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

Filed under: Amy, clothes, sale — Amy @ 1:21 pm

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.

 
 

Antique brooch sale June 6, 2008

Filed under: Amy, sale — Amy @ 9:07 am

Just a quick heads-up - if you’re in Welly this weekend why not pop down to Newtown and have a look at Little Stella’s brooches. Could be fun.

Here’s an invite to the event that a friend of mine passed along:

You are invited to an antique brooch and retro scarf sale on Saturday 7 June 10-12pm in Newtown, Wellington.
My brooches are made from antique buttons and are all unique as I use different combination of buttons and other precious materials. All brooches come attached to a Little Stella gift card with a description of the antique button and other gems used to make each one. There is also a number of brooches made from modern funky buttons and resin materials.

Brooch prices start at $12 for some little cuties and up to $30 for the more rare and precious buttons from the !930’s and 1950’s. Prices are reduced for this Saturday only.

I also have a limited number of scarves for sale made from authentic 1950’s fabric and also some made from modern retro-inspired fabric. The scarves have a merino wool backing so perfect for that Wellington winter! Scarf price is $39.00 each for this weekend only.

If you love brooches and scarves or are looking for that perfect gift for someone special then this is the sale for you!

The sale is at 33 Normanby Street in Newtown (easy to find just turn left at New World on Riddiford Street).