UNEARTHING GREAT VINTAGE TREASURES
I’ve been vintage shopping or as we call it here in Australia, Op-Shop shopping since I was about seven or eight years old. First of all I have to thank my mama for dragging me around to all of those vintage/op-shop stores back in the day. Because of you, I fell in love with them and have unearthed so many treasures over the years!
Vintage shopping is one of the best ways to cut costs on clothes and shoes (also on art and furniture) as you never know what treasures you may discover!
However, you do need patience, time and much fossicking which can be quite frustrating, especially when you leave empty handed, but it’s usually after such efforts that I do end up stumbling upon glorious treasures.
OUTFIT I’M WEARING:
Items bought at Salvation Army:
- Waist jacket with faux fur trim collar – cost: $8.00
- Tote bag – cost: $3.00
- Nude pumps – cost: $10.00
- Ankle boots – cost: $8.00
Other items:
- Skinny scarf bought at K-mart Australia
- Tank top bought at market in Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
- Ripped boyfriend jeans bought at Zara (Australia)
I tend to visit the local vintage/op-shop stores at least once every fortnight in my area with my mum. It’s our special time together and we both enjoy it looking through all the racks for any cool treasures.
You really never know what you might find. I did read an article about a year ago, where a twenty something year old guy, who went to the op-shop one time and bought a painting and ended up finding out that this abstract painting was worth $50,000.00!!!
So, its worth going to your local vintage/op-shop because you NEVER EVER know what you may find! 😉
photos taken by TAS.
location: Fountain of Friendship Park, Norlane West - Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Aditi Parashar
December 3, 2016I absolutely dig your queen style!! ??
Xx
https://erubescentecstasy.com
Dani
September 21, 2016I love your pieces! I need to start thrift store shopping! Those blue ankle boots are everything! xo
Dani // https://www.daniellealexandra.com
Ines
September 21, 2016Oh! I love that fur coat. Rockin’ this outfit girly! Xx
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Jessica
June 1, 2016I have found some of the best fashion finds are found at the thrift store, just because the thrill of finding such a deal is unlike any other feeling! I love your pieces!
– Jessica
Miss Moore Style
Tanya
June 1, 2016This is amazing! I have never mastered the art of thrifting. Yet. Maybe someday I can find something amazing too!
Looking so chic!
xo,
Tanya https://www.myshoppingdiet.com/
Erica
May 31, 2016Omg same I am so crazy with vintage shopping too Xxxx love how you choose your outfit today !!! Very bohemian
Qazi Fabia Hoq
May 31, 2016I love vintage shopping as well…. There r so many things I bought from charity shops& thrifty store! I really love your nude studded heels & can’t believe it’s only $10!!!!!!
Travel Pockets
May 31, 2016Love your style! I love vintage shopping but some days I just don’t have the patience to go treasure shopping 🙂
Shamilla
May 31, 2016Gorgeous outfit! The jeans are lovely fit too.. This is a really good post, I’ve always wanted to invest in some vintage pieces.. I’m definitley going to make the effort to do so!
Anais Du Pont
May 26, 2016Such a great post!!!! Love the ankle boots! OMG!!!! Love all the pieces you bought. Awesome work, girl!!! ???