Oilskin: from ugly to ooh la la!
Finding hideously ugly items at opshops never fails to bring a smile to my face… so who knows why I’m not laughing my head off here. I found this monstrosity at Vinnies for $8 and… Continue reading
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What would Alexa wear?
Do you like games? How about playing spot the difference? Tricky, isn’t it. In case you can’t work it out, one of these women* is a global style icon who is purchasing something… Continue reading
Catwoman’s cardigan
Ask just about any Melburnian lady to name a staple wardrobe item and “cardigan” will be near the top of the list, thanks to our crazy weather. Until a few weeks ago, though,… Continue reading
Easy bag update #2 (and shopping tips for Japan)
Just a quick post today about a quick update I did on a bag recently. I found this animal print calfskin handbag at an opshop (where else!?) a few weeks ago and shelled… Continue reading
Vinnies #NewYearNewStyle Challenge
Since my travels in Asia last year with a limited choice of clothing, I’ve been wondering if I can cull my real-life Melbourne sartorial selection and do the cool “capsule wardrobe” thing. Given… Continue reading
Thinking of Autumn fashion (and freebies!)
It’s just about that time of year in Melbourne where we should start thinking about what to wear for Autumn, although the 36-degree days we’ve been having lately aren’t exactly conducive to such forward planning. Luckily, I… Continue reading
Textile shopping at Open Studios
As much as I adore op shops, it’s kind of annoying that they’re only open during the day. (Then again, it’s probably a blessing that they’re not open 24 hours – imagine how… Continue reading
How to dress for the races for under $100 – or under $10?
If you’re going to the Melbourne Cup tomorrow, I’m fairly sure you’ve got your head attire organised. But if you haven’t, and you happen to have a) a few minutes and b) a shoulder… Continue reading