Vintage clothing and accessories

I feel the need to rant about how journalists always misquote everything!!!!

I had a phonecall yesterday from a woman who was in the shop, she said she was from the evening standard and they were goin around doin a survey of local shops to see how they had been affected by the recession. I was hungover from the night before and just had a little rant about how the euro was ruining my life and how i wished people would stop shopping in Primarni and such like and embrace independent shops for their individuality…

I just found out that i am actually in tonight’s paper!

I have been quoted as saying -

“My takings are down by 25 per cent compared with last Christmas.

“It would help if they brought the rents down. If something doesn’t give then I might lose everything.”

erm i don’t think so, i was mega positive and tryin to get it accross that i thought it would get better sooner than people thought…

‘Natalie Farouz, who owns vintage shop Shock and Soul in Camden Passage, has been forced to close half her business.’

Erm why would i want to tell people half my business is closed when it actually isn’t??? Both shops are sill very much OPEN!!!!!!

I feel well mugged off!

Both shops are still very open and we have an amazing sale on, so come quickly, just don’t speak to any journalists on your way x

ebay is being a bit of a shit.  so until it lets me in, i’ve put some dresses up on myspace.  there’ll be more tomorrow and friday, then stuff will be up on ebay as soon as possible.

in the meanwhile go here www.myspace.com/shockandsoulaccessories 

also, nat and carley are in france as we speak.  so watch this space for all things fabulous.  i literally can’t wait to see what they bring back, it get’s better every time.

 saaaaaafe.

Thank you to everyone who came to the boogaloo last Sunday (15th june)We all had lots of fun!!!! Unfortunately the Pillers of the Community didn’t get to play, due to a noise limiter!!!!! But don’t worry, it’s not the last we’ve seen of em, they’ll be back to play an exclusive, guest list only gig on july 12th,

(please leave a comment below for guestlist, limited numbers)

If you’ve read this far, I’m sure you’re wondering where the results to our splendidly difficult quiz. There were a total of 200 points up for grabs…
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It’s here, it’s gone again, it will be back, so why not come and see us at the shop and grab some summer must haves, including floral dresses, swimsuits, mens shorts and short sleeved shirts…

once they’re gone they’re gone, so be quick x

So usually here at shockandsoul it’s all about French vintage, but we think it’s about time we gave our loyal customers some extra special items.

With this is mind we will be going to L.A on friday to do some buying…

We’ve got meetings set up wth some designers and vintage collectors, so expect some super exclusive goodies!!!

We’re open for requests, so if there’s anything you desperately need/want then let us know and we’ll try our best…

Keep checkin the blog for pictures.

In the April issue of i-D magazine, you will be able to see something that our friend Chu customised for a photoshoot in New York. For more information on Chu’s work, visit his website.

We will be selling more custom jackets by Chu in the coming weeks, keep em peeled.