Can Recycle Fashion be Chic? Part 2

Recap: To find a Gorman inspired outfit at the Sunday market

I love going to markets, Camberwell in particular. Predominantly a trash and treasure market but you'll also find vintage, emerging designers and other cool bits and bobs.

So what did I find? An awesome grey leather skirt with pockets (what a bonus!), a never used so so so soft scarf, a spotted tank plus a gorgeous off white lace-detailed top. Ok, the lace detailed top was not Gorman inspired but it was soo pretty and teamed with my new leather mini, so so me! Now obviously it's not an exact replica (did you really think it would be??) but i didn't do so bad. I like it and I'll definitely be wearing my new buys!

* All up cost me only $10 *
($7 for the clothes, $3 for the coffee! LUV IT!)

Spotted - Simon & his significant other of Australian label Extinct scouring at the same market. Guess when they say "... Extinct doesn't deal in dinosaur bones. It does however take influence from the best of bygone fashion eras and makes them wearable today", we now know where that influence comes from! Not taking anything away from these guys, all their garments are made in Melbourne using Australian, NZ and Italian natural fabrics.

Cocoinc Northcote - high 5

Coco Inc
308 High Street Northcote

I, my friends have been having way too much coffee. After a huge breakfast at Coco Inc and a long catch up with my mate Ang, half the day was nearly over and we really had to make a move. But I wanted another drink, a juice? Did I have time? Hmmm... could i? will i? ask for juice in my KeepCup? Of course I did!

Boost Juice Bourke Street - high 5

Boost Juice
Shop 2601 Bourke Street Melbourne

It was a warm morning and I didn’t feel like a coffee rather I had juice on my mind, Boost juice to be exact! So for my morning break I rushed off to Boost to collect my free birthday boost juice. Now my bday isn’t until next week but for some reason I had it in my head that I could redeem my freebie today since I had the email and all. Obviously I couldn’t. Obviously. Another blonde moment for moi. Oh well, I still wanted my smoothie and I wanted it in my KeepCup.

“No problem and I’ll charge you for a kids size as your cup is much smaller than our medium” said the boost juice dude

WOW so accommodating. Tho I must have given him some conversation ammunition, you know, coming across a crazy girl wanting a free boost on a day not her birthday, how she wanted her smoothie in a KeepCup and how she had to photograph it.

Thankfully this was all taken in good humor and with a grin on his face! But boy, TGIF.. no more blonde moments please.

Hugo's Expresso - high 5

Hugo’s Expresso
Shop 3 601 Little Collins Street Melbourne

This arvo I needed a coffee fix. With only shrapnel in my purse I managed to muster up $2 to take advantage of the $2 small coffee opening special at Hugo’s Expresso. Now I know my KeepCup ain’t a small size, some may even consider it a large tho really it’s a medium, nonetheless I decided to try my luck. Firstly, to see if Hugo's would accept my KeepCup and secondly, if they would accommodate a medium size KeepCup even tho i was purchasing a small.

Given that I needed a caffeine fix, it's no surprise then that I trotted off to the wrong Hugo Expresso. Instead of a quick pop down stairs and across the road, I went to the original Hugo’s Expresso, a whole block away. The walk was lovely but yes I am blonde at times. But you know what, I’m glad I took the walk as the peeps at this Hugo Expresso are the loveliness of lovely not only did I get my coffee fix, they farewelled me with another $2 card. Such a quaint hole in the wall kinda place, I can’t wait for my next coffee fix at the “other” Hugo’s Expresso!

Missing: KeepCup 1... Introducing KeepCup 2

Last night was a very good night. So good that in between dinner@Crown and the journey home to East Malvern station, I lost my beloved KeepCup. Now I too wonder what adventures are instored for my lost KeepCup…

So I introduce you to KeepCup number 2. Same same but different. KC2 consists of different shades of green. Deliberate? No, but it did make choosing a new KeepCup simplier!

Kartel Express McCracken Ln – high 5

Kartel Express

Crner Little Collins Street & McCracken Lane

My KeepCup has a friend!

Drawn in by the music pumping out of Kartel Express, I pop in for my morning coffee fix and low and behold another KeepCup is already in line waiting (it's the one with the blue band & grey lid). It´s of no surprise then that the barista being experienced with KeepCup knew the right amount to fill my KeepCup for the perfect lid closure.


Barista dude however, did find it bizarre that I took a photo of my coffee. I explained to him that I blog about the adventures of my KeepCup and more specifically how it gets picked up or rejected by baristas! This leads him to ask if I work for KeepCup? I tell him I hope so!

As for the coffee, only you can be the real judge of that...!

Green & Free

Although I´ve been green for some time now but since starting Green Chic (only 5 days ago), I have already seen monetary benefits. First it was 10% discount off my new Ultragirl Crinkle flatties and now it´s free shows at the Art House. GREEN TIX FOR NIX... yes please! So all you have to do is leave your car at home and choose a planet friendly mode of transport, bike/walk/public transport and the show´s free! But before you take advantage of this freebie, best to check the website for the fine print.

https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ArtsHouse/Bookings/Pages/GreenTix.aspx