Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!

Florenceem

I live at the seaside - 10 minutes walk to the beach

suzeesu2000

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Mine if of a little town (the size of a hamlet come village!) called Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.

@Florenceem do you remember The Rotunda on the beach? I spent an awful lot of my late teenage early 20’s there on a weekend. Lived in Canterbury so it was only half hour drive. Happy days x

Florenceem

suzeesu2000 - yes I remember - born here.

Rosa_Damascena

I found this Roman dress at the chazzer the other day - picture from fleabay - for a bargainaceous £2. I bought it with someone else in mind, its a more thoughtful gift (and significantly cheaper than!) a cup of coffee.

Potternerd

What a thoughtful gift @Rosa_Damascena

Yesterday I bought this large 12 x 18 in Fuscia leather bag which is in serious need of some TLC. The leather is faded on top and the metal hardware has rested. However it was only £2.50.

I would be grateful for any suggestions of where to get buckles and D rings and how to nourish the leather?

I have a couple of mini breaks booked for later in the year and am looking forward to sweeping up to reception like a cross between Mary Poppins and Alex Politzi.

Brie

@Potternerd - I'd go for something like Dubbin if you can find some. A place like Timpsons might have D rings as well as the Dubbin or something similar. Just make sure that the bag isn't greasy when you go to use it else you might make a mess of whatever you're wearing. That said I'd bet that bag will suck all the grease in very quickly.

Nannytotwo

Use something called Renapur - u get it from Amazon. It can be used for shoes, coats, handbags and also leather furniture - its amazing stuff!

Matron_Midge

Another vote for Renapur! It is great and brings colour back no bother. It’s a lovely bag by the way.

Magpie100

I haven’t had a proper charity shop day for ages but yesterday went to the very nice market town nearest to me and had an amazing day … 

 

Cos knee-length orange/red skirt £3 (love Cos and this will work for the autumn)

 

Fat Face infinity scarf £5 

 

Pretty Love and Roses X V&A vest top, £5.50

 

Navy blue Claudia Strater trousers… a bit of a punt as I didn’t try them on, but they were £3 and it’s a pricey brand, so will either keep or sell on Vinted

 

Scotch and Soda (another favourite of mine that I can’t justify buying new!)Cream shirt with stars on £8.50 

 

Two swimsuits, both BNWT: a Boden one (£13) and a George at Asda one (£5)

 

A pair of Merrell Hyperblock trainers, £12 for spring dog walks 

 

A pair of New Balance trainers that £20 – love their mad 1990s vibe! 

 

A mid-length White Stuff cotton dress, button through very easy to wear, for work £15

 

Sheer Zara top; very pale pink/neutral colour, £6

 

The range of pricing is really interesting, the shop where I got the Cos skirt and navy trousers from (a local hospice shop) is a goldmine as they seem to price everything at £3, so you can get some real bargains. Interestingly, the big ‘legacy’ shops (Oxfam, BHF) have the highest prices and worst stock. The best overall is Dogs Trust – really beautifully curated shop, reasonable prices, and they do the best dog poo bags I’ve ever used, as a bonus! 

 

Now to spend the weekend washing, curating and selling/donating to make room for all this. 

 

Just catching up on the Daffers news – glad she survived her plunge into the abyss! 

 

A very satisfied

 

 

Floss

@Magpie100 you can't share all your lovely bargains without spilling the beans on the location!