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here's a nod to darwin's mainstream evening markets.  love 'em or leave 'em, mindil beach sunset markets are a ubiquitous darwin experience: part touristy, part tacky, part hidden treasure, part delicious, part deep-fried and overpriced, part friendly, and part west coast perfect sunsets.  its a place to converge and celebrate the onset of a weekend, or the start of a new week.

it's also a place to score some wonderful, crafty and (mostly) affordable wares, bits and bobbles for the home and the wardrobe.  among this league of buy-worthy items at mindil are the goods offered at the stall I (and boston's sisters-in-law) help run:  second skin designs.

all handmade with love locally in darwin, these delightfully breezy, colourful cotton dresses and tanks really step up to the plate against darwin's ongoing battle-of-the-elements; the dresses are perfectly lightweight in the sweltering, wet humidity, and are also the epitome of appropriate for a sunny sunday session at the pub or on the beach.  pair with some balinese beads and strappy sandals, or just toss over your togs and grab your sunblock, and you're ready to go.

enjoy the wide selection of colours (including tie-dye), lengths and necklines (some tie on the shoulder, some are roll necks, and all are unique.)

most people find that feeling unique and stylish is more challenging in 36 degree humidity than in the more layer-friendly wintery regions.  second skin offers the best of both worlds--wearable, lightweight cotton, and the opportunity to layer, mix-and-match, and play with colour.  these babies are quite sheer and must be layered, unless being worn over your swimmers or as a nightie.

dresses set you back one for $15 or two for $25, tanks are $10 and all stripes are $15.

"cheeeeeeeaaaappppp"

mindil runs every thursday (5-10 pm) and sunday (4-9 pm) of the dry season.  the markets finish this month, though--thursday 28 october--so snap yours up quickly.