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I’ve loved charity shops ever since I started working for local charity, Prama, a few years ago, just before the pandemic. I really enjoy the experience of raiding the rails and finding myself a total bargain, something which is much easier to do at Prama than other charity shops as they have such affordable, reasonable pricing for their clothes, footwear, accessories, books and bric a brac. When I say affordable,...
Features Press Samples Hands up if you’re looking forward to King Charles’ Coronation this weekend… Whether you’re hosting or attending a garden party, Cotton Traders have you covered with their range of beautiful spring clothing and fantastic garden dining sets. I had so much fun looking through the website to plan my own garden party for my birthday last weekend – there’s so much to choose from, it was quite...
Features Press Samples It’s felt like the longest winter, and even once spring began, the sun seems to have been hiding but as April turns to May, the weather has finally started to improve and, with the temperatures slowly climbing, I have been able to showcase some new spring pieces gifted from Cotton Traders. Cotton Traders are all about the patterns this spring and I have loved climbing out of...
Before I worked for a charity a few years ago, I never would have imagined that half my wardrobe would be made up of preloved clothing, but that’s the case these days and it’s saving me a fortune whilst also supporting local charities and reducing waste at the same time. I’ve been asked a few times now, after sharing my latest bargain finds on social media, how I manage to...
I used to work for Prama, a charity for older people, prior to going into hotel digital marketing and the part of my job I loved the most was being able to visit the charity shops to have a browse and to take some photos for the website and social media sites. I got a real knack for discovering absolute bargains during my time there and I now love having...
Features press samples Can we just take a moment to appreciate that January, officially the longest and generally the hardest of all the months, has finally drawn to a close? Jokes aside, January has always been a bit of a stressful time for me as I suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and I struggle more with my mental health during the shorter days, and when the weather is grey...
Contributed Collaborative Post For many people, style is not always about keeping up with the trends. Although it might be nice to own and wear the pieces that you see in magazines or in TV advertisements, sometimes it is more comfortable to wear clothes that you love. Instead of wearing what other people are wearing, it is best to enhance your personal style and way unique things that make you...
I will admit, until I worked for a local charity a few years ago, I wasn’t big on charity shops, and I barely ever bought anything in them. That all changed when I realised just how many lovely clothes are donated to charity all the time. Think about it, how often do you fall out of love with something in your wardrobe and give it away to charity? One man’s...
Sponsored content featuring press samples The summer holidays may be drawing to a close, but summer is far from over – have you noticed that often the sun gets a second wind in September? I have worked with Very to put together my very own summer capsule wardrobe, perfect for these long evenings and balmy days, where the sun is shining, but also easily transitioned to autumn with some layering,...
Contributed collaborative post Finding a new look can be tough. You might feel like you’ve been wearing the same thing for years, and you’re just ready for a change. But where do you start? How do you find a new style that feels right for you? Here Are A Few Tips To Help You Find A New Look: Consider your budget. When you’re planning a new look, it’s important to...