I’ll be the first to admit that I love a good shopping spree. But with the economy being what it is and with a demanding and very expensive toddler to take care of, the days of splurging on designer pieces are far behind me. At least in the way that I used to. That is until I found Vinted. A popular second-hand online shopping platform here in France. Vinted has every high street and designer label item you can think of, and as I’ve discovered, there is a wide range of people who use Vinted, from stylists, editors, moms, housewives, students and everyone in between. In other words, you can find your Prada skirt or Gucci shoes for half or a third of the retail price, which is a HUGE relief. Not only is Vinted highly beneficial for my wallet and future spendings, but it will also come in handy for all the Christmas shopping that I want to do this season. I will find second-hand items of GREAT quality or those that haven’t even been used yet. I can also gift these items to my loved ones. 

Since using Vinted, I have also been able to offload items that I no longer wear and things my daughter has grown out of, which has been a great help in decluttering our cupboards whilst knowing that another family will get great use from the sold items. And as the heading of my article suggests, I have realized that whilst some of us may be put off from buying second-hand items predominately based on the stigmas around second-hand shopping, it is important to remember that second-hand shopping is highly beneficial. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it is also better for the environment AND is not as disgusting as people have made it out to be. Especially when so many measures have been put in place for your health and safety. 

Setting up and reselling second-hand clothes or home goods is also worthwhile. It is actually an excellent way to repurpose some of the goods you no longer need and perhaps benefit financially from that. It’s a perfect side hustle. After all, who doesn’t love a passionate side hustle? But if you are simply looking to update your look or even sell some items. Don’t overlook your local or national second-hand selling platforms as a starting point, with most sites and spaces offering support and insurance on items. You will likely get the real deal instead of some knock-off or something that looks nothing like what you ordered. 

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Whether you live in the Southern hemisphere, or the North, transitional dressing is something we could all do with mastering. After all, no one country or place has the same weather all the time. Here are six affordable transitional pieces we are coveting from high street brands.

1. Linen jogger pants from H&M: I First saw these pants on a blogger in New York and knew I needed them. Part of H&Ms conscious collection and made from sustainable material. this feels like a piece I will be wearing for years to come.
2. LemLem x H&M linen dress: Whilst this dress leans to sunnier weather, I feel there could be a strong case for layering it with denim and wearing it as a top. Or stockings and a denim jacket. Which ever way you chose, this sure to be bestseller is something we will be keeping in our closets (and minds) for years to come.
3. Ribbed knit Zara top: As a sucker for a good top. This one ticks all the boxes and feels appropriate all year round. Whether you chose to wear it alone or layer it with jerseys and jackets.
4. Tie dye knit cardigan and crop top from Zara: Tie-dye and cardigan. Need I say more? This colorful duo is great for wearing with jeans, skirts, swimming bottoms or anything you like.
5. Denim jacket from Zara: A transitional wardrobe would be incomplete without a go to denim jacket you can throw on for those days when the weather is a little unpredictable. This one is classic and can go with just about anything you already own.

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