Consaba-kei
You know how in nearly all sensible “wardrobe basics” lists, “classic white shirts” are mentioned? I’ve never been able to work them into my wardrobe, but then again I’d hardly call many of… Continue reading
Category Archive: op shops
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The making of the cheapest racewear outfit ever
Following Monday’s post on what I wore to the Cox Plate, I’ve decided to do the trendy craft blogger semi-tutorial thing and show you what went on and how much things cost in… Continue reading
Being Marc Jacob’s muse
Do these earrings look familiar? Well yes, I think they do… in fact I think they look quite a lot like these ones that I made recently from tassels that cost 50c each… Continue reading
Op shopping like it’s going out of fashion
So I went to the accountant the other day and was told I owe the tax department a rather significant amount of money. Subsequently swore I would stop buying stuff that I don’t… Continue reading
In which you are sadly mistaken
The fashion industry is all about glamour, or so it would have you believe. But behind every glossy fashion spread is a harassed stylist .. and their assistant. This week I was assisting… Continue reading
Rounding off Spring Fashion Week
Although I’ve loved Fashion Week, I have to admit that there wasn’t much I’d actually buy – but this is not so much a reflection on what’s on the catwalks as a reflection… Continue reading
Basic beige
Having crashed back to reality after the frivolities and fancies of Fashion Week, my Self-stitched item today is a basic beige cardigan which I made from a jumper i got for $3 at… Continue reading
Gala glamour
Yesterday (day two of Fashion Week) was a day of contrasts – the morning was spent unpacking and then repacking clothes, shoes and accessories from the Fox FM show last night, which is… Continue reading
Black Booty
I know op shopping is not a competition, but don’t you sometimes wish it were? I’m always interested in seeing what fabulous bargains other people have found and as you may be aware,… Continue reading
Pink Panther?
…or should that be Pink Cougar, haha… not that I agree with that term but unfortunately I’m heading (read: hurtling at breakneck speed) into that age bracket! I haven’t worn this dress for… Continue reading