Recycled Fashion
A fashion blog dedicated to opportunity shops, charity shops, thrift stores, vintage stores, markets, garage sales, car boot sales, online stores and auctions to find those special recycled fashion wardrobe pieces. Showcasing recycled fashion purchases, upcycled fashion, eco-style, ethical fashion, second hand shopping tours, fair trade and general fashion chat. Mainly in Melbourne, Australia, but also other places blog readers may visit in search of bargains of the thrift variety.
tags: eco , fashion, melbourne, second hand shopping
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Originally from England, UK, migrated to Melbourne, Australia 6 years ago. Recently got my citizenship so I am dual Brit/ Australian.
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Expanding the Waistline of Jeans or Trousers
Posted on 15/05/2013
Maternity jeans or trousers cost a small fortunte, in some retail outlets, you'd expect to pay a couple of hundred dollars for a pair. Expandable waistlines are probably needed for...
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Maternity Recycled Fashion Inspiration
Posted on 11/05/2013
Speaking as a blog writer and for the blogging community in general, the content we decide to publish on our blogs can at times be a tricky matter. Some writers choose to publish everything...
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The Gatsby Winter Soirée - Melbourne Event TICKET...
Posted on 08/05/2013
And so, roaring twenties fashion is back, reinvented and revisited with the upcoming release of the much anticipated movie adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's best selling novel; The...
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Too tight dress to maxi skirt refashion
Posted on 07/05/2013
I found an incredible dress in my local op shop for $5, such a fantastic fabric print, but I have to say it was absolutely tiny, probably a size 6 Australian. Having unpicked the top...
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Carnaby Street, London in the 60's
Posted on 06/05/2013
In my early career, (before migrating to Australia) I worked in the heart of the London, commuting into Oxford Street on the city's infamous underground system, the Tube. Despite daily...
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Upcycled Upholstery Patch Dress - Exhibition Worthy?
Posted on 01/05/2013
The City of Port Phillip Council is one of the few Melbourne municipal districts that invests in sustainable community activities. Historic events include Future Fashion Now a free event...
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Ikea Fabric Fashion
Posted on 29/04/2013
Ikea, I have a bone to pick with you. I'm afraid your fabric is far too tempting to a thrifty stitcher. You are cheap, you are easy to obtain, and your designs are too good. I do admit...
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Recycled Fashion Finds #66
Posted on 26/04/2013
Readers, have you been on a thrifty fashion escapade recently, made or repurposed an existing garment? Perhaps you've made something brand new from old? Link up your recent thrift...
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T-shirt Grocery Bag
Posted on 24/04/2013
Re-purposing an unwanted t-shirt into a grocery bag is nothing new nor original, but it is a very easy, resourceful and practical project to do. T-shirt jersey is stretchy, and stretchy is...
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A Message to The Red Boots
Posted on 22/04/2013
Dear Red Boots, $19.99 in Salvos, that's not too bad But your red heeled loveliness, you make me sad! Why do you still entice me, three sizes to big? I can't wear you, you'd...
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