Inspiration...

L-O-V-E everything about this fashion film by House of Holland...

Right up my street. Well done Henry!

Loubee x

Charity Shops: Undiscovered Vintage.

Recently graduated from Uni, I have found myself with little money to spend on clothes at the moment. So my housemate and I decided to visit the local Charity shops. Although it takes a little rummaging and a very honest shopping partner to re-ground you when you try on something totally horrific, (which you imagine, with a bit of alteration and a few accessories will look quirky cool -It won’t), Charity Shops are brilliant for finding cool vintage pieces that nobody really realises are, well, cool vintage pieces! Far cheaper than Vintage boutiques, Charity Shops are (with Hawk Eyes peeled) full of undiscovered retro pieces, at half the price. Plus spending your money here, is also giving to Charity! Bonus! Just remember the older the better; once you get past last year’s New Look and Primark stock, and the stigma sometimes attached with shopping in Charity stores, you can find some real ‘vintage’ gems…

Here’s what I bought today in my local Charity Shops in Portswood High Street:

St Michael Sunflower crop top 99p – The Salvation Army

St Michael Leather belt £1.50 – PDSA.

What do you think of this look? Does it have a 1950s feel?

Coincidently both these finds are by St Michael, which was the house brand for Marks and Spencer, from 1928 – 2000.  I sometimes find it difficult to guess which era some items are from, as similar trends have been reoccurring for decades. Although the designs of the labels are sometimes a clue, wouldn’t it be great if clothing had dates on them when they were made, like antiques or artwork?  What do you think?...

Happy Charity Shopping!

Loubee x