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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Halloween Comes Early This Year



With a batwing sleeve and Jack-O-Lantern colour, this quirky little top sure stands head and shoulders above the crowd of generic racerbacks. For the girl who loves Emily Strange, Tim Burton and Zooey Deschanel.

Little Cutie, RM35
from mydressingcloset

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Top This, Topshop!



For girls who walk into Topshop for inspiration more than purchasing purposes, I have got good news for you! Here's a true vintage floral print dress that somehow manages to look even edgier than its Topshop counterpart thanks to its unique black straps. Too good to be true, no?

Floral Dress, RM28
from Edward Cullen

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I'm Playin Ya


This one's already on reserve...but you never know, girls, there might still be hope. Hop on the waiting list and see what happens ;)

No need for knights in shining armour when you're clad in such military wear yourself!

Military-like Blouse, RM35
from Vintage Pod

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Tip: How to wear vintage without looking old-fashioned (via Mystyle)

My Style has an awesome article on how to wear vintage without looking like a fuddy duddy, and also how to shop smart for thrifted and vintage fashion. This really made us laugh (and nod our heads furiously in approval):


2. Remember, vintage clothing is often preworn. "Smell the underarms, because you may be unpleasantly surprised," she cautions.


Read the full article here!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Snap em up!

Dirty Laundry brings us another round of adorable vintage jackets and dresses, from bows to bold graphic prints to sweet kimono-inspired dresses. Want better news? Purchase RM30 and above and get these vintage bags for RM15 each! Now don't say we didn't tell you to hurry before someone else grabs them ;-)

Vintage sling bags, RM15 each
for purchases of RM30 and above

Checkered bow jacket, RM30

Chiffon polkadot dress, RM25

Roman tee dress, RM29

Satin short retro dress, RM25 (yummy!)
All items available at Dirty Laundry

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Monday, August 10, 2009

One piece wonder

A one-piece wonder that will get you from drab to fab in a jiffy. Runway-worthy slouchy top and fitted bottom to make your legs look miles longer makes this dress a saviour for those "I don't know what to wear" days!

Butterfly, RM27
Available at Here's Looking at You, Kid

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Thrift Book Alert: August Sale @ Vintage Vendors!

All tops and skirts for RM10. All dresses for RM15. All month long.

GASP!






Hop on over to Vintage Vendors quick!

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De-lec-ta-ble

Aren't they just? The combination of colours and the prints are just so lemon-twisty-fresh that I almost wanna turn to them and say "good one!" (winks and clicks tongue, points two index fingers at them).

Please buy them and remove them from my sight!



Quirky Queen vintage top, both RM23
from the quaint shop.

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Gimme some attitude

Ohhhh you know that love affair with them studs ain't over yet! Grab this piece of pretty in the form of a studded black mini skirt. Perfect for work or more 'serious' affairs, but only if you want to look like you OWN attitude. Yeah baby.


Side studded mini, RM35 (brand new)
Available at Wheee
p/s: Originally bought at RM69 :-)

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Style for less, and we really do mean less :-)

We love it when shopaholics set up their own preloved blogs, especially those with exceptional taste. And that's exactly why you'll love The British Dream too. She's a stylish lass and she's opened up her closet to you-- let's raid it girls! ;-)


Bubbly bubbles dress, RM19


MNG 'Ines' Skinny Jeans, RM39


Dorothy Perkins beaded ruffled top, RM29
All items available at The British Dream

p/s: Also spotted in-store...

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