Sustainable Style Blog — In the Jumble

My Experience With A Personal Stylist

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My Experience With A Personal Stylist
18 years ago, I went to see a personal stylist and it literally changed my life.  In this month’s blog, I share an excerpt from my book “In the Jumble” to reflect on that experience and what it led me to.

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain
We've all got that one friend who turns up looking fantastic, and they say something like, "What this designer coat?  Oh I picked it up in a charity shop for a couple of pounds."  So, what's the secret?  How is it possible to find amazing preloved clothes and where do you go to find them?  In this extract from my book In the Jumble, we explore a few of my favourite places to go treasure hunting.

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5 Good Reasons To Try Second Hand Clothes Shopping

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5 Good Reasons To Try Second Hand Clothes Shopping
Are you someone who loves the thrill of finding treasure in second hand shops?  Or maybe you've never tried it before?  Perhaps you're wondering if it's something worth the effort involved?   If you’ve never considered shopping second hand before (whether that's in person or online), here’s my top five reasons that might just convince you to give it a try;

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How I became a fully fledged Charity Shop fan.

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How I became a fully fledged Charity Shop fan.
I'm often asked how my business came about, and in my book In the Jumble I share not only how it all got started, but lots of tips and ideas to help others discover the delights of charity shopping for treasure to add to their wardrobe. In this months blog, here's an extract from the book which talks about how I found my love of shopping in charity shops:

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