Colourful Buttons turns two

It has been a wonderful and amazing journey over these two years. I remember that Colourful Buttons is actually a trial-and-error blog which fortunately turned out to be my main blog, ever since I made my first entry on this day, way back in 2009. The other desired blog has been abandoned.

The initial purpose of blogging is to share my styling ideas and also to share some information on fashion. I treat my blog is my platform for me to write about fashion and styles as I wanted to become a fashion writer or fashion stylist at that time. Now, if you asked me if I wanted to pursue this, I would say no. Now, I would like to focus on learning to make vintage related things such as pillbox hat, vintage inspired clothes to name one or two things that are on my mind right now. At some point, it crosses my mind that I would like to get involve in selling vintage items, mainly clothes. But this is yet to be confirmed.

I never thought I could make friends in the blogging world. Gladly I did. I have got to know very inspiring and driven young ladies from thr5t. Wish you gals all the best with your endeavour! And also other stylish fashion bloggers from different parts of the world.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my entries as much as I have posted them. Suggestions or feedback in order to make Colourful Buttons a more interesting blog are welcome very much. Feel free to leave your comments.

Thank you for following my humble blog and checking out my posts! Have a great evening/day...

An almost shopping spree Sunday

It was truly an almost shopping spree last Sunday. Still had to look after my wallet or piggy bank though. Had to control myself. First stop was Kutu Market at Bistro 69, Metropolitan Square. If I am not mistaken, I think there were two vintage stalls, which I bought these items:

I know, I know, I bought a similar sailor top last month, with white stripes. I love sailor top and here is a little secret, I like man in uniform especially in navy uniform or sailor uniform :-) Perhaps this is the reason why I love sailor top so much...

After that, I went home to continue doing my house chores (most probably the most boring chores- ironing clothes, cleaning etc). Lah' Lah' Land: Flea What? fashion bazaar was on my to-go-flea market for the day. Somehow, my phone went kaput after dropping it (ouch....). Well, not totally kaput but somehow it is not the same as before. Took few photos of the bazaar but I could not locate them inside my phone. Sigh.

Anyway, it was good to catch up a bit with Ana and Tirah. Oh, I bought a vintage blazer from anaabu at a good deal - 50% of the price. Ana had a price slash on that day and it would be a shame for those who have missed this.

On another note, remember I mentioned about my pre-loved clothes? Well, I hope I was able to thank the buyers personally on that day but unfortunately I could not. Thanks to Ana for your kind assistance too. Thanks again!

Hope everyone will have a very good week ahead!

Paint me flowers...

Wearing this dress made me feel like I am wearing a piece of artwork or painting. The print of the material is brush strokes of flowers, as if the flowers are painted onto the material itself. This is one of the most one of a kind vintage dresses I own.

The look:
Vintage dress from flea market
Thirfted belt
Thrifted beret
Flat oxford shoes

Hope you are enjoying the weekend so far.

Exciting weekend...

This weekend is going to be an interesting weekend for flea market or bazaar lovers. Why? There would be four flea markets or bazaars for shopaholics to satisfy their hunger for shopping! This is unbelievable.

On another note, my lovely blogger friend, Ana from anaabu, has extended a helping hand to sell my old clothes. They are in need of new homes. She will be at Flea What? tomorrow. Do check out her cool vintage stuff!

Here is a little sneak peek....

Happy shopping and have a great weekend!

Second life

At times, digging offer bins can be fun especially when you found something nice. Nice at a great price. I found the white blazer in one of the offer bins at a flea market. The flaws of the blazer are a missing button and stains on one of the sleeves.

Do not fret, these flaws can be fixed (quite) easily. For the missing button, I have decided to change all the buttons to give the blazer a fresh look. Check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vZ-VVmaUMM for video tutorial on sewing buttons.

As to the stains, if stain remover is unable to clean the stains, when wearing the blazer, just roll the sleeves up. Or the length of the sleeves can be shorten. There are no specific rules in giving second life to a piece of garment.

If you are wondering the cost, of this little effort well, cost of the buttons is less than RM5 whilst the blazer itself is RM5. The cost is quite reasonable. One vintage or used blazer can cost from RM15 up to over RM30.

Do try to dig offer bins and have fun finding your treasures!