Summer Hill Haul

It's been way over a year since I've thrifted and there's no better feeling than thrifting in my favourite place - Summer Hill Anglicare! Can you believe I bought all of these items for $16?! That's right, 16. You see what's so great about this place is you are charged $8 by the kilo, and all these second hand apparel are not hung in racks, but in a tub full of other clothing. And that's what I love about Summer Hill Anglicare, it's like diving into an adventure in which my friends know I call it - "Narnia". Found quite a few good pieces for the boyfriend too, including $1 ties! So much to thrift, so little time!

Photographs taken by myself

Boxing Day Hauls

I love a good sale, and by "sale" I mean clothing that has reached $10 and under! So majority of the items I have bought are under $10 but there are about three items that breached how much I usually spend on an item. For me, I have found that shopping constantly during a massive sale like this allows you to find more things in a store than you saw the previous day you went. This is because retail stores replenish their stock almost everyday and therefore by returning back to a specific store, you will find new and cheap products. Also, shopping towards the end of a sale will save you $$$. As the sale ends, the discount goes higher in order for a store to get rid of all the stock needed for their following collection.

This pink lace singlet was from the Temt clearance store bought for $4.95. Good for the summer and able to be worn with pants, leggings, skirts and shorts.

Aqua green singlet with collar and chain spotted at Chicabooti for $7.95. I really needed something simple like this in my wardrobe and the chain just adds extra feature to a plain simple shirt.

Floral summer dress from Temt clearance store for only $4.95. I am a sucker for summer dresses and I couldn't let this one pass. Especially with that price!

Mint green top with hole punched designs from Temt clearance store for $4.95

Lace crop top also from Temt clearance store for $4.95. I've always wanted a top like this because it's simple yet elegant and can be teamed up with a solid coloured short or long skirt, shorts and even be worn over a body hugging dress. Finally found one that's not over priced.

Dark green asymmetrical dress bought from Temt clearance store for $9.95. A simple item to have but can be easily dressed with a belt and massive necklaces.

Probably my favourite haul and most expensive from Topshop was over $100 but bought for $38. This mesh fabric crop top with sequins isn't over the top and is great to wear for many occasions.

Crop top from Topshop costed $19 and is good for the Australian summer heat. (Despite it being black.) I bought this not only because I wanted one but because it seems to be cheaper than anywhere else I've seen that sells them. Also when I was on holiday at Singapore, this specific item costed more, which was weird.

Brown leather strapped sandals aka Jesus sandals from Kmart for $7. Kmart shoes for me last a very long time and is pretty reasonable for the prices. These summer sandals is very versatile and can match quite a lot of things.

Chiffon floral shirt from Blue Jade for $10. I bought this shirt because it's very cute and appealing to the eye, and can look very formal if it is worn with specific items. Also good for casual wear, and high waisted apparel.

Hope you abused the Boxing Day sales! Can't wait for my online purchases to arrive too.

Photo quality isn't great either, so please just excuse that.

- B

Singapore and Vietnam

It's been a long time! Just to let you know, I recently arrived back from my overseas trip to Singapore and Vietnam for my brother's wedding! So I did a little bit of shopping and thrifting in the Vietnamese markets and found a few things! I'm actually quite upset that I didn't purchase as many things as I thought I would, but it doesn't matter since I'm flying to New York and Paris in a month's time! While I was there, this is what I bought.

This singlet was purchased from the famous H&M and it sits on your torso like a men's t-shirt with cut sleeves. To be honest, I don't know why I didn't bother purchasing the other colours, it's so comfy! Suits everything, too.

This cute mini floral dress happens to be one of it's kind in Ben Thanh market of Vietnam. It's a "one size fits all" dress and luckily is just the right size for me in regards to length. Cheap too!

This singlet was also purchased from H&M and it was cool because they sell so many types of printed singlets that are this type of cut. Printed singlets seems to still be "in" the market and it just happened to be that this singlet was the only one that stuck out to me. H&M isn't really my store, and whenever I do go there I only ever buy two things maximum.

These boots are the cutest thing I have ever bought (for now)! I found these babies at a boutique in Singapore and it was pretty pricey for me, in comparison to what I normally buy. But I was overseas so that doesn't count, right?

THIS CUTE STRIPEY BAG WAS $10 SINGAPORE DOLLARS! Cheap yes!? Seriously cannot wait to put this thing to good use. Will definitely match any solid coloured garment.

I technically didn't buy this, my brother did...but I chose it! This is the most expensive item I have bought while I was overseas, yet my most favourite item. This black sweater with crotchet roses costed $100 from Zara Singapore and I couldn't be any happier to own this. Despite it being Summer here, I don't care I'll still wear this. 

This tiger cropped singlet is also one of a kind, purchased in Vietnam. I literally spent days hunting Vietnamese markets for a singlet or shirt like this! Too bad none in black :(

This shirt is by far simple, but something I really needed in my closet. My sister-in-law bought and chose this for me and I pretty much wore it the next day, lol.

Shu uemera eyelash curler! Ok, so I owned one of these about two years ago and I managed to lose it in my Boyfriend's Mum's car. Unfortunately, we couldn't find it after I realised I lost it in there. So, I bought a brand new one which happens to be a Christmas limited edition! To add to that, it was cheaper than buying Shu eumera's regular eyelash curler! Get it while it's cheap - $28

"Moustache you, what time is it?"
Cutest moustache watch I purchased for $10 Singapore Dollars!

After 1254654 years of using makeup, I finally invested in a maroon make up carry bag!  In the photo above this, you can see how the inside has two pockets on the side and it's so handy. It's a size that fits in most of my handbags, and I really should've bought more.

I highly recommend going to Singapore and Vietnam, even if it's just for shopping. I've been there twice already this year, it's cheap and I can't wait to go back for more cheap buys, hehe.

Ciao!

- B