London's Secondhand Hotspots

Ralph Lauren Racer Jacket

I saw someone on my feed wearing a similar design to the one I have back in 2018. After seeing that the jacket was sold out online, I had been searching for it on and off for the past 3-4 years. I finally found one on Depop early in 2021, which was selling for under retail value (most of the resells were double the original price) and I love it so much. It’s not necessarily a very versatile piece, but I think the time I spent actually looking for it justified it for me in regards to it being a sensible purchase.

Black Open-toe Mules

After over a year of searching, I finally got a hold of these heeled mules in my size and in pristine condition. While they don’t look completely out of the norm from the front, their side profile reveals an open-wedge heel, inspired by a Möbius strip (if you’re not into maths: it’s a one-sided surface that can be created by taking a strip of paper, giving it a half twist or two and then taping the ends together- it has no boundaries, like an infinity loop). A single band forms the sole, heel, footbed and upper of the shoe, sort of twisting around itself- it’s a unique nod to one of the most fascinating mathematical objects and a great conversation starter!

Oversized Cropped Leather Jacket

I feel like a good leather jacket is such a necessary staple in anyone’s wardrobe, and I really started to feel like I was outgrowing my old one. It was one of those cropped, small, belted classic leather jackets. You know the one. I’ve seen a few people wear this style of jacket, and I really like the way it looked, so when I found the exact style on Vinted I knew it was the one for me. I literally wear it with everything in my wardrobe.

Long Patterned Skirt

I have always been a fan of long skirts, they are perfect for English summer when it's not quite warm enough to get your legs fully out but you still want to feel summery and cute. I fell in love with this beautiful skirt when I saw it in a charity shop for £6.50. Hidden gems like this make me love slow fashion even more. The layers of flowy fabric and the sequins scattered amongst the patches of pattern make it not just a favourite of this month but my entire year.

Charity Shop Cowboy Boots

Everyone and their mother is buying cowboy boots these days, so you can imagine my excitement when I found this pair in a charity shop for £5. You heard me…£5! There was no way I could leave them behind at that price. They work perfectly with dresses and skirts to spice up an outfit, and they can be worn under trousers when it's a little colder. Go and have a look in your local charity store, you never know what you might find, they really are the gift that keeps on giving.

Vintage Patterned Shirt

I bought this super cute blouse from a vintage pop-up raising money for charity in Shoreditch. I love the print and the green colour is really in style at the moment. When pieces are versatile and can be worn in multiple ways it makes me more likely to purchase them, just like how this blouse can be worn unbuttoned over dresses or crop tops, or as a shirt.