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{Red spotted coat// Cream knitted jumper: Vintage, Socks: Topshop, Brogues: Vintage}

As i usually prefer to opshop alone it was refreshing to have company for once and someone to talk to for the painful drive home on such a cold and gloomy day. Alex always provides the best kinds of fun and i secretly like that she now gets every Monday off and can watch ellen with me on our extremely comfortable lounge. Today we spent the day opshopping in Sydney, stuffing ourselves silly with lamb and roast vegetable foccachios, climbing trees, eating too many sweets, meeting one of the cutest little asian ladies i think i've ever seen and running around in the pretty autumn leaves. Can you believe it's taken this long for the leaves to finally turn those beautiful shades of orange and red and actually start behaving like normal leaves should for this time of year?

I found this cute little red spotted coat a few days ago when i was opshopping and was thrilled that it was cold enough today to wear it. I still can't get out of my oversized knitted jumpers so i was pretty happy i could wear this jacket so easily with it. There wasn't alot of thinking required on a day like today, just pure warmth and alot of layers. The photos don't really do this jacket enough justice but the fit is absolutely amazing and it kind of flairs from the waist down. I think it was the black and white spotted buttons and sleeves that sealed the deal for me and made me decide to keep it for myself. I also decided to keep the vintage black brogues i'm wearing in these photos that for some reason i decided to try on just before listing and instantly fell in love with. Note to self: Don't trust.. yourself? But i can assure you i did find things for the store! Too many, actually. I have a another massive store update coming for the accessory store, Gary Pepper Pieces, tomorrow night so be sure to have a look. I have over 20 new vintage bags, several pairs of lace up ankle boots, chains, earrings, bracelets and some super cute vintage rings i sourced from the US so i hope you all like :)

Oh and guess what? Gary Pepper Vintage was spotted in this weeks issue of GRAZIA! It was wonderful to open the magazine and see myself alongside the wonderful Ashley from A Studded Rose Vintage and other vintage inspired bloggers. A big thank you to Jessica from Grazia for running our photos!
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To add to how lovely this week has been already, i received a wonderful and exciting offer a few days ago from The Style Net. A new online high end fashion directory that aims to "Simplify the online shopping experience. We present a simple yet effective directory providing access to the worlds most sought after designers. The Style Net showcases leading Australian and International stores" which launched it's online campaign today!

I am so happy to announce that Gary Pepper Vintage just signed on with The Style Net and will be selling alongside high end fashion brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, Shopbop, Fluer Wood and one of my all time favourite vintage stores, Claire Inc! They have also been lovely enough to include my blog in their 'Style Blogs' section and have me sitting with the likes of The Cherry Blossom Girl and Fashiontoast. I'm still in disbelief that my store would even be considered for such a website and i'm extremely flattered to say the least so a very big thank you to Brooke from The Style Net. I really appreciate how much all of you believe in my store and it's one of main things that keeps me going and makes me realize that this really
is something i will be doing for the rest of my life, so thank you :)

31 comments:

  1. Me gusta el abrigo. Un besooo
    http://giseleglamour.blogspot.com/

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  2. really2 gorgeous coat!and congrats for all of your great achievements :)

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  3. congrats nicole! it looks beautiful there. in london, it's coming up to summer, but i can currently say it's pouring with rain.. i wish i could be in austrailia right now!

    beautiful blog.

    emma xo
    http://beautifulcornersfilled.blogspot.com/

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  4. Nicole! You are so lucky to be able to do something you love so much as your job. Congratulations! xx

    http://ihavebonywrists.blogspot.com

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  5. congrats to the feature!
    xxx Isabel

    http://impressionsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/

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  6. i'm kind of jealous. i love the fall; how is it that the leaves are just falling?

    awesome coat

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  7. Congrats! You deserve all the referrals! :)

    Love your coat! So dreamy!

    http://myfashioninsider.blogspot.com/

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  9. at first i was very confused, then i read the bit about Sydney and realized you lived in Aussi. Congrats on being in the magazines!

    www.summersdaughter.blogspot.com

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  10. how beautiful... odd that its fall for you, took me a minute to realize you're in australia... great shots though!

    xo

    justyna

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  11. wow, congrats, and yet again, excellent manicure. I love your red coat, and most of all intrigued by the book with krishna on it.

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  12. haha yes i think everyone is forgetting i'm in the middle of autumn in australia because we've had such warm weather :)

    i'm really liking the cold this year though.

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  13. totally in love with your awesome red coat
    congratulations for the feature too!
    xoxo

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  14. Love the red coat!!!! Is it fall yet? hehee

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  15. For a minute, I thought the cuffs and collars were from Miu Miu SS 2010.. If that's possible. Love your blog! x

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  16. Congratulations, your hard work deserves it :) Love the look! xx

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  17. Congratulations Nicole! I'm so glad The Style Net have realised how wonderful you and your lovely store are. Its exciting to think of where GPV will be in a couple of years! X

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  18. wow really nice outfit.love d background photos.
    you have awesome blog!
    callmediiiyn!

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  19. Thanks heaps Nicole, Grazia was certainly very kind to us. Looking gorgeous as usual that coat is a great colour on you xx Ash

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  20. Adorable coat! I love the spots on the cuffs.

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  21. how i wish they were the miu miu cuffs! i was devastated i missed out on a pair of their swallow platforms and am eagerly waiting for them to come back online! i must have them in my wardrobe!

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  22. love the photos on your blog! just recently found your vintage page on facebook, and i love all your stuff <3 congrats on being featured in that magazine as well. x

    -Debi

    http://luannevintage.blogspot.com

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  23. pandas are probably one of the most adorable animals on earth..they're so cute i wanna squish them! and great gary pepper touch on the panda! congratulations on being spotted! xoxo

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  25. i love the pictures,
    and i absolutely adore your coat!

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