Last weekend, we got our first proper taste of Spring for 2013. It may have felt like it was never going to arrive but now it has, it is time to pack away those winter woollies and dust off something bold and bright for the season ahead. As always, there are plenty of trends around for Spring, so I have picked out a few of my favourites using the Oxfam Online Shop. I love these looks, not just because they are so now but I also think...
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Over the last few years we have heard plenty about the issues with fast fashion; the unethical supply chains, pollution and the creation of waste. The constant consumption of the latest, ever changing trends is starting to wear a bit thin with many people. Not only is fast fashion bad for the environment but its quality can often be poor and its designs generic and unimaginative. In some ways, fashion seems to have lost its soul. It...
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Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching and embroidery might previously have been thought of as pastimes for grannies but lately, handcrafting has become really popular. Knitting groups have been springing up all over the big cities of the UK with further knitting communities forming online.
What is it about knitting and stitching that is so addictive? Perhaps it is almost therapeutic for some, something that is relaxing,...
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2012 has been a year with many changes towards a more sustainable fashion industry from shwopping to sharing and sewing to search engines. There are now more ways than ever to cut consumption and shop ethically whilst still looking amazing. Exciting times! And whilst the fashion industry still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability, there are a number of key themes emerging for 2013.
Fashion Mobs
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Not long to go until Christmas party season and if you have been looking for something stunning to wear but don't have a huge budget, you should definitely checkout Oxfam online for some amazing party dresses including some great designer pieces and high street brands. There are also plenty of accessories to put that finishing touch to any party outfit including embellished clutch bags, sequin jackets and killer heels.
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Whether you like classic styles and neutral colours or contemporary fashion in eye popping brights, there are plenty of stylish clothes at Oxfam Online. I thought that I would put together a few outfits with some of my favourite pieces for autumn and winter.
Frank Usher Beige Top Vintage Jaeger Checked Skirt Beige Clutch Topshop Beige High Heeled Shoes
I'm Neutral
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During July, I have been participating in the Six Items Challenge with Labour behind the Label. The challenge involves wearing just six pieces of clothing for the whole of July although you are allowed some additional items including nightwear and accessories. It aims to create an awareness of the current situation regarding fast fashion, how consumption needs to slow down and the pressure on workers and the constant precariousness of jobs and...
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See more from Ceri at the Ethical Fashion Blog
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Over the next few months, I plan to catch up with some of the UK's top charity shopping bloggers to find out a little more about just why they love charity shopping and blogging and what are their top tips for finding a bargain.
This week I was lucky enough to catch up with the lovely El Jones (as featured on Channel 4, Superscrimpers!), a twenty something journalist, radio producer and voice over artist to find out a little more...
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A helpful guide to finding your best colours when shopping.
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