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Second Hand September – Take the Pledge

Marie Ellis31st August 2019

Why I'm taking part in Second Hand September by Broke Girl in the City The UK Money Blogger community are taking part in Oxfam's #SecondHandSeptember campaign to help raise awareness for Oxfam. I am a huge supporter of charity shops, swapping... Read More...

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National Bikini Day

Marie Ellis5th July 2019

It's National Bikini Day! National Bikini Day celebrates the anniversary of the invention of the two-piece bathing suit. Due to being rather risqué when it was first designed, the adoption of the bikini was slow to be adopted by the masses an... Read More...

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Mary Quant – V&A

Marie Ellis23rd June 2019

Mary Quant at the V&A 6th April - Feb 2020 "Fashion is not frivolous, it is part of being alive today" Mary Quant Dame Mary Quant is a fashion icon, originating from the 1960s. Inventive, opinionated and commercially minded, Mary wa... Read More...

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Vintage Threads in Hackney pop up

Marie Ellis4th June 2019

Vintage Threads x Hewstons Barbers collaboration launches with Hackney pop up Hackney-based sustainable clothing company, Vintage Threads, in collaboration with Hackney based barber shop, Hewstons, are launching a weekend pop up taking place... Read More...

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How To Update Your Wardrobe On A Budget

Vicky Layton5th February 2019

Vicky Layton from Tees and Fears - A Blog About Fashion, Life And Everything In Between - has shared her top tips with us on how to look amazing on a budget. It can be expensive trying to keep up with the latest trends, even when shopping on... Read More...

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Twiggy – A style icon

Marie Ellis30th December 2018

In a tradition originating from the 1890s, the New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. One of these people is Lesley (Twiggy) Lawson who is to become a... Read More...

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Get Your Slogan On

Marie Ellis26th June 2017

Adolescent Clothing Adolescent Clothing caters to the 'Now Generation'. Competition to #WIN a Rockstar jumper on Twitter now! Having been seen on fashion mavens and influencers like Michelle Rodriguez, Cara Delevingne, Fearne Mccan... Read More...

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#SukkiforTutti lingerie inspired by Sukki Singapora

brokegirlinthecity8th November 2016

Sukki Singapora Described as one 'the most beautiful women in burlesque' (female first), Mashable has also described her as 'the kind of person who electrifies the internet'. #SukkiforTutti lingerie collection inspired by Sukki Sin... Read More...

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10 things we love about Holly Golightly

Marie Ellis11th October 2016

Breakfast at Tiffany's is without a doubt my favourite film of all time. It has been 55 years since Truman Capote's timeless classic first made the big screen. Audrey Hepburn plays one of the most iconic screen characters Holly Golightly. Ac... Read More...

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How to get that perfect smile on your lunch break

Marie Ellis27th September 2016

Smilepod recently opened another dentistry studio in Holborn to add to their portfolio. Get a smile on the run Prices are really affordable too. A 'Smile on the Run' only costs only £49.00 with a Classic clean & polish simply costing... Read More...

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