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Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?

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Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?
Is it possible to find an outfit worthy of a trip to Royal Ascot from a charity shop?  Last week I went exploring around the charity shops of Maidenhead to see if it was possible.  Here's what I found...

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Thinking of getting your colours done? What you need to know about colour analysis.

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Thinking of getting your colours done? What you need to know about colour analysis.

If you're thinking of getting your colours done this blog tells you what you need to know about colour analysis.   What is colour analysis, how colour analysis works, and why it's a time and money saver is covered, and we talk about the differences between in person and online colour analysis, and what to look for when booking a session.  

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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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Menopause Dressing Tips and Ideas

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Menopause Dressing Tips and Ideas
Recently in our free Facebook group, we talked about the menopause and what practical clothing suggestions we can make to help alleviate some of the less pleasant menopause symptoms, but also how we can tap into identifying our style in this new phase of life we find ourselves in.  This months blog shares tips and ideas for finding clothes you feel great in.

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