Well thought I’d do an update to the ‘Last time I went to the Charity Shop’…and have to report there really is not a lot going on, I think about 25-30% of the usual shops I use to go to have either not re-opened yet or have shut down for good..which is very bad news Read More
My beloved mini has broken down and I just don’t know what to do…I feel lost without it, bereft and heartbroken. It’s a major job, like a huge job and I don’t know which way to turn (literally) the repair is more than the car cost…! And I’m clueless about vehicles apart from driving one Read More
I’m now waiting in anticipation for the reopening of ‘nonessential’ shops tomorrow and wondering how it’s all going to work? With all the limitations it’s going to be very interesting to say the least…I wonder when will I be able to take a picture like above? Are there going to be big queues outside Charity Shops? Read More
Seems like a very distant memory long ago…(when in fact it was only March before the full lockdown). A different world where you could roam freely and only worry about certain aspects on your daily travel whether it be on public transport, down to the shops or a walk in the park. Now everything is Read More
Whilst scrolling on my phone I read with interest that “second-hand fashion is set to surge in coming years” and “could overtake fast fashion”, hello? have they not seen my blog??! LOL! With environmental concerns it’s the obvious choice and anything that puts fast fashion in its place has to be a good thing…but to Read More
Not sure if there’s a bling ‘thing’ going on as we start the New Year but on viewing what I’ve come across recently I’m beginning to ‘suspect’ so…with all the ‘evidence’ I have gathered…especially over the last couple of days alone. So ring a ding! I’m now thinking of the ‘Bling Ring’ gang who broke Read More
As I passed the basket full of wools in one of my Charity Shop runs as usual…My eyes were immediately drawn to a knitting pattern ‘Floral Rhapsody’ (and they were not joking…). The images conveyed a very romantic setting for two crocheted shawls and a scarf. Having recently taken up crochet, I decided to take Read More
On my usual rounds of junk and charity shops, I began to encounter items that were embellished, decorated and textured. So I thought let’s ‘celebrate’ that. From beading to embroidery adding a whole new layer of interest to what would otherwise maybe a rather boring bag or jacket. Embellishment is nothing new at all…but what Read More
With the depressing wet weather (like is it ever going to stop raining…) and the on going crazy political crisis I thought I would distract myself with ‘flower fashion’, where a flower motif unsurprisingly is the main feature. Starting with a vibrant red rose to burn through the misery, red always makes a bold statement Read More
Going against the miserable weather at the minute I found an idea to muse on…I don’t know if pink is ‘on trend’ as we speak…but it seems I can’t escape it…it’s ‘everywhere’ I go or look…there it is ‘taunting’ me not to think pink which is impossible if it’s on your mind! And sod’s law Read More
With the school holidays about to end and the weather rather unpredictable (though to note a very hot bank holiday for a change…) is it time to start making some wardrobe adjustments? Maybe not quite yet. Despite the very fresh breeze today and evenings starting to draw in…I don’t think it’s altogether the right time Read More
A novel and a good cup of tea what can beat it? Maybe a ‘novelty’ bag? A couple of which I came across recently, I can really understand the pop art aspect of the Swizzels Drumstick bag but the ‘Christmas’ bauble one? (have to say on looking at it again it does also have a Read More
Well it’s only taken me just over two years to get around to doing part two of my blog post using that eponymous line “Show me the lace” from The Eyes of Laura Mars…since 2017 there has been huge changes on the High Street namely there are a lot less shops = a highly reduced Read More
So now it’s time to start getting up early of a Sunday morning literally ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ and inhale deeply…(which I definitely need to do to get going as not naturally a morning person…) so rather a sacrifice of a lazy Sunday morning in bed, but well if you’re looking for bargains Read More
Down with love! Is there a film called that? (think there is…though never watched it maybe I should…?). Well it’s June that traditional month of weddings and whatnot, so no I’m not going to be a June bride this year…Or next year by the look of it…but who knows…? A miracle may happen! (think it Read More
So if I buy a bag that says ‘Fashion’ does that mean I’m in ‘Fashion’ or not? I suspect not…more likely if it was to say ‘it’s not Fashion’ I might have more of a chance..? My favourite of these fashion bags is the one with the tantalizing encrusted lips and nails, I think that Read More
