My main aim of the day was checking out Ol’ Golden Face’s (Tutankhamen) collection of treats from his tomb, but I still managed to keep the faith and find the Royal Arcade’s Brotherhood of St Lawrence op shop (in the basement). I also hunted down the Burke St Salvos, only to find that it was having a grand re-opening in 11 day’s time. No sign on the door as to where I could find an alternative, either. What if it was an emergency?
The Brotherhood of St Lawrence has 27 shops around Melbourne and its surrounds but despite their chain-store status, the one in the Royal Arcade was pretty nanna. There were some lovely dresses, but since I like, you know, eating and stuff, I had to pass. I still managed to find a few things, mainly work attire (that old excuse again...): a mint green knit vest with a cute diamond pattern with the tag still attached. Thanks, Veronica, whoever you are. A cherry-red Portmans knit vest put a smile on my face, and goes very well with my new red-and-white striped Zara shirt (I tested it in my hotel room). Add a pair of slacks (black Cue from MOSH - see previous post) and I’m sorted for my first day of work on Monday. I couldn’t walk past the last piece I bought: a pale grey t-shirt printed with black braces and a red-and-white polka dot bow tie. Classic. All that joy for $17.00; slightly more than I normally like to pay, but this was a Melbourne city op shop, so I let it slide and handed over the cash. It is for charity, after all.
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| The red vest is in the wash... |
The Brotherhood of St Lawrence
City Basement
Royal Arcade Basement
Off Burke St Mall
Melbourne Vic
Ph 03 9650 3011
Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
Sat 9.30am-4pm (sleep in, then home early!)
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