We were lucky enough to have two esteemed fashion stylists in attendance to our Shwop Shop grand opening this week. Brix Smith-Start and Grace Woodward donated items from their own enviable wardrobes as well as styling some fantastic outfit ensembles from Shwopped stock and Oxfam fashion managed to grab them for a quick chat.

Fabulously flamboyant style guru Brix Smith-Start was a serial donator to this Shwop Shop offering a barrage of designer goodies. Grabbing vibrant cashmere sweaters from the left and colourful patterned midi skirts from the right, she was in her element exclaiming: "this Shwop Shop is beyond inspiring me, I keep looking at things thinking how many great outfits there are in here!"

As a stylist, charity shops are treasure troves for last minute or unique additions to a fashion story. To charity shop the Smith-Start way she advises to: "find a single item that you like and walk around the shop with it holding it up against things it would look good with. Sometimes you can go to charity shops and see something that just resonates with you straight away."

Brix is a firm Shwopping supporter and said: "one man's trash is another man's treasure and it's as simple as that. It's just human nature and it's so positive."

Sporting some fantastic sequin striped trousers, was former fashion stylist of the year, Grace Woodward. Having built her career on tending to the fashion needs of the famous and dressing the pages of the glossies, Grace champions individuality and the Shwop Shop has plenty of that!

"This is my heaven, everything here is really individual and special. The list of designer labels here is ridiculous too, there's Magiela, Marni, Marc Jacobs and then there's all the fantastic M&S dresses," she said.

When it comes to charity shopping, Grace defines two approaches: "Either shop for individuality or literally go for the trends. Think what is hot on the catwalk right now and you can have a designer looking wardrobe for next to no money. Go with your gut feeling."

Having bargain hunted in charity shops for years, her stylist secret lies with her tailor: "the one thing you're going to find in charity shops is individuality and just because something doesn't fit doesn't mean you shouldn't have it. If you like the fabric and the colour then the fit can be sorted out and you'd be amazed at what a tailor can do for less than £10."

As the supporter of numerous sustainable fashion campaigns as well as Shwopping, Grace said: "being a stylish person is about being cool and considerate and not leaving a trail of destruction. It's not just about what you're wearing on the outside. To be a truly fabulous and stylish person, that comes from within."

Thanks for Shwopping and talking to Oxfam fashion Grace and Brix!