Hello there my dear readers,
I come to you today with some of my a curated list of where I
acquire my clothes. I think it's safe to say that I have a passion for shopping
(euphemism for problem more like) and will happily ramble on fervently about
style and decades to anyone who will listen. Therefore it should come as no
surprise that I'm fairly eclectic about the sources of my most worn and
cherished items.
The shops that I find myself again and again gravitating towards
and which cater for my style and budget are:
Zara: Where to begin, I discovered Zara when I was 18, I happened
to be passing by and curiosity got the better of me as I'd heard of it often
but associated the store to beyond my student budget. It was towards the end of
the January sales and I emerged from the shop, proudly clutching a bag
containing 3 midi skirts costing me a total of £20. Thus began my love affair
with Zara and its sales which perpetuates until this very day.
Mango: Admittedly I'm not drawn to multiple items at a time in
Mango however each season there will always be the one item that captures my
attention entirely!
H&M: I rely heavily on H&M for my affordable basics,
more specifically for my opaque chiffon shirts which have proven to be so
versatile that I've amassed one in every colour they supply!
Charity Shops: They're a hit and miss, but I love the uncertainty
and element of surprise to rummaging through the masses of frogs and squealing
with delight when I encounter a beautifully made vintage skirt or cosy jumper!
Depop: I discovered Depop properly last September and it has been
an absolute game changer! It's an app for buying and selling clothes that have
been previously owned. Via Depop I can access items that have seasonally
discontinued or even current items that are beyond my budget range for a much
much discounted affordable price. For instance I have recently acquired the
adorable Miss Patina Space Walker Jumpsuit in pristine condition for £17 from a
seller who had second thoughts, similarly I was miraculously able to snag the
Miss Patina Cat Collar Shirt that I've coveted for the longest time for £14
(yes I'm very pleased with myself)! Feel free to follow my Depop @vintagonista!
Dressmaking: Over the past year I have become increasingly more
self reliant when it comes to my clothing and accessories. Unless it works out
to be more costly than the retailing version of an item, I will proceed to
fashioning my own! There's something so satisfying about being able to wear
something that you have created and are the sole owner of. I have also recently
started catering to a larger audience with my dressmaking which brings us on to
my final source of obtaining clothes...
Etsy: Etsy is the home to all things quirky and made with love!
I've currently begun selling reversible tote bags in an array of themes; if
you're a literature/classics aficionado, a mathlete, a photography enthusiast
or just an appreciator of quirky tote bags, then I highly recommend you give my
Etsy shop a browse! Depending on demand more bags will follow with themes such
as music, cacti and rabbits! As a means of giving back, 10% of proceeds go to
Amnesty in the hopes to make with world a more humane and just place! Feel free
to follow my shop and remain updated on new arrivals!
My classic novel bag is featured in today's outfit post for you
guys to behold in all it's glory!
Outfit details: Handmade Etsy bag, Zara coat, plaid wool skirt made
by me, Zara embroidered peter pan collar bluse and Clarks brogues!