The cute little button bag <3
Friday 15 July 2011
Incoming: Mimco fine jewelry
I read recently that Mimco will be releasing Thomas Sabo-esque charms very soon for sale. Along with a collection of “28 styles including semi-precious rings, bracelets and necklaces in both sterling silver and 14-carat yellow gold plated sterling silver”. Called Mim Precious, I cannot wait for the cute little clip on bags, shoes and such that take on their popular designs due to be released this month. Alas, I'm not finding anything on their website for it yet so I'm going to stay tuned.
Also, Madison Magazine is giving you a $30 gift voucher for purchases at Mimco this month when you buy their magazine, conditions do apply mind you but if you'rre going to buy something anyway why not save yourself a few bucks and get magazine to read while you're at it?
New on the blog
Yes I will keep fiddling until I am happy with it, which will be the fifth of never.
I just added a feature on the bottom of every post that lets you tell me what you think, Love it! Yawn and Huh?
Also added a feature on the sidebar where you can Like me on Facebook or Tweet me to your followers. I'd love to grow my readership so please pass me on if you like what you see!
Please don't forget that I'd love to hear your suggestions and ideas for posts as well, if you have a site you'd like me to feature, and event coming up in Bisbane, or a shop I should do a post about please let me know and I'll do my best! Just email me at boughtbybirdette@hotmail.com.
Thank you everyone!
I just added a feature on the bottom of every post that lets you tell me what you think, Love it! Yawn and Huh?
Also added a feature on the sidebar where you can Like me on Facebook or Tweet me to your followers. I'd love to grow my readership so please pass me on if you like what you see!
Please don't forget that I'd love to hear your suggestions and ideas for posts as well, if you have a site you'd like me to feature, and event coming up in Bisbane, or a shop I should do a post about please let me know and I'll do my best! Just email me at boughtbybirdette@hotmail.com.
Thank you everyone!
Westfield Carindale Remodelling
Ooooh, I've been waiting for some fresh news on this one, it's my local mall!
New Coles (boring)
Larger Target (sort of interesting)
120 new stores! (Eep! where will they fit them all?)
I heard a rumour while shopping the other week that one of the new stores will be a Sass and Bide flagship store!
Take the virtual tour they've put online.
Looking very spiffy, the fresh food emporium reminds me a lot of Chadstone in Melbourne, but I love the indoor/outdoor Millennium Square that will replace the former Town Square. I wonder if they'll update the carpet of the entire complex too?
Cannot. Fricken. Wait! Imagine the opening night and sales that will go on!
Artist impression
Westfield has just released a new stack of info on the new project. In short:New Coles (boring)
Larger Target (sort of interesting)
120 new stores! (Eep! where will they fit them all?)
I heard a rumour while shopping the other week that one of the new stores will be a Sass and Bide flagship store!
Take the virtual tour they've put online.
Looking very spiffy, the fresh food emporium reminds me a lot of Chadstone in Melbourne, but I love the indoor/outdoor Millennium Square that will replace the former Town Square. I wonder if they'll update the carpet of the entire complex too?
Cannot. Fricken. Wait! Imagine the opening night and sales that will go on!
Brisbane Vintage Fashion and Decor Fairs
Last time I went to one of these it was located in Westend and it was epic. Time has just escaped from me and it looks like they've expanded!
Brisbane Vintage Fashion and Decor Fairs are going to have their next event on the 29th and 30th of October, at the Eaglefarm Race Course, (Just a quick walk from the train station) and even if you aren't a buyer it's well worth a look just to see. I love going to these places to get one of a kind items that you just can't find in stores nowadays, 40's suits with their gorgeous shape, 70's suede skirts, and vintage clothing patterns by the barrel load, and at great prices too.
Depending on the stall holder the prices can be awesome or a bit OTT. I have in the past snaffled a vintage Oroton glomesh bag for $20 (still in its box and with a tag stating that it was 70 odd dollars back when it was bought!), numerous dresses that only required a little altering to be worn today (shortening sleeves and hemlines are something even a novice can do), and the patterns, gorgeous Jackie O suits, 70's caftans, and great Vogue designer stuff. Admittedly I haven't touched some of them, but they're great collectibles.
A lot of the stalls are run by vintage clothing stores throughout Brisbane and surrounds, so you can get a feel for their wares and then visit them when the fair isn't on.
I'm really interested in checking out some of the decor as this looks like a new addition to the stalls, Perhaps I'll find something to jazz up my then new house. (Yup, you guessed it, I'm going to be moving house AGAIN in another two months.)
Also another draw card is that everyone is so nice, Very few shops around have such warm and welcoming staff who are dying to tell you about their favourite and latest find, and they really know what they're talking about, they have collected and sold vintage for years and it really shows in their knowledge.
I'd recommend signing up for their mailing list as the markets are kind of sporadic from what I can remember, and it's a good prompt to remind you when they're coming up soon. Until then, I'll find some other events to tell you about!
Brisbane Vintage Fashion and Decor Fairs are going to have their next event on the 29th and 30th of October, at the Eaglefarm Race Course, (Just a quick walk from the train station) and even if you aren't a buyer it's well worth a look just to see. I love going to these places to get one of a kind items that you just can't find in stores nowadays, 40's suits with their gorgeous shape, 70's suede skirts, and vintage clothing patterns by the barrel load, and at great prices too.
Depending on the stall holder the prices can be awesome or a bit OTT. I have in the past snaffled a vintage Oroton glomesh bag for $20 (still in its box and with a tag stating that it was 70 odd dollars back when it was bought!), numerous dresses that only required a little altering to be worn today (shortening sleeves and hemlines are something even a novice can do), and the patterns, gorgeous Jackie O suits, 70's caftans, and great Vogue designer stuff. Admittedly I haven't touched some of them, but they're great collectibles.
A lot of the stalls are run by vintage clothing stores throughout Brisbane and surrounds, so you can get a feel for their wares and then visit them when the fair isn't on.
I'm really interested in checking out some of the decor as this looks like a new addition to the stalls, Perhaps I'll find something to jazz up my then new house. (Yup, you guessed it, I'm going to be moving house AGAIN in another two months.)
Also another draw card is that everyone is so nice, Very few shops around have such warm and welcoming staff who are dying to tell you about their favourite and latest find, and they really know what they're talking about, they have collected and sold vintage for years and it really shows in their knowledge.
I'd recommend signing up for their mailing list as the markets are kind of sporadic from what I can remember, and it's a good prompt to remind you when they're coming up soon. Until then, I'll find some other events to tell you about!
Thursday 14 July 2011
Product review: OPI shatter nail polish
I'll happily admit I have the bird and cat like 'ooooh, shiny!' mentality that draws my attention to things like this. Katy Perry has been in promotional ads for this product which has been in my sights for a few months now and yesterday I finally bought a bottle.
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Tried it over the top of a silver polish, love the futuristic effect, but it's a quick, interesting thing to do with your nails without spending a buttload. (as compared to a nail technician doing something for upwards of $30). $25 from David Jones for one of their big bottles, buy it along with one of their four packs for a few different looks to play with. just make sure you put on one medium layer, otherwise it won't work! and Top coat, or it'll flake off funny.
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