Sunday Discovery Markets - Rocklea

The early bird catches the worm is every market goers mantra when they arise before the sun and today it was me chanting whilst making coffee in the dark cold kitchen. Rugged up yet fashionable we both had our signature market looks me as - fashion seeker chic, Victoria Nun as - bohemian glitter happy.

My outfit today was a mix of comfort and style with accessories to match with an estimated cost of $150.

• Gucci Scarf (Imitation) - Thailand
• Star and Key chain - Eumundi Markets
• Sun Glasses - Emundi Markets
• Bangles and Earrings - Trade Secret
• Leather Owl Bag - Southbank Markets
• Tights - Target
• Shoes - Famous Footwear
• Lace Shirt - Latin Clothing Company
• Snake Skin (look) Skirt - Latin Clothing Company
• Belt - Latin Clothing Company
• Gold Sequin Jumper - SES Fashion

Victoria's outfit was inspired by glitter with a happy, cheerful and functional look being the outcome, accessories were left at home with the intent of buying and wearing immediately the estimated cost was $75.

• Coat- SES Fashion 
• Shirt - Myer
• Skirt - St Vinnies
• Tights - SES Fashion
• Shoes - Rivers
• Necklace and Earrings - Rocklea Markets (bought that day)

My blogger buddy and I trained it to Rocklea to adventure (and discover) the Brisbane Markets. As strictly north side girls the trip was a bit daunting in the early hours of the morning but armed with travel mugs of coffee we reached our destination unscathed. 

As the first train arrived at 7:30am we were an hour and a half behind the keenest market goers but still early enough to grab some gems. Our first point of call was jewellery, we found a lovely stall run by Mello with a wide range from charm earrings (my favourite) to beautiful pendants. She told us her secret to affordable jewellery is buying in bulk which is perfect for selling at markets, most of her items are international, ordered over the internet and others are her own market finds snapped up before the crowds arrive. We each were very pleased with our treasures from her stall and it was a great way to start our day.

I soon found that although being illegal to sell (and buy) in Australia there were stalls that had "designer" goods such as handbags, wallets and scarves. I have recently developed an obsession with Louis Vuttion and decided that a treasure (and some trash) hunt was on. I found some gems and some that were worse than finding coal in your stocking at Christmas. Some claimed they were selling the genuine brand and although lovely soft leather at $100 (and brand new?!) I could not believe that they were telling me the truth, whilst others fessed up to the legitimacy (or lack there of) and priced accordingly. I managed to find 7 different stalls selling LV and satisfied my design brand demon for now.

  

Whilst perusing the aisles as always I found that only half my attention was on what was being sold, the other half was what everyone else was wearing. I was a little disappointed with the very apparent lack of fashion conscious marketers, although in their defence it was an early chilly winters morning and trackies and a hoodie would be what anyone after a bit of comfort would want to wear. I did manage to snap a few sneaky shots of looks that stood out.

I liked these looks because they had those fashion essentials that will never fail. In order these are a designer handbag, nautical stripes and an in colour. These items can make an outfit look effortlessly stylish and with the exception of seasonal colours can last you throughout the year.


So of course now for the question that any shopping trip provokes. What did you GET?!

I was very happy with my market haul today, more often than not I sircome to the cheap price tags and buy things that I seriously don't need and actually don't want. Today was not one of those days. My Kitty included-

• Louis Vuttion Scarf $4 (imitation)
• Long gold owl pendant $5
• Coatch patterned sheer shirt $5
• Louis Vuttion bag $40 (imitation)
• Sterling silver Goldfish earrings $5
• Sterling silver Sewing Machine earrings $5

Total Spend $64

Victoria's haul was from very similar stalls as mine and included-

• Bronze owl ring $2.50
• Bronze diamanté earrings $2.50
• Peacock Pendant $2.50
• Bumble bee earrings$2.50
• Yellow Stone pendant chocker $5
• White Lace skirt $5
• Little Plant $4
• Handbag $35
• Fresh Daffodils $4

Total Spend $63

Our overall experience was a total delight and there is no doubt that we shall visit again, next time we will hopefully have our own transport back (Bella my beautiful car) and will be able to hit the stalls as the gates open. These markets had a wonderfully diverse range of goods which we were told generally change from week to week. You could easily find yourself a friendly fish, a pre loved lace shirt or a new anything.

Hope you enjoyed!!!
xx Stacy Lace