Like retro pottery? Then you’ll love these crockery gems I have found recently from charity shops. My Charity Chic ethos isn’t confined to the wardrobe. We’re a bit jumbled up in our house and prefer to use… Continue reading
I am having to resist indulging my waffle-ability here and not chat away about how perfectly picturesque Hay On Wye is. So you know where we were talking about, Hay On Wye is… Continue reading
Want to flex your fashion blogger muscles at London Fashion Week? Reckon you can rock the Oxfam Street Style look? There are a couple of uber cool fashion blogger competitions out there that I have spotted. Check out… Continue reading
On the last day of the month I put together a charity chic outfit featuring pieces I have bought from either charity shops, eBay, jumble sales and vintage clothes markets. This is my first… Continue reading
There are some things people buy from charity shops which are just plain wrong. I want to shake some people when I see them inspecting these things, what is running through their head? People… Continue reading
True, diamonds dazzle, but in my humble opinion pearls are a girls best friend. The quintessential British look is right back in vogue now for autumn with tweeds, neckerchiefs and equestrian-influenced tailored cuts in abundance. Pearls… Continue reading
How is it that I am knocking on the door of 31 years old? My 30th only feels like yesterday. Drat. It’s my birthday on Monday (29th August) and luckily for me it… Continue reading
Only got time for a super quick post today so I have decided to share with you my favourite handbag – my trusty old leather saddle bag. Every girl has their old favourite… Continue reading
I love finding little trinkets for friends and family in charity shops or vintage fayres. Quite often you can find something completely unique or unusual for a few pennies to make someone’s day. Brooches make the perfect gift… Continue reading
It won’t be long before the fashion press starts talking about coats – remember those things which are currently hidden at the back of your wardrobe? I have already opened a couple of glossies this week… Continue reading
Heading to Bestival 2011? Bestival is now only a mere 19 sleeps away which means you have 18 days left in which to buy, beg, steal or borrow your get-up for the annual fancy dress extravaganza. Eccentricity… Continue reading
This admittedly fairly old lady looking dress by Carnegie of London was in the AgeUK charity shop in Solihull last week. I figured I could do a bit with it. If not, it was hardly… Continue reading
The Rag Market in Birmingham used to be a treasure trove of authentic vintage clothes and jewellery. It’s more chav than chic now but I have a couple of treasured possessions acquired from… Continue reading
My Mama is a stylish lady so when I spotted this gorgeous Autograph from Marks & Spencer raincoat in vibrant cerise recently in the British Heart Foundation shop in Solihull, I knew it had her name on… Continue reading
Perhaps you are new to buying in charity shops or you assume everything smells? You could be worried you’ll bring fleas home? Maybe you’ve dismissed it because you can afford to hit Selfridges so why bother? Well, I… Continue reading
