Recent Finds

I have not posted here for a while - I really have not had much luck finding anything I want to 'bring home'.

Last weekend at Fash'n'Treasure I picked up this great 1960's dress for $5 - bot sure if I am keen on the high neck - but the fabric is great. I also purchased a Jaeger of London mauve hat. Not that it is something I would normally wear, but my favourite op-shop purchase of all time is an 1960's Jaeger orange wool jacket (picked up circ. 1992 for $5) and I still wear it every winter.

And today, I visited R-Shop in Mitchell (picking up books: vintage Disney, ABBA and Pollyanna), before heading to Salvos in Mitchell where I had found a purchased more books (Judy Bloom)

In the Salvos at Mitchell I had a bit of an op-shop dilemma - finding a fabulous orange glass vase (the sticker reads Radio Brand Hand Crafted Japan); but the price was more 'antique-shop' than 'op-shop'. The vase came home - it was orange, how could it not come home!

I also picked up a old (not-used) Snoopy scrapbook - I am sure it was published before the days scrap-booking became popular. My mum is a collector of all things 'Peanuts', so this will be gifted to her. Oh, it came with a free photo!

Our final stop was Salvos in Phillip, my only purchase a Vogue pattern. I am trying to limit pattern purchases to vintage or 'by designer' patterns.

Weekend Roundup

I'm reading great things about Saturday's Fash 'n' Treasure Market.

There are reports and reviews on Rummage (many thanks for nod last week, btw), Misfits Vintage and HerCanberra. 

Any of our correspondents find just the divine thing they were looking for?

Fash 'n' Treasure Market: Saturday 5th March

Just a reminder about the up and coming Fash 'n' Treasure Market on Saturday 5th March.

This fashion market began in 2010 and is a place where Canberra locals can sell their second-hand clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.

The market also has a section for professional fashion sellers - they have a range of retro and vintage traders along with local fashion designers, modern retailers, milliners and so on. There will be over 90 fashion traders and it should be a fantastic day with lots of hidden fashion treasures to be found!

2011's first market runs from 10am to 4pm at the Old Bus Depot building in Kingston. There'll be change rooms and a professional DJ for the whole market. Entry to the market and parking is free. More information is available on their website.

Fash'n'Treasure

We had some great finds at Fash'n'Treasure on Saturday. The two bags and the pair of shoes totalled $15. Felt was selling three items for $20.
The black leather bag is a Pink Corporation brand, I cleaned it up at home with some shoe polish and cut off a few stray threads. I may have to take to a boot maker to have the eyelets replaced - but I think it will be worth it as it is a great style.
Apparently by the end of the day a lot of the sellers were selling items for $2 a piece.
The next market is on 27 November.

Fash 'n' Treasure - Canberra Fashion Market

This landed in my inbox yesterday and I thought you might be interested...

"Hi there,

Just a quick email to let you know about a new fashion market in Canberra. I've always loved reading your blog and I'm an avid op-shopper myself .. in fact, I've found my own discarded clothing in op shops more times than I'd like to admit :)

In light of this, I have taken a leap of faith and organised a brand new fashion market where Canberra locals can sell their second-hand clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. The market also has a section for professional fashion sellers - we have a range of vintage traders and local fashion designers signed up already. Our first market is on Saturday the 17th of July at the Old Bus Depot Building, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston (10am - 3pm). We'll have change rooms and a professional DJ for the whole market.

We are still accepting stall bookings for private and business sellers and I wondered if you or your readers would be interested?

You can find more information on our website at http://wwww.fashntreasure.com.au or I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks and best wishes,

Jane
FASH 'N' TREASURE

web: http://www.fashntreasure.com.au
email: info@fashntreasure.com.au
mobile: 0403 268 819"

Alas, when I checked the website this morning it seems to be broken...