Dress – Sandwich
Faux fur Bolero – Oxfam
Necklace – Swarovski Crystalized
Shoes – Irregular Choice
Today I have finally got started on a charity shop chic series for AW11 that I have been meaning to do for some time. I wanted to illustrate some of the trends for the season using charity shop clothes. If you hunt hard enough it is pretty easy to find on trend stuff in charity shops. I always think we have kind of been there before with most trends one way or another with .
I have managed to get some usable pictures although I really must get on and send my camera off for repair. I think part of me is scared that it might get even more broken in transit or just never come back. Any way I have played about a bit with the settings and editing on the two photos above and this is what I ended up with.
Todays charity shop chic trend is forties style. This is probably one of my favourite looks of all for the autumn and winter and was seen at Miu Miu, Donna Karen, Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier to name but a few. I spotted the faux fur bolero in my local Oxfam, I can’t remember whether it was £6 or £8 but either way, I see it as an amazing bargain as it is originally from Marks and Spencers and good as new.
Next up on my Charity Shop Chic AW11 series is tunics and trousers. Have you managed to find anything on trend in a charity shop lately?
With warmest wishes
Ceri X

Hi there!! great minds think alike, I got a black and a brown bolero from ebay last winter, they arre both exactly the same and are M&S-both less than a fiver too, i will definitely be doing this trend too! You look lovely my dear xx
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What a lovely look. I can’t ever understand why people bother buying new when there’s so many lovely things available in chazza shops. x
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So lovely.
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That whole outfit is so beautiful! I just love the smoky grey of the dress.
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looking absolutely fabulous on a budget.
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What an absolutely gorgeous look! I personally adore how vintage chic you look that grey dress is just classic and the faux fur = very glamourous!
Sarah
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How fabulous! I want one too!
You look so pretty in these photos! I like your style!
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one of my favorite looks from you yet! You look so adorable! Love the vest!
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Ooo, 40’s style is such a great AW trend. Love the bolero. I haven’t found anything in a charity shop in ages, despite going at least once a week. I’m due to find a gem soon.
Oh I love that fur! Very seasonal, and such a find!
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