re:new

week 19 - its a boy

2012-01-31T16:07:00.001+11:00

These photos didn’t turn out quite how I had envisaged because it’s so windy here in Sydney, we took about 100 shots just to get these two, hard to control balloons in the wind ya know! But you get the idea right? This time round we’re having a BOY! Yaaaaay! There’ll be no one sided arguments in my house, no no, it will always be 2 against 2 now!

Playsuit – Bluebird Designs

down to business

2012-01-26T15:21:00.003+11:00

Another day of taking it easy, I need them at the moment! These are just some quick, super casual snaps of Paige and I conducting very important work over the iPhone and a coffee.

Top – Asos Maternity * Shorts – Target * Bag + Watch - vintage

broderie

2012-01-25T12:51:00.001+11:00

I wasn’t going to post these photos because I took them a few weeks ago and then the dress was snatched up by Nicola about a minute after I listed it and then I had other photos I wanted to post first… but I’ve changed my mind.

I promise more store updates soon, it’s just that my life is in a renovation shambles at the moment so it’s kinda hard to get into the office!

Dress – re:new vintage

week 18

2012-01-22T21:21:00.000+11:00

It was a time out day today after a really busy week; Paige and I took a few days to road trip back from Qld to Sydney, I’ve been finalising details for renovations to start at home over the next week, did a market stall with Poppy Dreams at Glebe (and again this Saturday at Dear Pluto…), plus, you know, I’ve been busy growing a baby ‘n stuff!
I’m so excited for this coming week, mainly because on Tuesday we find out if we’ll have a boy or another girl on our hands. I don’t know how anybody waits 9 months to find out, the suspense would kill me! haha

Dress - vintage

week 17

2012-01-15T09:16:00.000+11:00

I love these palazzo pants; the elastic waistband is going to serve me well!

Err... I miscalculated my weeks last week, good start! So actually we’re at week 17 now, only 5 months to go!

Trousers – vintage

newly listed

2012-01-13T07:53:00.000+11:00

Shooting more good stuff today but for the time being, here’s some favourite currently listed in the store, HERE.

tea break

2012-01-12T07:59:00.006+11:00

I’m getting loads more wear out of this shirt than I first thought I would, it’s just so easy to throw on! And these are my first pair of maternity jeans… my first item of maternity anything actually! Last pregnancy I didn’t buy a single piece of ‘maternity wear’, but by the end I was so sick of wearing the same things over and over so this time I’ve decided that I’m going to spoil myself with a few extra buys. Must try not to overindulge in items of clothing I can only wear for a few months..ever!

If you’re in QLD I’ll be at The Village Markets this Sunday. Really looking forward to it; I had a great time last time and there are always loads and loads of really great vintage stalls alongside some new and upcoming GC designers. :)

Jeans – Topshop Maternity * Blouse – Don’t Ask Amanda * Wedges – via Nasty Gal * Bag – vintage

leopard wind

2012-01-10T08:23:00.003+11:00

We revisited Rainbow Beach on QLD’s coast last week and shot some quick photos of this beautiful vintage jacket/coat/cardigan/duster/whatever you want to call it. It’s my favourite piece in the store at the moment, and this is my favourite place; just below this cliff face is where Neil and I were married 4 years ago this May. Happy memories.

Duster – re:new vintage, here

week 15

2012-01-07T12:29:00.003+11:00

The big secret? Alannah got it in one… baby #2 is on its way! I’m pregnant again, 15 weeks. Surprise!!!
I’ve been inspired by maternity series other bloggers have done, namely my favourites Bleubird Vintage and Pacing the Panic Room, so this time I’ve decided I’d like to document my pregnancy here on the blog. Each week I’ll photograph the bump as it gets more and more ginormous and write a little note to our growing baby. So I guess this is the first of many…

Dress - re:new vintage, here

hush hush

2012-01-03T08:14:00.002+11:00

I’ve got a secret to share… later… can you guess what it will be?

Dress – re:new vintage, here

moccasins

2012-01-02T08:00:00.002+11:00

First purchase of 2012… a pair of black leather vintage moccasins. Can’t wait til they arrive and desperately hoping that they actually fit!

same same

2011-12-29T16:26:00.001+11:00

Same same but different…

Both dresses vintage and in store, blue here and green here

newly listed

2011-12-18T19:27:00.000+11:00

A few more pre-Christmas listings for you. Shop HERE.

leather love

2011-12-13T10:56:00.001+11:00

I must be mad selling these trousers, they're all kinds of awesome!

Leather trousers – vintage, here * Silk tank – thrifted * Cardigan – Sportsgirl * Wedges – Topshop * Bodychain – CB Designs

newly listed

2011-12-10T09:23:00.000+11:00

Quite pleased with what’s in and coming to the store at the moment, I think there’s some good stuff here, standout personal favourite being the cropped leather trousers. To die for!
Second to them, I love that black mini dress with metallic rainbow threading. And the black sequin Harry Who tank with an asymmetric hem. Oh, and the turquoise cotton dress with the white diamond hem detailing…

Hopefully you all think the same way and are enjoying the new store.
See more details and more listings HERE.

the clash

2011-12-06T08:38:00.004+11:00

Sydney is most certainly not feeling like summer at the moment. No fair!

Good excuse to wear this swamp of a cardigan though!

Red cardigan – Fairground * Pink cardigan (worn underneath) – thrifted * Tee – Supre * Jeans – Gripp Jeans * Necklace – Little Pancakes * Trainers – Converse

indeed

2011-12-01T07:29:00.005+11:00

In my world, the maxi trend will never go out of style!

