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Jungle party August 10, 2008

This weekend, me and my friend Kel went along to a ‘Jungle’ themed party. It’s pretty hard coming up with costume ideas, especially when nowhere in Wellington seems to sell pith helmets. But Kel saved the day by finding these great jungle costumes from Fin on Cuba St, Welly. Fin have fairly recently gotten into costumes, and hire them out at reasonable prices. They even tailor made some of our costume for no extra charge.

I’m not sure why I have such a sleazy look on my face!

Torrid Sale - wanna split postage? July 24, 2008

So Torrid’s having another of its regular 50% off clearance sales, and you know I’m all over that like umm something good on top of something else, because I want this swimsuit top (finally a non-halter! I could swim lengths without pausing to rearrange myself and without pervy old men looking at Mary-Kate and Ashley falling out!) and probably some other things (like this parasol, which isn’t on sale and I so don’t need it but it’s so damn cool!). But of course, ordering from Torrid means a $35US + delivery fee, so I was thinking if anyone else around was inclined to order things as well, we could combind and split the shipping. Who’s up for it? I mean, even if there’s nothing in clearance that you want, you could always get prepared for Halloween with a slutty Red Riding Hood outfit or some platform red sparkling mary-janes from their costume section! Or maybe a sexyass wedding dress? Comment before Sunday please!

Torrid picking the winner for the win! July 1, 2008

As a fat chick who likes to wear nice clothes suitable for her age that make her feel sexy instead of dressing like a frumpy grandma, I am all about ordering from Torrid, especially when they’re having a 50% off clearance sale as they are right now (I got a pair of velour track pants (I know, I am so OC housewife, but they look coooomfy), a smocked pink hoodie, a pair of flats with dangling skulls, a short-sleeved jacket, a pair of awesome lime green panties and the cutest denim halterneck dress ever for just $80 US + $43 for shipping), but another reason why I’m giving them mad love today is because I saw that they’re selling Team Barack and Team McCain necklaces. Why do I like it so much? Because anti-women’s-rights old McCain comes in second-place silver, while Barack gets the gold. Huzzah!

Victoria’s Secret online sale June 21, 2008

Victoria’s Secret is the staple support for American women and, in this new-fangled information age, us Kiwi lasses can also get a boost from their sumptuous supplies of bras, panties (in the American lexicon), and even beauty products.

I’ve heard great things about VS’s instore service. Like apparently they have all their styles in all the sizes at hand near the changing rooms in white, so you can easily try on all the styles you could possibly want. Then having got the fit right, you can go out to the racks and decide on colours and so on. Also, their website has some good tips on adjusting bras for the perfect fit.

And they also sell heaps of other products - shoes, beauty and makeup, clothing.

And right now they have a sale online, and they ship internationally. BUT it costs a bit for shipping so hopefully the sale prices will balance the shipping cost. The all you have to worry about is the carbon credits in return for those boosted bazooms.

Best of the ‘burbs - Newtown, Welly June 9, 2008

I went shopping with my friend in the weekend, and she took my around Newtown to some fantastico little gems of shops. I’m so impressed with Newtown now.

First stop, Duncan&Prudence  - home of the now ubiquitous Newtown tee and their own jeans line.

Then there’s Juniper Gift Gallery which is having a sale at the mo because it’s moving down the raod Rintoul St. Lots of lovely, crafty, pretty things.

Then up Constable Street to Red, a super-tiny shop I would never have noticed if my friend hadn’t lead the way.  From NZgirl:

It’s a little out of the way and sure it’s only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday but this little unassuming red store tucked away in suburban Newtown has to be the best kept fashion secret in Wellington. Full to overflowing with beautiful, well-cut clothes for every nzgirl and lots of beautiful jewellery. 87 Owen Street, Newtown

And lastly The Powder Room, my friend’s hair dresser. I’m so jealous of their website, and it’s definitely gonna be the next place I get my hair cut.

In the news: Wino couture June 5, 2008

This from the Herald:

Channel your inner Amy Winehouse with a custom-made pencil skirt from online boutique Ritasue.co.nz. For only $140, you’ll get a perfectly fitting custom skirt that hugs your curves in all the right places. Just add a beehive and lashings of eyeliner and you’re good to go. Email info@ritasue.co.nz for more information.

omg this site has gorgeous stuff (and I’m not one to over-use gorgeous).

Miss Illicit Grand Opening May 29, 2008

If you’re lucky enough to be in Auckland today, you could head to Miss Illicit’s grand opening next to Illicit in K’Rd. There’s drinks, nibbles and a burlesque show! from 7pm. Places are limited though so it might pay to give Illicit a call to see if there’s still space.

The new range of oh-so-pretty ladies wear takes over where Misery Boutique left off.

I nicked this pic off of Illicit’s myspace page. Can’t wait till this range makes it Welly.

P.S. I love this model’s beauty spot - I’m so gonna do a beauty spot post!

The frugal girl’s guide to fashion May 15, 2008

Dear ones, I have, until now, strayed away from divulging my preferences for attire. It is not because I did not trust you with my ‘trade secrets’, for you have a sweet and trustworthy face. No, it was because I did not know you so well and feared you may think my choice of fashion retailers poor. But now that I see your kind nature better, it is clear to me that you will forgive what others would deem a fashion faux pas.

You see dearly beloveds, while anyone would attest to me being an admirer of à la mode, I will not walk into a store without first identifying a ‘sale’ sign within. Except, that is, in the case of recycle boutiques where ‘full-price’ is reasonable even for me!

Being a fan of The Recycle Boutique in Auckland, I was well pleased when it opened here in Wellington too. Although we already have Ziggurat, a fine establishment indeed, it does stray to the ‘pricey’ side a little often.

I have found Cue pants (~$30), Voon pants (~$40), retro NZ-made wedge heeled Fabia shoes (~$10), Seduce pants (~$20) – I really do wear a lot of pants! (or ‘trousers’ in the British vernacular). All of which I love. I also get a real kick out coming home with great gear at bargain prices…don’t we all…

I have also sold my own clothing at both Ziggurat and The Recycle Boutique, which helps subsidise subsequent purchases.

So now that I have shared my secret shame (actually I’m not shamed, I just like alliteration), tell me lovelies – where do you get your bargains?