Category: Pre-Owned
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Second Hand September
I’m not sure where I’ve been, but I’ve only just become aware of Second Hand September. I really like the concept behind it and think it’s something you may also want to get involved in. What is Second Hand September? Second Hand September is an initiative organised by the charity Oxfam. The campaign encourages people…
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Eight Months Without Buying Brand New Clothing
At the start of this year I decided that I wouldn’t allow myself to buy any brand new clothing as part of a new year challenge. I my blog post called 2019’s Big Fashion Resolution you can find out more about it and my previous resolutions. As we are over half way through the year…
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Why I Don’t See The Point In Paying Full Price For Designer
I think nearly everyone knows I have a serious love of designer fashion and accessories. It may surprise you to learn that I have only ever paid full price for one designer bag and that was about 10 years ago. That bag was my Mulberry Bayswater which I paid for with a bonus from work.…
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What To Look Out For When Buying Pre-loved Designer Handbags
I’ve always been a bit wary of buying pre-loved designer handbags because there’s no guarantee that you’re buying the genuine article. This is particularly the case with buying on sites like eBay. There are two things I really need to know before making a purchase and they are is the bag fake and what condition…
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10 Advantages Of Buying Pre-Loved Designer Clothing
While I wouldn’t think twice about checking out pre-loved sites for designer clothing and accessories, there are still so many people who wouldn’t even consider it. I have written several other posts relating to pre-loved designer in my quest to convince more people to give it a go like my post on ‘why there’s no…
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How Do Pre-Loved Designer Websites Guarantee Authenticity?
While I frequently search pre-loved websites for my dream pieces at a fraction of the cost, there is one thing that concerns me. How do these websites guarantee authenticity? If you are spending hundreds of pounds (even thousands) you obviously want assurance that what you’re buying is genuine. If you haven’t done already go and…
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Why There’s No Shame In Buying Pre-Loved Designer
I feel like there used to be a bit of a stigma surrounding buying pre-loved items. Some people believe that you only buy ‘second hand’ when you can’t afford to buy brand new. This is really not the case and buying pieces that have been pre-owned is actually something of a trend. Stores specialising in…