I love turning pre-loved fashion and to-be-loved fashion. Flicking through rack to rack, rummaging in boxes and boxes of previously owned threads is like fashion cat nip to me. Let me say right here how thankful I am to everyone who has ever donated, given away or sold their old things, because if they hadn't, I might never have got my style seeking mitts on them!
Plus, being a university student with a limited (more like close to non-existent) moolah, I love heading to a good market to pick up some bargain buys. Today I headed to the
Melbourne Vintage Clearance Centre sale at Kingston City Hall for a big dose of vintage fashion.
With clothes, bags and shoes all between $5 - $30, my wallet was grinning at me and nodding enthusiastically whenever I picked up something pretty. Which is unusual, because it normally frowns at me and shouts, "LADY, SAVE YO FUNDS!"
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| $15 dresses. I nearly fainted! |
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| It was just like Boxing Day - people EVERYWHERE, clothes all over the place and you definitely had to keep a grip on your things in case you dropped it and someone else fell in love with it too! |
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| The most beautiful sequin tops, dresses and blazers - I wanted to sparkle so badly but none of it was in my size :( |
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| Leather boots all in tip top condition! You could literally talk a walk in someone else's shoes... |
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| I loved this dress, but after trying it on (in a corner behind a dress rack, mind you!) I realised that it was just that bit too big for me :( I left it behind, and I hope it now has a happy home. |
So what vintage goodies did I take home?
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| I felt crazy buying this because it's still the middle of a hot summer, but I just couldn't leave it behind! I could see it becoming a favourite cosy throw-on for winter days at uni, and how beautiful is the bead work?? |
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| This photo doesn't really do this top justice, but it's basically a long-sleeve slim fit top, knitted using gold thread. It's exactly my size and I'll be tucking this cutie into all of my high-waisted bottoms. |
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| This dress is actually more purpley-blue in real life, and it goes in at the waist. I'm planning to snip off the sleeves, and wear it with combat boots and a skinny belt. |
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| I have been on the hunt for a pair of heeled clogs and a pair of flats, so having found neither over the last few shopping trips, I was so happy to find this pair that was a lovely mix of the two styles! AND IN MY SIZE #bestfeelingeverrrrrr |
And this is what it all looks like together!
(Not the dress, obviously!)
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| Sorry about the terrible lighting that weirdly made my olive legs super white!! |
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| For those wondering, my shorts are from Mink Pink. |
What's the best (prices and range) market that you've ever been to? I love suggestions, so please let me know in the comments below!
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