Author Archives: Victoria

We’ve moved!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Victoria

Hi everyone, You may have noticed things have become a little quiet on Thrifters of the World Unite. That’s because we’ve been beavering away creating a whole new website for the Jarvis and Janis shop, and a brand new blog … Continue reading →

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DIY shoulder bag in 10 steps!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Victoria

Over the last year or so I’ve been gradually amassing a sizeable collection of fabrics – vintage pieces picked up from markets and vintage shops, end of line pieces from my local fabric shop and bits and bobs left over … Continue reading →

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Our first vintage fair!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Victoria

What better a time to do our first ever vintage fair than on possibly the coldest weekend, in the world, ever. Complete with heavy snow and a rented van that wouldn’t lock. Such obstacles aside, I’m hugely proud to say … Continue reading →

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DIY Mannequin greetings cards

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Victoria

This week I’ve been making my own greetings (or ‘Thankyou’) cards to send out with orders from the boutique, to give them a slightly more personal touch. These didn’t take much time at all to make and they look pretty … Continue reading →

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What a difference a beret makes!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Victoria

In a bid to organise myself, I’ve been filing away all the photographs that I’ve taken of the shop inventory so far, and it struck me as I looked through them all, how adding a simple beret can make an … Continue reading →

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How to wear tweed

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Victoria

Who doesn’t love tweed? The high street certainly upped it’s appetite for tweed recently but, beyond teaming a hacking jacket with skinny jeans H&M style, Is there a way to wear this fab fabric without looking like everyone else? First, … Continue reading →

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Vintage shopping NZ-style

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Victoria

I had this picture taken during one of only a few days of sun, as opposed to clouds and rain… Unheard of apparently during a New Zealand summertime. Maybe we do indeed always take the weather with us. But hey … Continue reading →

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New year resolutions!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Victoria

It’s been a while since my last post but I have two very good excuses… 1) I (voluntarily) gave up my day job a month ago (who would do such a thing?!) and was slightly paralysed with fear at the … Continue reading →

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Current favourite read: Celia Birtwell

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Victoria

Things have been a little quiet in my blog world, I know. I’ve been busy hatching plans for 2012 – new goals to be posted soon! That, and getting ready to finish college and my day job, and launch into … Continue reading →

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Latest find: 1930′s evening gown

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Victoria

Lots of eBay-ing, thrifting and vintage shopping this last month has led me to this beautiful new number. A black crepe 1930′s evening gown with bead embellished neckline and sleeve. Unfortunately it’s a *bit* too small for me so I’ll … Continue reading →

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