Well today I took some time out from the family, and took myself off to the Take2Market which was on in Geelong West from 10-3 today. I have seen these markets advertised before, so decided to jump at the chance given we live so close.
The market was held at the Geelong West Town Hall, parking was easy and entry was $3 which included a raffle ticket for some great looking accessories as prizes.
On first glance, it was a little overwhelming - there are a lot of stall-holders who were selling such a diverse range of items, so I did what any girl would do and dove straight in. There were a lot of vintage sellers, with gorgeous dresses that unfortunately would not do my curvy size 16 any justice, so I instead hunted down the racks which looked like they contained items that would suit me.
And boy was there a lot to choose from - there were racks and racks of designer clothes, I saw a rack of jeans which were only $2 each! My favourite stall was called "Pleasure, Little Treasure". The stall had the most gorgeous headbands and flower halos, and they were only $10 each! I am kicking myself that I didn't buy any as they were just beautiful, especially the headbands with the felt flowers. I did however pick-up the cutest butterfly necklace ($5), three pairs of flower earrings (3 for $5 - two are not in the photo as they were quickly claimed by my daughters) and a second-hand H&M necklace ($5) which I noticed was the one on my planned list of purchases when H&M opens next weekend (the seller had bought it from H&M in New York).
Other bargains that I found were a cream top by Anne Taylor "LOFT" ($5), which looks as if it will drape beautifully and a gold sequinned cardigan by Warehouse ($5) which would look great with jeans and a top underneath for a night out. I have to say that I was particularly impressed with the seller who sold me the Anne Taylor top, she was just lovely, packaging up my $5 purchase in tissue paper and finding me a bag to take my purchase home in.
From another seller I picked up a French Connection striped t-shirt ($5),a red Vigorella top ($5) and a brand new navy Mesop top for only $10 - bargain!!!
Overall I loved it - I could have easily bought more, especially with the racks and racks of designer clothes, but unfortunately my budget did not allow it this time. There were quite a few stalls that I didn't even look at, some selling bags, shoes and accessories as well as clothes. An event which I will definitely put in my calendar for next time (and hopefully those cute headbands from Pleasure, Little Treasure will be there).
