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Great Gatsby vintage style from the Oxfam Online Shop

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...

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Royal Windsor Horse Show fashion

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...

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DIY Frumpy to Fabulous 60s Vintage Dress

I unearthed this gorgeous vintage dress on my latest charity shop outing and, even though it was too big and a little on the frumpy side, I saw the potential that this little beauty had.  There's been something of a 60s revival on the catwalks in many designers' Spring/Summer 2013 collections, so it seemed the perfect time to channel the likes of Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton and Pattie Boyd and take...

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Mother's Day: Stylish Mums

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...

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Vintage Culture Bath Fashion Museum

Fashion inspiration can strike in many places these days but, for designers, stylists and fashion editors, the history books are often one of the best places to start.That's why I love visiting the Fashion Museum in Bath, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Nestled between Georgian buildings, quaint boutiques and tearooms, the Fashion Museum is a source of inspiration for fashion-forward thinkers from across the country. ...

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Get Together UK - what will you be doing?

Oxfam Fashion has been keeping up to date with some of the brilliant ideas for Get Together in the UK. Whatever you love doing, baking to biking, fashion to flapjacks Oxfam is encouraging you to host an event to celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March.  The aim is to raise money to help women worldwide live life without poverty. The 2013 celebrations launched with an event in London hosted by broadcaster and writer Lauren...

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Oxfam Online Shop: Valentine's Day

Written by: Fran, Emma and Leslie Valentine's Day is fast approaching and, if Cupid's arrow has struck, you may already be preparing your special date night outfit. The Oxfam Online Shop has put together a range of romantic outfits that will make you feel like a million dollars. From a funky hot pink jacket to some cute little heart socks, all areas are covered so you are sure...

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How To Wash Your Vintage

Buying vintage clothing is exciting for numerous reasons. You're helping give old clothes a new lease of life, you're guaranteed not to spot anyone else wearing a carbon copy of the same garment, and you're also buying a piece rich in history. Unfortunately, this history can often include a nostalgic but lingering odour and the occasional stain, which isn't quite as romantic as imagining its former owner wearing it to...

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Vintage Fashion: 90s Style Revived

Written by: Emma Stephenson // @emmastephenson  My mum once told me that style never goes out of fashion, and most of the time she is right. Today, being a young and trendy girl raised in the nineties, I would look back and cringe at old photos of some of the outfits I was dressed up in. Those homemade waistcoats created from old curtains, shrunk t-shirts I pulled off as crop tops and slogan peddle-pushers...

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Oxfam and Marks & Spencer Shwop Shop Highlights

It was only a few days ago that Oxfam's team fash were perched behind the Shwop Shop cash box for the Oxfam and Marks & Spencer pop-up shop but we're reminiscing already! The two-day event was a massive success in raising awareness about the Shwopping campaign whilst giving our visitors the chance to get their hands on some unique, quality garments and celebrity clothes - with all money raised going to support Oxfam's...

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