Archive for the ‘Vintage’ Category
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ever since this gorgeous book landed in the Peppermint office we’ve been swooning over Marilyn’s impeccable vintage style. Authors Andrew Hansford and Karen Homer have put together an irresistible collection of sketches, dress patterns and behind-the-scenes snapshots of some of The Blonde Bombshell’s most famous get-ups. Who ever knew Hollywood starlets had such good taste? Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have one copy of Dressing Marilyn to give away to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, leave us a comment below and tell us who your favourite retro-style icon is. {Please note: to enter, you must have an Australian postal address}.
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Well what do you know! One of Sydney’s favourite market vendors and pop-up shop extraordinaire, Queen Justine Vintage, has just launched her all-new online store. With the last precious weeks of Summer stretching out ahead, we’re taking serious inspiration from QJV’s wardrobe: a bit of crochet, something floral, a wide brimmed hat and pair of vintage sunnies… I knew those Christmas pennies were worth saving!
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Remember the days when you could wander down the road and borrow a cup of sugar from a neighbour? Or maybe you don’t! Now we’re more likely to “borrow” our neighbours’ wifi connections than baking goods or barbeques. If you want to get back in touch with your local community and the good old spirit of giving, Vege Mates is here to help with forums and threads dedicated to swapping knowledge (recipes, gardening tips), material items (vintage and antiques) and, if you’re close enough, even edible goods. Anybody with a garden full of homegrown veggies is a mate of mine!
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Saturday, January 7th, 2012
As we’re sure you’re all aware by now, here at Peppermint we believe a true sense of fashion is one that dares to step away from the tireless mainstream trend-mill. That’s why we were pretty chuffed to find this website 100% dedicated to peddling the wares of independent designers and boutiques from all around the world (as well as a stylish dose of vintage). Just a quick poke around led us to this My Only Sunshine necklace all the way from Italy, made from a recycled handbag strap and Czech glass beads, and this African Print organic bamboo tee, which happens to be ON SALE – amongst many other items on the site. So if you want to get a bit transcontinental this lazy January, Sense of Fashion is where to do it.
Posted by tess curran in Accessories, Fashion, Vintage | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Ladies of Brisbane! If you’ve been dutifully reading your Peppermints, then you’d probably be quite excited to know that we’ve found a place where you can see some of our latest featured fashion talents – Erin Lightfoot, Mais Oui Vintage, Ra Ra Superstar and more – all under one roof. It’s the Cheap Frills Christmas Bazaar and it’s happening this Sunday afternoon, December 18th, from 4pm-8pm. Stacks of vintage clothing, handmade goods, jewellery, records, collectibles – and even a free drink upon entry! So save your pretty pennies and head along to Ithaca Hall on Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill and join in the fashionable festivities.
Posted by tess curran in Events, Fashion, Vintage | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Ground control to Major Tom – because this new Melbourne-based online vintage store is offering all Peppermint readers 20% off right up until Christmas! All you need to do is enter the word ‘Peppermint’ into the coupon section at checkout. Commencing countdown…
Posted by tess curran in Holidays, Vintage | No Comments »
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Makers of Belief are a clothing collective with a difference. A pacemaker of the slow-clothes revolution, sustainable garment consumption is the aim of their game. With exclusive vintage ranges sourced from locations most of us only dream of visiting, Makers of Belief are proving that old can be bold, beautiful, and anything but dowdy. (more…)
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
From the fashions of Peru to the garments of Switzerland, there are more than a few common threads that link the wonderful world of clothing. The Liverpool City Library’s latest exhibition, United By Colour: Vintage Fashion From Around the World, investigates the element of colour. The 60 garments and accessories on display are vibrant, vivid and all part of the Darnell Collection, Australia’s largest private collection of vintage clothing. Around 23 different countries are represented, all with their own colourful histories to tell. We asked the curator of the Darnell Collection, Charlotte Smith, to tell us more about this exhibition and the beautiful clothes it includes. (more…)
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Some families are creative by nature. If your grandmother owned her own clothing store in 1940s Melbourne, there’s a good chance a love of sewing will be in your genes. Continuing a family legacy of craftsmanship, Lillian Marie & Me is a connection between grandmother and granddaughter. LM & Me match boutique materials with contemporary design to produce a range of handmade bags and bangles made from recycled materials. We love their delicate dresses which feature sheer fabrics, embroidery, vintage lace and detailing sourced from Lillian Marie’s old workroom. There’s no generation gap here, only the best of both worlds.
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Fancy partaking in a tad of swelegant cycling among a crowd of casquette-clad riders? Dapper lads and elegant ladies dressed in their finest tweed will be coasting from Sydney’s Town Hall through the city streets to a secret location in Alexandria on Sunday July 31st for the 3rd Annual Sydney Tweed Cycle. Helmets are still a must, of course, so why not get crafty in advance and design your own vintage-inspired helmet cover? Picnicking post-ride is also highly encouraged – there’s even prizes for the best picnic blanket spread! Oh and did we mention the whole thing’s free? How very splendid indeed!
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