Second-hand style

A global pandemic cancelled festival season this year. Music lovers from all over the world had to resort to watching Glastonbury repeats on the TV.

This has meant no hauling heavy backpacks filled with booze or finding wellie boots abandoned in muddy fields this year. Despite not be able to celebrate together this summer, we can prepare some fun festival outfits ready for next time!

Once you’ve spent money on tickets, transport and refreshments, you’ll be struggling to budget for outfits. So when kitting out your camping bag, it’s important to remember to up-cycle clothes and bring versatile clothing.

Here’s how visiting The Myton Hospice shops can help you recreate your favourite celebrity look. 

I will create this casual outfit worn by model and TV presenter, Alexa Chung, a regular Glastonbury-goer.

 

 

• Coat: £8.00
• Shirt: £5.50
• Shoes: £5.00
• Jeans: £4.00

 Total: £22.50

 

 

 

 

By shopping at The Myton Hospice shops, you’re helping a poignant charity. We provide specialist end-of-life care to patients, and look after families and loved ones during difficult times.

When you finally get your festival fix, don’t forget to visit your local charity shops. Now more than ever, we need your support. 

 

 

 

 

Second-hand Style

With the new season of Game of Thrones due to air this very month (!!!!) I think it is important, nay…crucial…nay… honourable to devote this blog to one of the actors on the show.

This week I will be recreating an outfit worn by Sophie Turner.

I already own the shoes in my comparison picture but have uploaded additional pictures to show that you can find these items in a charity store. The trainers on the left are priced at £6.50 and the Clarks shoes are priced at £15.00. Both these shoes were found in a local charity shop and were brand new items!

Jacket: £5.00

T-shirt: £3.00

Bag: £4.00

Sunglasses: £2.50

Belt: £2.00

Total: £16.50

The jacket was slightly too big, and I was unable to find a cropped black shirt. However, with the weather warming up, charity shops will gradually be introducing their summer stock onto their rails.

For my next blog, I am thinking of recreating styles from characters on TV. So if you’re thinking about going to a fancy dress party as Doctor Who, Phoebe Buffay or even Sansa Stark, then let me know what you’d like me to recreate and I’ll see what charity shop treasures I can find!

Thanks for reading.

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Second-Hand Style

This throwaway fashion culture is on the verge of creating an environmental crisis with a majority of consumers throwing away an item within three years of buying it. In this week’s blog, I will be looking into how to adapt items in your wardrobe to create a celebrity style, with just a small bit of spending in a thrift store.

This week I will be recreating a Cara Delevingne look, which is not an outfit I would usually wear, but it is definitely comfortable and the hat is super cute!

Hat: £2

Shoes: £8

Coat: £4.50

Total= £14.50 (trousers and t-shirt I already own)

As I’m sure you’ll agree, what a fantastic price!

Any grey/charcoal tracksuit bottoms would work with this outfit and I’ve chosen one of my own t-shirts.

It’s important to not just buy items if you don’t need them, so ensure you find an outfit with textures and colours that you love to wear!

 

 

 

Second-Hand Style

I hope you’ve been enjoying my blog on saving money in the fashion world and I hope you’ve been visiting your local charity shop to grab some excellent bargains. This week’s outfit is styled on the actress, Margot Robbie.

Jumper: £4.00

Shirt: £5.50

Bag: £5.50

Trousers: £4.00

Shoes: £5.00

Total= £24.00

The shoes (albeit quite tricky to see in the photo) had a chunky heel, but were comfortable to wear. If you’re not a fan of high heels, then choosing a pair of black flat shoes would be fine. You want to ensure that your outfit is comfortable and suited to your style. The handbag was a bargain at just £5.50, and was practically new. It also had a detachable shoulder strap, so if you don’t want to hold your bag all day, then you have that option. If you visit any charity shop, you’ll likely to find a lot of rails filled with black, grey or black patterned clothes. These colours are more frequently donated, with white colours being quite difficult to come by. I was lucky to find this white shirt, but I do live in an area with plenty of charity shops, so if you can’t find your outfit immediately, then take some time to look around!

If you’ve taken on my advice and found your own bargain outfits, then feel free to  comment or send me a picture of your charity shop finds!

 

Second-hand Style

The outfit that I will be recreating in this blog can easily be adapted to suit daytime or evening wear and I love outfits like this because a simple change in shoes or bag can really add to the ethos of your outfit.

This week’s celebrity is all about the ‘work’. She’s the ‘only girl’ who is ready to ‘take a bow’. It’s Rhianna!

Shoes: £8.00 
Bag: £4.50
Necklaces: £5.00 and £3.00
Top: £5.00
Jeans: £4.50

Total = £30.00

I couldn’t quite find a leopard print handbag, but plenty of charity shops usually have a variety of animal print bags. I was able to find this snake skin print bag. Charity shops also have plenty of denim jeans to choose from, and although mine aren’t ripped like Rhianna’s, you could easily ‘re-design’ your own pair.

I really like this double denim look and don’t forget, it doesn’t need to cost you a fortune.

If you have any celebrity outfits that you’d like me to try and recreate or even challenge me to a specific budget, then please get in contact and I’ll see what I can find!

 

 

 

Second-hand Style

Before we know it, Christmas will soon be with us. There will be lots of festive adverts promoting the latest gadgets and designer labels.

Many consumers are eager to get their hands on the most popular toy and the trendiest outfit but the pressure of creating a perfect Christmas can often result in feeling stressed and anxious about money.

Social media sites are now more popular than ever with users able to follow their favourite celebrity in a quick tap. Take a quick scroll through Instagram and within seconds you’ll find a celebrity posing in their #outfitoftheday.

This blog will recreate these iconic outfits, but on a charity shop budget. It will also look into ways in which you can save money throughout the whole year.

When I was younger, I would enjoy visiting charity shops to sift through second-hand books and vintage vinyl. I was never too interested in looking through their clothing or accessories…until now!

Fast forward to the present day and I’m a boutique charity shop manager for a local hospice. Like every charity shop, we rely on donations and are grateful to receive high quality items.

The outfit I am going to recreate is from one of the most influential women in music and a role model for society. That person is Héloïse Letissier, from the band -Christine and The Queens

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She has a distinctive style which I find appealing and comfortable.

• Blouse: £4
• Necklace: £1.50
• Jeans: £4.50
• Belt: £2
• Shoes: £10

Total: £22.00

So when you’re next popping into town, spend that little extra time searching in your local charity shop. Not only will you find some hidden gems at a bargain price but you’ll be supporting a crucial charity.