Thrift shopping has always been popular but for the last five years there has been a growing appetite to become more sustainable and a new energy in buying secondhand and preloved bags. You can find lots of online stores which create a marketplace to introduce buyers and sellers of designer brands. And more recently, you can find websites where you can rent a designer bag for a selected time period. But amongst all these options there is a new type of thrift shopping, a company in mainland Europe is specialising in vintage and you can enjoy 15% off.
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A new month, hello March, and my something for the weekend celebrates one of the key summer trends; wear white from head to toe. Each month I take time out and trawl the ‘gram to find you the best of the bags – it’s my five favourite bags of the week on instagram. And whilst the media tries to distract us with all things viral, here’s my distraction, giving you something to look forward to, the summer! Whether its a casual weekend away or a special occasion, when wearing white, the top tip to keep on trend, is to white out your accessories. And here are my top picks! Continue reading “Something for the weekend – a white out!”
If you could turn back time – you can! Vintage handbag styles for today
It’s not just the clocks that have gone back for daylight saving (albeit mainly in the northern hemisphere). Or Cher who is currently on tour in the UK belting out ‘if I could turn back time…’. The autumn and winter fashion trends are jam packed with retro styling. There is a strong sense of déjà vu this season when it comes to handbag fashion. So to help you avoid making a fashion faux pas, here’s your guide to the vintage styles to rock, in case you’re thinking about raiding your grandmother’s wardrobe!
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