Cart 0

Sustainable Style Blog — Buy Less New

Where to shop to find a preloved bargain

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on

Where to shop to find a preloved bargain
We've all got that one friend who turns up looking fantastic, and they say something like, "What this designer coat?  Oh I picked it up in a charity shop for a couple of pounds."  So, what's the secret?  How is it possible to find amazing preloved clothes and where do you go to find them?  In this extract from my book In the Jumble, we explore a few of my favourite places to go treasure hunting.

Read more →

Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on

Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes
Frugal Fashion:  How to save money on new clothes.  According to the ONS the average household in the UK spent almost £1200 on clothing and shoes in 2020.  With the cost of living soaring, namely on essentials like food, fuel and heating bills, it would seem that cutting down the clothes expenditure can be a good place to save a few pounds.  So, in this blog I'll be sharing my top tips to help you save cash on clothes.

Read more →

The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on

The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress
How many outfits can you come up with using one item from your wardrobe as your base?  In this months blog I share my results from the Outfit Maker Challenge and find nine different ways to wear a summer dress.

Read more →

Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on

Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!
This year we went in search of a true secondhand style queen by launching the Preloved Style Awards 2022. Entrants were asked to send a photo dressed in their best charity shop or preloved outfit. We were looking for an outfit with a strong style flair, and of course an absolute preloved bargain.  Today, we announce our winner for 2022.

Read more →

Leading the way in sustainable fashion.

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on

Leading the way in sustainable fashion.
In our latest blog, we take a look at the preloved outfits worn by Reading mayor Rachel Eden as she fully embraces her environmental principles and shows us how it's possible to dress well without damaging the environment.

Read more →