HOW TO FIND THE BEST ITEMS IN CHARITY SHOPS | SHOP LIKE AN EXPERT | THE SECONDHAND STYLER

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • Welcome back to Episode 3 of The Secondhand Styler!
    In today’s videos I’m sharing my top charity shopping tips to find amazing things and shop like a secondhand expert..
    Today we are at Zest in Ipswich - www.stelizabet...
    About Zest: Zest helps young adults living with terminal and progressive illnesses through fundraising and support services.
    My outfit (contains affiliate links)
    Skirt (I bought mine preloved but this is the same one): rstyle.me/+wkn...
    My top: amzn.to/3XdSUfs
    My belt: rstyle.me/+qMI... (have found a preloved one, sorry if its sold)
    My shoes: rstyle.me/+qlj... (dyed in black)
    My lipstick: rstyle.me/+TMb... (shade Myth)
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    Email: monicamarmills@hotmail.com.
    Thanks for watching!
    Monica
    xx
    #charityshopping #luxuryforless #moneysaving z#moneysavingtips #luxuryonabudget #charityshoppingexpert #thesecondhandstyler

Комментарии • 134

  • @patmartin9727
    @patmartin9727 3 месяца назад +26

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +4

      Thanks so much!! I can confirm..it came home with me! 😍

  • @obstantiadiscindo
    @obstantiadiscindo 3 месяца назад +14

    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!

  • @obstantiadiscindo
    @obstantiadiscindo 3 месяца назад +10

    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!

  • @veronicwbrennan4002
    @veronicwbrennan4002 3 месяца назад +11

    Love these videos. I only wish the charity shops where I live were as good quality and charges what your shops do.

  • @nicolarushton4451
    @nicolarushton4451 3 месяца назад +10

    Monica you most definitely got the jacket. It looked lovely on you 😊

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Hahaha! I can confirm..the jacket came home with me! ♥️ thanks so much xx

  • @lornaburgess9762
    @lornaburgess9762 3 месяца назад +7

    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 . ❤️

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed xxx

  • @ArielleTordjman
    @ArielleTordjman 3 месяца назад +8

    Miss Monica, thank you ssssso much for these excellent recommendations. You sure are a smart shopper with impeccable taste. Merci

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      So kind!! Thank you 🥰♥️♥️

  • @siobhanledwith2910
    @siobhanledwith2910 3 месяца назад +3

    Buy it ❤

  • @deboraharrowsmith1458
    @deboraharrowsmith1458 3 месяца назад +2

    Yes get that boucle jacket

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      It came home with me! ☺️♥️

  • @cketts8128
    @cketts8128 3 месяца назад +4

    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 😌.🧡💚

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +2

      Love that!!! 😍 it’s the future for sure!! 🌎 x

  • @melaniefarrow7152
    @melaniefarrow7152 3 месяца назад +5

    That yellow dress was delightful. You are also a delight. I love to watch your videos.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      What a kind comment! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoy me channel ♥️♥️♥️

  • @gillsargisson8863
    @gillsargisson8863 3 месяца назад +5

    Honestly the Tory B jacket is a ‘must buy’ at that price - it’s lovely 🙌😍.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      It truly was! I had to buy it ♥️😍 x

  • @Bee-ly4gx
    @Bee-ly4gx 3 месяца назад +8

    Love this series your enthusiasm is so motivating.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so so much!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @anitaoconnor8029
    @anitaoconnor8029 3 месяца назад +4

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      I love this!!! Enjoy the event ♥️♥️

  • @susiemaclennan580
    @susiemaclennan580 3 месяца назад +4

    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❤

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +2

      Jewellery coming soon! ❤❤☺️ and thank you, I can confirm I had to buy it 😍 x

  • @sharonnash6111
    @sharonnash6111 3 месяца назад +4

    Yes get the jacket looks great x

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! I got it 🥰♥️

  • @Sue-np9fp
    @Sue-np9fp 3 месяца назад +4

    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

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much Sue!! What a kind comment - I love that!! 😍♥️

  • @josephaLangSeb
    @josephaLangSeb 3 месяца назад +2

    Nice Khaki dress, green dress top is fab. It's nice to have a variety of styles in the your statement pieces.

