Love the idea of these - two in one shoe, a ballet flat and a stiletto. Wear them out for the night and just pack away the heels when you've had enough. Or, wear the flats to work and slip on the heels for some clubbing. Clever. They have some eco-credentials, using some recycled and… Continue reading Shoe evolution
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The iphone rangefinder
Ain't it interesting how the more tech we get with our gadgets the more we hanker for the retro charm of the clunk, whir and wind? And following on from apps like 8mm and pixlr. where the vintage sits inside your iphone, now there are gadgets to strap on to your sleek wee iphone beast… Continue reading The iphone rangefinder
The Retro Recycled Restored Market
Exciting! Looks fantastic - all details on their facebook page.
Boy
Oh boy. Taika Waititi is great.
The Take Home Series
Good, honest and useful videos for super simple hair. From the dude at Pacing the Panic Room DId you see his wife's maternity series? She knows how to do it well.
A Love Story
Yet another compelling reason to recycle your plastics. You don't want unrequited love in your hands along with everything else now do you? 🙂
Geek Chic
Oh. Yes indeed. I like. The luxest upcycling of e-waste I have seen yet. Thanks Paola Mirai. The cufflinks in his range would have to be the near perfect gift for the IT guys in our lives. Work your hands to the bone dude, and convert all this stuff into smackloads of jewels. Far more pleasing.
Feet firmly on Planet Earth
Starfish Clothing stock some mean labels. Obviously their own fine work, as well as other great green stuff - such as the brilliant kowtow clothing and Terra Plana shoes. I saw on their facebook page though, that this is Terra Plana's last season. Tear. So should you be needing some new shoes for winter, nah… Continue reading Feet firmly on Planet Earth
VVVintage
Awesome. VVVintage take vintage clothes, and through upcycling them with designers transform them into some new glory. They are working with Oxfam, using some of their stash, and returning 10% profit back to them too, and international shipping is free should you want to partake in some of their splendid treats. This kind of re-imagining… Continue reading VVVintage
Oh happy day!
Most Wanted Vintage, the cracker jack store for all vintage treasures found in Aro Valley, Wellington has just launched an online shop. Go have a gander, especially if you are homebound or provincial - you'll thank me for the mainline to the good stuff.
The Big Shwop 