A Fashion Market Raising the Bar

Its always a relief when something you love is combined with the ever relaxing joy of alcoholic beverage consumption (that is if you're of age).  Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits...doesn't matter; one or the other is usually in supply when a joyous occasion occurs.  Perhaps this joyous occasion be that of the arts; perhaps it be the art of Shopping! :)

Fringe Bar Market in Paddington off Oxford St.

 "Its like I died and went to fashion heaven!  And what?...There's more?...A full bar awaiting my exhilarated soul inside?!  Get my mattress honey, I'm moving in!"

     

     Fringe Bar Market is held weekly at the Fringe Bar in a suburb known to locals as "Paddo."  It's simply an ingenious idea, how come I don't see these more often?  Unlike most pop-up shops or sample sales with a hired bar, these ambitious fab folks took their designer digs to the pub itself.  The Fringe Bar's fabulous vintage inspired interior and chandelier lighting is one thing, but the unique clothes and accessories add to the market's "amaze factor".  You get rare designer styles and vintage one-of-a-kind pieces at negotiated prices.  The fashion obsessed and locals mainly know of this Saturday-only establishment, which keeps the crowds at reasonable levels.  I'm so excited for my discovered hidden gem in Sydney's posh suburb and loyally dedicating my Saturdays to it.

A look inside Fringe Bar Market (wish my closet looked like this!)

See you there Saturday x

   

   

¡Bueno!: San Telmo Sunday Markets do deliver

Antay Alvarez, student/ Jewelry Designer

     I have always dreamt of going to South America, particularly that of Argentina.  So when I had the opportunity to explore the city of Buenos Aires, I already had my bags packed before the ticket was purchased.  "Viva Buenos Aires!"
     After a grueling itinerary of multi-connected flights through Central and northern South America, 26 hours, and 3 planes later I was finally there (sigh).  I woke up the next morning in San Telmo at a very loud (literally and metaphorically) hostel with a Circus name and theme...lucky me...
     I realized I was just in time for the highly anticipated San Telmo Sunday markets that has become an avenue for local artists, designers, and the sort in Buenos Aires to showcase their hardwork to eager foreigners and city dwellers waiting to spend their disposable income.  The streets were cluttered with tourists and locals alike, trying to bargain their way from vendor to vendor.  There were many pieces of

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So who's coming with?  Meet up with me...(i'll be the one sitting under a cabana with a strong hold on my cocktail glass) x

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