Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley
Clothes Rail
Whenever I enter a shop, even when the budget allows for only small extravagances, I am immediately drawn to the clothes rails to see just what exactly is hidden there. More exciting to browse than any window display, these clothes rails hold items not worn by every other person on the street, and the chance of a really amazing find.
A few years ago, when looking for exactly the right wedding dress, my worm out sister and I had almost called it a day, when we decided to make just one more stop. There in the back of a rather stuffy department store’s clothes rail, she found a treasure. An Edwardian wedding dress by Laura Ashley made as a sample, in exactly her tiny size and perfect in all regards.
Sales time is not my favorite time to check out the clothes rails. It may be cause for celebration amongst other shoppers, but for me, it is as though my private hunting grounds have been opened to tourists. There is always the fear the cute peacoat I have been saving for and carefully positioned behind a hideous sweater on the farthest clothes rail will be brought into daylight, and be revealed for the star it is.
Sometimes my clothes rail hunting abilities get slightly skewed and my arrival at home is greeted with hoots of laughter, rather than admiration, as I pull out a lime green sweater embroidered with Obamah’s face or some other such nonsense. I cover my mistakes with a shrug, and point out that it will be a collector’s item, in the years to come.
The joys of rifling through clothes rails, along including the intoxicating smell of new garments and the chance of finding a forgotten designer blouse are not exactly my addiction, but more of a craft I practice with enthusiasm. That is why I always check the clothing rails in any store.
"Iron" Laura C.Ashley
 LAURA ASHLEY retro print floral cotton top 12  US $8.04
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 NEW Laura Ashley Black Silver Metallic Silk Day Evening Dress Size 8 BNWOT US $56.39
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 LAURA ASHLEY BLOUSE UK12 DELICATE SHEER SILK BLACKPRETTY PINK FLORAL SWEET US $5.46
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 vintage LAURA ASHLEY Dilys EDP spray 50ml 17oz MIB sealed cellophane 1991 US $33.00
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 Gorgeous silk ruffle blouse size 10 by Laura Ashley US $8.04
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 Lovely Laura Ashley Large Red Rose Printed Cotton Silk Dress Size 14 US $40.29
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 Vintage Laura Ashley Patchwork Pieces US $3.21
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 LAURA ASHLEY DARK BROWN LINEN MIX JACKET SIZE 8 US $11.27
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 SHABBY LAURA ASHLEY CHIC LIGHT BLUE FLORAL LAUNDRY BAG COTTON MACHINE WASHABLE US $14.99
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 Black white striped top Laura Ashley size large US $.89
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 LAURA ASHLEY BLACK LINED WOOL SILK TRIM TROUSERS SIZE 12 LEG 31 US $8.04
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 LAURA ASHLEY BLACK FAINT PINSTRIPED TROUSERS SIZE 12 LEG 30 US $8.04
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 LAURA ASHLEY 100 SILK GREY SHORT SLEEVE TOP SIZE 10 US $8.04
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 Laura Ashley Blouses with Full Length Sleeves McCalls 8094 Pattern Sz16 1980s US $9.99
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 Laura Ashley mohair or wool bear 11 Unplayed with Laura Ashlet fabric paws US $12.89
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 Laura Ashley Silver Marcasite and Onyx Earrings marked 925 US $8.30
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 SHABBY LAURA ASHLEY CHIC LIGHT BLUE W PINK ROSES COTTON LAUNDRY BAG MACHINE WASH US $14.99
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 Floral black white print shirt LAURA ASHLEY ARCHIVE s 12 NEW WITH TAGS US $12.09
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 LAURA ASHLEY TOP BLOUSE SIZE 12 US $12.88
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 Ladies Laura Ashley blouse Size UK 8 US $1.60
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 DOORSTOP Laura Ashley Classic Erin Cherry fabric US $14.49
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 Delightful vintage LAURA ASHLEY French style lace CURTAIN PANEL Next day deliv US $74.14
