Amelia: In fashion I impersonate different characters daily; I dress in preparation for many an adventure and I escape into a whole world of my own design. 'The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter' was one of my earliest reads and it sticks with me to this day. It is full of fun and mischief and I believe fashion should always be fun! Authors are often inspired by their surroundings and circumstances - think of Dickens'...

Lace is everywhere this spring/summer, from hosiery to dresses, but it can be difficult to wear it without looking like a bride or a pair of vantage curtains. The trick is moderation; one popular way of incorporating lace into clothes is through lace inserts. A touch of lace adds a delicate detail and is a subtle way of showing a little skin. Most oxfam shops will have a variety of shirts, especially white, so you're bound to find...

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Nothing epitomises British style over the last century more perfectly than a printed scarf.  Worn in a variety of ways, it fulfils both practical and decorative purposes and nothing feels quite as sensuous and luxurious as a silk scarf. Take inspiration from the Queen who knows how to rock a headscarf or two!   When out in the countryside and prey to the vagaries of the British climate, a headscarf will at the very least keep...

Fashion Blogger Emily Rose Barne's styles a fashion shoot for Oxfam. Part 2 of 2. ...

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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It was only a few weeks ago that Teresa, Caroline, and I adventured down to Brighton for the infamous Oxfam Hove Retro Vintage day. We had us a fab time treasure hunting in their shop and were very sad to leave,...those guys know their vintage darling! Filled with sadness I'd have to wait another year for the next fair, you can imagine my joy when my email pinged with the teams photo shoot from the day! So excited in fact, I thought...