Talk to any of my friends and they will agree that I am the luckiest thrift shopper around. I just seem to always find an amazing array of pieces whenever I step foot into a Opportunity Shop...and trust me, these feet step in A LOT! So, I thought I might just share the lovely little bits and pieces that I find along my way in a regular Styling Violet segment...Well Thrifted!  

Besides luck, I do think that there is a certain amount of 'skill' to doing really well in an op-shop. I pick up pieces that most would not even look twice at...I see past the piece and think about how it will be work and styled with other pieces. I scan carefully for pieces that are on trend in colour, and then check for quality and shape. Sometimes all a piece needs is a little tweak at the tailors to make it current...It's not an exaggeration to say I save hundreds of dollars shopping this way.  

Here are a few little pretties from an expedition yesterday....
PS Want more goodies for less? Book a Styling Violet Shopping Spree and we will work pre-loved like you never imagined possible. Pop over to Get Styled or Contact Me x 

Does anyone have any pull at Qantas? 'Cos I seriously need to buy me a ticket! The destination? The US of A where this amazing collection by Jason Wu will be launched in collaboration with Target on Feb 5! His 53 piece capsule collection, said to be themed upon 'An American In Paris' gives us sweet dresses in pretty prints, chic stripes on sweaters, skirts and shorts plus an utterly adorable range of accessories to complete your look. And the fact that nothing is priced over $60...well it's just the cherry on top! Take a look at some of the pieces here....and keep an eye out for Wu's muse, Milu the cat.