Archive for the ‘Vintage’ Category
Friday, April 13th, 2012
In exciting news for vintage lovers, the Hello Sailor Vintage Fair at St Kilda’s Memo launches this Sunday in Melbourne, kickstarting what promises to be a fine legacy of events. Under the incredible plaster ceilings of this gorgeous art deco theatre and against a lively backdrop of music, go go dancing and high tea, 30 stall holders will be offering their wares. We hear that a regular market on the 3rd Sunday of every month is in the cards, but you’d better believe that the grand launch will be the one to catch. Entry is by gold coin donation, with the fun kicking off at 10am.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Ever since The Beatles performed their last gig on a rooftop, we’ve been hanging out for new ways to have a bit of fun with our heads above the clouds! Miss Hullabaloo’s Rooftop Market offers vintage clothing, accessories and unique collectables – basically everything there is to love about the secondhand trade – from a selection of Melbourne’s finest stallholders. Throw in comfy couches, home-baked cupcakes and live music performances and faster than you can say ‘picture yourself sailing down a river’, you’ll be picturing yourself in a new vintage frock! Head down to Carlton on March 18th then head up to the roof – there’s a party going on! Visit our events page for more details.
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Monday, February 27th, 2012
An oldie but a goodie: you can always rely on a trip to your local Salvos Store for creative recycled getup. This week Salvos are proud to announce the launch of a brand new store in Windsor, Melbourne, right on the iconic Chapel Street shopping strip. To celebrate, they are hosting an auction night on March 2nd from 6pm. Some of their latest and greatest thrift finds will go under the hammer – your shoe in for some unique vintage bargains. Plus don’t forget to check out the Salvo’s very own retro fashion tips here!
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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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