Last weekend, we had a random wander through Melbourne Central…a large shopping centre in Melbourne CBD…and we discovered a little market place called 100 Squared located under the Shot Tower…. 100 Squared is a designer market for local fashion talent, and you can find eveerything from jewellery to apparel and accessories…even shoes! I actually didn’t […]
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Vintage Love – Waverley Antique Bazaar
By Sarah in Vintage 4 Comments Tags: Melbourne, Retro, vintage, Waverly Antique Bazaar
My husband and I have been wanting to visit the Waverley Antique Bazaar for months, and as today was not a day to be outside due to cool weather, we finally made the trip to Glen Waverley to check it out. The bazaar is located in an industrial area, and is rather hidden if you […]
A Life Makeover and Looking Fabulous!
By Sarah in Beauty, Fashion, Vintage 6 Comments Tags: inactive thyroid, lactose Intolerant, Looking fabulous, Paleo, Retro, Thyroid cancer, vintage
Something nice is happening in my world…I am receiving compliments about how happy and healthy I am looking now. The thought that I must have looked pretty bad before does worry me, but I am beginning to realise just how much of a change has happened in the last 12 months. And usually after the […]
My Friday Five – Finding a Christmas Vintage Outfit
By Sarah in Vintage 1 Comment Tags: Frocks and Slacks, Minette's Vintage, Once More with Feeling, Retro, vintage
It is that time of year….the season for parties…Christmas breakups, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and then on to New Years Eve. I have had quite a few people asking me where I have found my vintage outfits, so for My Friday Five this week, I am sharing my secrets! Below is a list of some […]
Revisit – Frocks and Slacks
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 1 Comment Tags: Frocks and Slacks, Retro, vintage, vintage fashion
Earlier in the year we took a trip to the bayside suburb of St Kilda to visit Frocks and Slacks, and met the wonderful Tracey! We have been back a few times but unfortunately, where she was located had become not good for business…she had to deal with strange and often rude people who didn’t […]
Revisit – Minette’s Vintage
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 2 Comments Tags: Catch a Thief, Chuckles and Boo, Minette's Vintage, Retro, Richmond, vintage
UPDATE 25th July 2015 – Minette’s Vintage is closing it’s doors on 1st August 2015, however you can still browse and purchase via the new website! Way back in March, we discovered the gorgeous Amy and her lovely shop, Minette’s Vintage….and I have made quite a few visits back since, always finding a treasure or […]
The Amazing Mill Markets in Geelong
By Sarah in General, Vintage 2 Comments Tags: Geelong, Newcomb, Retro, The Amazing Mill Markets, vintage
As we drove through Geelong today, I was able to make a small detour to visit the Amazing Mill Markets in Newcomb….a place that is claimed to be one of Australia’s “largest mix of collectables, antiques, vintage fashions and industrial!” We have driven past it numerous times, but hadn’t had the opportunity or the time […]
Vintage Love – Once More with Feeling
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 1 Comment Tags: Once More with Feeling, Retro, Seddon, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage shoes
I had discovered this vintage store via Facebook, and made a note to visit as soon as possible…..and I am so glad we finally made it! Once More with Feeling is located on Charles Street, in Seddon and has been open for about six months. The fabulous Jo-Anne greeted us as we came through the […]