Winnie B is all up on the interweb and stuff

You can now satisfy your retro cravings onlne with the launch of Winifred and Bance's online store!  The rest of the country gets to have a taste of Perth's favourite second hand goldmine.

Read all about it in the article I tippity tapped for six thousand

'The Obnoxious Owl Experience' - Week Two

It's been a bit of a hectic week to be honest. Shits been going down in my hometown South Africa (stay tuned for an entire post dedicated to that...Owl's gonna get real) and even though I've been pretty busy with work and recreation, it's been on my mind the entire time. Anyhow...here it is...my week in pics.

Sooooooooo it was Easter. And I was on a fooking diet - which meant nada chocolate bunnies and hot cross sex buns - which is only like my most favourite bun! Therefore I requested that the bunny is not to deliver any confectionery this year. I DID however receive this bad boy from my staff...

Yes. Yes that is a chocolate Mr Potato head WITH detachable body parts. There is no temptation to tuck into this as it blatantly needs to stay in the box and look rad, innit? Said diet has kinda driven me into a bit of a spending spree (which is bad bad bad, because I leave for the UK in 8 weeks for Glastonbury and I also don't really need anything) HOWEVER...lookie at this silver bag I picked up for 2 dolla from CottonOn...

Voila! A cassette decorated goon bag! You could also probs roast a chicken in it too. I mainly use it for work to lug around my HUGE A4 diary and other such 'tings.

Now I am a self proclaimed Nike girl, Air Max to be specific (I like the elevation) but Dee from Winifred & Bance sent me a Facebook message informing me that she just got a 1980's Adidas Trackie Top in that was 'so me' (it's garish and obnoxious - she has a point) so obvs I had to buy it. I am not one to go around mixing brands so I needed some kicks to go with it, thus forcing me to cop these babies...

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about! Truth be told, I think I used the top as an excuse 'cause I've kinda had my eye on these for a while. That retro Adidas jacket would look waaaay better with heels and hoop earrings anyway. What's a girl to do? I'll tell you what's she to do, she's to impulse purchase THESE beauty's...

Oh God. Tell me you ain't salivating right about now. I picked them up thinking they'd be about $400 but they were just a measly 170 bucks! That's like nothing! OK OK, I shouldn't be spending when I have an international trip on the horizon but imagine me hanging out with Kate Moss at Glasto wearing these fuckers! Exactly. It's an investment.

In other news - I dyed my hair black this week and had another fringe trim. I went all edgy and had it cut on a slant like so...

I have had more fringe trims in my life than I've had hot showers. Because basically, I've had the same 'effin hair cut since I was 5 years old. Exhibit A...

Jesus. I already had the 'myspace face' mastered at that age! But see? Same hair! Hey man, if it ain't broke, you know the rest.

So new hair, new clothes and a trimmer figure (the diet paid off 'cause I lost 9kg's! kaaaching!) I took my ass out on Saturday and landed up at a house party in the city. Ran into a few lad's from Last Chance and ended up getting tagged by one of their Danish mates. Nice choice of colour bruv!

It says 'NAME' 'cause that what he writes. I think it's kinda clever. It would have been more exciting if the pen used was of the more fleshier variety *sigh* Whatevs.

I woke up Sunday morning, cleaned my chest and headed out with the fam to Perth Zoo for my sisters birthday. Highlight of the day was the elephants having a bath...

(Errr..this picture doesn't really show much)...and lunch at JUS BURGERS afterwards (yes for those in the know, it is a Sowf Efrican restaurant) where I wolfed down a Chicken Pesto Mozzarella food angel...

Sozz diet :(

Not only are their burgers arguably the best in Perth but they had a nice wall for me to look at to!

Well that's about it really. This post is probs about an 11 out of 10 for narcissism, but I ain't gonna lie, I LOVE checking out other peeps photos, so I'm sure someone will find pleasure in these. Or at least it'll take up 2 minutes of your life while you're waiting for the kettle to boil. Speaking of which - Imma go have a brew right now.

So God bless and good night owlettes x

Dee Carter - Owner of vintage store WINIFRED & BANCE

So about this party then...we have Jamaican food, a line up of smashing DJ's, drinks, cupcakes and PRIZES which can be won off the 'Owl Wheel' - these prizes are coming from some of the coolest business scattered around Perth. Now you know this owl likes her threads, and I especially love vintage ones. Perth unfortunately is not brimming with an abundance of good vintage stores but there is a diamond gleaming on 850 Beaufort Street, which is owned by this exquisite bird named Dee. Not only was she great fun to hang out with during the interview, but she also donated a couple of items from her range of fabulous frocks and such.

Winifred & Bance (named after her nan Winifred Bance) is a treasure trove of amazingness (real word). It is decorated with Nan's furniture and belongings, even her wedding dress stands daintily in the corner - believe me, at a size 6...it's dainty. But let's introduce you to the broad behind this vintage mecca ... Delilah Carter.

WHERE DOES THE PASSION FOR ALL THINGS VINTAGE COME FROM?

I have no idea really. I've always loved ferreting through markets and op shops and of course Nan's house. I love the history and value of things from times past. They really don't make things like they used to. And every piece tells a story.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VINTAGE AND 2ND HAND?

It depends who you ask!
In my book "vintage clothing" are items from the 1920s to the 1950s. Retro takes off from 1960s to the 1980s. Before the 1920s its considered antique.
Second hand items is anything after the mid nineties.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES IN THE SHOP AS OF NOW?

Oh my gosh that's super hard...I'm just going through 100 pretty vintage dresses for the ladies. They're all so cute and fun...and for the guys probably the vintage tee's I got from America. There are so many of them!

HAS ANYTHING COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR THAT YOU COULD NEVER PART WITH?

My JH Lynch prints with the pretty ladies. They're all mine *insert evil laugh*

WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM SUNDAE?

hmmm...there are so many! I love ice cream! Honey macadamia with fresh banana and warm caramel sauce.

YOUR FAVOURITE PAIR OF SHOES?
My black vintage Justin lizard skin cowboy boots with flame stitching up the sides

FAVOURITE CITY AND WHY?

Barcelona. Vintage clothing, Gaudi, tapas and the people.

DO YOU LIKE OWLS?

I love owls! My friend just got this one. Sooooo cool!

Usually someone this cool ain't that 'chill' but Dee is an uber fresh lady with an eye for treasure, she is like a magpie in this world of birds. Drop in and see her, buy a frock and share a cappuccino. She likes hers skinny, no sugar and very hot! A bit like herself. Owl stamp of approval x

Winifred & Bance

850 Beaufort Street

Inglewood

(08) 9473 0390

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECK MANSELL - 0415 566 738 (another bangin' bird - fyi)