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Alice in Arcade Land

Suite 4 / 191 Margaret St, Toowoomba, Australia
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We sell a variety of things inspired by Alice - including fairytale costumes, vintage clothing, books, bric-a-brac, accessories and local handmade items.  Since opening in April 2014 we have expanded our range to include more vintage, retro, pinup & dress up clothing for the girl who likes to stand out in a crowd.  

We also still sell vintage books, small furniture & home-ware items, bags, hats, shoes & accessories.

We have an ever expanding range of vintage & up cycled mens, children's, babies & wedding clothing too.  

Our inspiration is Alice in Wonderland, fairytales & the idea of playing dress ups in every day life, whether that be pin-up, retro, vintage, lolita, steampunk, costume parties, etc.

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Racked

Oh WOW 💥 I soooo wish I had done this when I was younger! I would not have the time or patience now with 3 kids. Absolutely adore her hair & makeup styling! Maybe we need to have a doll theme party? 💖👻

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VIP shopping day

VIP shopping day
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Closing down sale ends 25 February 2017

Our back to school trading hours this week - Sunday - closed Monday 23rd - 11-2:30 Tuesday - 10-2:30 Wednesday - 10-4 Thursday - Australia Day 🇦🇺 public holiday Friday - 10-6 Saturday - 10-3 Sunday - TBA / by appointment Monday 29th - by appointment only Always negotiable to open by appointment outside these hours, all trading times are approximate (due to family commitments), so please message me if you are making a special trip to see us. Our biggest SALE ever continues, due to closing down at current shop site! We have a storewide 25% off all full priced stock. This week we will be marking heaps of clothing down to a $5, $10 & $20 & under specials racks. **Only exclusions are some art, consignment & premium / hire items.** Sale includes clothing, accessories, shoes, hats, bags, books, collectables, furniture, etc... Never fear - we are also keeping aside some of our most special pieces for future projects & will continue to trade in some capacity, part time (via pop up shop, markets or online) once we finalise the end of lease stock sale. ## All excess stock must go - make an offer! ## 👗👰🏼👒👔🎩👜👠🛍 #sale

Closing down sale ends 25 February 2017
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A Fantastic Tale

I give this a 10/10

A Fantastic Tale
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This is the story of my best friends mum. Not unlike the story of my mother. It 'seams', we are truly stitched together from the fabric of our childhood. Both our mums sewed their way out of abusive relationships to put aside enough money to leave their past behind & raise us. I grew up around a cutting table, sewing needles, bolts of fabric, patterns & homemade dresses. Mixed with addictions, personality disorders, bruises, facades & home wreckers. We caught an occasional glimpse of the magical local design houses my mother worked for. I'll never forget going to the 3 story white-washed home, with a pool & escarpment views of my Mums boss - a fabulous local designer. It was like a fairytale to escape our reality. Yet...... It seems almost all of the women I know who sew, have escaped some personal tragedy or other. Are we not all linked by some thread or other...... I love the story behind a garment, or a seamstress. Are they not magicians with a needle instead of a wand?

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A Fantastic Tale

Like, comment & share so we stay in your news feed. Via - #AFantasticTale

A Fantastic Tale
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A Fantastic Tale

A Fantastic Tale
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A Fantastic Tale

Another favourite from A Fantastic Tale.

A Fantastic Tale
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If These Shirts Could Talk: The Tantalizing Tales Behind Used Clothes

So much yes! I love some of our pieces at the shop so much I almost can't bear to part with them even though they don't fit me & have no real purpose in my everyday life. And this is why... they have a story, a history & it becomes an addiction collecting these fabulous pieces. I often think, if this vintage dress could talk, what stories would it tell? Does that make me as mad as a hatter? 🎩

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$10 & under closing down sale

Items all $10 & under. Strictly no holds or lay-bys.

$10 & under closing down sale
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The Fascinating True Story Behind 1950s Poodle Skirts Few People Have Ever Heard

Did you know......The history of the poodle skirt actually began with someone who couldn't sew! But she quickly learnt & made a successful business out of her unique design. We can custom make simple poodle skirts from as low as $33 un-adorned. Or add designs & use fancy fabrics to suit your budget. Turn-around time is from 1-3 weeks.

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Book Riot

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Book Riot
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Toowoomba, Australia
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