Monday, June 23, 2014

Bristol charity shops and sale haul


Good afternoon Bloggers, today I made my way back to Bristol as I'm moving out for good on Wednesday (sad times). These past 3 years have flown by and I can't believe all of my stuff has been packed up! This afternoon I decided to cheer myself up a bit and have a rummage on Gloucester Road. It is full of chairty shops and I enjoy this thrift the most!
I also checked out the sales in the city centre- there is so many at yeh moment! Shame I'm a poor student!

As soon as I walked into Marie Curie I noticed this skirt straight away. It has a beautiful Africa inspired print which is very chic. This would look great with a tan, especially with all the heat at the moment! Originally it is from Primark costing £10 but I paid £3.

From the same shop I also purchased this stunning Laura Ashley jug. At the moment these are becoming very popular to use as flower pots and when I'm back from university, I plan to do the same. Laura Ashley is quite pricey but you can get great bargains in store. I only paid £1.50 for this so I can't complain at that. Its small and very cute, will look great in my bedroom.


I popped into Dorothy perkins and noticed this. How wonderful is the pattern?! Its so georgous and summery. It will lovely with a simple black vest and my favorite vintage satchel! Paid £12 but got my student discount on top. Can't wait to wear this piece!

Have you ever thrifted in Bristol? Let me know your bargains!

Back soon, 

Rachael 

Xoxoxo 




Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Plymouth Charity shop haul

Good evening Bloggers! 

I spent my day off today visiting Plymouth Charity shops. I've never really been thrifting in the city centre as I'm usually with my partner who dislikes going in them. Mainly because his grandmother took him in all the time when he was younger! Either way he'll have to get used to it because I love a bargain and purchasing unique pieces!
One half of the city centre is full of boutique and high street shops where as the other half is full of charity shops. I must have spent about 2 hours darting from one side of the road to the other. 
Here is what I found:

This is a cute fitted skater skirt from Primark. Florals are a big hit at the moment especially with the lovely summer weather! It had a cute bow at the front and would look lovely dressed up for a smart work outfit with tights and a blouse or even just a vest top for the beach! I only paid £3.29 for it!

Another skirt? Yes another one! I love polkadots because it is very chic' and a popular pattern at the moment. Its a faded gray colour with bubblegum white spots. It's by a brand called hearts and bows that I have never heard of but after purchasing this skirt I'm definitely going to be looking them up :) only £3.95

This is my final thrifted purchase. Knotted t shirts are popular this season and are wore commenly with leggings  and sandals. This top is from oasis and features florals made with a light jersey material. I love the colours on this because it's very sumery and reminds me of Cath Kidston. £4.95 - which isn't bad for its amazing condition and brand. 


Keep an eye out for my next purchases- here on nottooshabby,

Rachael xoxoxo