Op-shopping and thrifting have exploded in the past 2 years with more andmore youth heading through the doors of St.Vincent De Paul, Endeavour and the Salvation Army. Retro, vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces are appealing to new generation of fashion consious men and women.

Not only is op-shopping a great wayto increase one’s wardrobe, but it’s very easy on the pocket. Retro/ vintage fashion is here to stay! Various fashion bloggers acorss the globe thrive on vintage clothing stores in their local cities.bloggers acorss the globe thrive on vintage clothing stores in their local cities.BonnieBarton of FlashesofStyle is always on the hunt for beautiful, unique clothing and accessories. Her wardrobeis a treasure chest of pastels, vintage leather and cute knick-knacks from around her new home, NYC.

All images from Bonnie’s blog, Flashes of Style. Check it out:

http://flashesofstyle.blogspot.com

AshleyOrding of FancyFine is also an avid vintage hunter. Based inPhiladelphia, USA, she lives with her cat, a wardrobe full of quirky, borderlinenana vintage dresses, gloves and cat-eye specs. Her blog documents her frequentadventures at the local markets, recently discovered vintage boutiques andshop updates.FancyFineVintage is her etsy business in which she shares a few of the treasures she’s picked up during her outings.

All images from FancyFine. Check out her bloghere:

http://ashleyording.com

Styling by Maria Savage | Photography by Isabella Wight

Maria wears: Vintage dressRubi bagForever New beltDIY flower crown

The world of the 1950’s is at the back of her mind each time her watercolour-brush swirls across paper. Caitlin Marie Shearer is a freelance artist, nanny and old fashioned young lady with a flair for quirky designs and hearty literature.Her inspiration is not only sourced from classic past eras; but from artists and muscians alike. Andy Warhol and Kate Bush are amongst the many she would like to meet in this life and the next. Within the next few years, the 22 year old hopes to develop her business of printsWithin the next few years, the 22 year old hopes to develop her business of printsand artwork to a greater level. Her advice to anyone wanting to follow in her creative footsteps? “ Indulge in your obsessions and cultivate a unique aesthetic. Love what you do and you'll be okay.”.

By Maria Savage

This sweetie-adorned frock is the perfect addition to any girlie wardrobe. Wear it with lavender heels and a sunhat and you’re ready for a tea party.The print has been designed by Caitlin herself and each by Caitlin herself and each dress is handmade to order.

This dreamy portrait of Grace Kelly in a light blue evening gown would be the perfect wall decoration for any girlie or vintage-isnpired bedroom. Hang inside a white scalloped frame above your desk for beautiful inspiration every day! inspiration every day!

RedRubyTaylor Swift and her new album, ‘Red’ are capturing not only the hearts of lovesick young girls, but also adults alike.

Despite the predictable lyrics about heartbreak and disastrous relatonships, Taylor suprised fans and skeptics with a vibrant new sound. Each track features a mixture of pop, countryand a hint of dance beat. and a hint of dance beat.

Taylor also included a track on the album dedicated to a young boy, Ronan, who died of cancer in May, 2011. The song was madeto help raise funds for cancer research.

The album is made up of 16 catchy and unique tracks that are described as ‘addictive’ by many adoring fans acrossthe globe.