Let me start by stressing the very message this whole platform was built upon; You don't need a million to look like a million. I’m living proof after spending my whole life winging my way through the world of Fashion on a budget. And now it's time for me to share with you my lifelong secrets of turning pre-loved pieces into premium looks for less. This is a space whereby you will learn how to shop, swap and style secondhand to help you feel the best version of yourself on a budget!
As a child, I grew up in secondhand gear. And since then, my adult life has gone on to centre around the world of thrifting. The reality is that I never wanted my clothes to look secondhand as an adult. I wanted them to appear premium.
So let’s rewind. At just 20 years of age. I moved to NYC to pursue my dreams of TV presenting with nothing more than a suitcase of secondhand clothes. I returned 15 years later with a book full of memories and experiences, but credit card debt up to my eyeballs; never once did I splurge on clothes; instead, it's just the cost of living in the US... dreams are built on credit)
After a downward spiral of battling with anxiety and no longer feeling happy, I decided to move back to the UK. I returned with nothing more than the suitcase I left with. Not only did I need to rebuild my life, but I also had to rebuild my closet fast but as always, on a budget.
For years, I have served as a useful source to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice regarding Fashion. I've worked as a
Journalist
TV Presenter
Fashion Analyst
Content Creator.
I finally decided to combine all of these skills and be intentional about it. I started writing about my passions, my thoughts, and curious wonderings about the secondhand world of Fashion and how it can benefit so many different types of people.
I founded Secondhandstyling UK to prove how fashion and style should be accessible to all, no matter the cost.
On this site you will find videos on how to to build a secondhand capsule wardrobe, blogs to help you invest in the best pre-loved pieces and treasures I’ve sourced first-hand so that you can have a wardrobe that looks like a million without costing you a million.
Restarting my life in my mid-thirties wasn't the best feeling I’ve come across, but stepping into my pre-loved closet of new finds helped ignite a new passion for life and encourage me to lean into a brand new chapter. Secondhandstyling isnt second best, it’s a pre-loved story reimagined.