The Psychology of Vintage

Outdoors Vintage Lily Gutierrez

Lily Gutierrez on secondhand wedding dresses and the psychology behind ‘good shoes and hair.’ Why does vintage make a difference?

The Other Paris Collections – Berets

Why are all the straw-woven chairs outside Paris cafes turned outwards, like theatre seats? Because the street is like a theatre, and every day is a fashion blogger’s fantasy – no internet required. Your first day in Paris is the perfect time to see the show, which usually makes Jean-Paul Gaultier look tame. Better still, […]

London: Best Secondhand Chanel

Retromania

A short walk from Victoria London Underground Station in Pimlico, you will find a charity shop with a difference. Retromania sells secondhand at prices better than eBay and has a wonderful bargain basement.

London: Best Charity Shops for Women

Retromania Manolo Blahnik

How do we define ‘best’ charity shops in a city as big as London? Well, it’s got to be – the most shops, in the nicest place for cafes/bars, in the least picked-over territory, with the wealthiest and most stylish donors.

PARIS: Galeries Lafayette Secrets

We have five good secrets that you’ll want to know about before visiting Galeries Lafayette, including $10 take-home cult Parisian presents.

Perth: Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a thirty-minute drive north of Perth, and is often packed out for one simple reason: it’s full of locals, who always know the best places to go!