Paige wears; Dress – vintage via Tinsel&Wheat

I wears; Dress – Wayner Cooper * Necklace – threehorses

layers

2011-11-28T07:49:00.003+11:00

After being in 35 degree heat for two weeks I was loving Sydney’s unhappy weather last week. I wore this outfit ummm..3 days in a row! Stink.Er! haha

Jumper – Jorge via Sabo Skirt * Stripe T – Stylestalker * White tank – Target * Necklace – Little Pancakes * Watch – vintage * Bag – Urban Outfitters * Wedges – Jeffrey Cambpell

honesty

2011-11-25T19:02:00.002+11:00

I’m still here, yes, I don’t know if you noticed I was missing but I’m back. I could give you excuses about being busy but you know what, in all honesty, I haven’t posted because I haven’t wanted to, I’ve been hating my blog. Yep, I’m saying it, I’ve been feeling uninspired and like I might just stop. I’m still undecided. For now I’ll just ease myself back into it and see how we go. Does anyone else ever feel like this?

Helping keep the motivation alive is looking at these photos compared to these taken in the same dress 18 months ago. I feel like the blog, and re:new for that matter, have come a long way and improved immensely since we began our relationship just 2 yrs ago; my shoes are a little bigger, my hair a lot longer and my jewellery a tad more dangerous at times, I’ve grown a life, a business and a wardrobe stockpile, and I’ve discovered and fed an addiction that is online shopping… although I’m not sure that last one is something to be thankful for! Hopefully I’ll manage to make it through another 2 yrs without sending myself crazy!

Dress – vintage * Wedges – Asos Black * Spike cuff – ebay

re:new on esty

2011-11-15T11:10:00.000+11:00

So long eBay, hello etsy!
I debated about moving re:new over to etsy for a while, wondering whether it was the right thing to do for the business, would people find me, would my regular customers follow the change, would I still be able to move stock so it doesn't pile up in my office until the only part of me you can see is a messy top knot poking out the top?
Well we'll see won't we, but you never know if you never try. And they say change is as good as a holiday!

So re:new vintage is on etsy... here I am! With a 20% discount going on all purchases as a way to celebrate the change. Woo!

bubblegum gingham

2011-11-06T21:36:00.001+11:00

Gingham on gingham, another case of 2 two random pieces meeting at just the right moment!
I sold this cute shirt at the markets on Saturday so I’m glad I got some time to take photos before it left, but Poppy Dreams and I will be back at Glebe again on the 26^th of Nov with the skirt so… wink wink!

Skirt + Blouse – vintage * Wedges – via Nasty Gal

flailing and untangling

2011-11-03T08:28:00.002+11:00

Some wonderful friends of mine in London got me an asos gift voucher for my birthday which I used to treat myself to this House of Harlow leather cuff. Shame my wrists are too tiny and it almost falls off and knocks out whoever I’m passing every time I flail my arms around. Which, as you can imagine, is all the time!!?!
Actually, when I’m wearing this knit my day needs to involve minimal flailing otherwise I spend all my time untangling myself from my bag, my jewellery, my front doorknob, my seatbelt, my baby, those little teeth things on the cling film boxes… as if I have this kind of time in my day to spare!

Cuff – House of Harlow 1960 * Knit + Wedges – via Nasty Gal * Tank – Supre * Jeans – in need of replacement * Bag – vintage * iPhone – broken

re:new x white owl winner

2011-11-01T19:56:00.000+11:00

Who gets to wear the necklace…?

Random Thing Picker tells me it’s going to be Shareen, which is really cool because I reeeeeally love her blog, Vintage Mavens.

So off this little necklace goes to the opposite side of the world for someone new to ooh and aah over. Thank you all for entering, it’s so nice to hear from you all. And I’ll just quietly let you know… shhh, lean in close so I can whisper it in your ear… there are some changes coming about to re:new and another giveaway seems the best way to ring them in!

deep thoughts

2011-10-30T20:14:00.000+11:00

We had brunch with some friends today who disappeared travelling 12 months ago. Last time they saw Paige she was just 6wks old! So jealous, they went everywhere possible… New York, London, Paris, everywhere in between… makes me feel like my time living in the UK was a million years ago! And never could I have imagined then that my life would be like it is now, and when you really sit down to think about it, it’s really strange how things work out, how one decision made differently could have taken you on a completely different path. The night I met Neil I can’t even tell you how close I had been to changing trains and going home, oh so so close. And if I had, none of this would ever have happened. Crazy scary!

Me; Dress – vintage, here

Paige; Dress – Pumpkin Patch * Hair clip – Poppy Dreams

vintage

2011-10-28T08:27:00.002+11:00

All newly listed in the shop, here…
And you’ve only got this weekend left to enter the re:new x White Owl giveaway.

vintage month interview

2011-10-27T14:32:00.000+11:00

October is Vintage Month at Breakfast with Audrey and Emma is guest editing. Pretty sweet gig if I do say so myself! She and I had a little chat about vintage sellers turned bloggers, you can read the full post here.
I can't tell you how massively exciting it is for me to see re:new right there next to Gary Pepper Vintage and Red Mera Vintage!

#todayImwearing

2011-10-26T20:18:00.001+11:00

An outfit a day on instagr.am…

Find me, I’m @brookerenew

sneaking

2011-10-24T07:11:00.005+11:00

Sometimes you just gotta go comfortable and wear out your new minty Converse and berry nice skirt!

Ah haha, see what I did there? Man I’m a crack up!

Thank you all for your sweet comments on my last post, Paige is pretty pleased you all say she’s so cute!

Enter the re:new vintage x White Owl giveaway here.

