Just another post...

Hey dolls,

How was your weekend? Beautiful days here in Melbourne..but with spring comes hayfever. AARRGGHH!

As always I'm useless this time of year...you wouldn't think someone can sneeze hundreds of times in one day - I'm living proof.

Anywho - on a brighter note. I've listed a few things up on ebay. Feel free to do some "window shopping" and check them out!

By the way - is anyone else on Twitter? I feel like I'm the only "real" person using it? I'm following all these famous people and I'm getting tired of their self obsession ;)

 Until next time xX

Reworked vintage

Hi dolls!

Just another dress that I've reworked. Didn't really do much to this one - just removed the shoulder pads and hemmed up the skirt.

Unfortunately this dress is no longer available - I sold it during my recent market stint.

Don't you just love the print?

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Hello Sailor Vintage Fair

Hi Dolls!

UUUgggghhhh how ugly is the weather in Melbourne at the moment. Seriously depressing.

Anywho - on a brighter note, I will be setting up shop at the upcoming Hello Sailor Vintage Fair on the 29th August. It's my first time and sounds like a crazy market for super cool peeps like me and you! So make sure you pop by and say hello....

I will be stocking some reworked and original vintage and recycled clothing, a few bags, some shoes, fashion jewellery - mainly vintage earrings. Here's a sneak peak!

Reworked vintage

Hi dolls! Hope you haven't forgotten about me!

Today I just wanted to show you a reworked vintage piece. So I've been totally obsessed with the blog New Dress A Day - blog owner Marisa aims to spend $1 on fashion for a whole year and she's actually keeping to her budget!

It definitey has inspired me to get my "creative juices" pumping. I am no designer or fashion expert but I definitely love the challenge. Opportunity knocked on my door when I came across this dress at the local trash and treasure market. I liked the top and knew I could somehow make it look current (errr I hoped anyway).

I got rid of the sleeves and I pretty much deconstructed the whole dress. I used my dressmakers dummy (first time I actually used it to alter clothing) to pin the sections all back together. Sewed, sewed, sewed. Then made a fabric flower (I love GOOGLE!) to replace the button and voila! I think it turned out ok...

BEFORE

AFTER

The only problem is it was supposed to fit me but I umm forgot to change the dummy's size to reflect mine?! Therefore the dress probably fits a size 8 or small 10 hahahaha I'm a ditz sometimes *sigh*

Thrift trip

Hi dolls!

I have been very slack with my posts of late. My furniture revamps have been put on hold due to the chilly weather, so  I'm saving that for the warmer months. Op shopping trips are few and far between as I don't want to lug bub around in the cold. But in saying that - I have managed to get out a couple of times. Here are some items I've picked up for my ebay shop.

One shoulder hot hot dress. I would keep this if I coud fit into it - damn you fat!

Semi - sheer top with embroided detail around the neck and sleeves

How cool is this neckace? It's a fan with a phoenix painted on it. On the back there is slight embossing but I couldn't get a proper pic - shame really.

Shoes shoes shoes!

Items will be posted on ebay soon. Will keep you dolls updated otherwise save me as a favourite seller!

Thrift trip

I know two posts in one day...what's wrong with me? hehhehe

This post was suppossed to be published last night but as always - ran out of time.

So yesterday I popped into my local Vinnies and found numerous items for me to keep or as stock for my ebay store. Speaking of my ebay store - I have found a model and she is gorg(eous) and is family (by marriage)! Will advise my next ebay sellathon.

Cowl neck knitted jumper

80's knitted jumper/dress

Tan leather tooled clutch

Vintage Country Road  cut out back dress

Camberwell Market

If you’re ever down in Melbourne, make sure you have Camberwell Market on your itinerary. If you live locally and have never been – make sure you go this weekend! It’s a market full of clothing, shoes, vintage items and bric-a-brac items. H & my Sunday mornings used to consist of Camberwell Market – Coffee – more browsing around the market and yum cha on the way home. What more can you ask for?!

Yesterday we were at the market once again as sellers. My sister and I in one stall and H & her sister in the one next door. It was a very early start – 5am early – but the market closes at midday so it was really only a half day event. We sold a variety of things predominantly clothing, shoes and home wares. It was very enjoyable & you meet so many great people. I would definitely prefer to do this over my day job (if my boss is reading this- errr I’m joking haha)!

Word of advice- if you decide to run a market stall try not to do this when you’re seven months pregnant!

Chillax!

Well today is the start of a four day heat wave. Temperature soared to 38 degrees and I am literally melting. To make it worse, I’m back at work and can’t even spend my day around the pool or beach *groan*

Here I am with my feet up. Trust me this is a very very rare sight. Usually I can’t sit still!

 
Top: Portmans
 
Leggings: Cotton On

Bangles: From India

Watch: DKNY


Don’t forget to check out my ebay listings http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p1902.m38.l1313&_nkw=vintagefokus&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Thrift Trip.

I went op shopping a few weeks ago at St Vinnies in Altona. I found a great selection of clothing which I will someday wear/alter. Otherwise, they will end up on Ebay or Etsy. Here are a few of my recent purchases.

The cream number is my fave!

Goodnight!

Maternity Fashion (?)

Coming up to 20 weeks, I am getting wider, bigger and let’s just say all over curvier. And my clothes are  quickly shrinking! Unless you have been pregnant before, you may not fully understand the frustration of finding fashionable maternity clothing.

I have scoured every avenue for maternity wear from maternity stores to department stores and online. BUT everything is so floral, baggy and very pricey. I don’t have the funds to buy a whole new wardrobe to last only to the end of my pregnancy, so I have resorted to a few maxi dresses (does wonders) and about 30 pairs of back leggings.

Anywho – I will randomly post shots of my outfits. Hopefully, this will give you pregnant readers a few ideas!

Cardi - Cotton On
Dress- CKM
Tights - Big W
Shoes - Primark
 
P.S. Currently watching The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of The Desert....hilarious!