Beautiful Melbourne Booty (treasure, not rear)

Well I promised a post Melbourne post to show my wares, and to prove that I spent my money on more than just amazing coffee, "entertainment" and (grrr) my emergency flight home (Thank you, Tiger-Bloody Airlines).

Remember a few posts back (here: http://blessthisdress.blogspot.com/2011/03/autumn-falls-stocking-up-in-melbourne.html) I planned what I would buy in Melbourne so that I wouldn't go bonkers at the first sign of vintage boots? Well, I went bonkers anyway - BUT I'm pleased to stay I managed to stick somewhat to 'The Plan'. Please excuse all terrible photos I've taken with my Iphone, in Melbourne friends (who took me in) bathrooms and bedrooms!

In the former post - I specified that I wanted boots. Good ones. Thanks to Wittner, I got some that not only were gorgeous - but actually fit my ridiculous child size feet. I love that they're slightly Pirate/Steam Punk-esque and they are so damn comfortable.

Wittner boots

Running with the accessories theme I also found a few hats that I love (you may start to notice how 1970's London my look is starting to become as we go through these...)

Brown felt hat from Dotti

Amusingly, when I sent my mum a text message with a picture of myself in my new hat - she sent back a picture of her on her wedding day in the early 70's - she too was a fan of the floppy hat.

My mum, marrying my Dad in a hat in 1973.

Black Cloche hat (not exactly the same as this one) from Dangerfield

I also bought a fair few scarves - they were all along these colour lines and most were silk.

I developed an obsession over the past 2 years with pussy-bow blouses and shirts. I used to go for the more 1940's style of blouse but now I'm favouring (surprise!) the more 70's look.

Me in my Gertrude Street vintage, mustard stripe
pussy-bow shirt, high waist shorts and Tiger-tights (bought online)

Then there were the coats... oh my goodness there were coats. I may have overdone it a bit by buying 2 beautiful Dangerfield/Princess Highway coats. This brings my total coat-count up to 14. In a town where it is cold about 2 months of the year. Where my Scottish blood means I don't really feel the cold anyway. Oops.

Green Gables coat by Dangerfield - I adore this colour

Me, in black Dangerfield hat and "Sound of Music"
Princess Highway coat (burgundy) from Dangerfield

I may have also bought self indulgent jewellery...

I'm a Geek at heart - Pow Batman ring from Dangerfield



I can't possibly photograph everything I bought and post it (well I could but I do want to) but suffice to say there was plenty more - including:

an incredibly girly chiffon dress from Forever New - that I wear with ripped stockings, combat boots and a leather jacket;

A brown leather jacket (list item!)

2 very mini mini skirts (one teal, one olive green),

a pale grey fringed top (I love it but it gets caught in EVERYTHING),

a great LBD by Revival from the Revival/Dangerfiele/Alannah Hill outlet store for $10,

2 more gorgeous vintage dresses in beautiful fabric from an amazing vintage shop on Gertrude street, in Brunswick...

and a whole bunch of these:

I love you Degraves Street...

Dear Melbourne - I'll be back! (and this time I'll bring an even bigger suitcase)

Fringe Benefits

Bonjour! I have been most terrible and haven't updated for awhile, despite the fact that so many gorgeous new styles and trends have caught my eye. I returned from Melbourne with a battered suitcase, bank account, liver and a plethora of beautiful things. However; I shall do the Melbourne shopping trip debrief in another post (once I find my camera and can show you my haul in all it's beautiful glory).

For now - trends and pieces I adore at the moment. I'm thinking these are heavily inspired by my re-discovery of my Almost Famous coat I acquired from an op shop last winter and forgot about until this freezing cold week. This lead to me to find the fabulous blog - Fuck Yeah Hippies (NSFW) - http://fyeahhippies.tumblr.com/. Which lead me to ponder Woodstock, peace, love, and to-die-for- fringing!

This lead me to find the amazing Etsy seller, Girl on a Vine, who's fringed silk jackets are pure California girl 70's rock and roll.

I. Want. All of them.

GirlOnAVine - California, United States

Along the same "I'm with the Band" type lines (which y'know, I am) I found and adore this gorgeous fringed vest. One night out on me would likely destroy it beyond repair... but then, that's Rock n'n Roll Baby.

ArcSquare - Poland, Europe

While I'm not a jewellery person generally, aside from the odd statement piece, I absolutely love the new trend of harness necklaces that are coming in. I acquired one in Melbourne and have since been prowling the interwebs for more. They're sexy as hell and pure rock and roll (sense a theme emerging?)

ASOS -
http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Draping-Chains-Shoulder-Harness/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1219630&cid=4175&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&so

MyOctoberCountry - Houston, TX, USA

(And below) Snefter

Finally (for now at least) I must admit to a trend that I resisted at first but now don't know how I lived without. Combat Boots. First, let me explain my hesitation. I have absurdly (and I do mean LUDICROUSLY) small feet and as such often miss out on some footwear trends that do not come in Child's Size 1 feet (I kid you not). I thought combat boots would be one of these, and in being kind of clunky I wasn't prepeared to wear insoles and go for a larger size, when lo and behold; kid's combat boots! Once I recovered from the fact that there was demand for such a thing (pretty sure if I had kids, it would be my full time occupation trying to get them NOT to kick people in the shins, not arming them to do so) I rejoiced and purchased. I haven't looked back.

From Fashionpeach.com

Well, that's all for now. I'm off to kick some people in the shins... while tring not to get caught up in my fringing.