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Sustainable Style Blog — Preloved Clothes

My Favourite Vintage Store In Florence

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My Favourite Vintage Store In Florence
Florence is a city bursting with amazing vintage shops.  In this blog, I'll share with you my favourite discovery from a recent trip there, along with a delightful market just around the corner!

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again
According to ThreadUp, in 2019 70% of people asked said they would consider buying something preloved compared to only 45% in 2015.  This year eBay sponsored Love Island, and even the Kardashians were seen sporting preloved finds.  Was 2022 the year that secondhand shopping finally became cool?

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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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Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes

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Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes
Frugal Fashion:  How to save money on new clothes.  According to the ONS the average household in the UK spent almost £1200 on clothing and shoes in 2020.  With the cost of living soaring, namely on essentials like food, fuel and heating bills, it would seem that cutting down the clothes expenditure can be a good place to save a few pounds.  So, in this blog I'll be sharing my top tips to help you save cash on clothes.

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The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress

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The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress
How many outfits can you come up with using one item from your wardrobe as your base?  In this months blog I share my results from the Outfit Maker Challenge and find nine different ways to wear a summer dress.

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