Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
Shop Vintage
Vintage or retro clothing is popular . Increasingly it is hard to get a rare , quality item without a hefty price tag .
Sources of supply can include opportunity shops , on line seller sites such as ebay and recycled goods markets.
Importers such as Australian Vintage are often a good source of items but also attract high prices.
In the current climate of sustainability , recycling and re-using is becoming a popular lifestyle choice.
Fashion conscious young people everywhere rever books like ” The Sartorialist ” by Scott Schuman . It feature photos of people dressed with individuality and creativity in a highly personal style .
Where to shop vintage ?
Raid grandma’s closet.
Sew your own items using old paper patterns and fabrics from the 50’s and 60’s .
Scour op shops and flea markets.
Shop at recycle barns such as Savers.
Doris Day cocktail dress
Quick trip to NYC where many vintage , retro and opportunity shops offer a large range of quality items
Look for it on Ebay
All can help you achieve your own ” Sartorial ” style .
black velvet gown
routine
Kids are back at school and routines are being re-established . Pickups , dropoffs , lunches , uniforms , supplies ,books and activities are organised and despatched and life again assumes some normality .
New Frock
Munters everywhere are cleaning out cupboards , recycling reusuable goods to the local op shops and generally reorganising and establishing a clean safe environment in bedrooms etc . This whole process is a very cathartic experience . Routine and control are back and munters love it .
Designer Wear
Time to get back to the things we love , like shopping.
A quick trip to the op shops often unearths great treasures in the form of new items given as unused Christmas presents. It is often possible to replace bits of school uniforms from bulging racks of good quality outgrown bits.
Flattering Florals
You may be able to pick up that coveted new novel that was sold out at the bookshops over Christmas for a fraction of the original price.
Savage price cutting in department stores is almost over as they are now in the throes of bringing out next seasons range .
The long heady nights of summer are fast becoming a memory and mornings are darker as daybreak is later with each passing day .
Antique Lace