The Op Shop – a short film
Volunteers may empathise with this video… I don’t want to give it away, but it’s worth a watch!
View ArticleMy backyard wedding
I was never one of those girls who dreamed about my wedding. So, it came as a surprise how much I enjoyed planning my own wedding. Beau and I got married on Easter Saturday. It was an amazing day, and...
View ArticleThe Storehouse Charity Inc. op shop in Windsor
The Storehouse Charity Inc. op shop is one of my favourite stores in the Windsor precinct – remember the lime green Balenciaga bag? That bag was from this store. This store has some of the best...
View ArticleThe Vinnies Winter Styling Challenge
Ninety per cent of my clothing is purchased second hand. My main objective when op-shopping is to find good, quality pieces; or to trial an on-trend item to see if it will work with my wardrobe. I was...
View ArticleWin Gold Class with the RSPCA
The RSPCA is holding a competition to celebrate National Op Shop Week – and the prize? A Village Gold Class experience valued at $159. I have been invited to help promote and judge the competition on...
View ArticleThe Vinnies #NewYearNewStyle Challenge
Vinnies approached me earlier this year to be a part of their #NewYearNewStyle bloggers challenge. What was the challenge? To wear 10 pieces of pre-loved clothing for 14 days – you could choose any...
View ArticleThe Vinnies $20 Outfit Challenge
This challenge was almost too easy. Vinnies asked me to take part in another sartorial challenge to celebrate VAMFF (Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival), and to help promote awareness about...
View ArticleStriking silver at an op shop
I was highly excited to find a Tiffany & Co. necklace at an op shop recently. Finding a genuine Tiffany piece is generally about as realistic as striking gold in Ballarat. I think I have found...
View ArticleRegistrations have opened for Garage Sale Trail
I have fond memories of visiting garage sales when I was little. I remember my parents stopping the car one time because they spotted a house with balloons on the fence, and getting out to walk down...
View ArticleNational Op Shop Week 2016
Did you know next week is National Op Shop Week? National Op Shop Week is an initiative of the Do Something charity, and takes place from 21–27 August. You can get involved by donating or shopping at...
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