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 BUNTING Shabby Chic Laura Ashley Toile de Jouy Blue US $9.65
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 Laura Ashley dress size 16 worn once only US $43.52
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 BUNTING Shabby Chic Laura Ashley Toile de Jouy Purple Lilac US $9.65
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 NWTS LAURA ASHLEY JACKET WITH BEADS SEQUINS SZ M RETAILS $108 US $12.99
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 VINTAGE LAURA ASHLEY ROMANTIC ROSE BOUQUET DRESS WITH SASH SIZE 8 US $20.94
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 Laura Ashley silk cotton skirt size 14 US $8.04
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 Laura Ashley dress ladies silk dress size 20 US $56.41
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 Laura Ashley vintage velvet blazer US 14 NWT US $99.99
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 LAURA ASHLEY FLORAL PRINT TWIST BODICE HALTERNECK EVENING DRESS SIZE 10 US $20.94
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 VINTAGE LAURA ASHLEY VICTORIAN STYLE 3 BOW DAMASK EVENING GOWN DRESS SIZE 12 US $29.01
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 Laura Ashley Perfumed Luxury Talcum Powder Vanilla Orchid 35 oz US $9.00
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 Laura Ashley Perfumed Luxury Talcum Powder English Lavender 35 oz US $9.00
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 GORGEOUS LAURA ASHLEY BEIGE LEATHER SHOULDER BAG HARDLY USED US $40.28
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 LAURA ASHLEY lovely floral wrap dress 12 US $9.65
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 Vtg Bath hand Towel Cannon Fieldcrest Laura Ashley 8 pc LOT towel bar US $19.00
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 EUC Laura Ashley Girls Dress Size 5 US $5.99 |
 VINTAGE LAURA ASHLEY WW2 30S 40S STYLE FORGET ME NOT FLOWER DRESS SIZE 10 US $45.13
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 Pair Laura Ashley cream lampshades US $16.10
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 Laura Ashley Photograph Frame White with cream ribbon US $8.04
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 Laura Ashley Pot Pourri round tin ball US $8.04
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 Pre owned LAURA ASHLEY Bronze Metallic Basketweave Slip Ons W Squash Heel SZ 8 US $9.99
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 Laura Ashley Butterflies Baby Diaper Caddy CUTE US $9.99
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 LAURA ASHLEY PURPLE FLORAL STANDARD SHAM TWIN BED SKIRT US $12.99
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 Home Cushion Pillow Cover Laura Ashley Fabric Hydrangea Pink Green Beige Floral US $24.16
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 Stunning LAURA ASHLEY Red Velvet Embroidered Rose Maxi Skirt Size 12 VVGC US $8.04
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 VINTAGE LAURA ASHLEY SHEER SILK ROSE PRINT SHIFT DRESS SIZE 14 US $58.42
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 Laura Ashley cotton and linen fabric 1 1 2 yards US $12.00
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 LK GIRLS SIZE 4 4 TODDLER MIXED LOT1 LAURA ASHLEY DRESS 1 GYMBOREE SKIRT US $12.99
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 Gorgeous LAURA ASHLEY OTHERS DESIGNER LOT goldenrod See Listing US $8.99
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 Laura Ashley Beautiful Square Neck Cotton Jumper Spearmint White Stripe UK16 US $8.04
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 Laura Ashley size 14 Navy Jacket lightweight fine wool Ideal for Spring US $11.20
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 Laura Ashley Bramble Valance US $19.99
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 Laura Ashley Bramble Drapery Panels 2 US $45.99
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 Laura Ashley size 14 Silk Linen mix Dress Pink fully lined US $7.17
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 VINTAGE HAND EMBROIDERED CRINOLINE LADY BAG TOULE DE JOUY LAURA ASHLEY LINED US $40.29
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 LAURA ASHLEY NAVY BLUE COCKTAIL DRESS SIZE 16 US $24.16
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 LAURA ASHLEY SILK ROSEBUD CAMISOLE TOP SIZE 18 US $16.10
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 LAURA ASHLEY SAND DRESS SIZE 10 US $20.15
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