  • @CathYoung24
    @CathYoung24 3 месяца назад +4

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! I love to mix luxury and secondhand ♥️♻️✨ thanks for the lovely comment! Monica x

  • @MrsBullfinch
    @MrsBullfinch 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for all your tips. Most helpful. I am a new subscriber.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Welcome to my channel xxx

  • @jantowse841
    @jantowse841 3 месяца назад +4

    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 🙏🏻

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! Really appreciate your kind feedback ♥️♥️♥️

  • @christinesnowden4562
    @christinesnowden4562 3 месяца назад +4

    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🤩

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Ahhh!! Enjoy it, you’ll have so much fun ♥️✨

  • @mansoor3159
    @mansoor3159 3 месяца назад +6

    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🥹🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Have a fabulous weekend too xx

  • @Posh369
    @Posh369 3 месяца назад +4

    absolutely adore these Monica, thanks for sharing!

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words xx

  • @allencooper428
    @allencooper428 3 месяца назад +3

    I really hope you bought the TB jacket, a classic piece with a twist, it's beautiful.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      I can confirm..it came home with me! xx

  • @K1rst1e
    @K1rst1e 3 месяца назад +3

    ❤ Another great video. Lots of hints and tips. That was certainly a well stocked store. 🤩

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! Yes it was fabulous ♥️

  • @heathermackay58
    @heathermackay58 3 месяца назад +2

    Love you! So many good tips! Everyone loves a bargain too

  • @alyxayto8800
    @alyxayto8800 3 месяца назад +1

    Love the Tory Burch jacket on you. Classic, you'll have it in your wardrobe for years!

  • @janinewoodbridge3814
    @janinewoodbridge3814 3 месяца назад +3

    Hi great video went out yesturday got a linen new shirt and 2 costume necklaces that's my thing ❤

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much! Oooooh all my faves 😍

  • @AvaPrill
    @AvaPrill 3 месяца назад +1

    Anything would look good on you!! You have very good taste and your advice is excellent 👌

  • @nancy46253
    @nancy46253 3 месяца назад +1

    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!

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      My pleasure entirely! Wow sounds like some amazing finds 😍😍😍 x

  • @mariadelpilarsancheztapia6178
    @mariadelpilarsancheztapia6178 3 месяца назад +3

    Youre great! Go ahead! Really good videos.I miss London&second hand shops.Regards from Spain

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Love Spain!! 😍😍 thanks so much xxx

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 3 месяца назад +3

    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 💕

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for watching - so glad you enjoy my videos xxxx

  • @stephmmcbride9197
    @stephmmcbride9197 3 месяца назад +3

    Love your skirt. Debra is a good charity shop that organise there stock in colour

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Yes I agree ❤❤

  • @estellamunoz3125
    @estellamunoz3125 3 месяца назад +3

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for the kind words!!! Wow all the way in San Diego!!😍 really appreciate it xx

  • @julielozano1852
    @julielozano1852 3 месяца назад +2

    I love thrifting 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @PatriciaEnright
    @PatriciaEnright 3 месяца назад +2

    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!

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for feedback! I really appreciate it ♥️♥️♥️

  • @lynnbargewell3833
    @lynnbargewell3833 3 месяца назад +3

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      I can confirm…it came home with me! 😂♥️ thanks so much! Me too xx

  • @littlebird8837
    @littlebird8837 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your tips, Monica. I love your channel 🥰🕊

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much!! Really appreciate that xx

  • @jan1babs
    @jan1babs 3 месяца назад +3

    Love your videos. Great tips and how wonderful to see you in Ipswich.💖

  • @kimm1169
    @kimm1169 3 месяца назад +1

    The outfit you have in is adorable!! I buy all of my clothes second !! Love it!!

  • @HappyLiz123
    @HappyLiz123 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow amazing haul especially the Tory Burch jacket! Candles are my favourite though x

  • @sunshine-bs2jx
    @sunshine-bs2jx 3 месяца назад +4

    Superb video x.

  • @carolyngrotaers4454
    @carolyngrotaers4454 3 месяца назад +3

    Wonderful tips, Monica. I have just realised l have seen you on Leonora Smee's channel. 😊

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks so much!! Yes! Lovely Leo is a very good friend of mine ♥️♥️♥️

    • @carolyngrotaers4454
      @carolyngrotaers4454 3 месяца назад

      @themonicaway. you both seem lovely and full of fabulous tips.😀

  • @barbaralake4023
    @barbaralake4023 3 месяца назад +2

    Lovely video, so helpful. Also I love your skirt.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Glad you love the video and the skirt! 🥰♥️

  • @Rachel.hydepark
    @Rachel.hydepark 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you!

