Bargain Hunting

"Bargain hunting in second hand shops is the new black"

Since the recession people have had to cut down on the amount they spend on luxuries and sales of designer goods such as Prada, Dolce&Gabanna and Diane von Furstenburg have decreased rapidly.

In charity shops however the demand for these brand names has never been greater. A pre-loved pink dress by Moschino, worn by the likes of Michelle Obama, was sold for an amzing €50 in Oxfam in Dundrum and the bargains don't end there. For €100 you can be the proud owner of never worn Prada heels in WaWa on Aungier Street. How could any woman resist?

Most people think designer pieces slip by charity shops but this is not the case and as this new trend is starting to develop people are starting to realise it is worth looking in these shops, not just for the bargains but also to support good causes. I went in to Oxfam in Kilkenny recently to see what all the fuss was about and I must say I was impressed with all the designer names on the rails with price labels I could afford! I picked up some lovely vintage dresses which retailed at approx €120 each but I got them for €20 each. Happy Days! 

Knowing our money is going to a good cause and we get to look good for less, we feel good about ourselves. What more could you want? Next time you are passing by a charity shop you should pop in and experience the bargains for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

Until next time,

Liz X