spot of op-shopping

Finding something that doesn't stink and looks okay can sometimes be a tricky task while op-shopping or bargain shopping (two dollar stores, discount stores, outlets etc). I must admit when doing just this with lovely blogger Maria yesterday we were unsuccessful in what we actually set out to buy. On the other hand, the things we never thought we needed were actually what we bought. Maria managed to score six videos for three dollars in an op-shop, plus an interesting book about the Cottingley fairies mystery, her new obsession. I bought this cute cream metal beside table for thirty dollars, replacing my metallic-pink-and-butterflies one I had before. None of which we actually intended to buy, but that's the beauty of op-shopping. Things you had forgotten about or never thought you could find appear and outdated items can become worthy of wearing again. So go ahead, restore your wardrobe/room/bookshelf/movie collection with an op-shop find.

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happenings

So I am having a lovely day with fellow blogger Maria! She made the amazing floral skirt in the photos above, she is very talented. Also, I got my room makeover! It includes an amazing queen-sized bed and a wall overhaul. Doesn't look like the one in my post as I changed my
colour scheme, but now I can roll over in my bed and not fall out!

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The three photos below are pre-room makeover.

flower child

So my little obsession with floral wreaths has elevated recently due to my Mother making the costumes for an amazing musical, The Wiz! Exciting, I think yes.

My little obsession started with my first photo shoot shot by a family friend, in my favourite ballet outfits (I was right into that kinda thing) and a homemade floral wreath. It was pure inspiration (she says modestly). So ever since, I have sported many a floral wreath including a bridal-like one in the dressup box. My Mother made the one in this first photo, and it lights up! The rest of the lovely photos are courtesy of weheartit. Sport a wreath every now and again, it's too whimsical to resist.

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playsuit

Sorry about having not blogged in so long! Playsuits are probably the number one thing that looks most hideous on me in the world, but I love the idea of them on other people. Floral, denim or even knit, as Rumi Neely from fashiontoast pulls off so well (third photo). In the last photo (courtesy of weheartit.com), playsuits are shown as an essential for the brand Zimmerman. They are a complete outfit, and the solution to the dress-or-shorts dillema. How could you not love them?

romance me

I found this top at a completely embarrassing location that I am not going to mention, and I love it. Probably the only nice thing in the whole store. It matches beautifully with my dusky rose lace socks, and my canvas boots. Kinda romantic, don't you think?

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