Morning Sugers. This week’s Friend of Suger – Your Style post is bought to you by a Mother, owner of two blogs My Vintage Vow & Journey to Bliss and crafty crafter Trudie. She is a literal friend of Suger. Since her enquiry regarding her blog make over popped into my inbox, Trudie has been a great support and cheer squad for me. A bundle of questions and energy, she’s a high energy, big love type lady. Plus every time I see Trudie she looks uniquely fabulous. This is a style you want to see. Check it out!
I don’t think there is one word to describe my style when it comes fashion, other than to tell you I love vintage and op shopping. I like to mix vintage and thrifted finds with current and classic pieces. As a kid growing up I was dressed in op shop finds and hand me downs so I think my style has always been evolving.
To be honest my vintage loving style is still evolving as my wardrobe and collection expands. But it’s pretty safe to say I like different elements from all the eras and it’s fun mixing it up. I stopped caring a long time ago about what was “on trend” or “in season” and just went with what made me fee like me and true to myself, so now I just have fun trying things.
I’m slightly challenged at the moment with breastfeeding and finding suitable garments that I appreciate for my style but allow the ease to breastfeed comfortably. So at the moment you can often find me in a vintage maxi skirt and a retailed basic tee or perhaps I will wear a vintage top with a trusty pair of skinny leg jeans and dress up a little more with vintage head scarves and accessories.
{first photo by Danielle – Five Little Reasons}
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Thanks for sharing. Trudie you have such a fun style. I’m kinda jealous and it makes me want to go op shopping. Rachel x
Thanks Rachel. We could so do a bloggers op shopping spree. There are so many other locations I’m yet to suss out in Brisbane.
Ooooo, a guided tour, should we hire a bus? 😉
Me too! Unfortunately, like Anne below, I have a bit of an issue with finding decent items in my size. Accessories, heck yes, every day of the WEEK! Haha.
There is actually a bit of an HBE op shop tour in the works in the not too distant future. What side of the city are you on Trudie?
Nice!
Aww honey thank you always such kind words.
Yep that’s me questions and energy, you live once gotta get things done.
Mwah.
You’re so welcome. Thanks for taking part.
Love your style Trudie! You’ve got the figure to wear any style. Most vintage finds are in small sizes. I don’t think obesity was as big in the 70’s as it is now. LOL You look great!
Anne xx
Me too! It’s such a funky look, isn’t it. I also have the same issue in op shops. I thank the stars every day that I was born in the age of the plus size store!! Phew. Lucky.
LOL Melissa! I must say, I’ve got a good op shop near me that always has a good, well priced range of plus size clothes. Target’s Moda brand and some of Myer’s brands like Basque, Nouvelle and BIB. Have to be lucky though. xx
Oh wow! Next time I’m in Brisbane I’ll have to get you to take me there, we’ll have coffee.
I still love the outfit Trudie wore to the Say Hello workshop, those pants were amazing but the whole ensemble just ROCKED! I covet that outfit!!
So true! Those jeans won me over in an instant followed closely by the blazer.
Love your look Trudie!! Getting much more into vintage accessories myself but I wish I was more brave with colour!
Ah just do it. Colour is something I’m still getting a handle on, but sometimes you just have to jump in, I think. 😉
I think our fashion is very much the same. I love mixing pieces from the op shop with new. It’s so much more unique and I really, really love that yellow skirt.
Thanks Hun, the skirt is a 80’s crimp skirt. I nabbed it at monster Lifeline $2 sale still with orignal shop tags on it. Never worn.
It’s a great colour!