In April, post-Lent, it seems being abstemious for Lent didn't quell my enthusiasm for charity-shopping. I hoped it would. This is sort of my Buyer's Archive for April in a sense which I haven't done for aaaaaaaaages!. I know that we all love seeing what treasures others have picked up at the charity-shops or car boots so voila!
The middle dress was £6.50 from Cancer Research and was originally by H by Henry Holland. It was, I am afraid, all about that collar. I was sorely tempted in that shop- there were about 5 gorgeous-collared dresses I really liked.
The 3rd dress was £6.50 from the same shop, originally Topshop and was one I have admired many times on Ebay.
The middle coat was actually a present from Hazel when we did our day in Ipswich with Sophie. She knew I liked it as I am sure I made some pointed comment about it on her blog, (Just checked and I did here... ooops, I offered to buy it! Do you want some money!?!??!) It fits perfectly and I was very happy with it!
The brown leather-look blazer was £3.50 from a charity-shop in Ipswich- Sense maybe? I admit this was mainly Clara Osward inspired...
The tops:
The spotty blouse on the left was also from the same shop in Ipswich as the leather jacket and I think it was £3.00. I have plans to add some cute little Jennie Maisels rainbow patches to the collars of this.
The middle jumper has a darling heart print black collar and was £5 from the same shop as the two dresses at the top. Very comfy and sweet!
The bunny print blouse was also from an Ipswich charity shop and was £3.50ish, I think.
So, far too many purchases but all of them great!
I also picked up a red Jersey dress for £1.99 from Barnados but a) it doesn't fit and b) I mislaid it so it will be returning from whence it came.
The total spent on charity shop clothes was £51.96. Rather too many items but all of them treasured!
Did you buy any charity shop items this month?
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Wow, you really bought a lot of pretty things in April. I love the maxi skirt. I always prefer lengths that covers the knees a bit or below. I guess my knees are nothing to look at but they are great for bending or kneeling in the garden, hehe.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Julia
Aaah, I LOVE that red jumper with the collar! So pretty!! I would totally wear something like that.
ReplyDeleteNo charity shops here, so in answer to your question nope ;-) I don't buy clothes much, really, but I did receive two dresses recently that I had ordered in April. One has bees on so I just HAD to have it <3
You got some great stuff for so little cash! I love that smock-t Topshop dress, the maxi and Hazel's coat especially. What a lot of fun for a mere £50, some people spend that on a night out. xxx
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have the knack of finding some lovely items in charity shops, the dresses are very pretty and lovely colours too:)
ReplyDeleteWow what wonderful buys
ReplyDeleteJulie xxx
Bunnies! That's so cute! I never see bunny things in charity shops, boooo! xxx
ReplyDeleteWow - you got some great things! I gotta say, I will never be able to watch Clara without thinking of you. You're so cute when you cosplay her!
ReplyDeleteExcellent finds indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh my, you've done well, Kezzie! Apart from the swan dress, which we'd already seen, I really like that stunning People Tree dress. The bunny blouse is sweet, too! xxx
ReplyDeleteSome lovely things here Kezzie. I adore that red polka dot top and the swan dress :)Hope you are keep well lovely x
ReplyDeleteKezzie, those first 3 dresses are simply darling! I love finding fun and unique pieces at second-hand shops. Which actually reminds that I recently picked up the prettiest navy blue polka dot midi dress at a consignment store that is going to look fabulous with my new leopard block heel pumps. I think I found my outfit for this weekend! Thanks for sharing all of your fun buys and for inspiring me!
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you picked out wonderful things!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made time for a decent charity shop in ages. Perhaps I should squeeze one in soon. Used to love having a mooch. And didn't you do well?
ReplyDeleteSuper buys here ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Ooo I love that maxi :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, so many lovely things here. I like the look of the grey Topshop dress especially, is it covered in daisies?
ReplyDeleteI don't want anything for the coat,. It was a gift after you admired it, and I'd decided it wasn't for me, I wanted to give it a good home.
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