On Monday, straight after touching down in Melbourne, I went to the DFO outlet at South Wharf. I’d been to DFO in Melbourne before, but just the smaller one near Etihad Stadium. I had no idea the one at South Wharf existed and I was so happy when the taxi driver took me there instead of the one I thought I was going to.
I thought I’d share my buys because I got some good ones. I really hadn’t planned on purchasing anything but when I saw there was a Sass & Bide store there I thought they might have some nice printed tees or something. That actually didn’t. Everything was basically current stock, or just a couple of months old so I picked up a new 100% silk, long flowy tank. It was only $90 down from $290 and will replace the $20 Seed silk tank I accidentally ruined and have been mourning the loss of. My only issue with the S&B store was the inconsistent pricing. Mum bought a top from there the other day on sale for $120 and it was $190 at the DFO store, which seems weird. They had some really cheap jeans ($30) and other super cheap items mixed in with some pieces that seemed over priced. Definitely worth a look, though.
The Armani outlet was fantastic but not cheapy cheap. The discounts were big – 40% to 60% off, but that’s off things that can be thousands so don’t expect to go in there and walk out with a bargain basement item. These lavender pumps were calling my name. So comfy, just the right height and the perfect colour for me. I’m actually after some black pumps but these are close enough. Ha. At $480 down to $240 I cannot complain.
I don’t really shop at Decjuba (do we even have one in Sydney anymore?) but I thought I’d pop in as I need some new work clothes. I ended up getting this cropped knit for $20. Perfect with long tanks and leather pants, even if I need to wait a few months to wear it. For $20 I don’t mind waiting. Excellent staple item.
Another brand I never seem to buy anything from is Tony Bianco but their very clean and tidy shop drew me in because it didn’t seem like a sale shop. I picked up these leather sandals with diamantes for only $60. I have a pair that are kind of similar that I’ve lived in every summer for the past 3 years so I needed an update. I couldn’t believe the price. So cheap!
Not from DFO but from Sydney Airport, this great palette from Victoria’s Secret was only $24. Unbelievable! I love the colours in it, and it also has three gel eyeliners. I don’t have the steadiest hand so I’m not sure that I’ll use those, but $24 for all those colours is a huge bargain so I’m very happy with it.
So that’s it, my bargain shopping this week. Have you picked up anything nice lately?
