tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post901931475517601203..comments2023-10-29T07:40:03.527+00:00Comments on Another New Day: Getting the Best Out of Your Charity ShopApplebypiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-7429211308285365052012-10-30T22:30:08.895+00:002012-10-30T22:30:08.895+00:00Def harder to get a posh frock though!! Sainsburys...Def harder to get a posh frock though!! Sainsburys sounds a good deal! XApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-76924510723426642722012-10-30T21:57:20.387+00:002012-10-30T21:57:20.387+00:00Ok, I tried!!! I really tried hard, went in with a...Ok, I tried!!! I really tried hard, went in with an open mind... I was looking for something to wear to the church do!<br />It was a disaster!! 4 shops I looked in! ;) didn't find anything in the clothing line but could have spent a fortune on books! I clearly need to go with you & Hayley!!<br />Xxx<br /><br />Ps.. Found a pretty dress in Sainsbury's, 25% off in there so was a bargain! XxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503406849974100558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-73982570073149242812012-10-21T09:13:58.147+01:002012-10-21T09:13:58.147+01:00Very impressed with your finds! :o). Very impressed with your finds! :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-23691566439037194532012-10-21T07:03:54.164+01:002012-10-21T07:03:54.164+01:00I feel honoured to get a mention! Love the Toast s...I feel honoured to get a mention! Love the Toast skirt, I've been trawling ebay in want of a mustard skirt, loving that look for A/W. I will be arranging a charity shop catch up with you soon! XHayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456560746851667830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-64489991676385438092012-10-20T05:24:13.952+01:002012-10-20T05:24:13.952+01:00Great finds! I volunteer for a local consignment ...Great finds! I volunteer for a local consignment shop and some fantastic finds come though. Following via bloglovin'.Lee @jandamomhttp://www.jandamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-82460065305979000572012-10-19T19:25:14.219+01:002012-10-19T19:25:14.219+01:00You're on!! XYou're on!! XApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-2182879228479495212012-10-19T19:23:37.643+01:002012-10-19T19:23:37.643+01:00I have scrubbed and cleaned it - no point painting...I have scrubbed and cleaned it - no point painting yet as we are having building done after Christmas. I'm off to get a new door mat and a lovely glossy black pot Ive seen to set it all off this weekend! XApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-54781608534318403632012-10-19T19:20:23.340+01:002012-10-19T19:20:23.340+01:00Love the Topshop wrap blouse! Have a lovely weeken...Love the Topshop wrap blouse! Have a lovely weekend... delighted you were inspired by my front door post! I need to tackle mine over the next few days:)<br />~Anne xxAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880262134359731178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-4766813374055902642012-10-19T19:10:48.999+01:002012-10-19T19:10:48.999+01:00You've got some really lovely items there - th...You've got some really lovely items there - the Top Shop and Kookai blouses are lovely and the H & M skirt. I used to shop in charity shops frequently when I was younger but seem to have got out of the habit! I'll take you to Primark and you can take me on a charity shopping spree! xxJenny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702344918493480777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-1580522463960022692012-10-19T18:44:25.181+01:002012-10-19T18:44:25.181+01:00great tips and great finds! I know there are barg...great tips and great finds! I know there are bargains galore to be found in thrift shops..just takes a little effort!<br />I am your newest follower from the hop..pls follow back if you can.<br />happy shopping!momto8bloghttp://raisingahappyfamily-momof8.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-24389138548942308092012-10-19T16:54:58.873+01:002012-10-19T16:54:58.873+01:00Great tips..I wish I had more time to do this sort...Great tips..I wish I had more time to do this sort of shopping...I do find some great things at a consignment shop I work with!<br />I LOVE that cool belt...western feel but very on trend!<br />CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350270589503594727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-51025668357777212752012-10-19T16:32:21.616+01:002012-10-19T16:32:21.616+01:00Wow! You have some amazing finds and the tips are ...Wow! You have some amazing finds and the tips are great too. Thanks for linking up to the Aloha Friday Hop. I'm following you now and hope you have an amazing weekend :DShawn https://www.blogger.com/profile/13255255860085894091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-87387443725584682662012-10-19T16:03:30.944+01:002012-10-19T16:03:30.944+01:00This is an excellent haul! Congrats and Happy Aloh...This is an excellent haul! Congrats and Happy Aloha Friday :)<br /><br /><a href="http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Sarah @ A Cat-Like Cusiosity</a>Sarah Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147373517910379972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-46602703603120011052012-10-19T15:33:06.438+01:002012-10-19T15:33:06.438+01:00I used to be like you were too. Until I went into...I used to be like you were too. Until I went into a shop on a challenge from my husband and found a gorgeous Evan Picone dress with tags still on for $5.00. That's all it took to hook me. I was like a timid little mouse that first time I shopped at a thrift store...I barley touched things...picked them up very gingerly with my fingertips only. Now I just go for it..but I do take hand sanitizer.