Lady Melbourne

Tweet So winter just seemed to arrive today, right on my doorstop and it meant a chance to wear this crocheted hat that my grandmother made. I didn’t wear it for many years on account of the pom pom that I thought was a bit twee, but now I think it’s what makes the hat [...]

Tweet This is one of the scarves I picked up on the weekend, don’t you just love it? It’s pure silk and I’m having so much fun wearing it, it goes with absolutely everything. Scarf: Vintage from EpisodeBag: ‘Alma’ bag, AmorniTux jacket: Tina KalivasJeans: EvieShoes: Payless(can you believe it?!)Top: Christopher Ari from a little Asian [...]

Tweet I found this scarf in Episode, I hope it helps me on my way to getting out of monochrome.Other treasures to be showcased this week.Shoes are Filippo Raphael, jeans Wrangler, shirt vintage, scarf vintage from Episode.

TweetThis dear readers, is a peek inside another extremely lady like Melbourne gal’s wardrobe, Miss. Sian Darling.After her lending me these clothes for various events, I was so intensely curious that I will be doing a profile on her and an interview in the coming weeks.Old, new, designer, not to mention amazing vintage, I’m sure [...]

TweetI don’t always put up the many, many curious objects I pick up around the place, but I thought these were worth sharing with you all. Brooch: Mouche in Little Collins StCats: Camberwell MarketPlate: Opp-shop, Harndorf, AdelaideGlasses: GiftStationary: Zeta Florence in Brunswick St

TweetI’ve not yet worn this little jacket since I bought it, but I dug these gorgeous Kurt Geiger shoes out and I think I’ve found my solution.The skirt is a beautiful vintage Pierre Cardin number that I picked up at the Don Bosco opp-shop just near Savers in Brunswick. God bless all the Nonna’s in [...]

TweetA short sojourn to Adelaide for Easter found me in little off beat towns rummaging through thrift and antique shops- naturally. This is just a tiny sample of what I found, many more tea cups, scarves, a dress and shoes to come. My camera is still being repaired so sadly until further notice these are [...]

TweetFinally a drop in the weather!My makeup didn’t melt and my flowers haven’t wilted for the first time in a week. That meant sleeves were bearable today. Vintage dress from the Salvo’s, bag as well. Shoes are Kurt Geiger, pearls I made myself and the ribbon was given to me on a present.

TweetSo I think mother nature thought, what the hell, why make it 38 degrees, when I can do 40(104F)? Despite the sweltering heat I managed a day of op-shopping and proudly present my findings. If I told you which shops they would be plundered and alas I would have nothing to write about, but I [...]