  • @murielmoloney1043
    @murielmoloney1043 3 месяца назад +2

    Love your genius ideas and suggestions

  • @lemonyfab
    @lemonyfab 3 месяца назад +4

    Love your videos - perhaps get a clip on microphone so you can show the clothes with both hands? You find amazing things!

  • @robertahenry1957
    @robertahenry1957 3 месяца назад +4

    I need to go shopping now.😂

  • @sarasue9011
    @sarasue9011 2 месяца назад

    So much fun! Great shop!!!

  • @deborahbull5968
    @deborahbull5968 3 месяца назад +1

    I have some fabs buys in charity shops it addictive 😊

  • @esthersantiago7152
    @esthersantiago7152 3 месяца назад +4

    Please show vintage jewelry if you can. Thanks

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +2

      Will be doing a vintage special soon! ♥️

  • @suzanneOB
    @suzanneOB 3 месяца назад +1

    I love these videos Ty 😍👌

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      You are more than welcome! ♥️♥️

  • @sunshine-bs2jx
    @sunshine-bs2jx 3 месяца назад +3

    70 to 80 % of my wardrobe is thrifted especially blazers and coats

  • @kerrymessenger3954
    @kerrymessenger3954 3 месяца назад +3

    Wow great prices 😊

  • @ericalopez9427
    @ericalopez9427 2 месяца назад

    I just discovered your channel and i love it! I hope you bought the Tory Burch tweed jacket

  • @theresaclelland6417
    @theresaclelland6417 2 месяца назад

    Hi Monica,
    I am a new subscriber to your videos, I love your videos. You inspire me.
    Thank you very much for your videos.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  2 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Delighted to have you here xx

  • @sandrafox9204
    @sandrafox9204 3 месяца назад +1

    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.

  • @bridgetlovedfrankgeddes8352
    @bridgetlovedfrankgeddes8352 3 месяца назад

    Love your skirt x

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @justjaney7
    @justjaney7 2 месяца назад

    Great advice 👌💫 Im sure you would have bought the jacket 😍

  • @vivienmcnaul109
    @vivienmcnaul109 3 месяца назад +3

    Wow tory birch

  • @ranurene2018
    @ranurene2018 3 месяца назад +2

    💗💗💗

  • @benteshefer2756
    @benteshefer2756 3 месяца назад +2

    So interesting to hear your tips! Your blazer in the video is from..? Lots of greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰😊

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! It’s secondhand but originally by ‘Next’ from their tailoring range. Love to Denmark! 😍

    • @benteshefer2756
      @benteshefer2756 3 месяца назад

      Thank you very much 👍😁

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 2 месяца назад

    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?

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  2 месяца назад

      Hello! thanks so much - I try to go weekly, but depends on if i have time! Most months for sure! xx

  • @janhorrox
    @janhorrox 3 месяца назад +2

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the lovely comment ♥️

  • @marialindros6220
    @marialindros6220 3 месяца назад

    Hi! Love the video 💕 where is the jacket you are wearing from? It is sooo nice!

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! It’s secondhand but originally by Next xx

  • @marylamonica4017
    @marylamonica4017 3 месяца назад +1

    Thankyou monica gorgeous xxx where’s zest?

  • @dennyrogers6841
    @dennyrogers6841 Месяц назад +1

    Did you buy the jacket??

  • @barkatnabha8594
    @barkatnabha8594 3 месяца назад +3

    Which city you’re filming is it London or other city

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад +1

      Suffolk, Ipswich. The London pieces are much higher, I’ll film there soon!♥️

  • @thudeshreenaidoo3330
    @thudeshreenaidoo3330 3 месяца назад

    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.

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      Hello! This is in Ipswich, in Suffolk ♥️

  • @von095
    @von095 3 месяца назад +1

    Where is that charity shop?

  • @nazminaslam1689
    @nazminaslam1689 2 месяца назад

    Please say which which city the charity shops are or which area r u in

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  2 месяца назад

      Ipswich - all info is in the description box 🙂

  • @zohrehkabirnia1877
    @zohrehkabirnia1877 3 месяца назад

    WHY don't you buy anything?

    • @themonicaway.
      @themonicaway.  3 месяца назад

      I do ☺️ ..you can view my haul posted last Tuesday ✔️

  • @WinsomeMcDonald-n9m
    @WinsomeMcDonald-n9m 3 месяца назад

    Im new to my phone and i just found this video,, now im hooked love love this show thanking you muchly , ❤