Blouse – Stylestalker * Skirt – Supre * Shoes – Converse All Stars * Bag + watch – vintage * Friendship bracelet - DIY

spring in my step

2011-10-22T20:27:00.006+11:00

I know people are saying that stilettos are coming back in but I really can’t bring myself to strap anything other than the equivalent of a brick onto my feet! I bought these to use in store photos (because black shoes just don’t go with everything) but figured I could break them in a little this weekend. The days (and nights) are so perfect at the moment; this is unquestionably my favourite time of the year.

Paige turned 1 last week, she’s growing and changing so much every day. She’s just so beautiful and amazing to me. And she’ll be walking sooner rather than later. Because she doesn’t already wear me out enough!

Enter the re:new x White Owl giveaway here.

Me: Dress – vintage * Wedges – via Nasty Gal * Arrow bracelet – Little Pancakes

Paige: Dress – vintage via Twitch Tots * Hairclip – Mothercare * Amber necklace – All About Amber

vintage4u

2011-10-21T20:59:00.001+11:00

2 days + 22hrs til they’re gone…
Enter the giveaway here.

re:new x white owl giveaway

2011-10-18T08:27:00.031+11:00

CLOSED
* * * * * * * * * * * *

I’ve got a present for you! Yes yes I do!
This Luphia necklace, a delicate ombre lace medallion on a vintage and new copper chain, is from the Spivak sisters of White Owl, and it could be yours. Just be a friend on Facebook and leave a comment on this post, including your email, and I’ll randomly pick a winner on the 1^st of November. If you’re a Google follower of the blog your comment will automatically get you two entries (if you’re not just click ‘follow’ in the top bar).

And FYI, (cos lots of my non-blogging friends ask me this) you can comment even if you don’t have an account, just select ‘Anon’ in the drop down menu below the comment box. Done!

Silk tank – thrifted * Dress – vintage, here

The girls have got some seriously beautiful pieces in their store… bonus, they’ve got a sale running at the moment…

lychee sangria me

2011-10-16T21:56:00.000+11:00

Lychee sangria makes me very happy! Also making me happy on a Saturday afternoon was Emma (Spin Dizzy Fall), Lauren (Your Only Blackswan), Joelyne (The Sydney Girl), Jess (Jess Loves Fred), Aprilia (Aprilia Love Vintage) + Thu (Original Number).

Yes, blogging can open up a whole new world of really awesome people right on your very doorstep. And when they can all be drawn into the same place at the same time by the promise of lychee sangria… well I just know we’re all going to get along juuuuust fine!

Skirt – vintage via Crux & Crow * Shirt – thrifted * Belt – Asos * Boots – River Island * Bag – gifted from Lauren

cobalt

2011-10-14T08:08:00.011+11:00

There are a lot of dresses going through re:new lately that I kinda don’t actually want to part with, they’re so pretty I want to hang on to them because I know I will probably never see another one the same again, such is vintage luck. This dress is one of them, I just love it!

How cool are these rainbow pillars!!!

Dress – vintage, here * Belt + clutch – vintage * Jacket – thrifted * Wedges – asos

wonderland

2011-10-12T07:55:00.021+11:00

I visited The Wonderland office yesterday to have a little peek at the new designs for AW12 and fell completely head over heels for new label knitte… oh me oh my, those knits are to die for! Crazy soft! I spent quite a bit of time admiring the cardigan in the first pic, then the jumper with studs down the arms, then… you get it right? Also spent time appreciating the cute PJ shorts by deshabille, wondering whether they could pass as daytime wear, just peeking out from beneath that chunky knit from knitte…! Loved seeing in person the gorgeous tutus from State of Georgia too, if only this mumma had an excuse to wear one!

And here's a pic of me smiling nicely but secretly waiting for everyone to look away so I can do a runner in my favourite piece!

currently...

2011-10-10T21:43:00.000+11:00

… lotsa pretty pretty vintage dresses in store here.

thrift exchange #2

2011-10-07T08:44:00.001+11:00

This is the second Thrift Exchange result; the theme was leopard which was sooooo easy, you can find animal print everywhere and on everything these days. My problem was more finding something that would still be open to a little interpretation, style wise.

Robyn sent me this skirt; short enough for my micro-preference at the front, and long enough at the back so that I never have to worry about flashing my grandma undies when bending over! And how cool are fishtail skirts when you’re walking on a windy day. Pretty cool I’ll tell ya!

I sent Robyn a blouse; you can see how she styled it up here.

Skirt – vintage via Twitch Vintage * Blouse – thrifted

pretty

2011-10-05T07:58:00.003+11:00

Are you procrastinating? Should you be working right now instead of reading blogs?! I always wonder when people read blogs. I normally blog read after taking care of my emails in the morning, or right after Paige has gone to bed in the evening.
Anyway, just wondering…

Busy weekend this weekend; Saturday I’ll be at Glebe Markets and Sunday I’ll be at Dear Pluto’s Summertime Garden Market.
And Monday I’ll be relaxing!

Skirt – vintage, in the store here * Belt – vintage * Blouse – thrifted

date night

2011-10-01T14:34:00.001+10:00

Two of my favourite vintage stores (after my own of course) coming together to make one simple sparkly outfit, my date-night outfit for tonight!

Dress – vintage via Crux & Crow * Jacket – vintage via Damsel Vintage * Ear cuff – 5 inch & up

vintage frenzy

2011-09-29T07:55:00.000+10:00

Yep, there’s more… and you’ll be pleased to know that there’s still EVEN MORE to come after this!

