Fashion
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Girls Shoes: How To Buy School Shoes On A Budget
Buying shoes for your little girl can be a fun experience. But, only if you factor in the style. When you consider all other elements like comfort and the price, however, that’s when you need to be smarter about your choices. You just can’t buy any pair at random. All the more is this truer when shopping for girls shoes for school. You could be limited in the style department, as school shoes are often simpler and more discreet. But, if you don’t shop wisely, they can also be expensive. Add that to all the other back-to-school expenses, and your budget will surely be on the verge of breaking. So,…
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5 Stylish Gifts for Men in 2021
If your brother, father, partner or friend is sartorially inclined, shopping for him can be even more difficult than picking out any other kind of gift. You might have an idea of his style and preferences, but there are still countless options to choose from in every price range. Fortunately, you’re not alone. This list of fashionable gifts contains exactly what you need to surprise the man in your life with something meaningful and memorable. From amiable accessories to stylish sneakers to quality jackets and beyond, here are five ways to elevate his look and make sure he feels special in 2021. AllSaints Biker Jacket A great leather jacket is…
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Tips To Transition Your Wardrobe From Summer to Fall
It can be utterly daunting to have to leave warm, blushing, and timid summer days and nights behind, but fall has numerous delights to offer as well. If anything is flabbergasting to look forward to in autumn, it’s the mesmerizing hues, intriguing accessories, and an abundance of delightful patterns and smoothing materials. Since it’s high time to ditch flip-flops and flowery dresses and hop into something more cozy and protective, you must start by transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall apparel. If you had any doubt on how to easily do just that, read on to find out. Embrace denim The most fashionable and simplest way to transit from…
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9 Ways to Ensure That Your Spring Wardrobe is as Budget-Friendly as it is Eco-Friendly
‘Eco-friendly’ seems to be the words on everyone’s lips at the moment, from food to cleaning products to beauty, everyone wants to go ethical, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! The only problem when it comes to sustainability is that it can be costly, which can make it challenging to manage both your money and your morals when you’re on a budget. However, whatever your reasons are for wanting to get more ethical with your clothing, here are the best ways for you to ensure that your wardrobe is as sustainable as it is stylish for Spring, that way you won’t have to compromise on either! How to Ensure…
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Why I’m Saying Yes to Second Hand September
I have been very vocal here about my love of charity shops (see here and here for some hauls that I have done in the past). I was delighted to join more than 40k people – and counting – and take the pledge to say no to new clothes for the month of September by participating in Oxfam’s Second Hand September drive. Here are a few reasons why I am so keen to participate: Combating the environmental cost of creating new clothes Like many people, my eyes were opened to the hugely negative environmental impact of the manufacturing process of clothes thanks to the Stacey Dooley documentary ‘Fashion’s Dirty Secrets’.…
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Did you know about George at Asda’s loyalty scheme?
… I certainly didn’t until I happened to spot a small banner about it whilst I was browsing some clothes. It seems like it’s a trial for now but no doubt if it proves successful it will become permanent. I make no secret of the fact that I prefer to buy clothes second hand but sometimes you just can’t find exactly what you are looking for in charity shops or on eBay. In this case, my first point of call is almost always George at Asda as I can always rely on their low prices and good quality. Read on to find out more about George at Asda’s loyalty scheme…
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Saving Money on Kids Clothing
We all know that kids grow quickly, which makes it hard to justify a huge spend on children’s clothing. Even so, some element of spending is required, and aside from the growth issue, you’ll also have to deal with stained and damage clothes, loss of items, and of course, special occasions. Kids clothing can soon eat into your budget, which isn’t great if you’re hoping to save money. Take a look at these handy ideas or saving money on kids clothing to help you save those extra pennies. Look for affordable, but high-quality brands At the rate kids grow out of clothes, spending a lot of money on their clothing…
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Charity Shop Haul – September 2018
Last month you might remember I posted about the bargains I had found whilst digging around the charity shops. I thought it was time that I shared with you what I have found so far this month – maybe this will encourage you to pop in to your local charity shop next time you are passing by. I just love charity shops… all the joy of buying things but with very little of the guilt! I will start off with my two favourite buys as seen in the image above: how cute is the dress on the left (£1.99)? I’m thinking it will look lovely with black tights and boots…
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Charity Shop Haul – August 2018
Now that I have the kids, I rarely have time to myself, and when I do, I am conscious that the things I enjoy doing – going shopping or getting pampered – cost a lot of money. I have posted before on how I often buy things second hand online. Recently however, I have discovered something that satisfies both my desire to shop and my desire to spend as little money as possible – charity shop shopping. What’s more, shopping at charity shops stops clothes from ending up in landfill (which is happening so much now that everyone buys cheap, ‘fast fashion’… things that they wear a handful of times and then…