Friday 30 August 2019

Spring / Summer Haul! What I Bought In August

After a successful no buy July last month (5th year in a row!) I went just a little overboard this month and bought quite a lot! Most of it was pre-loved though so not too much of a hit on the budget!

August is the last month of winter here in Australia but I'm already thinking of spring and summer and so bought some light weight scarves for layering on cooler days, along with a LOT of tees and maxi skirts. Oh and a new bag too 😂 You know you've gone overboard when you can't fit all the things you bought in the video thumbnail pic!


What I Bought In August: Haul Video





In The Video:


Everything I got in my opshop fill a bag for $5 haul:
  • thrifted pinstripe maxi skirt
  • thrifted SES Fashions vertical stripe maxi skirt
  • thrifted Kmart black and grey knitted asymmetric maxi skirt in shadow
  • thrifted Cotton On navy and grey striped maxi skirt
  • thrifted Kmart space dye cream and black longline top
  • thrifted Cotton on grey tunic tee
  • thrifted black and white space dye peplum tee
  • thrifted Navy Emerson slouchy tee
  • blue multi stand long beaded necklace

Why I Bought It:


After catching up with Jess and seeing one of the new Fashion Scarf Girl scarves in person, I had to put in an order! You might recall I was a brand rep for the company last year - but these scarves I bought myself, as I do only collaborate with companies I'd spend money on! I thought they'd be the perfect light layer for the upcoming spring (just a few days away!).

The bag was something I could not get out of my head. I'd put an offer in on it before when I had an ebay voucher but it was rejected, so I decided it wasn't meant to be. I kept it in my watch list though and after seeing it consistently relisted for a few weeks I caved, upped my offer and bought it in mid August when I had another ebay voucher. So happy with it. And still so confused as to how or why these ebay vouchers appear!

The kimono was another purchase I'd been eyeing for a while, when a 40% off sale at Jeanswest came along at the end of August I snapped it up!

The opshop haul is a big one! It was a fill a bag for $5 sale and I may have went overboard - but all these pieces are things I see myself wearing a lot in the months to come. Even if I did question my sanity a little when I realised out of the 5 maxi skirts I tried on I wanted to take 4 home with me....



How I've Worn It:





With my big opshop haul coming mid August, and filling my $5 bag with so many clothes, I was doubtful I'd hit the "wear everything twice in the month I buy it" rule that I set myself. I made a good attempt at it though, and give myself a pass there as I honestly wasn't expecting to have so much good luck at the opshop! I wasn't going to put things I loved back if I was paying the same price for the bag no matter how much was inside it!

In saying the above though, I'm also not expecting to shop much more the next few months, I have plenty of new to me things to wear and I feel stocked up for spring and summer! The pieces I bought have been perfect for our warmer end to winter too.


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70 comments:

  1. such a cool video :-) My number one is the green cardigan-kimono- love it

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  2. okay i NEED to try no buy july! i end up spending so much money on ASOS month after month and sending 99% of it straight back. do you have any posts with advice on not buying?

    love the scarves, they brighten up any outfit!

    katie. xx lacoconoire.com

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    1. I did a post a while back when I had my 6 months without shopping! https://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/2017/06/6monthswithoutshopping-lessons-from.html

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  3. What a great haul! I love how you embrace color.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. You scored some great pieces Mica! Love your thrifted items - such a smart way to shop! Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. it's so much better for the environment - and my budget, haha!

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  5. What a fabulous haul, Mica! I absolutely love your green kimono and bag! That shade of green is gorgeous! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Mica! XXX

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  6. Wow you did get a lot and %40 off that kimono is excellent and $5 bag wow. And it is great that you got so many skirts and did so well at the sale. And yes no tag better for your wallet lol.

    Oh this sounds like a great brand. I like that is more natural and vegan. Of course summer is coming to end for us. But good to know for next season!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  7. I really like the concept of "one bag for 5 $", although I admit it might help with letting people go overboard. But hey, you did wear quite a lot already!

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    1. I felt like I went a little overboard, but it's all pieces I see myself wearing often and have gotten lots of wear from so far! :)

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  8. Such a awesome haul, so many beautiful scarves darling! Have a fabulous weekend Mica.


    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  9. Love the opshop haul! You can't pass up a deal for $5 a bag! The scarves are all so gorgeous, they are a great addition and so colourful!

    Eileen | 5feetofstyle.com

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    1. Definitely too good a deal to pass up! :)

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  10. Wow that fill a bag for $5 haul is really something! You got some lovely pieces. The space dye tee is so cute! I avoid white for the most part as well cause I become like a dirt magnet whenever I wear it.

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    1. This top is a great compromise, white but less likely to show dirt / spills, haha!

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  11. Yep, I think if I did a no-shop month I'd end up making up for it the next month too!! LOL. Glad you got some great new pieces though!

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    1. I certainly made up for it with this haul, haha!

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  12. You picked up some wonderful pieces in August! Loved seeing how you styled them all! :)

    https://colorandgrace.com/

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  13. Amazing haul

    check this post
    http://www.alyinwanderland.com/2019/08/homecoming-dresses-with-27dress.html

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  14. Nice video! I loved your haul :)

    https://nicole-aguinaldo.blogspot.com/2019/07/stylish-basics.html

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  15. Yes, that tends to happen doesn't it? I go through no buy/spending sprees phases myself too. Great finds though!

