Frou Frou Old & New

Tucked right at the end of a side street, past a dingy upholsterer and a lawnmower shop sits a treasure. Frou Frou Old & New has recently moved to this secret location from the main street of Springwood, losing any walkthrough traffic and haphazard window-​shoppers. You have to know it’s there now, you’d never find it otherwise. And yet Jackie, local style-​icon and glamorous staffer tells me business is on the upswing from support by a loyal clientele who are in the know.
The owner, Parisa, and her staff have created a haven of style and vintage elegance in the lower Blue Mountains. Here you can browse through a droolworthy range of vintage clothing as well as miraculously salvaged contemporary pieces in a range of sizes and styles. There’s a few pieces for men as well, even a rack of kids and babies clothing for those looking for a bit of unique style. I once picked up a designer silk number, tag still attached, original price $ 350, Frou Frou price $ 30. Not to mention a Balinese dancer’s headdress, divine smelling French soap, a funky 70’s maxidress and earrings of superlative flair and vintage cred, just to name a few. From teacups to handpicked vintage furniture, bric-​à-​brac and accessories, as well as vintage linens and jewellery, everything is gorgeously displayed and surprisingly affordable, the service personal and genuinely kind. With regular and generous clearout sales the stock is always turning over, making every visit a delight. They have gift vouchers available too, making the experience of searching for a treasure in such beautiful surroundings a lovely present for that tricky somebody.
I’m somewhat reluctant to let you all into the secret. Hands off the 50’s red chiffon number in the window, it’s mine…