Op Shopping in Macleod

Hi, I have been reading this blog for a while but this is my first post.
Last weekend I had a chance to drop into Macleod after dropping my husband off at Cricket.
I arrived after 12pm so I was too late to look in St Andrew's Anglican Church op shop.

However, the Diamond Valley Community Support op shop was open.
I found a couple of handbags for $3. They are small but a handy size for work.
A top for my young niece for $1. A nice scarf for $3.
A bag hook ( useful for hanging up bags) $2.50 and a pair of earrings for $2.
I have found this op shop to be quite good for jewellery.

 

 

Next, I went to the Strathalan op shop in Erskine Rd. It's a bit tricky to find if you haven't been there before. You have to drive into the retirement village, through the portico to the car park. The op shop is just near the car park.

 

I usually find some clothes here. This time I found a tunic top/dress for $5, a Liz Jordan suedette blouse for $5 ( I'll be using this as a light jacket for summer) and a cute little silk vest for my niece for $4. I also found another larger bag for $5 and a very nice enamel brooch for $3( It has the maker's name M. Kidd Aust. on the back).

 

 

 

 

 

I enjoyed my little op shopping fix in Macleod. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to go to the nice café on the corner of Aberdeen St. Maybe next time.





I spy with my op shopping eye....

Goodness me I just can't believe how busy I have been of late.  But I promise that hasn't stopped me from getting to op shops.  Au contraire...

I am just absolutely bursting to share with you all my goodies most recently hunted down - especially this beautifully designed cotton sheet, which has such a lovely colour palette that it has given me wonderful inspiration to properly set up our guest bedroom, ready to receive with rustic treats and just a touch of shabby chic!

So beautiful! And only $3.50 from the Community Store at Brentford Square.

Love it.

So here's how it all went down...

Brown stripey pillowcases were from the Epilepsy shop at Blackburn, with doona for $10, the blankets were gifts.  On the side table, I spied with my op shopping eye a lovely glass cordial bottle for just $2 at the Sacred Heart Mission on Glenferrie Hill. 

 Next to that, a wonderful glass dessert bowl, part of a set with six more smaller bowls, for just $7 from the Salvation Army at Forest Hill, used here as a wash bowl.  Gorgeously glazed two-tone brown jug a mere $2 from the Bow Tie op shop on Johnston Street in Abbotsford - if you want a serious bargain, go there, the owner Rye will help you out.

In front on the left, we have a delightfully handmade pottery tray in the shape of an English Ivy leaf.  I scored this for $4 from the Salvation Army at Ferntree Gulley. Last but not least we have one of a set of six coasters, straight out of the seventies, complete with holder for a measly dollar.

Well, that concludes my little Autumn & Winter collection, so until next time my fellow oppers, I look forward to seeing your spoils and collections!

The Glitz and the Glamour

Oh my life is so glamorous it's unbelievable, Vegemite up my jumper, cat biscuits through the kitchen, don't get me started on the washing placed just by the basket, not quite in it but just by it!!

Possible why when I'm off out op shopping I'm drawn to the not so casual.

One of my local shops Family Life in Chelsea had this 80s strapless floral number - 50% off? Yes please, pretty peachy pink please! Great shop with a boutique feel but still reasonable (op shop) prices and the music always makes me happy, think Rat Pack.

This was bought on the Melbourne Op Shop Tour I went on hosted by Erica of Recycled Fashion that was featured on Coxy's Big Break last weekend, yes I can be seen but I kept my mouth shut for fear of saying something like "Radical", "Down with the kids" or "Da Bomb".  I have a habit of making an idiot of myself when there's a big enough audience and national telly was too dangerous!  It's a gorgeous cotton maxi dress that I think is stunning.  It was bought from Vinnies and had 20% off with an extra 10% discounted because we were on the tour.

