Etsy Finds | Vintage Winter Must-Haves

I've been Etsying and op-shopping up a storm lately, looking for cool winter goods. Everything 90s is new again, including overalls and pinafores. (Yes, you heard correctly!). My fave buys from vintage and op-shops for winter include chunky knits, oversized shirts and tunics, denim vests and jackets, ankle boots and 90s sundresses that can be layered with tights, boots and a jacket or chunky cardi. Here's a few of my fave buys of the day:

Vintage 90s overall/bib/pinafore dress in leather, siz S/M AUD$92.88 + postage

Vintage Chelsea style ankle boots in tan AUD$72.08 + postage

Vintage 90s polka dot playsuit/romper S/M AUD$31.31 + postage

Vintage 90s cable knit jumper AUD$45 + postage



Loving | Perfect Winter Pieces

As the days get cooler, there's a couple of things I'm lusting after. A pair of heavenly, warm, flat leather boots; a cool leopard print scarf; a long-line knit jumper; and a leopard print sling/clutch bag. Not to wear all at once of course, but pair these bad boys back with jeans or tights, or leather (PVC or real if you have the cash!) pants and you're in business. Perfect for a casual winter day.

Here's a couple of my favourite buys of the moment, including some luxe buys and some quick 'add to cart' bargains:

Boots

Witchery Bettina Leather Boot AUD$299.95

ASOS Knock Knock Leather Boots AUD$76.54 (on sale)



Bag

Country Road Oriana Sling Bag AUD$149.95

ASOS Leather Animal Print Bag AUD$55.81

Scarf

New Look Animal Print Scarf AUD$11.15

Witchery Animal Print Scarf with Pom Poms AUD$59.95

Knitwear

Witchery Heavy Rib Tunic AUD$149.95

Dotti Knit Jumper with Zips AUD$39.95 (on sale)

ASOS Chunky Knit with Cross Back AUD$55.81

(Photos from Dotti, ASOS, Witchery, Country Road)



Bright Eyes | Minute Buy

What's easy, quick and instantly satisfying? A bright 'click to cart' buy.

Try this one from Cotton On:

Alexa Woven Jet Pocket Tank AUD$19.95 (on sale) in Suphur Spring



Dressing Up When It's Cool | Winter Warmers

The best thing about the cooler weather, I think, is the ability to layer on the accessories without feeling hot and bothered. I don't know about you but when it's really hot and sticky (like it gets here in Queensland), I can't stand wearing necklaces or scarves, or too many jewels around my wrist. It makes me feel the heat 10 times as much. So what I love about the cooler weather is layering them up, big time!

Dress up a plain outfit with a colourful scarf - I love this one from Sportsgirl:

Sportsgirl 90s tassel square scarf AUD$24.95

...and this one from ASOS

ASOS Oversized Aztec print Scarf AUD$25.51

Or dress up a black dress or tee and jeans with a chunky necklace, like this cheapie from Lovisa:

Lovisa Mint and Gold Chain Necklace AUD$29.99

I love this outfit from Daniela R:

Better still, winter's the perfect time to bring out your sparkly, dangly earrings. Simply throw on a dress, tights and ankle boots, a blazer (or coat if it's really cool), and some doorknocker earrings and you're ready for a night out!

ASOS Bird Doorknocker Earrings AUD$39.86

Back to Work Blues

Back to work today for most of us. Sigh. The best way I've found to beat the back to work blues is with a bargain, of course!

Here's a bargain buy you won't regret. Pair this gorgeous shift dress with sandals now, boots when it gets cooler, and tights, boots and a sequin blazer in winter!

Vintage tee dress in Slayer at Lucy In The Sky AUD$47

(Photo by Lucy In The Sky)



Never have enough....

...black dresses! This one's perf for work + play. Just add chunky necklace!

Glassons V Front pleat dress AUD$29.95 (on sale)

(Photo from glassons.com)



Metal Tip Awesomeness

Going dotty for the Dotti sale right now....loads of goodies at bargain price. I love these boots (my hubby doesn't though...so might be a bit of a man repeller - but I think they are GORGE and perfect for autumn winter with skinny jeans, an oversized jumper or shirt and a beanie.

Dotti Shoreditch Metal Tip Boot AUD$39.95 (on sale)

(Photo from dotti.com.au)