WINDSOR ROAD THRIFT SHOP
With two opshops side by side tucked underneath the chapel, it kind of feels like stumbling on a gold mine when you walk in the doors. The Eternity boutique on the right houses the finer things in life with high fashion flashy garments and a floor to ceiling rack of...
SECONDHAND STAPLES
If you don’t have an opshop wish list put these five secondhand staples on it! Every wardrobe needs them and they’re a dime a dozen in thrift shops! WHITE SHIRT I’ve thrifted so many white collars over the years I have a whole section in my wardrobe dedicated to...
TOP FIVE SYDNEY THRIFTING SPOTS
Meet Tina Abeysekara : Trash 2 Treasured Sydney fashion blogger, who treats shopping like a treasure hunt and loves a sneaky session at the opshops! If this Zara blazer she scored at her local Vinnies for $20 is anything to go by, you’ll be wanting to put her...
OPSHOPPING FOR MUMMIES
All my life I’ve prided myself on being a thrifting ninja…that was until two years ago, when JT arrived! From that point on opshopping has been no mean feat, so if you’re doing the mum juggle like me, but still want to search for secondhand style, here’s my top...
MELBOURNE’S TOP FIVE OPSHOPS
Melbourne is a mecca for opshopping so I thought I better call on one of my favourite thrifting compadres, Emily from Blue Umbrella Lane, to spill the beans on the secondhand hot spots down south. Here’s her top five… 1. Brotherhood of St Laurence Address:...
STEEPLE OPSHOP
The Steeple Opshop is far from steep…the day we popped in they were having a 50% off sale…potentially the best day of my life! The place is chockers with goodies. Evidently they’re constantly getting fresh stock and right now they’re overwhelmed with winter stock,...
5 REASONS WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE THRIFTERS
I could talk alllllllll day about why we should all be thrifters but I know time is money, so in a nutshell here’s my top five just in time for National Op Shop Week from 27 August – 2 September. DO IT FOR THE PLANET – #ICYMI 6000 kilograms of textiles goes to...
TOP FIVE ADELAIDE OPSHOPS
They don’t call it Radelaide for nothing…this city has some sweet secondhand spots bursting at the seams with everything from vintage to designer pieces going for as little as $2! We’ve got the downlow from serial thrifter Jo on where to go, so read on for our...
BORROWED FROM THE BOYS
If you’re looking to do a DIY fash project, look no further than the humble men’s shirts at the thrift shop….they’re so easy to repurpose into on trend pieces! With just a few nips, stitches and tucks you can get the look for less and give these preloved...
HOW TO OUTFIT REPEAT YOUR PRELOVED PIECES
In a time where some buy garments, wear them once and send them on their way to landfill, sustainable fashion advocate Livia Firth has thrown out a challenge to get 30 wears out of each piece of clothing. While I don’t have it completely nailed I think I’m getting...
MAKE IT A MERRY THRIFTMAS
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if you don’t want to max your credit card this silly season, skip your local shopping mall and try scoring some secondhand goods at your local thrift store! Aside from saving you A LOT OF COIN, there are so many good...
REVIVE YOUR STYLE 14-DAY WARDROBE CHALLENGE
Do you ever look at your wardrobe full of clothes and feel like you have nothing to wear? Or have you ever felt like you couldn’t wear an outfit again because it’s already been posted on Instagram? There’s so much pressure on us to always look fresh thanks to...
THRIFTED JUMPSUIT BUTTON DIY
I like big buttons and I cannot lie, so when I found this linen jumpsuit with tiny buttons going for $6 at Yesterday’s Books and Things I knew I had to do a DIY! The best part was I didn’t even have to hit the shops for DIY supplies…I raided my own wardrobe to...
DIY DENIM MINI SKIRT
Got an old pair of boyfriend jeans that are past their prime? Try this simple DIY to turn them into a denim mini! My thrifted $6 Cheap Mondays were looking pretty slim shady so here’s how I gave them a new lease on life… Step 1 – Try the jeans on to figure...
