It’s Vintage Darling

If you are my friend and coming in from out of town, chances are I’m going to take you here. I used to come here pretty often, but found it to be too dangerous for my wallet so I try to limit my visits.
Holly who owns the place is absolutely wonderful. She’s more than happy to help you pick out some outfits and give her honest opinion. Bosley, her dachshund greets customers as they come in and is always up for some cuddles.
Grab a latte or frappé while you browse through the racks of clothes. I particularly love their selection of vintage dresses. It’s all good quality stuff at a decent price. My boyfriend has picked up some great pieces for under $ 10 from the bargain bins as well!
Every now and then there’s some live music, but I always seem to find out about it after the fact!

Sip on a fresh, hot latte while browsing racks of dresses and reading vintage magazines (10 tips on being a good housewife!)? Sign me up.
It’s Vintage Darling is one of my fave vintage shops. Not only is the name fun to say (It’s vintage, dahling) but the staff are sweet, friendly and make a mean cappuccino. It’s Vintage Darling has a lovely tiny retro kitchen and coffee machine, as well as a bit of lounge and outdoor seating so you can get a caffeine hit while browsing the retro-​wares. There’s usually a good range of 80s and 90s grunge, quite a bit of men’s stock and on occasion, a lovely 50s or 60s dress. I got a divine 40s gown from there once, and for under $ 100, so they are well-​priced.
But best of all is the bargain bins — there are treasures to be found if you’re willing to dig and most are under $ 10. Check it out!

Unbeknownst to many is that Gladstone– Annerley Road, the forgettable stretch of road that connects West End to Annerley, is in fact home to a few of Brisbane’s hot spots. Its Vintage Darling is such a place.
Its Vintage Darling is a particularly charming store, but because it’s placed on a main road, it often gets missed by car go-​ers. It’s quite an unassuming place, and there’s not many quick and easy parking spots if you do catch a glimpse of it.
It’s young owner has gone to great lengths to make the décor resemble an era long gone. She is powdered and picture perfect, not a hair out of place. Everything in the store is immaculately presented. You do not frantically rummage through her store, you peruse. While you’re browsing, you can also ask for a organic free trade coffee ($ 3), which will be made in the ‘kitschenette’.
When you find something you like and you’re testing out your new found dream threads, the owner jumps right in there with her own two cents worth. It’s like serendipitously finding a new trusted fashionista sister to shop with. Yes, she wants you to buy her wears, but I truly believe she also wants you to walk out with something sensational.
What’s more is that Its Vintage Darling has become an irregular venue for live music as well. Sometimes a live music ‘sale’ day will happen, which will make you think all of your christmases have come at once.
Bring a fair wad of cash with you. It’s not an overly expensive vintage store (some op shops in the area have similar prices but the stock here is much better), but you might want to have more dosh in your pocket because there are just so many pretties in store.