Shop here.

now

2011-09-24T19:32:00.000+10:00

This is some of what’s happening in the store at the moment…

Feel free to pop on over and check her out!

details

2011-09-22T08:45:00.000+10:00

I’m too pale for this shirt without a cardigan. Or maybe the shirt is too pale for me? Either way, looking through our photos my feelings for the colour changed. So here are some details instead; arm party attendees - the first completed friendship bracelet, vintage watch, pink leather band from Istanbul eons ago, some amber, hazelwood and turquoise beads (apparently good for teething babies!) and my name bracelet + birthday bag from Lauren and messy hair piled up before I even got out of bed this morning.

super duper

2011-09-20T12:22:00.000+10:00

I’ve been wondering whether to introduce some regular posts featuring Paige and her super duper stylish eye for baby fashions. She’s got almost as much vintage in her mini wardrobe as I do in my grown up wardrobe, and most of it is SO FREAKING CUTE it seems a shame not to share. What do you think? Something you guys would like to see here?

Skirt – vintage * Blouse – Target * Belt - Supre

Paige wears vintage overalls c/- Twitch Tots

haze

2011-09-18T08:28:00.000+10:00

Man I hate having the flu. All week the Bubble and I have been living in a snot haze. Gross but true. Too much information?

Why, I ask, is it so hard to find Glomesh bags in black? There’s crap loads of white but never black. I suppose it’s because no one gives theirs up once they’ve found them, like me!

Must work on not frowning in photos...

Dress – vintage (in store soon) * Jacket – 2^ndhand Forever 21 * Bag - vintage

just checking in

2011-09-14T08:51:00.002+10:00

Thought I’d brighten things up with this little ensemble. Amazing how many different ways I can find to wear one bright pink cardigan! And I like how the colour of this blouse slightly changes depending on what it’s paired with, examples of which will be exhibited at some point in the not too distant future.

Right, I can’t stop long today; I’ve got an asos gift voucher to spend.

Shirt – Kmart * Cardigan – thrifted * Bag – vintage via Mint Mall * Wedges - Asos

marooned

2011-09-12T07:53:00.011+10:00

Lauren from Your Only Blackswan bought me this bag for my birthday. Yeah I know, you can’t really see it very well in these pics but there’s plenty of time ahead for us.

Can we just reflect on this gift for a little minute; someone I’ve only personally known (by that I mean beyond the computer screen) for just a few short months has taken the time to think of and seek out a special something that would suit me and my style perfectly. Do you know what that means? It means she’s a keeper! It also means that she has perfectly timed this addition to my wardrobe with my own addition of a massively oversized jumper I bought the other day. Well how convenient!

Jumper – Supre * Wedges – Topshop * Bag – Glebe Markets * Necklace – Tree of Life

merci beau coup

2011-09-08T08:40:00.002+10:00

Merci Beau Coup to Toi Et Moi for sending me this dress. Thought I’d hitch the length up a little, nothing a low slung belt can’t fix in a matter of seconds. Although I suppose if you’re attempting a straight hem it’ll take a little longer, time I clearly didn’t take.

Peering over this fence to take the photos drew the owners out of their house, obviously curious as to what the hell we were doing and whether I was about to provide the final push to topple it all over. So we pretended not to notice them while peering very intently at the camera screen before wandering off deep in conversation! haha So lame!

Dress – Toi Et Moi * Jacket – vintage * Boots – River Island

Thrift Exchange - theme #2

2011-09-07T08:00:00.000+10:00

Oh yes, we are back with round #2 of the Thrift Exchange! We’ve rolled the dice and leopard is our theme.

marmalade

2011-09-06T08:07:00.001+10:00

So ridiculously honored to see one of my favourite bloggers, Victoria from Marmalade, wearing a vintage dress she bought from re:new. I highly recommend you take a little time to appreciate her corner of the blogsphere and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be totally drawn in by her imagination and her beautiful photography.

hats off to ya

2011-09-04T20:08:00.001+10:00

I’ve never really been one to ‘invest’ in hats; I think it’s because of the limited use I imagine I’d get from them, which isn’t really reasonable seeing as I’ve bought plenty of things in my lifetime that have only ever been used on a handful of occasions.

Busy week this week with loads to share with you, including the next theme for the Thrift Exchange. I’ve barely got time to scratch myself these days and still, every morning when I grudgingly wake up I think ‘So tired, must go to bed earlier tonight’… but I never do!

Dress – thrifted Leona Edmiston * Jumper – thrifted * Bag – French Connection

feel it

2011-08-31T07:56:00.004+10:00

I love a skirt with pockets, and I love a maxi skirt. I love how this print and the colour of the jacket seem made for each other. And I love how comfy this entire outfit is without even trying. But most of all I love that you can finally feel spring in the air.

So much love in one post!

Skirt + Jacket - Stellino * Bag - vintage

sunday

2011-08-29T14:51:00.002+10:00

A few shots from around the Dear Pluto markets I did yesterday with Poppy Dreams.

tone it down

2011-08-26T08:03:00.005+10:00

Wearing the brightest outfit of my life, almost certainly never to be repeated again, I felt waaaay too stand-out-in-a-crowd. Plus it started pouring the second we started to take photos which I am going to take as a sign from above that I should tone it down. Perhaps loosing the yellow cardi would help?

Cardigan – vintage (in store soon) * Blouse – Primark * Tee + Jeans – thrifted * Wedges – Asos Black

thrift exchange - polka dots

2011-08-23T18:33:00.013+10:00

The first Thrift Exchange. You’ll probably remember the theme was polka dots. And do you think I could find anything polka dotty (and opposite weather appropriate) to send to over to Florida? Typical, when looking for something specific it’s never to be seen, then you stop looking and it’s everywhere! What’s up with that!
Not complaining though, it’s just all part of the fun. You can see Robyn’s take on the dress I sent her here.

So this is what she sent me; there are probably a million ways to wear a spotty blouse, but I bought this skirt Saturday and when I got it home it just seemed the right way to wear it. Spots and stripes together, revolutionary!

