I started the year with good intentions to only buy one item a month but once it reached May and shops were open, the temptation was a little too much. a) I wanted to support the charities and b) it was fun to be able to buy something.
Here are a few items I bought.
The previous Saturday, when I went to play flute quartets, I had thought that I wanted to replace a lovely checked dress which was too small for me. In the first charity shop, there were 3 checked dresses and a jumpsuit.
I ended up buying this button down checked dress in a seersucker-style cotton and a linen jumpsuit. Both of them are originally from Monsoon.
I also ended up buying 2 Edmund Crispin books which I have previously enjoyed.
Ahrgh, I did NOT need another Breton-striped top but this Boden one, brand new with tags for £7 was a really nice colour and had nice baggy sleeves.
A loose cotton Laura Ashley cardigan for £4 was good to replace some cardigans which are too tight- I prefer my cardigans oversized.
The red shirt was £2 and is a screen accurate Clara one. I already have a size 12 in it but it is a bit big so this one will fit me better.
The patterned maxi dress is really soft cotton and has nice low arm holes for a hot summer's day and cost £4.
The white cotton nightie was £4 and is brilliant for a Summer's bedtime!
The leather jacket was £3 and is a great one for my Yaz cosplays and the red hoodie was £4 and is good for an Amy Pond cosplay- plus, I like a hoodie for winter walks.
The green and pink dress was £4 and is Brand new from Boden. I might give this to my friend.
As well as the whodunnit book, I was a little annoyed and amazed to find the Matt Haig book, having just bought it brand new for my sister for her birthday- this one was 50p!
All of these purchases have worked out for me but I like the idea of being able to redonate things back to a charity shop or pass them onto a friend and having somewhat helped a charity whilst having a bit of fun buying some lovely items but yes, perhaps I need to go back to my challenge.
Have you found anything in a charity shop recently?
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There's no way I could ever limit my charity shopping, hats off to you for trying!
ReplyDeleteI love both those Monsoon garments and the sleeves on your Boden top are fabulous. I don't wear anything in bed but I'd have bought that nightie, too - far too pretty not to! xxx
I don't think I'd have passed on any of those beautiful things either. I particularly like the checked jumpsuit.
ReplyDeleteThis week I bought a Remploy telephone table, which is an ideal size for an odd little alcove in my dining room.
Like Vix, there's no way I could limit my charity shopping. Actually, this week was the first one in ages when I didn't visit and buy something in a charity shop. The Monsoon dress and jumpsuit are fabulous, and I'd have picked up the Breton top as well. The last thing I bought was actually at Think Twice last week, a fabulous 1950s handmade frock! xxx
ReplyDeleteI wish we had that kind of charity shops here. You bought some really nice stuff. I like the checkered dress and jumpsuit...and I think I heard about these books but I didn't read them.
ReplyDeleteThat jumpsuit is ace Kezzie! I'm always on the look out for them as I feel ready for action in a jumpsuit and bandana ;) It is amazing how you can pick out the cosplay outfits. There was a time when I had a 'one in one out' charity shop policy but these days I only go when I'm properly in the mood and grab what I can :)
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to stop by because you mentioned Portreath a little while ago. If you are visiting, you must check out Olde Penny's Tea Room (New Portreath Road, on the way out). It is a vintage cafe with the best Homity Pie and cakes, plus a small vintage rummage market. I took my mam for her birthday before lockdown 2020 and have been meaning to get back over there ever since, as we both loved it. Hope you have a wonderful week, Lulu x
Ooh, that jumpsuit! I've been looking for one exactly like this. We're the same size, aren't we?! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't limit my thrift shopping, so I'm right in here, cheering you on, Kezzie! I love the that jumpsuit - it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clothes Kezzie and absolute bargains too / I never seem to have much luck in charity shops. You’ll have to do a charity shop catwalk so we can see the items put together 🙂❤️
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