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Your Festive Fashion Look Book – Sorted.

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Party season is mid flow and you’re inundated with invitations to parties and Christmas catch up drinks with old friends. If you’re lacking in inspiration for your festive looks this week – we’ve got you covered!

With the help of Barnardo’s fashion and Love Your Clothes London we’ve pulled together a Christmas season look book to give you some pointers. No matter what the scenario, we’ve got the perfect look!

Meeting the girls for after work Christmas drinks?

Christmas is round the corner and we don’t know about you but we are ready to dial the seasonal vibes right up. Why not try running a festive red theme through your look?

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Wolly Jumpers, Just add Sparkle!

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This week our favourite fashion blogging duet, Charlotte and Emma, show us how to stay warm in style this season. Keep scrolling to see their favourite woolly finds from Barnardo’s, which will ensure you standout and stay warm during this cold spell.

Charlotte

As it’s been a bit milder these past few days I thought I’d whip out this short-sleeved number. In this ice blue colour it’s perfect for the run up to Christmas and I love the glittery thread that runs through it! Teamed with jeans and later, my leather jacket, it’s perfect for a day of shopping.

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Ruby Red – The Christmas Trend

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As Christmas party invites begin to pile up, it’s the perfect time to invest in some red pieces for your wardrobe. Red is a flexible colour that can work for any event, from casual drinks with office friends to get-togethers with the family.

Think rich shades of crimson and deep wine hues that will add a touch of class to any outfit – and don’t be afraid to overload on the glitter and sequins this season. If you’re worried about looking too much like a festive bauble, tone down the outfit by adding a simple velvet clutch bag or wrap around a faux fur collar.



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Hygge – The Thrifty Way!

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This week, blogger Kathryn @secondhandtales, shareskatheryn her tips on all things hygge

‘Hygge’ is this winter’s buzzword: the Danish word that means staying cosy with friends and enjoying the simple things. We may be inundated with guides on ‘how to do Hygge’ but the joy of this movement is that it can easily be created from charity shop finds.

Blankets and Throws.

Maybe it’s because the Danish winter is so long and cold that cosy blankets are needed. Many Copenhagen cafes have their own supplies of blankets and throws for customers to wrap themselves in while sitting outside. Pick up your own hygge blanket from your local charity shop.

Mugs and Hot Drinks.

Slurping hot chocolate and marshmallows in a favourite mug is another hygge favourite. Browse your local Barnardo’s shelves for some winter themed ones. We picked up these Christmas mugs a few years ago – perfect for homemade soup on a cold day.

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Gemma’s DIY Christmas Ideas.

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Gemma, our branch manager from Cheadle vintage is on hand with some upcycling and DIY Christmas decoration ideas. Keep scrolling for more!

With the festive season just around the corner, you’ll already see that the high street is sparkling with Christmas lights and decorations. The festive cheer seems to get earlier each year. Soon we’ll be following the lead of high street stores and bringing the Christmas sparkle into our homes.

Decorating your home for Christmas doesn’t need to be expensive. To prove it, I’m going to show you a couple of quick and easy decorations that you can make at home by recycling items you have already.

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The Essential Winter Woollies

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The big chill has finally arrived but let’s be honest, getting dressed in the dead of winter is not an easy task! What’s the perfect go- to on a chilly morning? Always a thick chunky knit. There is nothing more comforting than snuggling up in a soft jumper.

Winter brings with it the perfect excuse to layer up, meaning we can’t stop shopping for winter woollies. The more the merrier in our opinion!

Keep scrolling to see our favourite woolly finds which will ensure you standout and stay warm during this cold spell.

1. Oversized Knit

‘Tis the season for oversized everything! No matter where you’re going, oversized knits are the perfect winter fashion statement. They are incredibly comfortable, cosy and stylish.

Pair them with anything, from skinny jeans to miniskirts and everything in between. Use oversized knits to transform a lacklustre outfit to something you’ll want to flaunt on Instagram.

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Bewitching Looks For Halloween

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We couldn’t be more excited that Halloween is creeping up on us. We love a reason to dress up! Are you still scrambling to find that perfect costume? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered!

What better way to celebrate your love of fashion than by dressing as your favourite style icon this Halloween? A quick rummage around your local Barnardo’s and you’ll find all the inspiration you need. We took a trip to our lovely Marylebone store on the hunt for some of the best fashion icon looks. Keep scrolling to see what we found…

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