the pièce de résistance of bracelets! As you can see from the pictures, the dress clips can be 'removed from the bracelet and worn on their own.' It's circa 1936, it's beyond beautiful and it will be in your family forever!

Tasty Vegetarian Soup Recipes


Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup
- Martha Stewart

I don't know about you but I love tomatoes and eggplants and when you roast them into a rich and delicious soup, well, just hand me a spoon and tell me it's dinner time!

View recipe at
Martha Stewart



Vegetable and Lentil Soup with Sherried Onions
- Delicious (by Peter Gordon)

Liven up your soup repertoire with this delectable soup with herbs, spices and sherried onions.
View recipe at
Delicious Magazine



African Peanut Soup
- Real Simple (by Emma Knowles, image: Sang An)

Who knew you could use peanut butter in a soup? This is such an unusual recipe and while it does include chicken stock, I think vegetarians can substitute this for vegetable stock and still create a luscious and creamy soup.

View recipe at
Real Simple



Shiitake-Lemongrass Miso Soup
- Whole Foods Market

This is the perfect soup to eat after you've finished your daily yoga class and then cycled to your local farmer's market to pick up these ingredients. It's that healthy, pure and good for you!

View recipe at
Whole Foods Market



Zucchini-Basil Soup
- Gourmet (by Shelley Wiseman, image: Romulo Yanes)

This 'green is great' soup only requires five ingredients! Perfect for those times when you're rushing around and need a quick, easy and healthy meal.

View recipe at
Epicurious



Miso-Ginger Consommé
- Bon Appetit (image: Leo Gong)

For a light bite, why not try this easy to prepare, Japanese soup? The recipe suggests you can further enhance the soup by replacing the 'mushrooms with diced firm tofu and/or wilted spinach.'

View recipe at
Epicurious



Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup
- Real Simple (by Susie Theodorou, image: Beatriz Da Costa)

I've featured this soup before in the best
Vegetarian Thai Recipes, but thought it should be flaunted again. As I mentioned before, it captures the flavours of Thailand perfectly with red curry paste, coconut milk and fresh ginger.
View recipe at
Real Simple



Broccoli and Pasta Soup
- Delicious (by Tom Norrington-Davies)

Soup and pasta lovers should love this robust soup overflowing with delicious and healthy ingredients.

View recipe at
Delicious Magazine

The Best Vintage Cut Out Dresses By Far!




Vintage Crochet Cut Out Black Halter Dress
- Salvage Life (
Etsy) $128
This intricate black vintage knit dress looks exquisite! The crochet detailing has been done to perfection and keeps the dress looking supremely elegant and beyond stylish.




Vintage Open Back Black Pencil Dress
- VJones1 (
Etsy) $42
Such a unique vintage fashion find! The use and placement of bright coloured stripes creates a dress that will make everyone stop and stare, so be prepared!




Vintage Pop Body Con Dress
- LeoLuca Escobar (
Etsy) $45 (photo by: Mariel Lohninger)
Bright pops and splots of colour along with a cute keyhole neckline makes this dress look edgy, fun and fabulous! You could wear this 'wow' dress day or evening, summer or winter (with tights and a funky jacket).




Vintage Nicole Miller Wow Dress
- Creative Gatherings (
Etsy) $89
Expect the unexpected with this sleek navy dress. From the front the dress looks classic and chic and then you can spin around to reveal a sublime back detail like no other!






Vintage 50s Cut Out Chest Wiggle Dress
- Planet Claire (
Etsy) $26
Be a stylish green goddess in this pretty pistachio dress. The style is classic and the cut out neckline is a nice quirky touch!






Vintage Black Criss Cross Bandage Dress
- Lolly Crisp Vintage (
Etsy) $78
I love the versatility of this dress. Wear with black stockings during colder days or when the weather is warmer, just wear with your favourite big, chunky belt to cinch in the waist. It will look effortlessly cool.






Vintage 60s Wiggle Dress Petal Pink
- Turquoise Heaven (
Etsy) $49
Ah, a petal pink dress. What could look or sound prettier? This dress is a little bit Reece Witherspoon in Legally Blonde and looks quite enchanting.