Wednesday 1 December 2021

Opshop Finds! What I Bought In November (And How I've worn It)

I did a little more shopping this month! Everything aligned for me to have some time to visit my favourite local opshop, and I couldn't resist picking up a few bargains. I went for a browse, hoping to pick up some necklaces, and found some great ones. I also got super lucky to get a dress I'd had my eye on that sold out last year!

Surprisingly, despite our annual girl's Christmas shopping trip falling on the black Friday weekend, I didn't buy anything for myself in all the sales, just finished my Christmas shopping for everyone else. The thrifted pieces are all I bought for myself in November.



What I Bought:



With the dress being just $1 and the necklaces being $2 each it was a bargain of a monthly haul, at just $7 in total!



Why I Bought It:


I got pretty lucky to pick up all these pieces at one opshop one morning! As I expanded on in the video, I'd gone looking for some necklaces and they had quite a few I liked, but I picked just the 3 as I felt they filled gaps in my wardrobe.

Had a browse of the clothes too while I was there and was so thrilled to find this fuchsia Kmart dress! Kmart also made a blazer and shorts in this material and colour last year that I still see pop up on Instagram now and then. This dress was everywhere in spring/summer last year, and has even been re-released this year in a different colour, so I'm so glad I got it for just $1! The size tag was cut out and I didn't have a chance to try it on as I had my little one with me and he was getting impatient as I browsed so it was so lucky this fit when I got home and tried it on. For $1 it was worth taking the risk on. The couple of times I've worn it has confirmed how perfect it is for hot days, really happy with this dress.



How I've Worn It:

how I've worn waht I bought november thrift haul opshop finds wardrobe remix | awayfromblue


I knew I was going to wear the dress with some of these necklaces - even the volunteer checking me out at the opshop commented how nice the colours were together! The linen blend dress is a bit of a pain to iron, as expected. It's lovely to wear though and I know I'm going to get a lot more use out of these pieces in future too.



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55 comments:

  1. That dress in fuchsia is amazing. It is one of my favorite colors for winter season and I like how you style it. These necklaces look also gorgeous and you style them perfectly. I hope so that you enjoy in Spring time, because yesterday first snow is fall and now we have winter wonderalnd.

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    1. Enjoy your snow! I do love this shade of pink a lot too :)

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  2. That KMart dress was a great find! I love the color. You can never go wrong with statement necklaces either, they can really change up a look. I admire your discipline Mica!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. yes accessories are a fun way to change things up!

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  3. You found such a beautiful fuchsia pink dress! It is amazing that the dress us just $1!!
    Those necklaces are really lovely, too<3

    akiko
    https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com

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  4. What a great find with the Kmart dress!
    -Nina
    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2021/12/add-some-edge-with-combat-boots.html

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  5. You really can't beat $1 for a great dress! Such good finds :)
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  6. I like you most in the two pictures with the fuchsia dress - mini form. The golden double circle pendant is a great addition to the outfit!

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    1. haha yes I have a couple dresses in this colour now! it's nice having the different lengths and styles!

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  7. I like all of the cute outfits you wore and I love the fuchsia dress and top. Enjoy the week.

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  8. Amazing haul!!
    thanks for sharing
    You look amazing in the video
    I wish you have a nice week
    Kisses ♥

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  9. Well done on finding these treasures, Mica! I'm loving the necklaces, and that fuchsia dress is an absolute stunner! xxx

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    1. It was such a successful shop! I'm so pleased! :)

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  10. does opshop mean like a thrift shop? Or charity shop as we'd say in the UK. Love how you've styled your buys, I love thrift shopping so much, I tend to find so much more of 'my style' in them rather than on the high street

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    1. Yes! An op shopp is an "opportunity shop" in Australia where people donate things and they are sold to support charities, like a charity shop or thrift shop :) I love doing it although it can be hard to find time sometimes!

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  11. Mica, I believe everything happens for a reason. I've been in the same situation where something has sold out, gotten a better deal or something better came along. So glad you got that dress. It looks great on you and the color is beautiful. I also love the necklaces you chose. You will be able to wear them with so many things. Enjoy them all :)
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    1. So true Kim! I was surprised to find such a popular dress for $1, definitely a lucky find!

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  12. It always feels like such a bargain when you find these great things at the secondhand stores. Just think, some could get to 100 wears because they might have already had 30 wears for them before you.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. So true it's a great way to be kinder to the environment!

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  13. I loved the video, you look amazing and the necklaces are wonderful

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  14. The overall price of that haul is pretty incredible! Love the dress especially!

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  15. The fuchsia dress is really pretty! Congratulations on managing to do your Christmas shopping without adding a little something for you too! x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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    1. I think the crowded shops helped - I was so focused on what I needed that I didn't think about things for me, haha!

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  16. That is a really cute dress for a DOLLAR! Oh my gosh, Mica! What a score. You look amazing in that shade of pink. :)

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    1. yes I love this opshop! I really need to visit it more often as all clothing is $1!

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  17. You have a knack for finding great deals, Mica! I love these pink pieces on you.

    I hope you are having a great week so far!

    Amber

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  18. Glad you got some nice things for yourself. And it's nice to get the Christmas shopping done.

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  19. Wow girl! You have bought some amazing items. I loved the fuchsia dress. Have a great day!
    Rampdiary | Fineartandyou | Beautyandfashionfreaks 

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  20. Hello Mica!

    What a vibrant shopping Haul! I love very much that gold necklace and I am not surprised you got bright colors, those suits you the best in my opinion.

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    1. i do find bright colours so cheerful to wear too! :)

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  21. Mica,
    Wow you have found awesome things for very low price - well done girl xx

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  22. Well done! Especially with not being able to try on the dress. Love the bright color on you.
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    1. yes I was so pleased to find it fit when I got it home!

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  23. Great clothes ;) Have a nice day ;)

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  24. I love fuscia and it looks great on you! Love your shopping haul!

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  25. I just love the pieces you found! It is always wonderful to find quality items for a great price. I cannot get over how gorgeous that gold statement necklace is.
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  26. That bright dress is just gorgeous on you!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  27. Me encanta el vestido rosa. Te mando un beso

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  28. These are such great pieces, and all the colors look beautiful on you!

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  29. These are beautiful finds! The dress looks cute on you!
    xoxo
    Lovely
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  30. Hello Mica, really nice options!

    This time Black Friday was really crazy, I felt a little bit spammed after a few days and I just got a few skincare products to replace things that I needed.

    You got a lot of nice things in really vibrant colors! I feel that we have a similar taste in color palettes! The dress is really versatile since the color is really bold and I'm sure you'll create a lot of awesome combinations with it!

    The accessories are another nice choice! Specially the necklace in orange *_*

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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    1. I got so many emails - I deleted them all! there was a lot of spamming, haha! I have been trying to embrace bright colours more!

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  31. You got some lovely items! You really find the best deals!

    I hope you had a good week :)

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  32. What lovely pieces and they were such amazing deals!!

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  33. That fuchsia dress is so pretty!

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  34. Thing better than finding some great bargains at the thrift store. Fuchsia looks great on you. What a yummy color!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  35. This shade of pink suits you so well. Great finds!

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  36. What a beautiful necklaces! All outfits you shared fit you very well. Especially i loved ones with the necklace.

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  37. Such a great post that really encourages you even more to use the items purchased so you can share about them.

    Alexandra
    OnRockwoodLane.com

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    1. Yes I always have the rule of wearing things I buy at least twice in the month I buy them so I can be sure I'm buying things that work in my wardrobe and for my lifestyle :)

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  38. Thanks all for your lovely comments on my bargain preloved haul!

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