Thursday, August 26, 2010
Super Powers...
I realised today that I may have a special ability, a superpower of sorts. Nothing as exciting as leaping over tall buildings or even washing the dishes in a flash, this one involves Op-Shops.It's a kind of psychic ESP thing that urges me to go to a specific Op-Shop, totally out of my way, because I get a feeling that something really good is waiting for me there. I only officially recognised I had this talent today, when for no particular reason I had to visit the Salvos in Balaclava. I'd only been there once in the past with little success, but today I just had a feeling... And lo and behold I found the most beautiful and amazing woollen coat for Emma that will fit her perfectly next winter.I call it the Sound of Music coat, because I imagine its what one of the children wore as the were hiking over the Alps to escape from the Nazis...
Simple styling with a detachable hood, forest green wool felt, made in Austria. It's the details that have won my heart though.
The label, the leather hook loop on the collar, the little metal coin buttons that hold the buttons. It even has little vents under the arms so you don't over heat.
Its in perfect condition and cost me all of $8.99, see what I mean about super powers?
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9 comments:
wow!! love it.
Yep - SuperCinti for sure!
That is one fabulous superpower you have m'dear.
I wish i had time for op shopping.
OMG that is gorgeous
You're absolutely right - definitely something super going on here!! And what is it about coats that just makes me swoon? x
and the photos dont do it justice!
Hi! Found you through The Haby Goddess blog. Your superpowers are excellent! Great coat. I got the same tingle yesterday... went to a Salvos I don't usually visit and came out with 2 big bags of fabric - all for 20c, 50c or $1 each. YAY! Monique xx
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Wow! Great find!
What a great find - I can see why you couldn't resist! I don't seem to have the same luck when it comes to op shops.
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