Bejewelled!
August 12, 2010
I definitely do not advocate adorning designer tops with stick on plastic jewels in the shape of stars. However, embellishment doesn’t have to mean ironing on the word ‘cute’ or ‘princess’ across the bum of much loved jeans. You can make a really boring top look amazing with the addition of a few oriental beads or vintage buttons.
Trinny may have given up buying clothes for a year, but there’s no questioning that she will be redesigning her old clothes to keep them up to date with modern trends. What better way to do that than embellishing clothes with the latest designs?
You can give second hand clothing a second life with just a little imagination. If there’s a small mark or tear in your favourite top, cover it with an eclectic group of coloured buttons or sequins. Zara sells lace neck wear for ridiculous amounts of money, so instead of spending, why not sew some quirky lace trim or neck piece onto the neck or hemline of a tired looking top?
The Trash Fashion exhibition currently at London’s Science Museum encourages people to find new ways to reinvent their wardrobes. If you follow the link below it will take you to a really great page that provides a multitude of photos of refashioned clothing and you never know, it may even inspire you to start customising your own clothes!
http://antenna.sciencemuseum.org.uk/trashfashion/home/wornoutwhatnext/refashioning-gallery/
Etsy.com have an amazing selection vintage and handmade jewels.
Hot off the Press!
August 11, 2010
Swop2Shop has been featured in ‘at home’ magazine online!! Talking about eco-friendly ways of recycling your wardrobe, ‘at home’ magazine encourages swishing, swapping and all the alternative ways of shopping. Head to http://www.athomemagazine.co.uk/fashion/3376-swap-dont-shop to read the article and ‘like’ it on your Facebook page to spread the word!
Sales Faux Pas
August 6, 2010
We’ve all done it. You find something in the sale but you haven’t got time to try it on. You buy it but when you get it home you find it doesn’t fit. You try to return the clothing but are told that sale items are non refundable. Not even exchangeable. We all love the summer sales but how many times have we heard this story?
So, what do you do? You could get angry with the sales lady, you could get upset and plead for an exchange, you could demand the address of head office… OR, you could go home, turn on your computer and log on to Swop2Shop. You are guaranteed to find an item of equal value and of equal quality. No stress, no hassle, just simple swapping.
Beat the Tax Increase
August 5, 2010
2011 will see tax rise from 17.5% to the European average of 20%. It’s estimated that there will be a peak in consumer spending before the increase in January, but how do you beat the higher tax rate when the New Year comes around? Growing numbers of people have started swapping in an attempt to beat the current credit crunch so why not join the swapping community? We guarantee that once you start swapping, you won’t stop. It’s a great alternative to high street shopping and is bound to satisfy your spending cravings.
The rise in tax doesn’t have to mean a rise in spending – head to www.swop2shop.co.uk and become a serial swapper!
Swop2Shop featured in Coutts!
August 4, 2010
Swop2Shop was featured in Coutts! Follow the link http://www.coutts.com/news-and-insights/coutts-woman/2010/august/features/zoe-bawtree/ to read the article!
Indulge Yourself
August 4, 2010
Swop2Shop has been sent a striking and luxurious dress coat from renowned designer, Beatrice Von Tresckow. In dark blue velvet, this oriental-inspired, full length coat features a button down front and a decorated silk back belt that matches both cuffs and collar. Retailing online for £795, we have put a very reasonable value of 244 points on this elaborate and unique designer piece. Begin saving your swop2shop points and start listing today! Register online at www.swop2shop.co.uk/register.
Floral Trends
August 3, 2010
Swop2Shop has an In-House Stylist…
…Meet Jess!
Every week she will be posting must-know styling tips and must-have seasonal items. As well as chatting about the latest fashions, she will be picking out some great designs from the Swop2Shop website and showing you exactly how to wear them!
Floral patterns have dominated the catwalk and high street. Heavily featured in the D&G show, it seems as though designers are finally celebrating the womanly figure as these feminine prints emphasise a softer, more fluid silhouette. Filtering down to the high street, it is clear this trend can be worn in a variety of ways and for many occasions.
Jeans Galore!
August 3, 2010
If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, right? However, if you happen to be talking about the massive selection of jeans available at Swop2Shop, then you’d be wrong. There are a huge range of sizes, ages and shades up for grabs right now! We have long jeans, petite jeans, pink jeans and black jeans. We have maternity jeans, skinny jeans, jewelled jeans and 3/4 jeans. We have jeans for kids and jeans for women. We have designer jeans, high street jeans, dark denim and light denim jeans. Swop2Shop has jeans to accommodate your every need! Log on to http://www.swopshop.co.uk and type ‘jeans’ in the search box to browse the great selection on offer right now!
Designer Delights
August 1, 2010
As an experienced swapping website, Swop2Shop knows that there are some swap sites that are full of Peacocks sales stock and charity shop off-casts. However, Swop2Shop values itself on providing a range of quality clothing from a range of quality retailers. We know that trawling through pages of clothing can sometimes become a tiny bit tedious but if you do a little rummaging you can find some really great designer items.
In stock, right now, we have gorgeous dresses from Betty Jackson and Calvin Klein, classic tops from LK Bennett, comfy cardigans from Boden, must-have handbags from Missoni and striking heels from Carvela and Ted Baker.
Thought you’d seen it all? Take another look. These items won’t be around for long.
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