• accessories,  fashion,  High street,  shopping,  style

    5 Tips To Looking Great On A Budget

    After the holidays it can be somewhat of a challenge to get back into the swing of things. This includes attending beauty appointments, purchasing the latest styles for the season, and accessorizing your current outfits. The reason for this is that many spend a great deal of money on gifts, food, and travel during the holidays which leaves less for typical expenses, such as buying clothes. This article will provide some helpful tips on how you can still look great while staying on a budget after the holidays.   Shop trends on sale. One of the best ways to stay up to date with your fashion reputation is to shop…

  • accessories,  fashion,  shoes,  shopping,  style,  television,  Vintage

    Vintage Love for This Old thing

    My summer television treat has been ‘This Old Thing – the Vintage Clothes Show’. Presented by Dawn O Porter, ‘This Old thing’ is a delve into the world of vintage fashion and how to shop for it. I love anything shopping related, and this series shows some of the beautiful items that can be found if you have a magpie’s eye. But as much as I have loved the series, I do think it has uncovered some of the major problems of shopping vintage. This Old Thing has shown that when you look into the past for your inspiration, you can find something that is unique, beautiful and well-made. Unfortunately,…

  • Charity shops,  children,  fashion,  High street,  shopping,  style

    Retail Royalty Challenge – Giving a bit back

    When I was approached about taking part in the Retail Royalty challenge being run by the Money Supermarket, I was really intrigued by the premise. The idea was simple, could you use £30 to purchase something for your chosen charity to either use, or sell on? You needed to choose a charity that was close to your heart, and then decide what to get for them. I decided to support my favourite charity shop. Acorns, in Wednesbury, is a shop that I have known for a long time, my mom has managed the store for many years and I have often helped out when I have had some spare time.…