summer fashion Flattering in vintage VINTAGE inspired clothes are flattering on many women, says Darla Darling of the Darling Sisters. At Darling Central, in Gold Creek, there are a range of 1940s style Katharine Hepburn-inspired jeans and pants. “It can be so hard to find a good pair of pants but these ones are so flattering and much better than the ones that show your bottom when you bend over,” she says. There are also beautiful dresses with “fantastic” prints in 1950s style cuts that are perfect for Christmas parties. In addition to the frocks, there are swimsuits and other clothing by Bettie Page Clothing, Igigi, My
Sister Pat, Tarantula and more. The Darling Sisters, Unit 9, 7 O’Hanlon Place, Gold Creek, open Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, thedarlingsisters.com
Bettie Page silver roses dress, $160, from The Darling Sisters.
Check Shirt, $49.95, 1940’s style jeans, $130, Hair tie, $16.50, from The Darling Sisters.
Recycling and reusing Straw floral hand bag, $45, from Designer Op Shop.
Red bow shoes (vintage inspired), $20, from Designer Op Shop.
Miss shop red summer top, $40, from Designer Op Shop.
THERE’S a new boutique on Lonsdale Street in Braddon called Designer Op Shop, which specialises in stocking the cream of the secondhand crop. Designer Op Shop is “unlike any other boutique in Canberra, with a unique vibe like a little Melbourne boutique”, says Daniella Morr, whose family owns the store. “We pride ourselves in recycling and reusing. “We’ve handpicked the best pieces from ladies fashion to vintage homewares for a sustainable and enjoyable way to shop, with very reasonable prices.” Designer Op Shop features vintage glassware, housewares, clothing and accessories. Daniella’s family has plenty of experience in fashion: her mum Sharyn Pitsilos had a store, Chin-Chin, in the Canberra Centre for 18 years and her sister Taylor is studying fashion. Daniella `is known in Canberra for her modelling and was the People’s Choice Award winner for the Miss World Australia competition this year. Designer Op Shop, 28 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, designeropshop.com.au
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