There really isn’t anything more satisfying than opening the flamboyant packaging of those Mulberry Loafers you bought in the Mytheresa sale. The moment you go there you aren’t going back. Suddenly you think you are part of the Upper East side and have higher expectations than Blair Waldorf. But how exactly do you dress as chic as Alexa Chung when you have absolutely nothing?
A solution ? Yes that’s right.
Dive into Depop! My favourite place to find literally everything I’ve been looking for, from H&M designer collabs, to high end pieces that look like they’d only been worn once! Find those vintage stores and ladies of leisure for the best and most unique pieces to spruce up your wardrobe. Even better, while you’re shopping sell items on your own account to keep reinventing your closet! (And make that extra bit of cash).
Can’t find what you’re looking for ? Feeling fancy ?
Vestiaire Collective offers designer items that have been checked for authenticity by professionals minus the formidable price tag. The perfect way to finally afford that Chanel handbag you’ve been drooling over for three years, whilst knowing you aren’t wearing that cheap knockoff you know your friends have been buying on holiday every year…
Also ladies BEWARE that dreaded fake Gucci belt ….
Why not try an even cheaper option?
Thrift Treasure ! Charity shops may seem unappealing but I’ve got to tell you I’ve found numerous treasures from Genuine Prada heels to the most beautiful vintage pieces, minus that overpriced vintage store price tag ! Why? Little old ladies sorting the donations don’t recognize treasure when they see it! A Karen Millen dress for £1? Prada heels for £10 ? Sounds crazy but I assure you it’s not !
TOP TIP: Thrift early or in the week ! Grab those one off pieces before they are snatched up by that local vintage shop owner who sells charity shop pieces for more than triple the price ! That’s right hurry!
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