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Fashionista ~ Career Woman ~ Op Shopper ~ Online Shopping Addict ~ Bargain Hunter ~ Child Rearer ~ Book Reader ~ Social Commentator

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Garage Sale Trail 2013

Last weekend was the annual Garage Sale Trail. 2013 was the first year this has really taken off in Perth, and I am hopeful that next year will be even bigger and better and that IT issues with the website will be ironed out.

It was basically a Saturday when everyone was encouraged to hold a garage sale, so that shoppers could follow a 'trail' around their area. There was a mind blowing number of sales listed in my area:


Unfortunately I found the website to be difficult to use and the custom map I printed out turned out to be inaccurate, so I was driving around to places where there was supposedly a sale and the map location was dismally incorrect. Luckily, there were enough sales on in the area that I could just cruise around and follow signs that people had put up.

Some of the sales were really overpriced, but most were bargain heaven. I found one in particular which I loved - it was 5 ladies who had come together at one house and the whole backyard was filled with their goodies. They were all self professed 'collectors', and had vintage and unique items galore! I was in heaven!

Here are my purchases :)

KK bag (new) $5 and owl brooch $1:
 

Unusual spice holder $1:


These amazing hand-painted vintage scales are my absolute favourite find:



Vintage jaffle press ($1): 
 
A vintage English chamber pot!? ($5), cute 'washroom' sign for the bathroom door $1, and a cooling rack for my baking $1:

 They threw in this free folk art light switch decoration :):

A designer dress up for Bub who I will soon be visiting in Canberra ($2):

Stylish Geoff Bade cardigan for my grandma ($5):

A 2 level scratching post, in unused condition, for $5! I gifted this to my friend, it's pictured with her gorgeous new kitten on top:

Finally, this cute pot plant tea infuser came brand new in packaging ($1):

The whole haul:



BRING ON THE GARAGE SALE TRAIL 2014! :)

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Op shopped



 This Witchery bag is my favourite purchase. It was a bit costly for an op shopped purchase as $15, but I love it.


 Anne Klein NY gold leather heels, $6

Cheery colourful dress by Sussan, $3

 Royal blue beaded Forever New dress, $6.25. This has a broken strap which I plan to try to repair. For the price, I decided to take the risk.


 Erm yes, I bought a "wedding" dress. I have no idea when I'll wear this, and it was exxy at $42.50, but it's brand new with tags and fitted so well. I'm not sure whether I'll try dying it, or whether I'll resell it on eBay...




 Best sellers, $1 each

 Beaded Bali wedges (brand new), $2.50

And finally, some brand new plain black flats, $2.50

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Ezibuy Homewares to Die For

I have always found Ezibuy to be overpriced, especially once you factor in their shipping costs. However, browsing their website recently, I fell in love with many of their ranges. If there was one homewares store that I'd love to go on a shopping spree at, it would be online, at Ezibuy.

Here are my picks/wishlist:

 Floral Chain duvet set - queen $98 (on sale)

 Julienne bed pack - sold out in queen

 Owlley cushion - $24.50 (on sale)

Port sippers - $20 for 4

 Tea Party Cushion - $50

Vinales cushion - $50

 Galaxy decorative hook $13

Trelise Cooper Flower Surge Duvet Set - currently $112 for queen sized (on sale already)

I like the bird cushion, I think it has sold out though.

Embellish knobs - $9 each

Decorative knobs - $10 each


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