Now it does feel a bit strange writing about summer footwear, when where I live is heading into winter fast…but for those of you who live in warmer climates…read on! When we headed north to Brisbane, I decided not to take any flat sandals and use it as an excuse to get some new ones…mine […]
Fashion
What I am Loving – Frocks and Slacks
By Sarah in Fashion, What I am Loving! 4 Comments Tags: Barkly Street, clothing, Frocks and Slacks, op shop, St Kilda, vintage
I am slowly discovering a love for vintage…both replica and the real thing..and in my travels, I came across the quirky vintage store, “Frocks and Slacks”! The owner, Tracey, had posted an SOS on Facebook, as business has became very tough and she needs help…ie lots of customers…to survive! So on Sunday afternoon, we made […]
What I am Loving – Minette’s Vintage
By Sarah in Decor, Fashion 4 Comments Tags: clothing, dresses, furniture, handbag, keepsakes, Minette's Vintage, Richmond, sunglasses
UPDATE 12th Oct 2014: Minette’s Vintage has now moved…next door! Click here to read about the new premises! Our latest Melbourne discovery is a shop that we have driven past quite a few times, and I am sorry to say, never noticed….Minette’s Vintage. And I am so glad that we have now found it…although I […]
What I am Loving – Shopsui by Sylvia Tai
By Sarah in Fashion, General, What I am Loving! 1 Comment Tags: backpack, book ends, Collingwood, Shopsui by Sylvia Tai, Smith St
A wander down Smith St in Fitzroy unearthed another fabulous shopping destination….Shopsui by Sylvia Tai! Originally located in Gertrude Street, Shopsui moved in 2013, and has now settled into the south end of Smith St…just over the road from one of our favourite tea houses, Storm in a Teacup. I knew as soon as I […]
What I am Loving: My Melbourne Shop Bag
By Sarah in Fashion, General, What I am Loving! Tags: bag, Bellarine Peninsula, cross-body bag, Lumbi, sling bag, The Melbourne Shop, What I am Loving
Back in January, we visited The Melbourne Shop and I had a bag designed…thought you might like to see the wonderful end result! Those of you wondering where these places are…they are located on the Bellarine Peninsula…one of which where I love to spend as much time as possible! I am always happy to buy […]
I can see clearly now!
By Sarah in Fashion, General, Health 1 Comment Tags: getting eyes tested, needing glasses, OPSM, Prada, vision
About a week ago, my husband and finally got organised to get our eyes tested! Jas hadn’t had his done since the month before his transplant….but they do say to allow a bit of time to allow things to settle down before making any changes. I had been wondering why the images on the LCD […]
One of Those Days
By Sarah in Fashion, General Tags: be nice, compliments, feedback, make someone's day, one kind word, one of those days
Have you ever had one of those days where everyone is cheerful and friendly, and you get so many compliments about your outfit, hairstyle…even this blog…. that you just want to hug everyone…. Well, a couple of days ago…I did! It wasn’t shaping up to be too good….not much sleep the night before for whatever […]
What I am Loving: Elise Design
By Sarah in Fashion, What I am Loving! 3 Comments Tags: 50s dresses, Elise Design, Fitzroy, Vintage inspired fashion
I am blessed with an hour glass figure that unfortunately modern fashion just doesn’t flatter at all…. If I lived in the 50s and 60s, I would have no trouble….the dresses with the narrow waists and full skirts were made for me! And after seeing Grease a few weeks ago, my love for the whole […]