Winter Coat

So I know it''s not everyone''s cup of tea but needs must - If I want a different coat - it costs money I don''t have, so I compromise - I get secondhand.

Some charity shops and car boot sales can contain utter junk, but there are gems to be found if you shop savvy and look hard.

I picked up a Zara Wool winter coat a few weeks ago from a charity shop for 50p, it needed dry cleaning and a hem repair, I bunged it in my local dry cleaners (with a discount voucher I''d cut out of the paper) and they charged £10.80.

So for £11.30 - I have an immaculate (looks new!) Zara Wool winter coat. I looked at a similar one on their current website and it costs £69.99.

Also with it being Summer - folk are clearing out their winter stuff cheaply - bargains to be had!

WR
Self Proclaimed Queen of Thrift

I agree White Rose its definitely worth a bit of bargain hunting to save pennies. My daughter is desperate to take up the piano. I was delighted on Sunday when I managed to get her an electric piano keyboard for a £5 at a car boot sale - works perfectly

OOOOH, I love a bargain. All my clothes are second hand or thrift shop buys. I have also had some good bargains at school fetes from the trash and treasure areas. Not only clothes but stuff for the house too.

But I do love a nice moisturiser and a bit of make up and obviously can''t get that second hand. Recently been looking at the L''Oreal new BB stuff (what the heck is BB anyway?), though someone told me Asda is very good. Anyone got any tips ?

Nige

Nige - I have a friend who swears by the Aldi range of skin care - I haven''t tried it myself though.

Maybe we could do a feature for the Magazine on reviews of stuff

I use the aldi skin care range quite a bit it is good. They also have good clothing as special buys and in bigger sizes too.

What a great idea WR ! I have certainly heard good reports on Aldi, and the price is nice. I don''t mind Nivea, but it''s a bit on the thick side and doesn''t sink in.

In my richer days I loved the more expensive stuff. None of that nowadays, the budget''s too tight and the skin too loose !!! LOL.

I did get a book from the library once and attempted to mix up me own potions - a sticky, stinky and unsuccessful experience as I recall.

How I miss my trips to the beautician ! But something had to give and my son insisted on eating - so selfish these kids.

No more waxing - have to shave me legs, too cowardly to rip the home wax off. The moustache I''m getting used to - some say it quite suits me.

Nige, in fun.

Never mind ladies, when you get to a certain age, god bless age and the menopause

Either the hairs stop growing or you can''t see them or wrinkles without glasses

My top tip;

Take your glasses off before looking in any mirror

NWTT x