by Hannah Klose | Aug 22, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
I don’t know about you but I feel like every weekend there’s a birthday, engagement party, bridal shower, wedding, baby shower, bar mitzvah or farewell and I’m forever scrambling to rustle up gifts! Don’t get me wrong, I love giving presents but I’m almost...
by Hannah Klose | Aug 15, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
You know it’s going to be a good day when an opshop has sale signs all over its windows! We hit the jackpot at the Red Cross Thrift store in Caloundra a few weeks back with their special offer of 50% off on the second item. I took advantage of it and picked up a few...
by Hannah Klose | Jul 25, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
The dollar rack out the front had me hook, line and sinker. Once inside the opshop door I knew I’d struck vintage gold. From an extensive bag collection, a Cacharel floral blouse for $4, overalls for $5, bric a brac galore, watches for $4 and cat mugs for 50 cents,...
by Hannah Klose | Jul 8, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
There was eating, drinking and thrift shopping at BMW Brisbane last night, not to mention a fashion show styled with garments from the Salvos and Tum Vintage and modelled by the beauties from Vivien’s who were escorted down the runway by pooches provided by...
by Hannah Klose | Jul 4, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
I pretty much had a blouse bender at the Save the Children Op Shop in Toowoomba…while I was there I scored a Lady Manhattan pussy-bow blouse, a silk cream pussy-bow blouse, a paisley print vintage Katies shirt, a chambray floral shirt and a floral tie up top. They...
by Hannah Klose | Jun 13, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
I’ve been a repeat offender at Vinnies Caloundra since 2001. Every time I’ve popped in I haven’t left empty-handed, from vintage Oroton scarves for 50 cents to Sass and Bide style dresses for $3 it’s always been a highlight on my op shopping adventures. Known as one...
by Hannah Klose | Jun 5, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
Well I know I do…that and New York City, so I thought I’d take that love to the next level with a little shoot. After visiting the big apple twice in the last few years I see New York everywhere, from the ‘Flat Iron’ building on Adelaide Street...
by Hannah Klose | Jun 2, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
This op shop is one of Bardon’s best-kept secrets tucked away on Morgan Terrace. The store is crammed full of all sorts of goodies ranging from Dr Seuss and Peter Rabbit egg cups, a Darth Vader mask, a picnic basket and a selection of home made jams. As far as...
by Hannah Klose | May 26, 2014 | Op Shop Lookbook
After pumping out two cute kiddies, my babetown pal, Kirsty, was ready for a revamp…move over maternity wear! So she set me a $50 op shop challenge to find her some new threads. She did her homework and read the 10 Commandments of Op Shopping beforehand and we...
by Hannah Klose | May 26, 2014 | Op Shop Profiles
They say good things come in small packages and after I visited Kenmore Uniting’s Op Shop I’ve realised you find good things in small stores. While I was there I picked up an outrageous black and metallic silver cape and a cream cable knit sweater just in time for...
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 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 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...
