Recently I headed to Japan for a holiday with my love Benjamin.

So, naturally whilst in Tokyo I thought I’d see if  I could find some vintage. Unfortunately I didn’t find anything for the shop but plenty pour moi! Here are my tips for you if you’re heading that way…

Harajuku, Tokyo. Awesome place. Great for the shopper! I had heard of two main shops here. Finding them seemed to be determind by what tube stop you get off at but ask any of the locals. They’ll fall over trying to help you out! Spend the day at Harajuku. There really is that much to see and eat and do!

There are two massive ones right on top of each other. One called Kinji and the other called Hanjiro. Kinji is at basement level and Hanjiro on the first floor.

Kinji

Hanjiro

I also dragged my Ben out to a place called Shimo-kitazawa which is a University student area with vintage shops a plenty!

For more photos check out our facebook page!

Vintage 1940s dress Small USD $78 available on etsy

1940s black suede heels Size 6.5 USD $56 available on etsy

1940s starburst brooch USD $11 available on etsy

They have arrived! They’re so sweet and so fun! I found these fabulous pieces at the Rose Street Markets in Melbourne during my last sejour (which we affectionatly named Frocktober as we hunted for frocks, drank Pimms on rooftops and danced down alleyways). They’re been recreated by an awesome artist, Mr Greg Mann. We’re currently stocking an array of pendants, earrings and rings! RRP $55 each

Those of you lucky enough to live in Melbs you can head to Rose Street in Fitzroy every Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Those of you who aren’t as close can peruse the fabulous array of wares online here  The Rose Street Markets

We’re having a Yard Sale on Saturday 5th December and we love to share the love SO if you have fun stuff, vintage things, retro fanfare, 2nd hand selections, bits, bobs, crafty stuff or sweet things email us at info@winifredandbance.com for more INFO!

PICA’s Artists Car Boot Sale is back! In an exuberant carnivalesque atmosphere, artists will again take over the Perth Cultural Centre, creating a unique microcosm of art and collectables within a landscape of cars, tables, tarpaulins and suitcases. New works will appear alongside older works getting a second airing, while collected art, trash, treasure and shiny collectables will frame performance and installation unique to the day.

Members of the public are invited to come along for a day of digging for treasure and ogling the goods. Enjoy a bevy of beautiful objects, all chosen with an artist’s careful eye and take home a masterpiece or two!

Tasty treats and delicious beverages will all be available for the day, along with plenty of entertainment.

PICA’s Artist Car Boot Sale
Sunday 8 November 2009
11am to 3pm
Perth Cultural Centre

This looks cute! A lil markets in Guildford, Western Australia

Perth’s newest fashion blog is up and boy does this fashion cup runeth over! Winifred & Bance are featured as well as lots of other fashion news and juicy tidbits! Sink your teeth into FallVictimToFashion!

For those of you fortunate enough to live in Sydney or who might be there soon, the Sydney Vintage Show is on again 16th – 18th October 2009 in Sydney!

Held twice a year in April and October the show features over 60 exhibitors from all over Australia, selling vintage and antique clothing and accessories, antique and vintage jewellery, linen, lace and textiles and small collectables.

Fabulous burlesque news from around the GLOBE…LOTS of pretty things, fabulous people, sequins and feathers!

Some of our favourites…

Belmont Markets – held in the carpark of the Belmont Forum every Sunday from early. Gold coin donation. Many different items for sale from plants to books, second clothing to car stereos.

Distracted Little Market Day – head to www.distracted.com.au to learn more about their yearly crafty bastards market including an array of different vintage things, foods, crafts and nicnacks.

Karinnyup Markets – held every Sunday undercover at the Karrinyup Shopping Centre from early. Gold coin donation. Car boot sale style. Every week there’s something different!

Made On The Left markets – created to support independant designers, this market showcases WA designers and independant labels. The next ones are being beld at Hyde Park but head to www.madeontheleft.com for more deets.

Mathildas Market – stuff for kids! Homemade, handmade and many beautiful things all for the lil ones… www.mathildasmarket.com.au

Melville Markets – held every Sunday on Canning Hwy in the carpark of Coles, Melville from early, early, early…the earlier you get there the better! Gold coin donation. Car boot sale style. One of our faves!

Miss Johnson’s Vintage and Handmade Market – the first one is being held 30th & 31st October at the Guildford Town Hall. For more information head to www.artisticjourney.com.au

Oxford Street Markets – local designers, vintage & collectables, home decor, baked goods and much, much more. Check out www.oxfordstmarket.com.au for more details

Perth City Markets – held every weekend in the city at the Perth Cutlural Centre with a range of different stalls yes including vintage things! www.theperthmarkets.com.au

Retro markets – upstairs at the Burlesque Lounge held once a month. Fabulous vintage with feathers and sequins for all! Head to www.sugarblueburlesque.com for more details

Rock n Roll Car Boot Sale – held once a year at The Bakery. Keep an ear close to www.artrage.com.au/bakery for further info. Keep your ears peeled!

Unwrapped – more emerging Perth designers and crafty capers! www.unwrapped.com.au

Upmarket – a quarterly market showcasing Perths original designers and handcrafted wares. check out www.perthupmarket.com.au

Winifred & Bance – yes we too have our very own market day! Our first market is on Saturday 5th Dec 2009 and starts at 10.30am. Its at the shop in our front and back yards at 850 Beaufort Street, Inglewood. 14+ stalls with retro, vintage, clothing, bits and bobs for your perusal!