My
top vintage bargain to date has to be this burgundy bag, which I found in a
second-hand shop in Nottingham. Although it looked well loved (the front pocket
is fairly battered) it still functioned perfectly and turned out to be an
absolute steal at £5. I literally haven’t put it down since as it’s sturdy,
structured shape makes it the perfect University bag. Despite being constantly
overladen with books and a laptop it’s weathered all student storms and has received many a compliment.
Harbouring a strange obsession for
all things oversized, my go-to winter staples are my beloved oversized coats. I
have two of them; a red tartan beauty that will appear in a blog post very soon
(and also features in the style section of Impact magazine’s November issue) and
this grey number pictured. This is a slightly more understated version of the
first and was another amazing second-hand bargain at only £10. I love its more structured shape, particularly the cuffed wrists and the pleats
that go over the shoulder. Both coats have become key pieces for the colder
months, not just because of the rapid decrease in temperature, but because one
of them will always complete any outfit. Hence my slight tendency to hide under
them all season…
Perhaps its because of the current
economic climate, but people seem much more impressed by a lucky bargain than
by an expensive purchase. Although the prospect of rummaging through the rails
of a charity or vintage shop can seem daunting, more often that not it’s worth
it as you can walk out with pieces that are of a higher quality (and guaranteed
to be cheaper) than the high-street alternative.
Photos taken by Jamie Biles
Your photos are gorgeous. So dreamy and lovely. I love the coat, but that bag! Wow! The colour just pops x
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Ah thank you- really like your post on Brick Lane!
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