by Hannah Klose | May 23, 2014 | Secondhand Stories
I love going to Nanna’s house…partly because she has great snacks, but mainly because she always has a story to tell. She could talk me under the table! Given she’s been around 80+ years she’s got some great advice up her sleeve too. The latest...
by Hannah Klose | May 6, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
Something I’ve learnt in life is the past can come back to haunt you; like Matthew McConaughey discovered in the 2009 flick, ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends past’. Even the fashions of your past can come back to haunt you. Just the other day I realised I was...
by Hannah Klose | May 1, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: Goodna Anglican Op Shop ADDRESS: 69 Alice Street Goodna NUMBER: 3818 4077 TRADING HOURS: 10 – 2:30pm Wednesdays & Fridays THE RUNDOWN The stars really aligned last Wednesday when I just happened to drive past this treasure trove at 10am. This parish...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 23, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME:RSPCA ADDRESS: 139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol NUMBER: 32585657 TRADING HOURS: 9.00am – 4pm 7 days a week THE RUNDOWN This op shop is definitely worth the drive…not only do you get retail therapy but you can get some pet therapy while you’re there and kill two...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 14, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: Hills Op Shop ADDRESS: 79 Queens Road, Everton Hills, Brisbane NUMBER: 3353 3693 TRADING HOURS: 9.00am – 2:30pm Friday & Saturdays THE RUNDOWN This cute little op shop is crammed with goodness…from the garments, to the bric a brac, to the shoes,...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 10, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
Take a turn to retro town with blazers that will bedazzle anyone’s retinas…you’ll have more pizazz than you can poke a stick at this winter! If teamed with a crisp white collared shirt these outrageous jackets can still look respectable enough. Live. a. little....
by Hannah Klose | Apr 8, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
You need to set aside 1-2 hours for this Lifeline…they don’t call it a Supa Store for nothing! They get a couple of truck deliveries a week, plus plenty of donations coming through the doors each day. The shop is well laid out with furniture on the left, clothing on...
by Hannah Klose | Apr 2, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
As it starts to get fresh there’s no reason why you can’t keep it colourful when rugging up. These pretty pastel 80s blazers have enough cheer to take the edge off any dreary day… Models: Amy + Georgia + Aneela Stylists: Maria + Taylah Outfits:...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 31, 2014 | Secondhand Stories
With fuchsia pink highlights in her hair it’s hard to believe Jennine Fanning is a great grandmother aka ‘Nan’! At 74 years of age she scrubs up well in a gold ensemble, which has lived in her wardrobe for the past 17 years. “I bought it up at Cassels in Toowoomba in...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 25, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
Inspired by Blades of Glory and Bon Jovi’s signature track I thought I’d blaze a trail for those who are starting to prep for winter (‘winter’ for those who live in Queensland). Here’s the business as usual selection for your viewing...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 20, 2014 | Secondhand Stories
To the untrained eye it looks like just another hawaiian shirt, but to Shirley, this blouse represents a dream 60 years in the making. She always wanted to go to New Zealand and started saving at 16 years of age, but you know what they say, life’s what happens while...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 13, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
NAME: St Pauls Anglican Church ADDRESS: Corner Waterworks and Jubilee Road, Ashgrove NUMBER: 3366 2320 TRADING HOURS: 9am-1pm Wednesdays and Saturdays THE RUNDOWN With only two days each week to tap this thrift store, you really do need to make a special plan to pop...
by Hannah Klose | Mar 6, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
This jumpsuit set me back $5 in 2011 at a Savers in South Australia (put it on your bucket list…they have 4000 items on the floor at any given moment). The jumpsuit was so terrific I thought I’d do a different kind of fashion shoot…normally the outfits...
