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Remember guys, this is my job at the end of the day, which involves working with selected brands (always disclosed) and being gifted with lots of lovely things so don't feel under pressure to keep up with the bubble of social media or with me, it's not fair on yourself. I will always try to link affordable alternatives for my designer items but I would also like to encourage you to be wise with what you buy (for both yours and the environments sake), we are all responsible for our actions and it's not about cutting out everything that we enjoy, it's just a case of being more mindful and more aware 🌎 💗 #secondhandbutgrand
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Most of the below links are AFFILIATE LINKS, due to a new requirement set by the ASA on October 30th 2019 these will now clearly be marked with 'AD (AFFILIATE LINK)' before the product, this does not mean it's paid for by the brand, it simply means that I am using an affiliate link which is a form of advertising because we make a small amount of revenue from them.
By making a purchase via these links we will earn a small percentage of commission, which means that we can keep creating content for you guys to watch. Some of these links do use cookies. If a link doesn’t work that means the item is either sold out or not available in your country.
ITEMS MARKED WITH:
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) = Affiliate Link
(+ Gifted) = Gifted item from a brand or PR
WHAT I'M WEARING:
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Black Cardigan
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Long Gold Necklace
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Short Gold Chain Necklace
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Hoop Earrings In 1st Holes
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Hoop Earrings In Second Holes
AD (AFFILIATE LINK + Gifted) Gold Ring
WHAT YOU CAN SEE:
Black Vase - IKEA
Faux Eucalyptus - IKEA
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) Black Mug
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) Vegan Scented Candle
Frames & Prints - Desenio
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) Dining Table
Grey Bench - Danetti
USEFUL LINKS/THINGS MENTIONED:
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) EBAY
PURSEBLOG/PURSEFORUM
AD (AFFILIATE LINK) VESTIAIRE
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR SHOPPING ON SECOND HAND SITES LIKE EBAY:
⭐️ Have your size and measurements written down somewhere which is easily accessible (ie. Your phone). Make a note of your dress size in UK, US, EU, FR, IT etc as these sizes are different and it's helpful to know your size from different countries. Also if like me you buy mens clothing, make a note of your menswear size (ie. 38R in blazers/jackets). Your waist, hips, bust, arm length, shoulder to shoulder, inseam (etc) measurements are also helpful to have to hand especially when it comes to buying vintage as vintage sizes are much smaller than modern day sizes. Also if unsure on sizing if you have the measurements it will give you a more accurate idea of if the item will fit.
⭐️ If you have received a designer item and you're doubtful over it's authenticity be careful with where you take it to get it authenticated. With brands like Chanel, Hermes and Celine for example if you take a fake item into their store to ask about it's authenticity, if handed over to them they can confiscate this item and destroy it if it's not authentic...BE CAREFUL. This is why I say to do your research before placing a bid/buying an item to lower the risk.
⭐️ For added protection use a credit card (through Paypal) when paying for items, ESPECIALLY high value/designer/luxury goods as this will give you insurance/protection if an item doesn't match the description or turns out to be a fake sold as 'authentic'.
⭐️ If you are new to buying second hand/vintage clothing just remember that these garments have been worn/owned by someone else or in the case of vintage, owned by several people...so they may smell. Check listings to see if a seller has written 'comes from a smoke free &/or pet free home' if not, then ask them using the 'contact seller' link. It's highly likely with vintage items that they will have an old/musty smell to them, certain fabrics can even smell a bit funky like metallic fabrics, so when making a budget/bidding limit for yourself just factor in potential dry cleaning costs (especially with outerwear).
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Editing by Simon ❤️
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