So, hey. Ive been told Im apparently the slackest blogger in the world, and I think its not far off the mark. The thing is I like blogging, and I like reading blogs, yet I have done neither of those ...
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The flea market experience differs greatly to the op-shop experience, which incidentally (or not) you can read about in my post here. Its less distilled, in the clothing-for-sale ratio sense. But Im ...
We were in L.A last December, where its supposed to rain about 12 days a year. We were there for 14 days, and it rained for 12 of them. So many plans got cancelled - no Disneyland, no cruising Mulhol...
Possibly the most stupendously cool vintage belt I have ever found. As Wayne and Garth would say, shhhhh-wiiiing.Damsel Vintage articulated metal and leather snake belt, H&M black lace dress ($20...
Has anyone else recently felt like telling 2011 to just #&;%$ off and come back when its in a better mood? In many parts of the world its probably a volatile year like any other but here in our littl...
Its not really December, is it? Someone tell me Im dreaming. Is anyone else frightened that life itself will somehow pass by with the same rocketing acceleration that 2010 has? Well, thats the realit...
Cant wait for Monday. Dont hear that too often? Well Im serious, I cant wait. On Monday, Im going op-shopping with my mum. For the whole day :) Then were going back to her house and rummaging through...
1970s Italian Mob fitted jumper.
Ida Jenshus is a gorgeous Norwegian folk/country artist, who in 2009 won the Norwegian Grammy for Country Album of the Year. Above, she is wearing a Damsel Vintage dress. I love love love Idas style,...
Rob Pensalfini as King Richard III. Photo by Morgan Roberts.In my other life I am privileged to belong to a unique and inspiring theatre company, the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble. QSE came into my...
Gotta love the Lifeline Book Fair. Sometimes the endless rows of books – countless trashy forgotten works obscuring the occasional treasure - can be so overwhelming that I leave empty-handed and more...
1970s Italian maxi hostess dress with flared sleeves and metal zip.
Slowest moving blog on the net? Perhaps. But hey Im going for quality over quantity ;) And somebody slap me if I end up turning this into daily posts that go well today Im inspired by... rainbows, so...
Rediscovering my undying love for Steve Nicks recently has inspired me to find a few images of other girls that continually fuel my passion for vintage clothing, and who represent the wonderful uniqu...
Before I was born and when I was little, mum and dad dealt in antiques and collectibles. Mum advertised in the local papers for 'linen, lace, and old buttons', and often came home with all sorts of o...
Found: the perfect vintage autumn dress. It's 1970s, it's a little bit folk, a little bit romantic, and a little bit pretty much fabulous. Now, to sell or to keep?
Early 1960s. Ink black velvet. Tailored with piping. White cotton lace cuffs and collar. Rhinestone buttons. Satin lining. Rescued, resurrected, and gently cleaned. So Chanel-esque. So Gothic romance...
Girls. Found a box of awesome vintage mags and after flicking through, I discovered a growing theme in my chosen scans. Girls with attitude. Girls I wanted to be when I grew up. Fearless, fun, growli...
To all you fine Aussie sheilas...Hope you remembered to spoil yourself on Valentines Day too. A new frizz perm perhaps? Niiice. And here's hoping you found the grousest true blue bloke to snuggle up ...
Ones I can't live without. Original 1940s-50s Romanian embroidered folk blouse. 1970s gauze embroidered shrug top (both from ebay). 1950s sterling silver, turquoise, and coral filigree cuff; 1970s si...
I had the great fortune of seeing Fleetwood Mac in concert last month, and finally witnessing live miss Nicks at her dreamy, heavy-lidded finest. 61 years old and still a mysterious, sensual enigma. ...
Just arrived in the post from ebay: I am in love. Genuine 1970s Indian cotton sundress ~ the particular vintage Indian label on this piece equals high quality and usually extremely high prices, I fee...
My three fave vintage dresses. Consider selling each one every time bills flood in. Every time can't quite do it. Every time grateful I didn't. (1970s kimono rayon dress; 1970s pleated maxi dress; 19...
Taking a moment to appreciate the quality of this Lillie Rubin sequin cape top. The rare shell pink/ivory colour combo and the delicate pearl beads give it a fresh summery look not often seen with 80...
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