What a wonderful video, I love charity shop shopping, as a lady aged 70plus who still loves to dress well and look well turned out. Shopping this way allows me to buy better quality clothing that would out of my budget new. The leather coat was a bargain. Beautiful jacket hope you bought it. It was a crime to leave it on the rail.
You're so right about feel: the fingers never lie! Many, many years ago, at a jumble sale scrum, i forced my hands through the crowd into the clothes pile, feeling around for something interesting, and touched what was unmistakably fine cashmere. Pulled out a brand new Pringle ladies jumper. Waved it at the volunteer stall helper and bought it for the princely sum of 10p. Still have it. My hands identified it before the crowds spotted it. So I'd advise anyone to visit high end shops and touch quality natural fabrics and materials, because cheap leather, silk wool and linen can often be poor quality versions which will neither look good nor last. Let your fingers get the feel of good fabrics - your brain will always retain this sensory info. Then go back to the charity shops. Good quality natural fabrics are very forgiving and last for years, usually in classic styles with decent workmanship, which also lasts for years. Win/win!
I'll also add that this goes for leather too. At a children's charity sale years ago, I spotted a few wallets and purses for sale, all for 30p each. Some were obviously plastic but one immediately jumped out, looking like fine grained leather. The first touch confirmed it so I picked it up to buy - was amazed to find it was a Gucci card wallet, with rolled gold corners. New. Still have that too. I actually gave more money for it as it was obviously worth more than the plastic wallets! I showed it delightedly to my mother in law who was one of the helpers, who said she'd laid them all out and thought they were all plastic! Interestingly, they'd correctly identified some poorer quality leather items as leather, I think because of the coarser grain. Educate your fingers whenever you can, ladies!
I hope you bought the Tory Birch blazer that was gorgeous, love your videos, vintage jewelry finds please on tips on how to find , especially earrings❤
Fab finds Monica ,as a woman of 69 and a pensioner on a budget, I still like nice clothes and not granny clothes. I love leather ,coats, bags, and shoes, and of course belts . ❤️
Loving your videos so much! I'm coming to London to visit my son next year ( from Australia)and can't wait to look at all the charity shops there! Really enjoying my virtual shopping, thankyou🤩
That’s certainly a charity shop that is excelling! Like I commented before on a previous video, I’ve been charity shopping for nearly 40 years! 😳. I’ve found endless quality items, home ware and clothing, like Laura Ashley, Stuart Weitzman, Dorma, John Lewis, Le Crueset, Gabor, the list goes on. I’ve been lucky in that I was doing charity shopping when few others were 😌.🧡💚
I thought of you when I got an amazing Roman dress in the charity shop on Friday. It was very Princess of Wales style. And styling it up with other pre loved items, shoes, bag and jewellery it’s definitely the way to go, for an up and coming event I have. I’m so glad you got the jacket, it was most definitely you.
Thank you Monica for sharing your style tips and great advice. You have found your niche here. More please! I love and admire the way that you mix your charity shop / Preloved life with you very glamorous life - it works! Thank you 🙏🏻
So many great bargains again Monica! I can’t believe you found that TB jacket😍 👏 & a Needle & Thread dress! 😯 Great tip to buy ahead of the season 👍 Great video & I’m so enjoying your channel. Thank you 💕
Oh my gosh, I’m loving your video and want to play them all. Your tips are so good. 😊 I’m totally into resale shopping. I see such great value and my wardrobe is upscaled. Thanks for the tips; so valuable. New follower from San Diego, California, for sure. Shared you with 2 friends.
Monica! you are always SO inspirational! if I can't get to the Charity shops, I feel I've 'been there', watching you! Thanks for a great video, and tips, as always! love sue xxx
Hi Monica. Another great video featuring a good quality charity shop full of goodies. I love your personal style, the combination of your jacket , simple top and the lacy skirt finished off with an expensive looking belt is so cool.
That was a great video Monica, you gave us great tips on charity shop shopping (materials, touch etc) That particular shop has very good stock and is well set out. Keep the videos coming please. Hope you got the jacket!
Thank you for this video. I live in Texas. I'm a senior citizen and I appreciate how to look for statement pieces. I've found great trousers, Ralph Lauren, $5.99! Eileen Fischer silky off-white blouse, 8.99! @ Goodwill!! I know “keep looking” pays off. You look so smart! Thanks again!
