Save a life with a dress ~Oxfam~

Oxfam has been rocking vintage since 1948!

VINTAGE clothes are just about everywhere at the moment and everyone wants a piece; how about delving into a charity shop for some raw inspiration and real one-off's? All for a good cause of course.

A charity shop is usually the last place most girls would shop, but there are some hidden treats with real potential for standing out in some of them...

Oxfam have a specially designated section on their website dedicated to vintage pieces, shopping online, D.I.Y creating the trend tips, tips on customising your items, Oxfam Boutiques across the nation and a useful guide on which trend belongs to which decade if you feel lost!

Clothes on the site date as far back as the 50's so there is a very good chance in claiming your very own UNIQUE dress/coat/top and giving it a second chance in the 21st century.

It's good to see that Oxfam are keeping up with the online

shopping

craze too; most of us are opting to shop online these days instead of facing the hustle and bustle of shops. Oxfam has launched the UK’s first online vintage charity shop which means you can browse and buy your very own piece of vintage clothing from the comfort of your own home.

Think of the bigger picture...

There is SO MUCH to Oxfam than just a charity shop.

It isn't just a place where you offload your unwanted, (sometimes) out of season clothes, gifts or handbags that you're bored of. Hidden in those stashes of clothes, there is bound to be something extraordinary waiting for another owner. Most importantly, with your donations, Oxfam helps fight poverty in less developed countries and gives poorer people the chance to support their families for life.

It's all a positive domino effect from YOUR passion for collecting vintage clothes, which in turns contributes to changing someones life.

For every £1 you give to Oxfam

81p is spent directly on emergency & campaigning work

11p is spent on support and governance

8p is invested to generate future income

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Make a difference at...

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/

TRASHION!

LOOK WHAT I FOUND! PURE TRASHION...

I was browsing through the net, because Wednesday evenings are really dull, and came across this impressive, off-the-wall, fresh new magazine. It celebrates individuality, uniqueness, creativity, style and flair....all in one jam-packed publication. The more I delve deeper and deeper into vintage/quirky fashion trends, the more I appreciate one-off styles and trends, as opposed to the mass trends, clothes and accessories filling the high street shops.

Keep an eye on this magazine if you want the real, unique fashionable edge!

See for yourself…

http://trashionmag.com/

Fancy fascinators...

ROYAL fever has officially swept the fashion world. Every woman (even some men!) want to look and feel like an elegant princess after watching the much anticipated wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton. One prominent accessory may just help dreamy,wannabe princesses feel exactly like one. Big, bold, colourful fascinators! Ok, so it's not quite like a tiara but I think this posh headgear will still make you look and feel graceful. From Lady Gaga-esque bows to petite, floral fascinators, I think this elaborate trend does the trick in elevating and emphasising whatever fabulous dress you may be wearing.

I'm just wondering if anyone will have the guts to don a fascinator on a night-out? Traditionally suited to be worn at a wedding, the fascinator has a modern edge to it which would just scream, "Look at me!" in a club.

Can Royalty be pulled off by a commoner?

The red one above is from ASOS: Statement Sinamay Bow and Ribbon Fascinator £30.00

The petite pink floral one: ASOS Corsage Fascinator £10.00

These headpieces are elegant hair accessories adorned with feathers, beads, netting, rhinestones, flowers and brooches.

Fascinators come as combs, clips, headbands or small hats and are often worn to the side of one's head. I was amazed by the unique array of fancy fascinators and hats from watching the Royal Wedding.

The black fascinator: ASOS Statement Sinamay Bow And Ribbon Fascinator

£30.00

Although fascinators are such a funky, offbeat hair accessory, it would be a shame to only wear it once for a special occasion like a wedding. I think these hair accessories would look great for a themed night out, like a hen-night?

Anyone getting married soon?

http://www.asos.com