Team fash have been getting far too excited about the release of the Great Gatsby (starring Carey Mulligan, Leo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire). I've even considered coming to work in a full evening gown, pearls and pin curl hair to show my glee. Fashion may be heading back to the jazz age for inspiration and we say bring on the pearls, ruffles, hats and sparkle.  Tell us what would be your dream...

From Whistles to Mulberry, Daks to Paul Smith - the Oxfam shop at Royal Windsor was bursting with fashion gems for women and men. Set amongst an array of equestrian wear and artisan craft stalls the Oxfam shop stood out with its bright Hermes scarves and quirky displays. So, what was the first thing to do? Get mooching around the rails of course! I firstly had a look at some of the men's clothes on offer, getting shop...

Thought about having a Spring clean lately? With the Spring/Summer fashion season arriving its time to dig out those old coats and knits and bring them down to your local Oxfam shop. And now you've got even more reason to have a clear out - Nectar points. Oxfam customers who sign up to Tag Your Bag (Oxfam's Gift Aid scheme) will be able to collect Nectar points when items they donate to Oxfam shops sell in store or on...

The fashion cycle dictates that what goes around comes back around. Using this logic, you can follow current designer and high street trends straight through the rails of your local charity shops. The Oxfam Online Shop is  here to lend a helping hand with a newly launched 'Shop the Trends' page which identifies, the key seasonal trends and offers a selection of the finest, unique pieces on sale online....

Thank goodness for the digital age which was able to bring me to the f-row of London Fashion Week's Topshop Unique AW13 show. Topshop partnered up with Google to continue their quest to deliver creativity and innovation to their customers. You may have watched the live streaming of the Topshop Unique AW13 show which included a 'Model Cam', a 'be the buyer' moodboard app and a 'Google Hang Out' which...

It's Mother's Day on March 10th and here at Oxfam we're celebrating the style genes we've inherited from our lovely mums. Now it's your turn. If you think your mum is a bit of a style icon or you've come across an old photo of her looking totally trendy, we want you to show us! Tweet us @OxfamFashion or email harchard@oxfam.org.uk and your mum could star on this blog very soon.  ROSALIND...

The patter of stilettos has faded and only the empty champagne flutes and discarded show invites   remain in the wake of London Fashion Week AW13. The catwalks have channelled London's famous originality with commendable collections from the city's showcasing designers.   Some of London's fashion week designers can be found in Oxfam shops nationwide as well as the Oxfam Online Shop. Here's...

This Sunday will see the 85th Academy Awards Ceremony celebrating the films that have graced the big screen in the last year. Typically, we'll be scouring the red carpet for style inspiration, but what about that iconic gold statue clutched tightly in the hands of Hollywood's greats? This statue is recognised worldwide as a symbol of success in the film industry and it's alluring golden glint can be filtered into your wardrobe. ...

If wearing your heart on your sleeve isn't your style, how about around your neck? There are endless ways to individualise and customise the sophisticated shirt collar. One of Oxfam's fashion favourites, and especially seasonal, is this delicate beaded love heart design. Surprisingly simple and elegantly effective, this particular DIY used salvaged beads from an old, broken Oxfam bracelet partnered with a charity shopped denim...

Leopard print is an old favourite, having resurfaced in the fashion trends of many a season. There can be a fine line between it looking tacky and looking fabulous but it's safe to say most ladies own something featuring this wild pattern. I certainly can't get enough of leopard print, so I decided to jazz up a plain sweater with the help of a bit of fabric paint. YOU WILL NEED: ...