Spoilt

With some of my relatives in HK right now, I took the opportunity to make the most of the exchange rate and now I've got a few goodies coming back for me in 10 days!

So excited for these two; officially they're my first two proper perfumes because the Tommy Girl my mom gave me doesn't really count does it?

H&M beanie - I've got a DIY planned for this one.

H&M Blue Panel & Faux Leather Bag - A uni bag for when I'm feeling a bit dressier than my go-to AA Cities bag.

H&M Waxed Denim Biker Jacket - Since summer is coming and I've never had a proper black biker jacket, I thought a thin denim one would be more appropriate than a leather, or even pleather one.

Zara Bomber Jacket - Light enough to carry around if you're out all day; I'm too excited for this one.

Also I went to Diva's Sample Sale in Brookvale on Saturday with the lovely Tiff and it was honestly the best sale I've ever been to. Stunning never-seen-before pieces going for $1 / $2, I got 25 pieces for $29 and I honestly wish I got more. 

Stocking up on neon, triangles, spikes, rose gold, perspex, skulls!!

Glebe & Surry Hills Markets

 On Saturday my friend, Tiff and I re-visited Glebe Markets and then checked out the monthly Surry Hills Markets for the very first time! At Glebe I got this amazing secondhand black American Apparel cape for $35. I love the letterman jacket-style snap buttons down the front and the in-built pockets just before the slit openings. I know we're nearing the end of winter but I'm sure I'll still be able to wear it next year.

 At Glebe also, I spotted this silver double skull bangle on a table full of amazing pieces of jewelry. I got this $5 which was half of what I was expecting.
My only regret was not getting more from this stall!

 After Glebe, we walked (yes!) to the monthly Surry Hills Markets in Shannon Reserve. I loved the atmosphere; everyone was effortlessly cool, from the hip parents with their kids to the typical Eastern suburb teens. The stalls were mostly selling one-off second-hand / vintage clothes and homewares. 

And finally I snagged this wolf tee from a $10 stall selling an enormous amount of Miss Brown Vintage-style dresses & shirts. I'm quite pleased that I never forked out $40 for one at General Pants because they're really quite overpriced!

I definitely recommend Glebe & Surry Hills Markets as a great way to kick start a lazy weekend. (And if you're craving gozleme, get it at surry hills markets ;) )
The next Surry Hills Markets will be held Saturday 1st September.

Tribal & Silver

 Necklaces | Sportsgirl

 Rings | Vintage

Bangles | Myer

Good things apparently come in pairs.

Update + Urban Outfitters Haul

I know I haven't blogged for 5 days which is terrible of me since I'm on holidays and I have so much time on my hands. I actually have 3 DIYs which I've been planning to do but I've been lazy watching movies, crappy daytime tv; and knitting! I've also been scouring the net for home decors and jewelry storage which lead me to discover Urban Outfitter's Apartment section. I don't know why I never bothered searching there before because it's actually got the best things. There's free shipping to Australia (ends 2/7) which I had to take advantage of since shipping to Australia usually costs an arm and a leg.

Here's a round up of a few of the things I got:

Astrological Jewelry Stand

I was searching for some astrology inspired jewelry storage and this ring stand popped up. It's not big enough to hold all my rings so it's going to be display my favourites.

Punched Metal Votive Candle Holder

 I love the metal lace cut out on these candle holders but I think I'll use it as a make up brush holder

Spinning Ribbon Jewelry Stand

This earring stand is a bit girly for my liking but I couldn't resist as it can hold so many pairs!!! 

Anyway there's nothing stopping me from spray painting it black. ;)

Double Case Leather Watch

Some of you might recognise all the way from my Autumn Wishlist but I've finally decided to get it! I'm going to have to set the 2nd face to London time during the Olympics so I won't miss Tom Daley in action.

Sparkle & Fade Ribbed Bra Top

 This was a bit of a random purchase but it was $2.99! I love the neon and scuba material look, I regret not buying another one in the pink because now I have to decide whether this becomes my exercise crop or my layering top. 

Casio Black Classic Watch

This was actually my brother's purchase (how trendy of him) but I'm definitely going to steal this on days I feel a bit boyish.

I still need to go thrifting for more vintage storage pieces, make curtains, go to ikea for frames and possibly get an add-on shelf for my desk! So to whoever asked me on tumblr ages ago to do a room tour, I haven't forgotten about you!! I will try to get that done and up when this all arrives and I've done redecorating. :)

Motel & Something Else from Fashion Weekend

After a competition, a win and an awesome friend; I got a free ticket to Fashion Weekend which is basically a weekend of major designer discounts including; ksubi, bec & bridge, miss brown vintage, shakuhachi, camilla & marc, ginger & smart, talulah, the cassette society etc

I blew most of my money on Motel Rocks & Something Else and I was pretty happy with what I got. But that was until my friend Tiff and I found the Miss Brown Vintage stall right at the back of the massive hall and basically broke down because we had no money left. Miss Brown had vintage animal tees, denim shirts, fur coats, bags, jackets... I wish we went there first!!!

Tears aside, here's just some quick snaps of what I got!