And a little bit extra… the silver name bracelet I'm wearing is from an amazing friend of mine whom I live very far away from now but will be very pleased to know that I still wear it often and it always reminds me of her. Because good friends are one of life’s necessities.

Blouse – vintage via Twitch Vintage * Jumper – Target * Skirt – random no name * Bag – vintage via Mint Mall * Boots – River Island * Watch – vintage via Time Marches On

around the world

2011-08-21T18:48:00.011+10:00

I spent Saturday sourcing for a styling job I’m doing at the moment, loads of fun, I literally spent all day shopping. This kind of dedication calls for nothing less than comfy dressing, cue the Converse. Everyone’s got a pair right? I bought mine in New York about a hundred years ago and they’ve trodden all over the world with me. It’ll be a sad sad day when they eventually fall apart.

The first Thrift Exchange post is on its way this week, uber excitment!

Jumper – vintage (in store soon) * Bag – vintage via Mint Mall

again

2011-08-19T20:06:00.000+10:00

Holy crap! This week has completely gotten away from me. I had all intentions to do this post days ago but… I try not to be but I’m a totally erratic blogger! If this is upsetting to you I apologise.

I caught up with Emma (Spin Dizzy Fall), Lauren (Your Only Blackswan) and Thu (Original Number) last weekend for a chocolate fix, and man do I always need a chocolate fix. It was all I could do to not drink that sweet sweet melted chocolate straight from the fondue dish while the girls happily chatted away. Classy!

Jacket – Mok Theorem * Cardigan – Supre * Dress – thrifted * Bag – vintage * Boots – Miss Shop

just listed some leopard

2011-08-16T15:36:00.000+10:00

If you follow me on Twitter you’ll know that these are the wrong size for me. Boo!

So I’ve bought another pair in my size and listed the 6.5’s on eBay here…

knitted cape poncho thing

2011-08-13T17:24:00.000+10:00

Not sure this is the best dressed way to wear this knitted poncho cape thing? Oh well, I can always try again tomorrow!

Cape – vintage via Tea & Tulips * Skirt – vintage

how high

2011-08-09T08:36:00.004+10:00

It’s no secret I’m all about easy comfy pieces and this shirt is so freaking breezy and light it’s not funny; I’d wear it every day if I could, although it creases like a mo fo everytime I so much as look at it! It arrived the same week as these boots; I think they were made for each other. I kicked myself for missing out on the ‘Ashish for Topshop’ leopard wedges when I first saw them in 2009 so I wasn’t making the same mistake again when I saw these. And they’re comfortable. Seriously! For a 4.5” heel I could walk in them all day, I kid you not.

Top – Stylestalker * Jeans – Gripp Jeans * Wedges - Topshop

rambling

2011-08-07T20:07:00.001+10:00

So I may have jinxed the weather by continually saying how perfect it was, because it was fairly gloomy today. Thought I could get away with a lace jacket… wrong! False start on spring was last week. But I have to say I love this lacy fringy cardi-thing from Sportsgirl. Found it on sale, which makes me love it even more! Absolutely no warmth in it whatsoever though and all I ever really want to do is pair it with some denim shorts and go all festival like!

For those of you who always ask; I’ll be at Dear Pluto’s Garden Markets again this month, the 28^th to be exact.

Jacket – Sportsgirl * Slip – vintage * Wedges – Topshop

woke up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun

2011-08-04T08:09:00.006+10:00

I’m totally digging the weather in Sydney at the moment. Yep, that’s right. Digging. It.

Blogging is really just one big weather report isn’t it!

swallow the moon

2011-08-02T08:31:00.003+10:00

These giant sunglasses practically swallow my face but I lost my last pair, and then found these so they’ll do for now. How can there be sunglasses in my home that I’ve never seen before?! They’re in keeping with my efforts to try and inject a bit more colour into my everyday dressing; I tend to sway much more towards white, grey and black. I feel good in this scarf.

Cardigan + Scarf – Primark * Tee – thrifted * Skirt – vintage via Crux & Crow * Bag – vintage via the Mint Mall * Belt - vintage * Boots – River Island * Sunglasses - Sabre

24 hours

2011-07-31T20:11:00.000+10:00

Dear Instagram, you make my life look magical!

re:newbies July, take 2

2011-07-28T09:05:00.000+10:00

Some top picks from the collection going live tonight…

q+a

2011-07-22T09:00:00.002+10:00

I did a Q+A with Robyn if you’ve got some time to kill and fancy a mini read, you might even learn something new about me...

pumpkin

2011-07-20T09:00:00.001+10:00

I was a dedicated wearer of flared jeans in my teenage years, after the unflattering baggy jeans moment passed. But it’s been a long time since I last had a pair. These aren’t flares, but they’re they closest I have so they’ll do for the moment.

No front on shots because I discovered a pumpkin stain on the front of my shirt after leaving the house. Paige’s lack of table manners + Mummy’s lack of concentration = necessary strategic placing of long scarf while walking in public.

And there you go, a nice little post about nothing!

Jacket – vintage, here * Jeans – Gripp Jeans

re:newbies

2011-07-19T08:15:00.000+10:00

Winter listings, here, now, need, stat!

TMV

2011-07-17T20:55:00.000+10:00

Just a quick post to show you some pics from today’s markets. I’m so tired I’m going to bed… at 8.30! Unheard of for me!

Dreamcatcher necklaces at Love St.

Leopard and feather headdresses at Calabash

Amazing fringed leather at Lokoa

Vintage and new designers at The Hanging Space

Super cute teacup candles at Wicks and Wax

Teeny lockets of love at Seven Blueberries Jewellery

I didn’t get this girls name but she had such a beautiful angelic voice. If I had a voice like hers I’d never talk, I’d sing everything!!!

the thrift exchange - theme #1

2011-07-15T08:00:00.000+10:00

Following on from yesterday, the first theme for Robyn and I is… polka dots, courtesy of some very busy vintage tea cups.
Let’s get our Thrift Exchange on!

the thrift exchange

2011-07-14T08:15:00.000+10:00

The Thrift Exchange – a monthly thrifting exchange adventure between two bloggers on opposite sides of the world.