Just found your amazing videos. This charity shop is great, can I ask where you are shopping as there is nothing like the items you found in our local charity shops.
Love your videos.. please kindly mention where the charity shop is? I am from South Africa and travel occasionally to the uk but also have friends and family who travel to the uk. I have a cousin who lives in Hackney stoke newington so it would help to know the location if we want to ask our traveling friends and family to pop into these stores. Thank you so much I love Tory Burch especially accessories and sandals but I am not crazy about that cropped jacket. Just my opinion.
I don’t like shops that segregate clothes by colour. If I want to find that special piece it’s often because it’s popped out from the others it’s contrasting with. I’m quite open to wearing most colours, but I find special pieces can be practically lost altogether if they are lumped with all the same colour on a rail, plus I get bored searching. Each to their own I guess.
Lovely videos but charity shops where I live do not have the range of labels that you are finding. I am a serious crafter and source many fabrics from clothing which I cut up and reuse.
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What a wonderful video, I love charity shop shopping, as a lady aged 70plus who still loves to dress well and look well turned out. Shopping this way allows me to buy better quality clothing that would out of my budget new. The leather coat was a bargain. Beautiful jacket hope you bought it. It was a crime to leave it on the rail.
Thanks so much!! I can confirm..it came home with me! 😍
You're so right about feel: the fingers never lie! Many, many years ago, at a jumble sale scrum, i forced my hands through the crowd into the clothes pile, feeling around for something interesting, and touched what was unmistakably fine cashmere. Pulled out a brand new Pringle ladies jumper. Waved it at the volunteer stall helper and bought it for the princely sum of 10p. Still have it.
My hands identified it before the crowds spotted it. So I'd advise anyone to visit high end shops and touch quality natural fabrics and materials, because cheap leather, silk wool and linen can often be poor quality versions which will neither look good nor last. Let your fingers get the feel of good fabrics - your brain will always retain this sensory info. Then go back to the charity shops. Good quality natural fabrics are very forgiving and last for years, usually in classic styles with decent workmanship, which also lasts for years. Win/win!
Love these videos. I only wish the charity shops where I live were as good quality and charges what your shops do.
I'll also add that this goes for leather too. At a children's charity sale years ago, I spotted a few wallets and purses for sale, all for 30p each. Some were obviously plastic but one immediately jumped out, looking like fine grained leather. The first touch confirmed it so I picked it up to buy - was amazed to find it was a Gucci card wallet, with rolled gold corners. New. Still have that too. I actually gave more money for it as it was obviously worth more than the plastic wallets! I showed it delightedly to my mother in law who was one of the helpers, who said she'd laid them all out and thought they were all plastic! Interestingly, they'd correctly identified some poorer quality leather items as leather, I think because of the coarser grain. Educate your fingers whenever you can, ladies!
Monica you most definitely got the jacket. It looked lovely on you 😊
Hahaha! I can confirm..the jacket came home with me! ♥️ thanks so much xx
Love this series your enthusiasm is so motivating.
Thanks so so much!! ♥️♥️♥️
I hope you bought the Tory Birch blazer that was gorgeous, love your videos, vintage jewelry finds please on tips on how to find , especially earrings❤
Jewellery coming soon! ❤❤☺️ and thank you, I can confirm I had to buy it 😍 x
Miss Monica, thank you ssssso much for these excellent recommendations. You sure are a smart shopper with impeccable taste. Merci
So kind!! Thank you 🥰♥️♥️
Nice Khaki dress, green dress top is fab. It's nice to have a variety of styles in the your statement pieces.
Thanks so much ♥️♥️
Fab finds Monica ,as a woman of 69 and a pensioner on a budget, I still like nice clothes and not granny clothes. I love leather ,coats, bags, and shoes, and of course belts . ❤️
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed xxx
Loving your videos so much! I'm coming to London to visit my son next year ( from Australia)and can't wait to look at all the charity shops there! Really enjoying my virtual shopping, thankyou🤩
Ahhh!! Enjoy it, you’ll have so much fun ♥️✨
That yellow dress was delightful. You are also a delight. I love to watch your videos.
