Good morning fellows!
Lately I have been exploring my area and
discovered some nice little places. Being on the West side of London, means
nice wee shops, cafe shops, as well as many mini markets with healthy and
organic food.
On the other hand many things if not all of
them are overpriced! The very positive part of it though, is the goodie-goodies
that you can find on charity shops around here. What I mean for goodies? Well, the nice
branded item for a decent price and in very good condition.
I did notice that Charity shops across the
country have raised their prices due to the new clientele. It used to be
students and people on the low budget as well as the bargain hunters, now,
thanks to the economic meltdown we start to
see people that wouldn't have come around before 2008, that can still
afford to pay a bit more than let's say, me for example! So now prices are
higher and charity shops start to have a more TopShop window style as well as spending more
in decoration and completely defeating the purpose of its existence. :-(
Today though, I don't want to talk about my
frustrations of charity shops losing their way but the few bargains that I and
you can still find if looking carefully!
In the last two weeks or so I have found quite a few
items of good quality brands for a reasonable price!
1) The first item is the MaxMara Blazer, I
found that cutie in Edinburgh more or less 3 weeks ago on the Cancer Resarch UK
in Tollcross. It was for £19.95. I love it! It’s warm practical and has a
feminine cut that accentuate the curves! The colour is just perfect for the
fall too ;-)
2) Gucci belt! I found this real bargain at
Armstrong & Son Vintage shop in Edinburgh, the one on Grassmarket. It was
for only £4!! Not sure if they didn't realize what brand it was or if it's the
usual price for belts. the fact is.... did my research and it's a genuine Gucci item :-D.
3) Black See by Chloé jeans, found it at
Traid a recycling focused shop at two steps from me on Westbourn Grove. Paid
£12.99 and it is in great condition.
4) The last entry is the Ralph Lauren
skinny jeans. They were a bit more expensive; £16. I got them at the Trinity
Hospice Shop on Queensway. Very good condition and it looks like it has been
barely used.
I know that for being charity shop, both
jeans are over the usual price, mainly the one that I'm used to from Edinburgh
for an average of £4 to £5!! On the other hand, they come from good quality
designer Maisons.
Aaand.... they are in good condition! I know that I am repeating myself on this point but a funny event that happened two weeks ago really made me appreciate it. I was in the Belgravia area and was just browsing shops. went to a few ones and trying one jeans after the other, I noticed that many of them were ripped on the inner thigh area. In one particular shop there was a nice J Brand jeans, tried them on and noticed this damage. Went to talk to the lady that works there and asked her if she realized, she said yes and said that being a high end brand they are very expensive when bought new!! I mean.... who would be so silly to buy damage item for £10 only because the are "Branded" is just ridicules. She was just looking at me in a way... like...<<Daahhh, they are branded and therefore I will sell them even if ripped>>
Anyway.... What have your experience been on charity shops? Have you found any brand bargains? Any ripped or damage clothes being sold only for its name??!!
Have a nice week :o)
Ciao Ciao
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