<br /><br />I'm so glad I got over it....I have the best wardrobe ever since I've gone thrift.<br /><br />Great tips...especially about checking for size (fit) rather than the number on the tag. We wear the same size ;)<br /><br />You found some lovely items! What a great postLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137528629664671846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-25524121486803105542012-10-19T13:59:38.172+01:002012-10-19T13:59:38.172+01:00I buy most of my clothes from charity shops and ev...I buy most of my clothes from charity shops and every week I manage to find a decent item, accessory or whole outfit. I do really rummage though and I do think you have to have a good eye for putting outfits together. Love your finds, they are fab xEmma@christmascupboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939624431408633740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-56184322874054328702012-10-19T13:25:52.102+01:002012-10-19T13:25:52.102+01:00You found some wonderful items, gorgeous!! I remem...You found some wonderful items, gorgeous!! I remember when I was younger, you wouldn't have gone in a charity shop, but now it seems the thing to do. I remember getting picked on for going to them, but I found some wonderful things. So, I'm glad I went into them and still do :) Thanks so much for your visit to my blog, I'm happy you enjoyed it. You have a beautiful blog, I hope you have a gorgeous Friday & weekend to come :) xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-23442622561066789392012-10-19T13:19:45.322+01:002012-10-19T13:19:45.322+01:00We have had a lady do a series on them here ( Mary...We have had a lady do a series on them here ( Mary Portas - queen of the charity shops) and it has made it more acceptable nowadays! I am addicted to it - the thrill of the bargain! XApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-63475849735148955782012-10-19T12:39:13.527+01:002012-10-19T12:39:13.527+01:00I am all in favor of shopping from charity shops! ...I am all in favor of shopping from charity shops! The way things are right now in Greece we can't afford to be snobs!!! Unfortunately I don't know if we have them or if we do they're intended for the really poor, the homeless etc. I know there are on line charity shops but I haven't done any whatsover shopping on line. Maybe it's time I looked into it!!!vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696741297049378596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-3285516583356056072012-10-19T10:48:16.056+01:002012-10-19T10:48:16.056+01:00I have two huge bags to list - I keep putting it o...I have two huge bags to list - I keep putting it off ! Must. do .it. XxApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-54885962956684831622012-10-19T10:26:23.177+01:002012-10-19T10:26:23.177+01:00I occasionally pop in to the one on the local vill...I occasionally pop in to the one on the local village high street but it's more looking for cheap toys and things which don't cost the earth to keep the boys occupied. I used to rummage a lot in the charity shops in Leeds city centre when I was a teenager. I remember coming home with a Hardy Amies navy mens blazer and thinking I looked the bees knees in it. Thinking about it now, I proabably looked more like the dogs danglies. Oh what I was thinking of! I guess I do a lot of my shopping on Ebay for pre-loved goodies as it's easier to look for specifics. Which reminds me to get my next batch ready for ebaying - I have a lot to get rid of and a lot I want to buy!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-35722796944333712002012-10-19T10:25:21.924+01:002012-10-19T10:25:21.924+01:00It is amazing what you can find! I left a pair of ...It is amazing what you can find! I left a pair of Jaegar jeans in perfect condition behind as they were £8....someone will be happy with those! XApplebypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855394716808537583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035713860580863676.post-20071547724258576202012-10-19T10:11:23.339+01:002012-10-19T10:11:23.339+01:00I've never been inside the door of a charity s...I've never been inside the door of a charity shop, although I always donate decent clothing that I no longer wear to Oxfam, as my MIL volunteers at one. Have to say, now that I've seen your finds, I'm tempted to have a look myself.The Flaky Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581205508833966690noreply@blogger.com