What a kind comment! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoy me channel ♥️♥️♥️
Love your skirt. Debra is a good charity shop that organise there stock in colour
Thanks so much! Yes I agree ❤❤
That’s certainly a charity shop that is excelling! Like I commented before on a previous video, I’ve been charity shopping for nearly 40 years! 😳. I’ve found endless quality items, home ware and clothing, like Laura Ashley, Stuart Weitzman, Dorma, John Lewis, Le Crueset, Gabor, the list goes on. I’ve been lucky in that I was doing charity shopping when few others were 😌.🧡💚
Love that!!! 😍 it’s the future for sure!! 🌎 x
I thought of you when I got an amazing Roman dress in the charity shop on Friday. It was very Princess of Wales style. And styling it up with other pre loved items, shoes, bag and jewellery it’s definitely the way to go, for an up and coming event I have. I’m so glad you got the jacket, it was most definitely you.
I love this!!! Enjoy the event ♥️♥️
Thank you for all your tips. Most helpful. I am a new subscriber.
Thanks so much! Welcome to my channel xxx
absolutely adore these Monica, thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words xx
Youre great! Go ahead! Really good videos.I miss London&second hand shops.Regards from Spain
Love Spain!! 😍😍 thanks so much xxx
Honestly the Tory B jacket is a ‘must buy’ at that price - it’s lovely 🙌😍.
It truly was! I had to buy it ♥️😍 x
Glad to see you back Monica and I really really missed your videos so so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you have a adorable weekend🥹🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻
Thanks so much! Have a fabulous weekend too xx
Love the Tory Burch jacket on you. Classic, you'll have it in your wardrobe for years!
I agree! Thanks so much xx
Thank you Monica for sharing your style tips and great advice. You have found your niche here. More please! I love and admire the way that you mix your charity shop / Preloved life with you very glamorous life - it works! Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate your kind feedback ♥️♥️♥️
Anything would look good on you!! You have very good taste and your advice is excellent 👌
Love you! So many good tips! Everyone loves a bargain too
Thanks so much xxxx
❤ Another great video. Lots of hints and tips. That was certainly a well stocked store. 🤩
Thanks so much!! Yes it was fabulous ♥️
OMG!! That Tory Burch jacket, I’m so jealous 😂😂😂😂. Hope you got it ?? Allay love watching you, I love, love love a mooch in a charity shop.
I can confirm…it came home with me! 😂♥️ thanks so much! Me too xx
So many great bargains again Monica! I can’t believe you found that TB jacket😍 👏 & a Needle & Thread dress! 😯 Great tip to buy ahead of the season 👍 Great video & I’m so enjoying your channel. Thank you 💕
Thanks so much for watching - so glad you enjoy my videos xxxx
Wow amazing haul especially the Tory Burch jacket! Candles are my favourite though x
Oh my gosh, I’m loving your video and want to play them all. Your tips are so good. 😊 I’m totally into resale shopping. I see such great value and my wardrobe is upscaled. Thanks for the tips; so valuable. New follower from San Diego, California, for sure. Shared you with 2 friends.
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! Wow all the way in San Diego!!😍 really appreciate it xx
Monica! you are always SO inspirational! if I can't get to the Charity shops, I feel I've 'been there', watching you! Thanks for a great video, and tips, as always!
love sue xxx
Thanks so much Sue!! What a kind comment - I love that!! 😍♥️
Hi Monica. Another great video featuring a good quality charity shop full of goodies. I love your personal style, the combination of your jacket , simple top and the lacy skirt finished off with an expensive looking belt is so cool.
Thanks so much!! I love to mix luxury and secondhand ♥️♻️✨ thanks for the lovely comment! Monica x
Thank you for sharing your tips, Monica. I love your channel 🥰🕊
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate that xx
Hi great video went out yesturday got a linen new shirt and 2 costume necklaces that's my thing ❤
Thanks so much! Oooooh all my faves 😍
Yes get the jacket looks great x
Thank you! I got it 🥰♥️
That was a great video Monica, you gave us great tips on charity shop shopping (materials, touch etc) That particular shop has very good stock and is well set out. Keep the videos coming please. Hope you got the jacket!
Thanks so much for feedback! I really appreciate it ♥️♥️♥️
Love your videos. Great tips and how wonderful to see you in Ipswich.💖
Thanks so much ❤ xx
Thank you for this video. I live in Texas. I'm a senior citizen and I appreciate how to look for statement pieces. I've found great trousers, Ralph Lauren, $5.99! Eileen Fischer silky off-white blouse, 8.99! @ Goodwill!! I know “keep looking” pays off. You look so smart! Thanks again!
My pleasure entirely! Wow sounds like some amazing finds 😍😍😍 x
The outfit you have in is adorable!! I buy all of my clothes second !! Love it!!