I’ve paired up with Robyn from Twitch Vintage to take part in a bit of thrift exchanging over the next few months. Basically we lucky dip a theme for the month, go out with a budget of $15 to thrift something within that theme, post it over to the other side of the world and then share with you our own interpretation of each other’s finds. I’m a bit excited about this; I think it’s going to be loads of fun. And I’m a big fan of Robyn’s blog so I’m super excited to be exchanging with her.

In case you’ve never met, here’s a little Q+A, I’m sure you’ll get to know each other much better over the coming months…

When you’re not blogging what do you do?

I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I spend an embarrassing amount of time in front of my laptop. However, when my boyfriend manages to drag me away it is usually to bike, drink, play in the park, peruse the flea market and hang out on front porches.

Dog or Cat?

Turtle FTW.

Any hidden talents?

I don’t know if this is a “talent”, but I am pretty awesome at falling. I am ridiculously clumsy, so I fall more than your average person. I am that person who takes a spill in public that looks so awkward that everyone around me gasps or freaks out. Then I just pop up and keep walking like nothing happened. The key is the quick recovery.

Where does ‘Twitch Vintage’ come from?

Twitch is a nickname. I wiggle my nose a lot without knowing it. In my mind I look like Samantha from Bewitched, but it’s more like a bunny smelling something bad. I have been caught doing it in many pics, and not one of them is flattering. Just go with your imagination.

What do you hide under your bed?

I had to look. I found my spare phone charger, socks, a skittles bag (empty, damn) and a broken hanger. Those were more lost than hidden though. I live with a boy, so I have better hiding spots.

Our first theme will be drawn tomorrow. Yay!

TMV

2011-07-12T16:50:00.000+10:00

This Sunday I’m setting up stall at The Village Markets on QLD’s Gold Coast; I remember visiting TMV way back in 2009 not long after they had just started, small but sweet they were an amazing treasure-trove for vintage (I may have bagged a fair few vintage beauties for my store). When I revisited again last January I was absolutely blown away by how much the girls had grown the markets and how much bigger the treasure-trove had become! So I’m really excited to be holding my own re:new stall there this Sunday. If you haven’t been, you should go. If you need a weekend away, you should come. IAnd if you live on the Gold Coast, there’s no excuse!

good morning to all, and to all a good night

2011-07-11T20:54:00.002+10:00

Look at this baby, she’s oh so cute… the jumper I’m talking about, not myself!

I’m currently working to get some winter knits in store this Thursday night so I’ll have a little preview for you shortly. Included will be this little beauty. Also working on a little side project, ready to reveal very shortly. Fun!

Jumper – vintage, in store Thursday * Blouse – Topshop * Skirt – Supre * Wedges – asos * Bag – random market in London a whole lifetime ago

dizzy swans

2011-07-07T10:00:00.001+10:00

Caught up with Emma (Spin Dizzy Fall) and Lauren (Your Only Blackswan) on Sunday for tea and cake, if you follow me on Twitter you probably noticed how happy I was about the cake situation! A bit of a photo heavy post this one but after talking about the important things in life like travel, fashion and the perils of drinking too much we obviously had to take photos of one and other!

Jumper – thrifted * Scarf – asos * Bag – vintage * Wedges – Jeffrey Campbell

song for tuesday...

2011-07-05T09:59:00.000+10:00

Get one everyday here.

breezy batwing

2011-07-01T13:39:00.000+10:00

So, I bought this beautiful knit top from Crux & Crow at the same time as this skirt… The skirt I can wear easy, the top I’m having a little trouble with. I can’t seem to make it look right. It has these amazing batwing sleeves that I adore but it means I can’t wear it under anything, which I think is the problem at the moment because it’s too cold to be wearing a breezy jumper! And I don’t think it looks good with a black long sleeve top underneath.

Help me, I’m not a patient woman, I don’t want to wait until the spring, anyone got any styling suggestions?

seaside relief

2011-06-28T21:34:00.003+10:00

A massive spider (the size of my thumbnail, massive) crawled up my neck after taking theses. And even though I saw to its death I still had the heebie-jeebies for the rest of the afternoon. You know that creeped out feeling you get when you imagine something with lots of legs on your skin. Eep!

We took these on the weekend when we were in desperate need of a little seaside coffee relief; I’m a bit disappointed that this cardigan has already started to go all bobbly. I guess it really is destined to become an inside-only warmer.

Look at my baby Bubble; she’s getting so big! She’s 8 months old now! This seems like such a long time ago.

Skirt – Supre * Bag – vintage * Cardigan – asos

new beginnings

2011-06-24T22:15:00.000+10:00

Feeling a bit of a 60’s vibe in this outfit, boots from the 60s helping that vibe no doubt! I pulled this dress out of the rubble (read: wardrobe in a suitcase) when I eventually needed a break from moving boxes and cleaning empty cupboards. It’s been a long week, ending with the realisation that there’s a fair bit more work to do in the new house than first anticipated. I may have to change from blogging about clothes to blogging about renovations!

Dress – thrifted * Bag & Boots – vintage * Jacket – 7^th Vision

sunset

2011-06-19T17:54:00.005+10:00

This was one of those moments where you just happen to look to the left when the sun is in exactly the right spot and you just happen to have brought your camera (you know, “just in case”). Its bloody cold once the sun disappears though so you had better take this opportunity quick.

