back refreshed and inspired

Went to the Clothing Exchange during the BMW Adelaide Fashion Festival with Coco and our photographer friend Nicole. We're really happy with what we got! I'm not sure when the next one is, but when it does happen you have to make sure you go! It's so liberating getting rid of your old clothes and exciting finding "new" ones from someone else's wardrobe.

Wearing vintage leather biker jacket which I studded, Topshop bodycon dress worn under Jeans West babydoll tube top, vintage bag and Siren boots

Oh by the way, Melbourne was great! But you know what? It's so good to be back in Adelaide.

I had heaps of fun walking around the city and oh my goodness there are so many vintage stores there, it's ridiculous! Seriously, every major shopping precinct had at least one vintage store. Gorgeous, gorgeous pieces! I regret not getting that amazing poofy dress at one of the stores. I grabbed heaps of business cards from store owners and can't wait to share about my favourite vintage stores and op shops in Melbourne in my next post, plus some Melbourne street style.

xx, Amanda

PS: I think it's funny that I met so many people in Melbourne that are actually from Adelaide

Adelaide events and sales: Zimmermann, Deluxe Boutique, Shop Five

EVENTS

...Gilles Street Market is on again this Sunday, where you can catch Fuschia Fever and Penny Anne, who has been off the radar for a little while.

...extreme weather resulted in the postponement of last week's Henley Market opening to this Sunday.

...Kensington Garden's Deluxe Boutique is holding its Mid Summer VIP Launch on Tuesday evening in time for Christmas.

...Ve-Vo launches their summer range Wednesday 9th December at The Cumberland at 6pm.

...Regent Arcade is holding a VIP Christmas party from 6pm on Wednesday 9th December with sales for all.

SALES

...this weekend Karibu have 20%-60% off everything, with all shoes half price.

...It's the New Black in Kent Town have 20%-80% off everything this weekend.

...The Little Boutique in Grange have 25% off storewide.

...George Gross and Harry Who have 30-50% off nationwide.

...AM to PM Boutique in Rundle Arcade have 50% off everything.

...Ebenezer Place's Shop Five have a VIP shopping day on 10th December with 15% off everything!

Don't forget to pop into Zimmermann's brilliant new store, which opens on Rundle St this month.

(This week's 2Threads articles: Erin Wasson's style, the nautical look, and Lisa Ho's new collection.)

xoxo,

Coco

No one's laughing at God

Yeojin Bae Vintage Lace Marnie dress | Vintage boater hat

I've found the panacea for my uncontrollable Regina Spektor craving: We are Hunted, an addictive new site that allows you to listen to the 99 top emerging tracks of the day (and much more). Before you proceed, be sure to get comfortable and seal the doors, because you won't want to leave the site for a while. You know you're dying to make a playlist. (Here's mine - I recommend Anya Marina's cover of T.I.'s Whatever You Like.)

xoxo,

Coco

Adelaide events: Henley Market, Declic, Ed Hardy

...the very first Henley Market is this Sunday! Get down to the Henley Beach Sailing Club after 10 for a cruisy day of fashion and food.

...the kids at the Gilles Street Market are back to their usual mischief this Sunday. Let's hope the sun is kind to them this time. And here's a plug for my friend's stall, 'Finding Piece'.

...Declic in Adelaide Central Plaza is having a VIP night on Tuesday 1st December with special deals and champagne.

...Ed Hardy is imposing its bedazzled self on Adelaide and Marble Bar presents their range tonight at 8.

...the latest 2Threads articles: Sportsgirl's next designer collaboration is with The Cassette Society, out February. (Zac Posen's new Z Spoke line will be available online next year, too.)

...Attitude magazine is back - pick up a fresh copy at any local boutique or read it online!

xoxo,

Coco

put your record on

Wearing vintage floral top, vintage Levi's cut-off shorts, vintage belt, Witchery sunnies, Bluebird bag and Tony Bianco clogs.

• I will be in Melbourne in 4 days! Shopping and late night hangouts here I come!
• Bought two pairs of shoes from Zu today. Loving, loving them. The boyfriend has just banned me from buying anymore.
  
• So I heard from Annie of Fruitcake You that Smith Street has good op shops. Anyone else know of any vintage stores in the Melbourne CBD?
  
• Food food food! There is this awesome Thai restaurant on Lygon that I love! I think it's called Ying Thai 2? It's right next to that Malaysian restaurant? Or that ice-cream place Fredos (great ice-cream! Try the durian one)? You Melbournians who know about this place can correct me if I'm wrong. They have this deep fried fish skin thingy that I always get when I'm there (which is once a year). I know it sounds gross but it's actually really very tasty. They cook it with nice sweet chilli sauce and some other stuff. Very, very yum.
• Will be leaving Oz in about 3 weeks. Kinda excited but sad that I wont be seeing anyone here for three months. But not to worry, I will be blogging from Malaysia! My graphic designer friend Nina and I have already planned a trip to Singapore and lots of photoshoots.
  

xx, Amanda

Wide angle

Diva bib necklace | Supre striped top | Gail Sorronda for Target skirt | Kayser grey tights | Dotti cage heels | One Teaspoon watch | Forever 21 bracelet

I went a little bit crazy on my least favourite magazine - Cleo - and bought multiple copies in order to get the free watches in every colour. They're so vulgar it's amazing! (The camera remote is also a new purchase, but it's a lot shorter than I had anticipated.)

Although I would usually regard the pop punk/emo scene with great trepidation, I have surprised myself with an all-consuming desire to go to Sydney to see Paramore in February. What to do, what to do?! Don't even mention Soundwave. I really want to see The Almost, but would rather stay far, far away from anything involving My Chemical Romance.

xoxo,

Coco

PS: Thank you to the lovely girls at {twin set}, Style on a Shoestring and slow sinking for featuring our pictures. It makes us feel a little bit warm and sufficiently fuzzy.

Adelaide's Paolo Sebastian

For the past week, BMW Adelaide Fashion Festival has defined my life. I've spent endless hours backstage, fitting models, hanging clothes, and plenty of sitting around waiting. Most of the models were lovely (although some poor dressers had to be warned beforehand that their models were, to put it nicely, not as affable as others). Amidst the dozens of designers whose items I handled, one stood far out from the rest: Paolo Sebastian. No photo could do his hand-beaded gowns justice. Designer Paul Vaselli only released his first collection in 2007, but his made-for-the-red-carpet creations have already been worn by A-listers interstate. Get this kid to Milan, stat!

xoxo,

Coco