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Saturday 20th July - The Winter Warmer Vintage Market Napier is back!

Need something to look forward to this winter?The Winter Warmer Vintage market is back for it's fourth year! Saturday 20th July, indoors at Tamatea High School gym, 61 Freyberg Avenue, Tamatea, Napier. 9am - 3pm. Enjoy the best of the 20s - 70s: vintage hair and make overs, cupcakes from Sprinkle of Joy and shop from many vintage, retro and rockabilly inspired stalls and retailers! Clover Food Truck will be serving up hot food and Spoonman Coffee Co. for your caffeine fix. Gold coin entry. More details about our fabulous Stallholders in the event to come! Stall Holder Applications are full but please apply in writing if you sell vintage items to be on the waitlist to Rose roseolliver.music@hotmail.com Please bring cash...

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How to "Dress Pinup" for beginners

So you’ve seen a few good looking girls in full circle skirts, gorgeous wiggle dresses or skinny jeans and heels. And now you have decided that the retro look is for you. But you don’t have a lot of cash to get started. The good news is, you don’t need it! Op shops will be your best friend! It's taken me years to get my wardrobe together and I'm still adding to my collection. Taking the time to find tops, cardys, jumpers, hair scarves, bags, shoes and accessories in op shops will help you save money. Trademe can be good but watch for retailers from overseas selling ripoffs and poor quality. There are also loads of buy sell pages, join them...

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