Saturday's Child Works Hard for Her Living

Well helloooooo there darlings!
Now don't let the chronic bitch-face fool you.
Hunting for second-hand treasures and vintage bargains while meeting amazing wenches keen to find new homes for their wares, is jolly hard work.
All that excitement can be simply too much to bear even on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
It was another boy-free excursion for The Stylist and I when we went to the monthly West End Vintage and Designer Market.
The lassie was tired after a trip to the Sunshine Coast hinterland with her brothers on Friday, visiting cousins and their animal tribe of dogs, ducks, guinea pigs, horses and a giant feral pig.
It was Mama's turn on Saturday.
We dragged ourselves out for a spot of rummaging and noodles, which tired the poor poppet out no end.
But Mamas need outings too.

1960s crimpolene frock - gift from lovely Louise

Pink star necklace - gift from gorgeous Krista

Tights - Sock Dreams

Demonia shoes - Dolls Kill sale

Earrings, bangles, 1950s handbag - op shops

The Stylist and I pounced on this gorgeous striped jacket upon spying it at our local Lifeline op shop on Thursday.

I didn't even have to think about it ... at $9.50, this soft jersey-knit jacket was a bargain with its lovely draping and plenty of length for those lanky arms.

Lucia's Good Gear was having a renovation sale, with everything in the shop for under $20.
I didn't buy anything though, what I really fancied wasn't even for sale ...

Bummer.

Very, very, very tired.
But lets not go there.
Lets look at some scary fish instead.

We didn't even know the fishmonger was waving to us until we uploaded the pics.
The Stylist was busy goggling at the enormous fish ...

And wondering why the octopi were marked $1299 - ha!

As for bargains, I fell in love with this incredible green cardi with its striped sleeves and heart-shaped buttons.
But it didn't come home with me.

I didn't get my cards read either.

But I did snaffle this gorgeous red 1980s half-skirt thingummy with its bow front and fabulous tulle lining - eeeeeeeep!!!

1940s rayon and sequin blouse - eBay

Purple velvet hot pants - Boodwah

Leggings - Black Milk

Bangles, earrings, sequin beret and 1950s handbag - op shops

Demonia shoes - second hand market

This 1980s mint-condition pleated frock screamed "take me!".
I couldn't resist.
The fabric is pleated and so soft and I simply cannot withstand a tiered skirt.
Really, I just can't!
Five bucks.

1950s headpiece and granny beads - Etsy

Bangles and earrings - op shops

Tights - Sock Dreams

VW Melissa shoes - Melissa sale

Ooooooh there's more.
I could have gone completely nuts at the same vendor's stall where everything was FIVE BUCKS!!!!
Yes I could have bought her entire stock, but as I'm trying to downsize my wardrobe ... yes well, not doing too good on that front am I?

Trick photography by The Stylist.

This teeth-gnashingly gorgeous 1970s patchwork-print cotton frock still had its original tag on it from Farmers.
I remember Farmers in the 1970s, a chain of department stores here in Australia and in New Zealand where I was born, as a most glamorous destination for a Kiwi country-bred lass.

Can I just do a saucy, hip-thrusting happy dance involving arse-squeezes?
Thanks.
I do so love a fluttery bell sleeve.
And patchwork.  
And green.
And cotton maxis in our ludicrously humid summers.
And loads of frills.
Yes I do.
Oh and it was another whopping five dollars.
Weeeeee!

Gosh that was exhausting, time for a lie-down.
I hope you've an utterly exhilerating weekend!
Baci,
Desiree xoxo