I'm moving house this week so attention will be diverted away from such things as blog posting. Moving house never requires much in the way of interesting outfits anyway! ha

Skirt – vintage via Crux & Crow * Jacket – vintage * Scarf + belt - asos * Boots - River Island

hop skip jump

2011-06-17T08:50:00.020+10:00

Yesterday’s basic outfit comprising a trench thrifted a couple of years ago, a top thrifted last week and my favourite pair of black jeans that always need to be lint rolled before leaving the house. Obviously I’m working this socks-with-heels thing to the maximum effect at the moment.

I think I need to get a new colour through my hair; it’s looking brassy now and making me self-conscious, like people are looking at me and whispering to each other ‘oh dear, look at her brassy hair, is she blind, how could her hairdresser let her leave like that, poor thing!' Ok not really, but it does need a refresh.

stretch

2011-06-11T12:53:00.001+10:00

I’m not sure how I did it but my jeans seem to have stretched in the wash and now they sag everywhere and just look shit. This is a first for me; I’ve shrunk things in the wash before but never stretched.

Anyway, since this post I’ve become a little enthusiastic about wearing socks with my heels which, happily has brought a new dimension to my relationship with these Jeffrey Campbell’s (I haven’t worn them in a while) but why, I ask you, have I decided that the middle of winter is the perfect time to start rolling my jeans up for a bit of ankle teasing?!
At least I can still get away with wearing two pairs of socks without sacrificing height!

Jeans – thrifted * Shirt – Witchery * Bodychain – CBdesignsNYC * Belt – vintage

pleased to meet you

2011-06-06T09:43:00.000+10:00

I love it when blogging crosses over into real life and I get to meet the person living in my computer screen.
Sunday afternoon I enjoyed a couple of hours drinking tea with Lauren from Your Only Blackswan, surrounded by women knitting and chatting and reminding me of what I once knew but have no idea about now!
She is… crazy wearing bare legs in winter!!!!

I’m wearing - Blazer – Bardot * Shirt – thrifted * Jeans – River Island

Lauren wears – Skirt – American Apparel * Jacket - thrifted

listings

2011-06-03T08:20:00.002+10:00

Did I mention that I’ve got an online vintage clothing store? Cos I do, and it’s got cool stuff in it. True story.

look at me

2011-06-01T09:00:00.001+10:00

Some more ‘look at me’ coloured jeans. I almost almost put these out to the charity bin a few months ago. Nice save.
I’m in (R)Adelaide at the moment with Paige having some nice quiet time away. It’s cold. I’m cold. She’s rugged up like I’d never get away with!

Twitter and I are becoming better acquainted these days. Join us.

Jeans + boots – thrifted * Tie – vintage * Blouse – Topshop

question

2011-05-30T08:15:00.001+10:00

Why did the blogger cross the road?

Jacket + Jumper – vintage, in store soon * Jeans – H&M

level 4

2011-05-23T09:00:00.001+10:00

Socks with heels... I never really got it before today. I’m like that with a lot of trends; never convinced until it’s already been around for a few seasons then suddenly I’m into it as it’s (probably) going out. As far as socks go, I doubt there’s much I can do beyond this anyway; cutesy looks have just never cut it on me. Sometimes you have to know your limits, you know?

Body chain – CBdesignsNYC * Tops – Supre * Bag – vintage via The Mint Mall

10 things...

2011-05-15T21:34:00.000+10:00

10 things I am not very good at;

1. Standing in abandoned shopping trolleys without shrieking that I’m about to fall out and break my neck

2. Horror movies

3. Time management. This is one I used to be good at; I’ve fallen into the all too common time poor mummy trap and I really need to sort myself out. Hints? Tips?

4. Whistling; there’s a knack to it which totally escapes me
5. Wearing heels. Seriously. I was very well practiced not so long ago but 12 months of minimum height enhancement has rendered me unstable

6. Public speaking, the panic sets in just writing this
7. Poker, not so important in life really
8. Lying, so I’ll just say nothing

9. Blowing bubbles

10. Multiplication… maths in general… I’m just trusting that you’re giving me the correct change

So don’t leave me out here alone, tell me that you’re not good at something as well!

Hoodie – Kmart * Lace shirt – Nu+Nan * Beanie – Sportsgirl * Jeans – Gripp Jeans * Scarf – Paul Smith

texture overload

2011-05-15T21:18:00.001+10:00

Just another day, sitting on some letterboxes, you know how it goes!

I never quite feel comfortable about wearing sequins while the sun is still shining, but in my defence it was going down so technically I only wore them in ‘daylight’ for about 30 minutes which makes it ok. Just.

Top + skirt – vintage, in store * Belt – vintage * Blazer – AliveGirl * Wedges – Asos Black

so I'm just wondering...

2011-05-09T09:00:00.002+10:00

Do people these days prefer to buy on eBay via auction or Buy It Now? I often get emails from people asking to BIN prices on current auctions, although mostly they are items that already have bids on so the answer is sorry, no. But I am quite interested to know which you prefer so please, share your thoughts.

All the below are currently listed here, in some form or another!

i never forget a face

2011-05-06T10:02:00.001+10:00

Every outfit has some kind of story behind it right? Literally 2 minutes before I walked out the door I decided that the neck on this t-shirt was too high so I cut it off. I thrifted it before I even considered the notion of ever being pregnant and it’s been sitting around ever since, waiting for this moment. The jeans I thrifted while actually pregnant, so never tried them on, just hoped for the best! The cardigan is in serious danger of becoming a house-slouch-cardigan because I’ve pretty much worn it every night on the couch for the last 3 weeks. And once again I must profess my love for my boots; I think we all know by now that I love all of my boots!

