The Brotherhood.

Did my usual weekly visit to our local Brotherhood shop and found these bits and pieces:
This matches another little tray I found a few months ago. They are great for casual use, to carry small snacks of food or condiments around the house. $3.50.

My husband is one of the old fashioned MOTHs who uses a brush and stick of shaving soap, which are hard to find in shops these days. So when I saw this for $3, I snapped it up for him.

I like to wear these skivvies under sweaters and jackets, and couldn't pass this one up for $4.
Just after I'd found the skivvy, I found this jumper nearby for $3 - perfect match!

This book about Graham Kennedy had only just arrived in the shop and was sitting on the counter. I asked if it was for sale, and when she said "Yes - $10" I got my purse out! It is a recent book, still in the shops and selling for a lot more than $10. The MOTH and I grew up watching I.M.T. and all Graham's subsequent tv shows, so I had to have this book!

Thrift trip

Yesterday I popped into my local Vinnies and found numerous items. Below are just a few items for your perusal.

Cowl neck knitted jumper

80's knitted jumper/dress

Tan leather tooled clutch

Vintage Country Road cut out back dress

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Op On

I haven't had the chance to op shop in a while as I am in the middle of exams, but thought I'd share today's outfit, another day of mostly op shop pieces:

Portmans grey wool dress (bought with tags still on!) $9.99 @ Savers, Dandenong

Friends of Juicy Couture cardi $3.99 @ Salvo's Dandenong (had buttons missing and a small hole in the fabric, but my lovely mum fixed it up for me!)

Are you wearing one of your oppie bargains today? Take a pic and share with us all :)

Entirely Vintage

I just got dressed for the day and realised that my entire outfit was sourced from op shops (well, Salvo's Dandenong in particular!)... so naturally I thought I'd share with you all

Scarf $2.99

Shirt $5.99

Skirt $5.99

I find it amusing to think that my stockings cost me nearly as much as my entire outfit... just shows you how much money you can save shopping at oppies! And, it's all for a good cause so you feel even better buying things! :)

Crafty stuff at Vinnies

I've just been catching up with everybody's bargains over the past week - you're all doing real well - love that rainbow coloured knitted item, and the black boots are a steal! Got a pair like that myself in Savers last year - couldn't believe my luck when I tried them on and they fitted perfectly.
I was passing Vinnies in Briar Hill today and as usual, couldn't resist dropping in. This is one of the cleanest and well set out opshops I know. The ladies display most things in colour categories - not just clothes, but kitchenware and bricabrac as well. I feel like I've walked into Myer!
I found some craft mags for 50c each, a gorgeous half metre of fabric for 50c, and a jigsaw for $2. The MOTH and I are not 'into' jigsaw puzzles, but he is into motorcycle racing, so I thought this might be fun on a cold rainy day. He didn't go into raptures when I gave it to him, but he said he might have a go at it one day.

From cushion covers to..... ??

I bought this pair of cushion covers from the Salvos in Gisborne VIC for $4.

I have turned them into kitsch BBQ (or should that be hungi) aprons for my sister and her DH who just moved to New Zealand. I love the way the fringe sways when one wears an apron.

I think these aprons will be saved especially to be worn when Aussie guests go over for a visit (I suspect they will have quite a few visitors...)...

half price bargains

Bought some things from Savers (Brunswick) last week when they had their 50% off sale day. It was so crazy and hectic, but still worth it in the end! The blouse with the peter pan collar was $3 and the boots (just in time for winter!) were $4. You can see more of my purchases on my blog.