Charity Shops

All items purchased from charity shops.

Having a mooch in charity shops is something i like to do quite regularly. Mainly because the stock is always changing and a lot more people are starting to shop in charity stores no a days. So unique pieces can be added and sold all in the same day. So finding a real gem isn't easy. This is why i love second hand pieces because you will never go out in a charity store item and see it on anyone else. 

Most things found in charity store are unique and different to high street stores, because of this they spark lots of compliments and and questions. I get asked all the time where i brought certain things and get this a lot more with charity items. Sometimes i get funny looks but most of the time people are amazed by how nice second hand clothes can look on and how such an old item can look so on trend.  Charity shops aren't just a place to grab clothes its a great place to find photo frames, mirrors and trinket bowls for storing jewellery.  People - mainly my dad, take the micky and say I'm wearing an old person if not worse, a dead persons hand me downs, but i wouldn't stop shopping in charity stores any time soon. I just make sure i thoroughly wash items before i use them, haha! 

Not only are you buying 'limited edition' items for half of what you'd spend in high street stores, you are embracing timeless fashion, being creative and most importantly giving a little to charity. It's a win win situation, you're helping give to a good cause and they help you look fabulous for a very small price. 

Sophie.