Quality at 50 paces

Found these at the Salvos in Malvern. Made in Italy. Quality leather. My size. $14. Need I say more? You can see me giving them a workout here.

You heard it first...

If you're reading this, then of course you're an avid op shopper. So you wouldn't think it was strange that I was whiling away a train trip by babbling on about op shopping to a fellow enthusiast who just happens to be having a birthday today and who had just been op shopping as her birthday treat. What you might find strange, or at least just a bit of a coincidence, is that while we were discussing this worthy topic, I happened to look out the window at Tooronga station and notice a sign - about an op shop that is opening soon!!
According to the sign, an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) shop is opening on Glenferrie Road, Malvern. I couldn't see the date, but the sign was asking for volunteers, so it must be opening soonish?
Does anyone have any more info about this exciting news?

In training on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line

Does anyone else realise the potential goldmine on the Cranbourne train line? There's op shops within walking distance of so many of the stations, including Malvern and Oakleigh, where I shopped today.

I got an H&M denim top for $12 from the very pricey Vinnies in Malvern and a 70s necklace for $5 at that little op shop just up the road from the station in Oakleigh, the one that never seems to be open when I go past but miraculously was yet to shut its doors when I rocked up there today (and guess what I found there.. velcro, which I was looking for in op shops for the past week and then gave up and bought brand new... grrr). I'm wearing the necklace with this beige jumper from the Oakleigh Salvos which was $7 and has a label in Chinese which says "cicada brand" (thanks to my dad for the translation).

One of my favourite things about op shops is reading some of the brand names. I think the best so far is "Alive Girl"... well, you'd certainly hope they design for alive girls!!! I'm also quite partial to those ones that call themselves things like "Trendy" or "Top Fashion" ... because they generally are the complete opposite. Are you a label lover too?
By the way, you can see different pics of these here....

A Day Out With the Girls

Lee denim knitted vest $3 (was a 50% off item!) Salvo's Camberwell

Guess watch with white leather strap (barely worn!) $9.99 Salvo's Hawthorn
Cute tote bag $6 Sacred Heart Mission op shop cnr Glenferrie and Riversdale Rds, Hawthorn (I think this shop just opened in the last week or so - it's great! Lots of Asian inspired new homewares! Definitely check this one out! Very reasonably priced too!
Assorted bags from The Oppe Shoppe, Hawthorn Rd near cnr Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield:

Black Coach bag (genuine!) $5

Tan clutch purse $5

Red olga Berg clutch $5

Small Cobb&Co wallet $2.50
1Lt mock milk bottle $2 Salvo's Malvern;

Vase $4

Teapot (new!) $8

Mug in box $3 all from Sacred Heart Mission, Hawthorn

Jumpers, yellow shoes and tigers

A rainbow coloured hand knitted jumper with splashes of metallic wool, leather kitten heels (a little small but worth the pain) and a tiger bangle.

Find out where I got these from here: http://www.adelle.com.au/jumpers-yellow-shoes-and-tigers