Thrifty on Tuesday - How to cut a bob and new clothes

I was a little late with my thrift shopping today. I had a bad hair morning, so decided to cut and dye my hair. I haven't had it cut professionally in over a year, but I usually get it cut into a bob each winter, the only time here it's cool enough for me to wear my hair down - if you look at instagram you will see some before photos. I have also been really into the 1930s this week, and a bob seems very 30s to me, but feeling extra poor this month, I decided to give it a go myself. 

How to cut a Bob
I put my hair into a pony tail on the top of my hair and snipped off about two inches - it was just below shoulder length- to get layers. Then I did another pony tail on the centre nape of my neck, and snipped off the whole thing. 

 

I also put in a blonde colour, which didn't really bleach it as I had hoped, but at least covered the grey roots!

You can't see the back, but is a little shorter, sort of a concave. I am quite happy with the result, and the price, just $6.99 for the color! I am thinking of going a little lighter, maybe with a bit of peroxide and baking powder....and one day I might even try real 30 style waves instead of just scrunch drying it.

Thrifting

As to the thrift shopping, this week I found two dresses for me, a TS14+ top, a wool wrap and a country road towelling robe - all $2 each. I may even do photos of me in them one day.....

On Vinnies $1 rack I found a Roger David burgundy metallic shirt for hubby, a long floral satin nightie and leopard print top for me.

I also got a Maggie T t-shirt and a vintage Katie's polka dot blouse for my mum and daughter.

And these adorable ear muffs - new in boxes - 3 pairs for $5. Just the thing for these chilly winter mornings, and afternoons, obviously!

So for under $30 I have gone shopping and had my hair done - a very thrifty day!

Thrify on Tuesday - Rockin in Reds

I have finally worked out that Tuesday morning is the best day for thrift shopping (or op shopping as us Aussies call it) in my town. All the shops are actually open, and I can drop the kids at school and browse in peace....  

Today's finds -

From shop 1, some simple t-shirts with a rockabilly vibe and a cute Scotty dog tin for my collection (total $9.50).