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Oxfam Boutique
Everyone loves buying new clothes and instead of donning your reliable little black dress, or trusty checked shirt, why not head down to Cardiff’s Oxfam Boutique on St Mary Street for something a bit different. Your outfit can give away … Continue reading
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Milkwood Fashion Market
Vintage is everywhere right now, even Kate Moss is visiting her local Oxfam for a classic 1980s leather jacket, and Cardiff is embracing this fashion phenomenon with open arms. Walking along Albany Road in Cardiff there isn’t much variation between … Continue reading
A high-spirited Christmas
Everyone enjoys a drink at Christmas but when your last mulled wine leads to a stay in hospital or a black eye, who is to blame? Was it the pub’s fault for selling you cheap drinks, did the council make … Continue reading
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What the CAR?
As far as online journalism goes, twitter and blogs are about all I seem to manage at the moment - both I was highly dubious of three months ago and both I have come to love like a family member. … Continue reading
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Is the end of print newspapers inevitable?
The print industry is in a rapid decline, online news is more popular than ever, and Rupert Murdoch is proposing making people pay for his online papers from next year. Are we just waiting around for ink to dry up … Continue reading
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How to handle charity shops
Many shoppers shudder at the thought of entering a charity shop. The dingy light, mouldy smell, and stacks of rejected clothes in no order can be off-putting – not to mention the annoyingly over friendly volunteers who run these treasure … Continue reading
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City Style
Hugh’s deathly style is sleek and well balanced, managing to mix costume flair with a trendy boutique look. Fur Coat: Oxfam, Leeds festival Shirt: Next Waist-coat: Topman Striped, drain pipe jeans: boutique in Brighton Tie: borrowed from his Dad Boots: … Continue reading
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City Style
Ella is a vintage-a-holic and has created a chiq and stylish outfit mixing charity finds with high street trends: Shoes: New Look Black dress: Topshop Beaded necklace: Oxfam Coat: Primark Flowery Belt: borrowed from another dress Bag: free with Elle … Continue reading
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City Style
Fiona poses on the University Campus in a colourful, casual number…. Dress: Gap sale Pink shoes: Topshop sale Bangle: Found in a market in Madagascar Rings: A rare treasure from a market in … Continue reading
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Buffalo Boutique
2 for 1 cocktails, beautiful vintage clothes and crafts with a background of Cardiff”s hottest DJ talent…and did I mention the free cupcakes? Buffalo is hosting a night of vintage clothes and crafts this Tuesday from 7.30. There will be … Continue reading
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