Finally this is such a great colour and really timeless I think and also bought on the Op Shop tour in Brighton

It's great to see adorable clothes being donated to charity and people valuing Op Shops and the reuse of goods in general.  I've always wanted to volunteer but with having a toddler committing to a set time has been an issue.  I have now managed to raise over $1,000 for the Salvation Army by listing clothes purchased from their Chelsea Heights Shop on Ebay - latest listing here including a Trelise Cooper skirt on at 99c!  Dogstar Bazaar

Happy Op Shopping this weekend and Happy Mothers Day x Vicky

It's all about boots and bags!

Hi

This is my first post on this blog so please be gentle!!  Most of my finds come from SE Melbourne where I get to participate in two of my favourite things, op shopping and spending time with my toddler.  We normally head out on the train (part of the fun for him!) and I get one maybe two op shops in exchange for a trip to the park and fifteen hours pushing him on a swing.

You can spot me anywhere on the Frankston line between Cheltenham to Frankston on a dry day normally with a cheerful cheeky chap, on a bad day I can be identified with a stash of edible treats to pacify him and a coffee to see me through the morning.

I am now finding a few like minded people locally and online and thought it was about time to share some of my finds – bit slow on the techie front but better late than never!

This week it’s about old boots & bags!! These were all found from my two local op shops in Chelsea St Chads and Family Life (see their website for more info http://www.familylife.com.au)

I did a double take seeing these boots in pristine condition – gorgeous leather knee length boots from Nine West – perfect for the autumn and winter

I’m also partial to a bag or six!!  The first one is a cute black floral tapestry bag and its partner in crime that caught my eye is a 70s glomesh style bag by Pierre Cardin in white and gold.

I love vintage bags so you'll probably see more from me on that subject in the future

Thanks for taking the time to read!

Vicky – Dogstar Bazaar

MECWA Op Shop - Windsor - 1973

This may be the coolest thing I have ever found in an Op-Shop. I was searching for a costume for a seventies party at my house when instead I found this. When was the last time you saw a material calender ? This is a bit of a talking peice in the house whenever visitors come over. I'm pretty sure I only paid about $5 for it.

Skirts, Skirts and Skirts

I've posted a heap today because I've finally had a day off to do it and I really really wanted to share my finds. Hope I haven't posted too much at once.

I was at St Kilda Salvos on Carlisle street a few weeks ago and got this Supre beautiful skirt. It was only $3.50 since it was a half price tag item that week. Love the shape and the material. It will be so nice for summer.

I got this cute skirt at Clayton Salvos back in June for $1. It has adorable little cats all over it and looks great with leggings. Looks like it's homemade.

I got this fantastic homemade skirt at an Op-Shop in Williamstown that I have forgotten the name of. It was only $2 or so. It's made of that shiny material that always looks very "op-shop" but I love the shape of it.

Hampton Salvos - Opening this Saturday

Just a reminder to everyone that Hampton Salvos opens this Saturday. I don't have the address but have been told that it's where a Blockbuster and Dominos Pizza used to be. It will be a whole store that hasn't been picked over so might be a trip worth taking.

Oakleigh Salvos

I got this a little while ago from Oakleigh Salvos. Because it's a bit water damaged, it was on the way to the big bin in the sky (the skip). However, I begged and pleaded and got it for $1. I took it on the train all the way back from Oakleigh to Williamstown via Flinders Street. Boy did I get some weird looks from people.

Bentleigh Salvos

Over the past few weeks I've spent many many hours at Bentleigh Salvos (475 Centre Road). It's quite a nice little store with some great merchandising and even greater staff (Sandra the manager is a legend). Much to the amusement of my housemates I got this cute little Roxy hat for summer. It was only $1.

I also got this great t-shirt that seems to have come from Singapore zoo. Love the eyes on the Lion. Again, only $1 but the best part is that the eyes glow in the dark !!!!

Finally Ablaze!

For over a year I have been on the hunt for an op shop blazer. Retailers don't appear to make a casual style blazer in any other colour than black or gray, they are pricey and to be frank they just make things like they used to! I am still after something in a navy, brown or olive but this has really help stave off that blazing hunger for a while! From that same op shop in Kew I have blogged about previously, next to the church on High St. Apologies for being quiet in latey, it's been busy! I have a few more op shop gems I will share soon, Style Tweak x