 River Forest Printed tee | Motel

 Galaxy Long Tank / Dress | Motel

 Warmest Knitted Jumper Dress | Motel

I'm not too sure about how to wear this though, pair with pleather leggings? Hmm

"Magic Floral Triangle" Tee | Something Else

I love the lilac so much!

 The Basic Frame in Quartz | Something Else

I got them for $50 and they're still selling for $180 on the General Pants site, score. 

Here's just a corduroy circle skirt my mom DIY-ed for me the other day. She hates me using her sewing machine because I'm absolutely hopeless.

Also if you didn't notice my instagram widget on the side, I finally got instagram! Follow me @newgold for some uni OOTDs and daily updates :)

Gold 'n' Plate

 Basically died and ran to the checkout when I saw the hair cuff at Dotti.

I also got myself a new ring display plate from Typo! It's a map of Europe with the UK and Sweden! swoon.

Best $6 I Have Ever Spent

I visited my local Vinnies today and I'm so pleased with what I managed to get for only $6!!

I think Vinnies is my favourite op shop because unlike the other ones, their prices haven't been hiked up recently.

I got one half of an yin yang ring for $1. I love it because it didn't come with the other half which makes me wonder who has it? 

For $2, I got 2 raw chunks of Brazilian amethyst complete with it's own display box and protective sponge.

I've thrown it into my tiny shrine along with my candles, teal thunderegg and polished quartz.

(I got the sugar rose tigerlily candle from MOR for $15 at Myer, it's smells absolutely amazing!)

And the most expensive item was this $3 jar which I suspect was once a lolly jar. It's perfect for all my nailpolishes; now I don't have to scrounge around looking for them.

Nothing I Needed

Despite going shopping with a list of things I actually need; DIY supplies, black slippers & plain shirts...

I forgot that shops closed at 5pm on Saturdays so I didn't have time to properly shop and ended up leaving with these:

 I have seen a few evil eye rings in random shops but they all seem a little off. I hardly ever go to Diva but I popped in and found this perfect ring.

Keeping with the minimalist trend I got these stackable rose gold rings which came in a pack of 10 from Sportsgirl.

And they are a perfect match for my rusted plumbing tubes.

 I finally bought something from Lush!!! They opened in my area in November last year but today I found the time to chat and try some products.

 I ended up buying a solid shampoo called Seanik; Softening sea salt shampoo with jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom. Many of our planet’s most potent nutrients come from the deep blue sea. Lush has them brought ashore to create an ocean blue bar with protein-rich Irish moss seaweed, Japanese nori seaweed and sea salt to leave your hair soft and full of body. We added lemon oil for extra shine, and the exotic far eastern fragrance of mimosa and jasmine to bathe you in the heady scent of tropical flora.

And an exfoliating body butter called Aqua Mirabilis; Our miraculous underwater massage bar for bodies. This glorious spa-in-a-bar is Helen’s underwater massage bar with exfoliating ground almond shells mixed into a big bar of perfumed, moisturising oils. Use it in the bath or the shower and you will give your skin the treat of a lifetime.

I bought my 2nd ever MAC lipstick! It is a matte lipstick called Please Me. I really liked Saint Germain but I knew it was too bubblegum, too bright for me. So I asked for the next best thing. 

The assistant initially recommended Speed Dial but it was darker than my own lip colour and I wanted something lighter and less red. So I tried on Please Me and it was my lip colour only pinker and nicer which is basically the effect I wanted from Saint Germain. 

 It looks more like this (: 

Glebe Markets & Salvos

I have to admit, when I first saw pictures of people wearing camo, I was horrified that this trend was coming back; I was a firm believer that camo print should stay in the 90s. But as you can see, I've developed a liking for it and I snagged this for $15 at Glebe Markets because if this really makes a come back, I'd much rather not pay for  $70 jacket for a generic one. ;)

A dusty pink granny knit from Salvos for $15. 

I've been looking for really nice knits and this is the perfect size; it's baggy but not too long for me. I also absolutely love this grey-pink colour and it's in perfect condition without any pilling at all.

A sparkly silver v-neck tee from Salvos for $10.

I don't usually go for tees like this at all but I kept on going back to the rack to look at it so I eventually thought, why not?

Also check out the clothing tag!! It's so cool and reminds me of contemporary Asian artworks but I wish they showed the name of the label.

March Purchases

Just a round up of some of the things I bought this month, with a few coming in the mail soon!

American Flag Sleeveless Blouse from Passion

(Paired with a Collar Necklace from H&M)

High-waisted vintage Wrangler corduroy shorts from C's Flashback

Dotty Knit from Dotti (haha)

I cut off all the dots because they looked a bit silly on me.

(The pink at the bottom is due to lighting but funnily enough, I think I will be dip-dying the bottom pink)

2 Half Moon Brooches from Cheap Monday at General Pants

(They were on sale for $6 each from $20, and when I got to the counter, they charged me $6 for the 2!! Turns out the accessories were buy one, get one free!)

My friend, Tiffany and I managed to basket $100 worth of stuff from American Apparel so we could get free shipping. I'm so excited, they should be coming soon!

I ordered the Liquid Copper Skirt from my Copper Tones post

and the Cities Bag from my Wishlist which I'm going to use as my uni bag!