T + jeans – thrifted * Belt + bag – vintage * Cardigan – asos * Boots – Topshop

the Hunter

2011-05-01T20:00:00.012+10:00

If I were more of a forward planner I would have taken a beautiful dress to the Hunter Valley with me, something totally vineyard inappropriate, and flounced around looking all dreamy and romantic in the morning sun. Instead inspiration didn’t strike until I was there, drinking my English Breakfast and this is what I was already wearing. Kinda appropriate for some tasting in the ‘old wine country’ though.

Did I mention that I’m having a 2 week weekend? No? Oh, well, I am, hence the need for a celebratory cartwheel!

relax

2011-04-26T19:00:00.003+10:00

5 day weekends… they should be a once a month requirement!

culture

2011-04-25T09:55:00.001+10:00

With pretty much just a variation on last weekend’s outfit I spent some quality time being cultured and absorbed some impressive works in Sydney’s White Rabbit Gallery followed by my first taste of Milk Oolong tea.

Next weekend I’ll be doing the Garden Markets at Dear Pluto. Emma’s track record with the Weather Gods is somewhat questionable so cross your fingers for a sunshiny day.

Jumper – Nasty Gal * Bag – vintage via The Mint Mall * Boots – River Island

oh me oh my

2011-04-21T18:48:00.000+10:00

So who won?
Oh.
Wait.
I’m supposed to be telling you!

Mountain Vineyard will be happily scenting Abigail’s home.
And Cinnamon Coconut will be blissing out Angela!

Drop me an email at brooke.renew@hotmail.com with your postal address and you’ll have them soon.
Yay and yum!

it's not you, it's me

2011-04-17T14:59:00.002+10:00

Someone said to me the other day that my blog was always about shoes. To which I snorted and denied. Yet here I am about to write another blog post about my shoes! Hmmm… ok. Let’s keep it brief then – I bought these on sale from Topshop and they’re like wearing slippers with jingly buckles.

If you want to talk about something else then how about this – Paige is 6 months now. 6 MONTHS! Soon she’ll be talking back and giving me grief for wanting to kiss her goodbye at the school gates!

Giveaway ends on Thursday so, you know…

ediot

2011-04-15T10:42:00.001+10:00

Feeling pretty much in love with all the dresses currently listed online, but in a gallant act of restraint, here are just a few of my faves.

Also sending some love to Ediot for sharing one of her purchases. You know I love to see where those special little parcels end up once they disappear into the mailbox!

bandwagon

2011-04-11T08:16:00.001+10:00

I haven’t had a colour in my hair since I was about 17. This is a big step for me.
And a little note on the side; Hubba Bubba is gross and I’m not so good at blowing bubbles (this was the only usable bubble pic after 20 minutes worth of effort)!

re:new ebay listings are ending tonight. Get your bids on!

Click here to enter my giveaway.

Ok. Done.

writers block

2011-04-06T08:10:00.005+10:00

Will you feel neglected if I don’t write anything? I really can’t think of anything worthy just at the moment!

Click here to enter my giveaway.

Trousers – Hussy, in store soon * Tshirt – Bec & Bridge * Jumper – Nu+Nan * Boots – thrifted * Ear cuff – 5 Inch and Up

giveaway

2011-04-04T09:00:00.005+10:00

Salt City Candles are amazing. That’s right, I’m putting it out there. Yes, a candle can be amazing – I’ve been burning them for years (not continuously, that would be silly, and a fire hazard) and they are still the most amazing candles I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling. You’ll agree, trust me – each variety, of which there are many, has a fragrance that you can actually appreciate and they burn for, well, ages.

So where’s this all leading I hear you ask? Well, I’ve got two 26oz. candles to give away to you, the people, valued at almost $50 each and packing a whopping 140 hours of scentsational (sorry) burning time... each!

Candle #1 is Mountain Vineyard – ‘As the morning sun peeks through the rolling hills, rays of light spill into the majestic mountain vineyard still glistening with dew.’

Candle #2 is Cinnamon Coconut – ‘Sinking into serenity, you feel the firm fingers of a morning massage melting your muscles as the rich oil permeates the room with sweet and earthy tones of coconut, cinnamon, vanilla and clove.’

Following the blog with Google Connect = one entry.
Being a friend on Facebook = two entries.
Suggest re:new’s Facebook page to your friends = well, it’s up to you how, each suggestion is one more entry!
Once you’ve done that, leave a comment below telling me which candle you want (and how many suggestions you made), then stay tuned, I’ll be drawing the winner April 21st.

Yep, you want one of these in your life.

especially for you

2011-03-31T08:00:00.001+11:00

So I have a little present for you all… Australian Flavour are very kindly offering my readers a little discount on their next shop here… just enter the code ‘renewvintage15’ to receive 15% off your purchase. Yay! Thank you Sarah, our email conversations have been such a pleasure.

If you haven’t already been acquainted here’s the info; established in 2007 Australian Flavour is an online fashion boutique stocking an amazing range of both new and established Australian labels – Millie Loves Min, Tainted, May, Bec & Bridge, Friend of Mine, Joveeba, One Teaspoon, Sumakhi to name a few.
‘We have some of the most talented and creative designers right here in our own backyard’. You know it’s true. We do!

australian flavour

2011-03-29T08:10:00.003+11:00

Yay for the cooling temps… every year I kind of berate myself for enjoying the beginnings of winter because I hate being cold, but I embrace the opportunity to wear more layers. This One Teaspoon jumper is pretty much what I plan to live in over winter.

Jumper – One Teaspoon via Australian Flavour

rain rain go away

2011-03-28T08:00:00.049+11:00

Dear Pluto’s Garden Market yesterday was… wet!

But a dedicated vintage hunter never lets a little bit of rain hold her back!

Current auctions on eBay end tonight. New listings aren’t far away.