Like lots of people, I keep my clothes away from flimsy wire hangers, which do nothing to help preserve a garment’s shape. I read somewhere that 75 per cent of wire hangers are thrown away, but doesn’t that seem like … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleIf you are planning a trip to the Angels Vintage Sale (aka The Clothes Sale of my Dreams) on Saturday 6 December, have you seen this? Angels is running a prize draw to give a small number of vintage fans … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleShort notice, I know, but on Thursday Marks & Spencer is holding a one-off, one-day sale with 20 per cent off. The Times reports: Tomorrow’s sale at M&S, which starts online at one minute past midnight, is its biggest pre-Christmas … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m back! I’m jetlagged and should be in bed in right now, but instead I’m trolling the net and I just came across this: I love Angels: it’s an amazing theatrical costumier in London. The owner wants to clear some … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleThere’s a feature in the Daily Mail about vintage shoes: the “latest celebrity fashion fad”, according to the newspaper. The piece provides a rundown of the “top six iconic shoes”, with a credit-crunchy theme: Vintage shoes are in general still cheap … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI wouldn’t do this normally, but I’m really off shopping at the moment. Today I went into town, armed with a £15 credit note, for a mini-splurge in one of those discount emporiums that sell every bargain under the sun. And … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleUK shoppers can get 30% off at Gap, between now and 28 September. Just visit this site, enter your details and collect your voucher. It can also be used at the various offshoot stores – babyGap, GapKids, GapMaternity, certain department … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleNow I’ve hummed and hawed over this one, because even at sale time, Hobbs isn’t the cheapest shop out there. I’m on a terrific savings binge right now; I’ve bought just one pair of new shoes this year and look! … Continue reading
Read the rest of this articleI’m very impressed by Princess Anne, who dusted off the dress she wore to the Prince of Wales’ wedding in 1981 and donned it again for another royal wedding at the weekend. I’m also impressed that the white and yellow … Continue reading
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A label maven with a beady eye for bargains and a craving for saving, Miss Thrifty lives in Yorkshire, UK. And no, you won’t find her on a “homestead”, harnessing energy via a mini wind turbine and washing clothes with homemade soapflakes and a hand-cranked mangle.
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