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  16. Great vid to showcase your haul, Mica:) Really hard to pick a fave. Love all the scarves you got for sure. And you're the queen of maxi skirts so you're certainly be getting a lot of wear out of all those awesome skirts. I like this format, but the try on one is also good!:D
    Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks Emmy! This format was quicker to edit so I might stick with this, will see how I go! :)

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  17. You bought some lovely things and it is great they are suitable for warmer weather too, it should make transitioning styling easy. I love that yellow scarf, you wore it so well.

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    1. the pink scarf is gorgeous as well....that's one reason why I'm looking forward to Autumn, I'll be able to wear scarves more:).

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    2. Scarves are the best for cooler weather!

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  18. Interesting about the ebay vouchers! That is so nice that you get them! That bag is gorgeous! You got some amazing items from the thrift shop!

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    1. I just wish I knew why I got them, haha!

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  19. Lovely post dear! Have a great weekend! xx

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  20. You got a lot of beautiful pieces this month! I love all of the different colors and patterns. The green kimono and mustard crinkle scarf are my favorite. And I love the idea of a no spend month. That's something I want to try. I hope you have a great weekend Mica!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. I've enjoyed doing the no-spend month each year! :)

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  21. No spend month I don't know if I resisted!>!!
    Great shopping you made the miracle of multiplication!!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  22. I really like the leaf green kimono, so pretty! Love these kind of haul videos!

    www.fashionradi.com

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  23. I love your video! Your haul looks really cool - especially with the different fashion pieces you got. For $5, you got a good amount of clothes! It is great that you got such a great deal and lots of opportunities to have some new outfit combos! Oooh, the kimono looks great!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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    1. I did so well with the fill a bag for $5 sale!

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  24. A great shopping haul. I love your video Mica
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  25. Nice outfits!
    HAPPY WEEKEND
    xoxo
    https://stylishpatterns.blogspot.com

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  26. Really need a no buy July myself! Love the haul and how you've styled the pieces, particularly the scarves :)

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  27. I love ♥️your blog name, sounds very beautiful and delightful. Love your shopping haul too! ��

    ����ROSES FOR FRIDAYS ����| by mia | A Creative Lifestyle Blog

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  28. What a haul, especially that op-shop scoop! In my opinion, you can't have enough maxi skirts, and they work for every season. I'm also loving that green kimono! Have a lovely weekend Mica! xxx

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  29. You had seriously good luck at the opshop! I also bought tons in August (post coming next week hopefully!), so I really need to rein it in come fall!

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    1. I expected to buy less this month but there have been some good sales on, oops! haha!

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  30. Super cool :)

    https://trapeziovermelho.blogspot.com

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  31. I bet you are so ready for summer and the warmer temps! We are just wrapping up summer here, sad to see it go! Love the green kimono too. Have a great weekend!!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  32. Love this video and the way you styled all the outfits Amazing xoxo Cris
    https://photosbycris.blogspot.com/2019/08/i-am-sharing-my-secret.html

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  33. You seem ready for summer! :) Really love all of the scarves you got

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  34. Thank you so much for giving me idea about one month do not spent money. That sounds great. I really like your outfits and how you style items so beautiful.

    New Post - http://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2019/08/beauty-of-gratitude.html

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    1. It's something I like doing each year, definitely worth trying! :)

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  35. You did really great shopping: D Good job:**

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  36. Wow, great haul Mica! Cool video!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself

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  37. Muy bonito todo ! Has echo la combinacion perfecta ! buenas noches ! ♡♡♡

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  38. I love videos with you! You are such a wonderful woman and I like how you are! I think what you bought makes sense and I'm convinced you'll wear all the beautiful pieces regularly.
    xx Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  39. Great items! I must buy a few things, too.
    Have a nice day,

    matiime.blogspot.com

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  40. Many nice clothes I can see ❣

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  41. The kimono is so cute! Such a versatile piece for the warm days of summer
    Dora
    https://www.adropofindigo.com

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  42. eBay vouchers?? what are those? are those online coupon codes?
    Congrats that it's the last month of winter there. (unless you're a winter girl???) :)
    Thanks for linking up at what I Wore Sunday!
    Sarah http://disisd.com

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    1. I have no idea - when I log into my ebay account it tells me I have vouchers sometimes that give me money off my purchases - don't know how I get them!

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  43. You got very nice items...great pruchase..the scarf is cute.
    How are you ?
    www.melodyjacob.com

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  44. I love all the colour in your purchases, Mica! I am so excited that spring has arrived in Australia!
    SSG xxx

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  45. You did well and I'll catch up on your video through our YouTube connection. I'm buying less as I'm getting those style boxes once a month now. I think overall that is causing me to buy less. Funny isn't it. Thanks for linking

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    1. The style boxes seem like a good way to curb spending! it's a shame we don't have them here in Australia!

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  46. These are some really fun pieces dear! Love the vid too.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  47. These are some really great finds! I still can't believe what you manage to find in op shops. You're so good at finding amazing deals.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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    1. I got so lucky on that day at the opshop!

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  48. I cannot believe you still had Christmas gift cards ! You're so well behaved ;)
    I loved the green long kimono, it was worth the wait.

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    1. I like to make the most of them and spend them through the year! I still have some leftover! :)

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  49. Thanks all for your lovely comments!

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