Some of the lovely comments on our boutique….
“Based in Bournemouth, this boutique serves all your vintage needs. Recommended by a long list of fashion press, What Alice Found certainly know their stuff and can’t wait to share their treasures with you. Pay them a visit…”
ASOS Marketplace, April 2013
“Music, art and film shape the entire shop. The shop is essentially a snapshot of a backstage boudoir. The dressing table in the corner, sprinkled with trinkets and delicate pieces of jewellery, and the finest pieces taking the limelight in the centre of the walls, this isn’t just a shop, it is art”
A Cup Of Cath, March 2013
“What Alice Found is an adorable vintage store, also online, where you can find loads of unique dainty pieces. If you’re in the local area, be sure to pop down. The store is breathtaking and the ladies are lovely!”
Jennie Masters ‘Not so city’ , March 2013
“I met the gorgeous Nicki at my Christmas styling event, I knew that Nicki had a vintage boutique which I had lovingly looked at online, well worth a peek”
Pearl Lowe, December 2012
“This cute and quirky Bournemouth based boutique is a feast for the eyes, with amazing vintage collections of clothes, shoes, collectibles, art and Alice in Wonderland inspired pieces…”
Grazia Magazine, October 2012
“What Alice Found is a place that’s fun to shop in, and aims to offer customers those one off, highly individual items that make a great gift or addition to any wardrobe and home”
Boscombe Magazine, September 2012
“The shop itself is styled like a boutique, inspired by film sets of Hollywood. Stock is purposefully laid out, with pearls spilling from dresser drawers, fairy lit changing rooms and wallpaper adorned with stag heads and bird cages”
UPraw Magazine, September 2012
“The Costumes play a big part in performance and feature a mixture of vintage clothing like Top Hats, bow ties and wedding dresses combined with the surreal – such as feathers, trinkets and crazy make-up. Encounter Characters worked closely with Nicki Grainger at the vintage shop What Alice Found”
24 Entertainment magazine, September 2012
“This beautiful little boutique is a gem set in the crown of Bournemouth’s vintage quarter of Pokesdown. It is a wonderland of ever changing affordable treasures, a fusion of art and fashion and a stunning juxtaposition of old and new, offering an exciting alternative to the high street”
DV8 Magazine, August 2012
“What Alice Found makes an art form of selling vintage. The shop is beautifully organised with perfectly picked accessories and decorations”
My Feet Won’t Stop Moving, April 2012
“What Alice Found is going from strength to strength including stylings in the Daily Mail, gorgeous vintage windows and interiors, blog features and loads of fashion shoots, together with awards from the Venus Women in Business awards…”
Vintage Dorset, April 2012
“A sweet aroma and the gentle hum of background music sets the vintage-esque atmosphere one would expect of a boutique. For me, browsing the store was like embarking on a treasure hunt; only there were gems in every corner of the shop. You can imagine how quickly I fell in love with this delectable boutique”
The SAS Journal, March 2012
“Dorset’s very own Wonderland comes in the form of vintage queen Nicki Grainger’s fabulous boutique. Whether you’re looking for fabulous new outfit or a special gift for a friend this is the place to go, there are so many treasures to be discovered with an atmosphere that really encapsulates your imagination”
Time to Sparkle, March 2012
“This shop is as imaginative and fun as its name suggests. With fashion journalist Nicki Grainger in charge expect a constantly changing window display as well as Alice in Wonderland ‘Drink Me’ bottles scattered around”
Top 10 Vintage Shops – Country Calling Magazine, February 2012
“What Alice Found is a treasure chest on Christchurch Road, stocking hand-picked vintage items dating from the Victorian era right up to the 1980’s, a welcome breath of fresh air”
The Breaker, January 2012
“What Alice Found is a treasure trove of vintage delights, and is a must-visit for original vintage accessories. From brooches and bags, to shoes and hats, you can find a piece here to finish any outfit”
Listed Magazine, December 2011
“Down this road is our beloved What Alice Found…we both tried on a few nighties amidst the enchanting twinkly lights of the changing room”
Katie and Nina’s Cloud, October 2011
“This beautiful vintage shop includes loads of traditional vintage clothing together with fabulous gloves, hats and accessories perfect for the most elegant and curious of adventures”
Vintage Dorset, August 2011
“What Alice Found works around the dainty styling one expects from such a feminine character name, but also provides for eccentric and truly colourful items only a mad hatter could love”
BH Beat, April 2011