Despite migrating to Manchester, the nation’s soggiest city, years spent in torrential-downpour denial (hoping for the best and preparing for the slightly overcast) have left me hazardously short on suitable shower protection.
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My Vintage Barnardo’s Visit by Natasha
Hello lovelies and Happy charity Tuesday! Hope you have all had an awesome week.
Last week, I popped into the Barnardo’s vintage store for their Autumn/Winter range preview event. I’ve been in this store once before and I instantly fell in love with the atmosphere of the shop, so much so I wanted to photograph it and write a blog post featuring it. Their stock ranges from vintage clothing, to childrenswear, houseware and much more.
Update your Vintage look for Autumn by Gemma
Hi my name’s Gemma and I manage Barnardo’s Vintage (the only Barnardo’s shop that sells solely vintage items). I hope you’ll all be able to make the Autumn/Winter preview shopping event on Friday 30th September 6-9pm in store at 76 High Street, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1AE.
Upcycling – From Drab to Fab by Lucy
Sometimes you find a vintage gem in a charity shop that fits you like a glove, and sometimes you see something that has a lovely pattern, collar, buttons… but it makes you look like a sack of spuds! Don’t despair, here are a few quick fixes to bring a frock up to date.
One of my favourite things to do while away at lunch-time is rummaging through vintage shops to find clothes that might need a little TLC but have the potential to be something really great (warning: this can get addictive!) Buying vintage and second hand clothing is a brilliant way to keep your style unique, but it’s even better if you can take those threads and truly make them your own.
To give you some inspiration, I’ve taken a vintage dress that I picked up in Barnardo’s Macclesfield shop for £8 to show how a few minor changes can make a big difference.
My Barnardo’s visit by Natasha
Hello there. I am Natasha and you may know me from my blog, love-laughter-fashion.
This week I am guest blogging for Barnardo’s, which I am so honoured to be able to do.
I popped into Barnardo’s Piccadilly on my most recent shopping trip in town. The store has a great selection of items for sale, with a little section for everyone, from childrenswear, menswear, womenswear and even a home section!.
Window inspiration and installation – by Gemma Burgess
Since I started working at Barnardo’s a year ago, our shop windows have been one of the biggest change
s I have implemented, changing them every month (three times a week sometimes). I strive to showcase all of the great donations that we receive daily at Barnardo’s Vintage. Our windows highlight our speciality within the business and make us a destination store in the heart of the bustling village of Cheadle. Here is a step by step guide and an insight into how I prepare and install Barnardo’s Vintage Windows:
Inspiration: This usually starts with a theme if it’s seasonal – for example, what’s happening on the catwalks, latest trends, and new discoveries I find through Pinterest and Instagram. I base it around collections I have in store, for example I’ve just had some great pieces for autumn/winter so have kept them in the stock room to use in the window. I hope to recreate the feel and mood of a grand old library; take a look at my mood board for colour palette and prop ideas!
Vintage Gem shares her top tips on how to care for your vintage clothing purchases ♥
Here are a few easy steps to care for your vintage clothing purchases.
This is also how I look after my vintage clothes, and the clothing that is donated to the Barnardo’s Vintage store in Cheadle.
Barnardo’s First Birthday: First impressions count…
Hello! I’m Gemma Burgess, the Branch Manager at Barnardo’s Vintage, Cheadle.
I’ve worked for Barnardo’s for one year this month and have been planning a birthday bash to launch the new window installation at the beginning of September.
Introductions first
Hello there please let me introduce myself, my name is Gemma Kate Burgess and I’ve been the Branch Manager of Barnardo’s Vintage Cheadle for one year this month.
My background is in visual merchandising management, styling and set and prop design.
I’d like to share with you the passion I have for all things vintage and the daily work me and my fabulous volunteers do at my shop shop.
