August 2 - Ideal Day

If I was to describe to you my ideal day, it wouldn't be too far off today. Free run of the back room of an op shop, a “name your price” policy, and the freedom to rearrange the shop as I see fit... Wait. That’s exactly what I did, so I guess today at the MOSH House op shop was my ideal day!

After helping mum set the store up, I headed out the back to sort through the bags and boxes of clothes. One word: SCORE! Witchery, New Look (UK), Sussan, Sportsgirl, Country Road… As I picked things out for the store, I found some choice numbers for myself (one for the shop, one for me, one for the shop, one for me… Bit like when I cook with wine…). I’ll add some pics of what I bought, but needless to say, I had to sneak them past the husband. Don’t get me wrong – he has a point. I have my own room filled with clothes (one pet name he gave it is The Floordrobe), and it really was too many things to buy in one hit, but when I explain how little I paid, and what great condition they are in, no-one could blame me!

Once I had picked out some great things for the store, mum and I went through what was already on offer. There were 2 $2.00 racks, 2 $1.00 boxes, 2 “prices as marked” rack and a shoe shelf. By the time we finished, there was a 20c and 50c basket, a $1.00 rack, a $2.00 rack, 2 “prices as marked”, a pants section and a kid’s section. I’d put outfits together and hung them out the front, and placed the heels in two sections so you can see them all.

I need to go back and play in there some more; it was so much fun! I even strategically showed mum a dress in front of a lady who I thought would like it… SOLD! Such fun. As for my little winners, I only paid $20.00 for the lot (including a couple of books). That was mates rates, but with the most expensive item a pair of as-knew Levis 560’s at $8.00 (size 10 if you are interested), I’m pretty sure you’ll walk out with armfuls of bargains, too. Check out my purchases below, just don’t tell my lovely husband!

1. Black Cue wide leg pants (justification: work)
2. New Look Union Jack jumper (justification: awesome) 
3. Pink Witchery knit (justification: work)
4. Sportsgirl blue and white floral skater skirt (justification: pretty)
5. Vermilion Sussan cardigan (justification: work, but that's just an excuse) 
6. Black Country Road jersey dress (justification: um. Der. LBD)
7. Blue knit Sussan cardie (justification: warm)
8. Brown Peter Alexander jumpber (justification: PJs)
9. Brown jersey Target jumper (justification: toasty and warm for me)
10. Brown knit Cerrie vest (justification: work)
11. Green and grey floral Decjuba shirt (justification: um. Let's say work)
12. Michael Palin book and some chick-lit

Remember: don't tell...!