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Showing posts with label markets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label markets. Show all posts

Sunday, July 19, 2009

To market, to market, to buy...

I’ve had the most delicious weekend of market shopping with many successful purchases.

Manly market yesterday was fantastic. I love when you scout the market stalls and notice a few stall holders the same size as you – it’s a recipe for a good shopping day.

I only parted with $45 and I managed to bag:

Adidas running jacket (prefect for my cold morning jog)
Esprit puffy vest
French Connection black & white strip top
Mustard bubble skirt (fantastic with black stockings and patent leather shoes)
Zoe Wittner red wedge shoes
Crystal earrings
Bracelet
Stripe scarf
Blue jeans
Red coral necklace
Grey & black striped skirt

So the next challenge is to turn these cheap and cheerful pieces into some killer outfits. Inspiration ensues:



Bubble skirt inspiration



Ok, so the puffy vest was about 2 seasons ago, but I still think I can pull something off....



Black and white stripe top, red accents and black bottoms - classic cool

Today we visited the Frenchs Forest Organice markets where we picked up breakfast and the weekly shop of fruit and veg. The market has a lovely community atmosphere and you feel healthier just walking through the stalls! The market also has a number of interesting non-produce stalls including a t-shirt business, “Miartra” run by local artist Rachel Carroll.

Rachel and her sister have put their creative talents to good use by designing and screen printing a number or fun and unique t-shirts. Each t-shirt is made with love and designed to make you smile. An absolute steel at $20 a pop for a hand made design.







www.miartra.blogspot.com

Friday, July 10, 2009

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

The quest to find that unique, inspiring object you never knew you needed or wanted won’t be found sitting at home. So, I’ve compiled a market hit list for this weekend.

Saturday –

1) Vanity Fair Vintage Market - http://www.vanityfairmarkets.com/index.htmlOnce a month, showcasing an array of vintage fashion and finds in the Leichhardt Town Hall 10am – 4pm. $4 Admission.
2) Glebe Markets http://www.glebemarkets.com.au/ Weekly market and always an entertaining adventure. I never come away empty handed. 10am – 4pm

Sunday –

1) Kirribilli Markets (Art & Design/Vintage quarter) http://www.kirribillimarkets.com/ Starts at 9am but worth getting there at 8ish to ensure you don’t miss out.
2) Bondi Markets http://www.bondimarkets.com.au/ Sometimes the garage sales on the street outside the market are better than the stalls inside. 10am – 4pm
3) Organic Food Market http://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au/Organic-Food-Markets.aspx I feel healthier just walking through these markets at Frenchs Forest!!


More markets can be found at http://www.marketsandfairs.com.au/
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