Op shop
Outfit of the week – Royal wedding
Last Saturday night I had some girlfriends over to watch the Royal wedding of Meghan and Harry. Frocking up was optional but we all dressed up in our own fashion. Op shop fashion that is. Read more…
Last Saturday night I had some girlfriends over to watch the Royal wedding of Meghan and Harry. Frocking up was optional but we all dressed up in our own fashion. Op shop fashion that is. Read more…
When I first started op-shopping back in the 1980s I was drawn to sparkly clothing. Not much has changed. Yesterday I found this in a Salvos. It was $7.50. It’s home-made. It sparkles. And, most Read more…
I was invited to a Clambake recently and the dress theme revolved around the movie of the same name starring Elvis Presley. I ran with my interpretation of a more formal outfit to suit the Read more…
I realised recently that I have a bit of a retro sunglasses collection. I bought my first pair of retro sunnies when in Melbourne probably around 30 years ago at the Camberwell markets one Sunday Read more…
A year ago I visited The Dressmaker exhibition at Ayers House in Adelaide. It featured many of the outfits from the the movie of the same name directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and starring Kate Winslet Read more…
When I was 14 my grandmother gave me a reconditioned sewing machine. I mentioned her in my previous aprons post in regards to her kitchen and cooking. She also had a dedicated craft room. It Read more…
I wouldn’t say I conform to latest styles which is stating the bleeding obvious I guess, being a regular at op shops. I love it when I can mix a vintage item with something newer Read more…
Frock Up Australia run pop-up fashion events around the country and this weekend it will be held in Adelaide. Details: Saturday 9 September 2017 10am to 4pm The Vogue Theatre, 25 Belair Road, Kingswood More Read more…