Thanks so so much!!!♥️
I really hope you bought the TB jacket, a classic piece with a twist, it's beautiful.
I can confirm..it came home with me! xx
Yes get that boucle jacket
It came home with me! ☺️♥️
Wonderful tips, Monica. I have just realised l have seen you on Leonora Smee's channel. 😊
Thanks so much!! Yes! Lovely Leo is a very good friend of mine ♥️♥️♥️
@themonicaway. you both seem lovely and full of fabulous tips.😀
Just found your amazing videos. This charity shop is great, can I ask where you are shopping as there is nothing like the items you found in our local charity shops.
I have some fabs buys in charity shops it addictive 😊
I need to go shopping now.😂
Superb video x.
Thank you!
I just discovered your channel and i love it! I hope you bought the Tory Burch tweed jacket
So much fun! Great shop!!!
Lovely video, so helpful. Also I love your skirt.
Thanks so much! Glad you love the video and the skirt! 🥰♥️
Buy it ❤
♥️♥️♥️♥️
Love your genius ideas and suggestions
Thanks so much xxx
Love your videos - perhaps get a clip on microphone so you can show the clothes with both hands? You find amazing things!
Thanks so much ♥️♥️
I love thrifting 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Same ♥️♥️
Wow great prices 😊
I agree! ❤❤
Did you buy the jacket??
I'm so envious, you have such fantastic charity shops. At such amazing prices 😊. I am curious, how often do you go to charity shops?
Hello! thanks so much - I try to go weekly, but depends on if i have time! Most months for sure! xx
Hi Monica,
I am a new subscriber to your videos, I love your videos. You inspire me.
Thank you very much for your videos.
Thanks so much! Delighted to have you here xx
Hi! Love the video 💕 where is the jacket you are wearing from? It is sooo nice!
Thanks so much! It’s secondhand but originally by Next xx
Great advice 👌💫 Im sure you would have bought the jacket 😍
Thanks so much!! ♥️♥️
Please show vintage jewelry if you can. Thanks
Will be doing a vintage special soon! ♥️
So interesting to hear your tips! Your blazer in the video is from..? Lots of greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰😊
Thanks so much! It’s secondhand but originally by ‘Next’ from their tailoring range. Love to Denmark! 😍
Thank you very much 👍😁
I love these videos Ty 😍👌
You are more than welcome! ♥️♥️
Love your skirt x
Thanks so much!! ♥️♥️♥️
Wow tory birch
70 to 80 % of my wardrobe is thrifted especially blazers and coats
Thankyou monica gorgeous xxx where’s zest?
Thanks! Zest is in Ipswich xx
Love your videos..
please kindly mention where the charity shop is? I am from South Africa and travel occasionally to the uk but also have friends and family who travel to the uk. I have a cousin who lives in Hackney stoke newington so it would help to know the location if we want to ask our traveling friends and family to pop into these stores. Thank you so much
I love Tory Burch especially accessories and sandals but I am not crazy about that cropped jacket. Just my opinion.
Hello! This is in Ipswich, in Suffolk ♥️
I don’t like shops that segregate clothes by colour. If I want to find that special piece it’s often because it’s popped out from the others it’s contrasting with. I’m quite open to wearing most colours, but I find special pieces can be practically lost altogether if they are lumped with all the same colour on a rail, plus I get bored searching. Each to their own I guess.
Which city you’re filming is it London or other city
Suffolk, Ipswich. The London pieces are much higher, I’ll film there soon!♥️
Lovely videos but charity shops where I live do not have the range of labels that you are finding. I am a serious crafter and source many fabrics from clothing which I cut up and reuse.
Thanks for the lovely comment ♥️
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Please say which which city the charity shops are or which area r u in
Ipswich - all info is in the description box 🙂
Where is that charity shop?
Ipswich in Suffolk 😊
Have you thought of dressing someone on a budget, like maybe going to job interviews or just someone that needs help?
Love this idea!! Yes, I have been thinking of doing some series’s dressing others ❤️ need to find someone happy to be on camera! Watch this space… Xx
@@themonicaway. I bet if you mention it on your video,s people will come forward. tks
WHY don't you buy anything?
I do ☺️ ..you can view my haul posted last Tuesday ✔️
Im new to my phone and i just found this video,, now im hooked love love this show thanking you muchly , ❤
So kind!! thank you xxx