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Secondhand September Style Queen – Anna

I’m delighted to have another guest, Anna, on the blog to show off her preloved style this secondhand September. What do you love about second style? I’ve always liked to mooch in charity shops. I’m never looking for a particular item, but always open to finding a special piece that can find a home in myContinue reading “Secondhand September Style Queen – Anna”

Thrifted holiday wardrobe (and a thrifter’s guide to Great Malvern, Worcs.)

I’m just back from a few days in Barcelona and the Costa Brava. I packed very lightly for trips. That’s partly because lugging heavy bags is such a pain. And partly because a lighter suitcase requires less energy to transport (1). Flying is a real dilemma for me: I don’t have a car, I’m happyContinue reading “Thrifted holiday wardrobe (and a thrifter’s guide to Great Malvern, Worcs.)“

Secondhand style hits and bombs

We’re midway through Secondhand September and I thought it would be fun to share some of my preloved fashion hits and bombs. In 2020 I decided to do a year-long experiment of buying only secondhand clothes. I really wasn’t sure I could make it through the year. What would the weekend be without a tripContinue reading “Secondhand style hits and bombs“

Three myths about secondhand style you can ignore

It’s Secondhand September again. For 30 days, Oxfam invites us to pledge to buy only pre-owned fashion and accessories. Why September? It’s a huge month for fashion. As the season changes to autumn, the chill in the air prompts us to contemplate a new winter coat, investing in a pair of boots or revisiting ourContinue reading “Three myths about secondhand style you can ignore“

Second September Style – Karen

I’m honoured to have another guest, Karen, on the blog to show off her preloved style this secondhand September. What do you love about second style? I’m not a seasoned charity shop shopper and wish I were. When I buy, usually new, I choose pieces that are as sustainable as I can find or afford.Continue reading “Second September Style – Karen“

Secondhand September Style

This Secondhand September I’m honoured to have some guest stars on the blog to showcase their preloved style Today, one of my favourite people, Hannah. What do you love about secondhand style? I resent paying full price for clothes, especially workwear. Buying #secondhand is a way for me to get clothes for less. Recently I’veContinue reading “Secondhand September Style”

A thrifter’s guide to Cambridge

It’s Secondhand September – the month in which we can reduce our environmental footprint, save money and look stylish all the same time by shopping for preowned fashion. Traditionally September is a huge month for the fashion industry. There’s nothing wrong with buying a staple coat or replenishing your knitwear collection when autumn arrives, butContinue reading “A thrifter’s guide to Cambridge“

My best thrifted fashion find – so far!

One sunny day in June, I decided to spend an afternoon in local village- Barnt Green, in Worcestershire. I was there to sample the local coffee shops and laze about in the sun (my usual) but on seeing a branch of the Acorns charity shop, I went in. I didn’t expect to find anything inContinue reading “My best thrifted fashion find – so far!”

Why secondhand phones make sense

Earlier this year I finally upgraded my phone, after having the same iPhone for 5 or maybe even 6 years. I chose a refurbished phone from the network giffgaff. Why choose secondhand when I could have got a brand new phone? Two reasons. First, I saved over £600 without compromising on my phone’s performance. Second,Continue reading “Why secondhand phones make sense”

Is this the end for fast fashion?

Is fast fashion over? It seems that consumers are beginning to turn their backs on brands that trash the planet and exploit workers. Several of the worst offenders from an environmental and social perspective — ‘ultra-fast’ fashion brands that operate exclusively online — are struggling with declining sales. Some have gone bankrupt. Intuitively this seems allied to consumers’ growingContinue reading “Is this the end for fast fashion?”