SOMETHING BORROWED
You’re excited when you get the invite, then mild panic sets in….what will you wear to *insert fancy event here*? If we’re being completely honest no one really wants to splash an entire paycheck on an outfit that they may only wear once and then stash in their...
HOW TO TURN A MAXI INTO A MINI RUFFLE SKIRT AND DRESS
I don’t know about you but I still can’t get enough of gingham, so when I found a vintage gingham maxi going for $3 at the Backyard Basement opshop in Withcott naturally I forked out the big bucks! Only problem is I actually look ridiculous in maxi dresses because I’m...
TWEED DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE
This tweed blazer is proof that dreams really do come true. I had it on my opshop wishlist for a few weeks and finally ‘found the one’ for $5 at Studio Thrifty 4 on the weekend!! *insert happy cat with heart shaped eyes emoji here* Tweed jackets are having a major...
10 COMMANDMENTS OF OPSHOPPING
1. Plan your itinerary…especially if you’re shopping on a Saturday when most op shop volunteers like to have an early mark. Start with the ones that close first and go from there. Click here to find the op shops around you. 2. Have a vision of the look you want...
DIY FLORAL DENIM JACKET
Don’t know about you, but I’m loving the floral feels on denim jackets this winter. Only thing is, I’m not feeling the price tag, so here’s a cheap and charitable way to get the look for a lot less… Your first step is to find a blank canvas at your local...
BRISBANE’S BEST OPSHOPS FOR FIRST-TIMERS
Never stepped foot inside a thrift store? We’ve collated the top five secondhand stores for first-timers in Brisbane, so maybe now’s the time! Think boutique-style stores with fresh fit outs and a curated collection of high-end garments that won’t max out your...
DIY RUFFLE SHIRT
Ruffles are really having a fashion moment right now, so if you want to work them into your wardrobe without breaking the bank, Unmaterial Girl, Leah, has got the DIY down! A few weeks ago I was flicking the latest Marie Claire when an amazing $440 ruffle shirt by...
MAKE YOUR MARK
Everyone seems to be embroidering and monogramming at the moment, from personalising wallets, handbags and hats to even clothing! But before your fork out the big bucks for this luxe touch, try it the thrifty way! After seeing A Pair & A Spare’s blog on...
MAKE YOUR HANDBAG THE HERO
We’ve all been there…staring at the wardrobe and not knowing what to wear. Sometimes the key to finding inspiration is picking a hero piece and going from there. I either like to work from the ground up letting my footwear set the pace, or if I’m really...
DIY $3.50 CHAMBRAY TIE UP TOP
This DIY thrifted chambray tie up top is a piece of cake and took less than half an hour, so for all those time poor people with minimal sewing skills, this one’s for you!
Thriftovers
Need some sustainable style, but don’t have the gift of thrift? Or need a wardrobe overhaul that won’t break the bank? Look no further than a thriftover! Take two hours out of your hectic schedule to shop on a shoestring with your very own thrifting ninja and stylist,...
SHOW SOME SHOULDER FOR $4
Everywhere you turn someone’s showing some shoulder and whether it’s one or both, this trend is definitely one to try, so why not DIY? Thrift a large men’s shirt and bust out some ultra basic sewing skills for a new look… And when I say basic, I mean...
CLUTCH TIME
Handbags: not only are they handy for carrying all of the things, they have the power to transform even the most basic look! Bag a back pack, tote, satchel or clutch at your local thriftstore and you’ll have more moola to put inside said bag! This diamond clutch was...
SIZE DOESN’T MATTER
Don’t be afraid to play with proportions when it comes to thrifting. Opshops are the one place where size doesn’t matter and you can actually shop every rack from children’s wear to plus size…you’d be surprised at what actually fits you from each end of...
SCARF SET
Scarves can transform the blandest of outfits in a flash, so if your ensemble needs a little somethin-somethin try lassoing one around your neck! It’s an easy trend to try and the best part about it is there are always so many scarves at secondhand stores starting...Online op shop
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