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. I thought it about time I shared with you my lifelong secrets of turning pre-loved pieces into premium looks for less. Through a series of videos. That's right, we have articles, vlogs and full on episodes at Second Hand Styling UK. If you haven't realised yet, I truly care about the world of pre-loved fashion.
Why trust what I have to say?
As a child, I grew up in secondhand gear. And since then, my adult life has since gone on to center 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. Costly. High Quality and more importantly unforgettable.
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 and Content Creator.
Why Now?
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.
In this first series of videos I will share with you how to build a secondhand capsule wardrobe that will leave a long lasting impression and more importantly help you feel premium. 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 isn't second best, it’s a pre-loved story reimagined.
Watch the full series here.
