Still here, still blogging for now, even if I'm questioning the purpose of going online now it's more bots and AI slop than actual people online.
An overdue post sharing my September purchases - just one fashion item I couldn't walk past at the opshop when browsing for non-fashion things.
I'm calling it a Mimco patchwork crossbody as it's an older style and I can't find any info about it online to know the proper name, but I really love it!
It was just $35.50 at Lifeline opshop.
I wasn't looking for a new bag but I couldn't resist! Leather bags and denim are things I like to buy preloved as much as possible, and this little crossbody just called to me from the display next to the counter when I was buying some books.
I don't usually buy a lot in winter - I have plenty of winter pieces in my wardrobe to see me through the few weeks of cold weather we have in Brisbane. But this June and July I bought a few pieces, and felt it was time for an overdue wardrobe update!
I was hoping that I would have had some more opportunities to layer up the summer dress and maxi skirt I bought recently, but it has been very cold in Brisbane, so one wear each is all I have achieved. I set myself a goal of wearing everything I buy twice in the month that I buy it, but definitely wasn't able to achieve that with the very summery things I bought. I know I will get a lot of wear from the sandals when the warmer weather arrives, but I'm sticking to boots and sneakers for the immediate future!
I went out on an early Christmas shopping trip with my mum and sister but my mum let me take everything she bought me home early, so I was happy to add this beautiful denim maxi dress and the cute purple tee to my wardrobe. I am always looking for more basic colourful tees, this purple one will work so well with everything else in my wardrobe.
Looking forward to warmer weather to rewear my summery opshop finds, and to get the sandals out!
The bag is easily my most worn piece as I bought back in June but never got around to sharing the purchase on the blog then. It was one of those "special little treat" impulse purchases that I love. I'd been admiring my sisters bag for a while, then a MIMCO sale, some expiring credit card rewards and a very illness-filled winter had me adding it to cart to cheer myself up. I love it! I like that the Mimco brand uses leather from tanneries that are part of the Leather Working Group so it's a bit more sustainable than other brands I've bought bags from before. (Although preloved will always be the most sustainable way to get leather!)
