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09/08/11--08:33: Comment on Neat and navy by maria (chan 1440825)

i was so curious about where the name 'Penny Loafer' came from i was compelled to see what wikipedia had to say. apparently...'In 1934, G.H. Bass (a bootmaker in Wilton, Maine) started making loafers under the name Weejuns (sounding like Norwegians).[4] The distinctive addition was a strip of leather across the saddle with a diamond cut-out. ..................When American prep. school students in the 1950s, wishing to make a fashion statement, took to inserting a penny into the diamond-shaped slit on their Weejuns, the name penny loafer came to be applied to this style of slip-on and has since stuck.'


09/21/11--11:36: Comment on The Usual Shop Explained by Christina Lai (chan 1440825)

I’m a freelance writer researching for an article on the best charity shops for fashion and accessories all over the UK. It would be really helpful if you could give me a few suggestions (within and outside of London) to get in touch with. The concept of the feature encouraging the idea being fashionable for less (it's the recession) in one of a kind finds. Of course there’s the feel good factor of supporting a good cause. I’m looking for not only quality vintage and designer labels, but also quirky, unique pieces that you won’t find from a run-of-the-mill charity shop. Perhaps you know any specific shops endorsed by the press or supported by celebrities, models, designers, stylists and bloggers? I’m also interested in putting together a key A/W 11 outfit consisting of pieces sourced entirely from different charity shops. The feature could also suggest unconventional, special gift ideas for Christmas, challenging the snobbery of buying used items, despite it being much better for the environment. I think your blog is fantastic- keep it up! I Many thanks, hope to hear from you soon (if you could reply in the next few days that’d be great). If you fancy taking a look at my blog it’s http://christinas-anatomy.blogspot.com/ . Christina Lai


09/27/11--13:03: Comment on The Usual Shop Explained by The Driver (chan 1440825)

Christina, I think that for your feature to have a ring of authenticity, you need to get out there and find your own favourite sources: the joy in this is the surprise find in an unexpected place and the way that you can go out looking for one thing and come back with something else entirely. We've all got different tastes and are looking for different things to make up an outfit, too, so my recommendations may be of no use to you whatsover. However, there's a few clues in my blog posts, and my general tip would be to avoid the obvious chains and well-known names - the best bargains usually come from the tattiest, untidiest and most unlikely-looking shops where the stock is not 'curated' or the best stuff siphoned off by the staff. Think local animal charities, hospice fund-raisers and other such causes. See where you end up, and just see what you find... that's the way it works.


10/06/11--14:44: Comment on A Saturday haul – at low cost by Jo-ann (chan 1440825)

Love this coat - would look great with thick woollen tights and Mary Janes.


11/12/11--14:54: Comment on Revolting retro #1 by Ella (chan 1440825)

These are not certainly not revolting. They are lovely. :)


11/12/11--14:57: Comment on Best of the bagfuls by Ella (chan 1440825)

Those shoes are rather fantastic, I am impressed with all of your finds.


11/12/11--14:59: Comment on The Usual Shop Explained by Ella (chan 1440825)

I am excited to find this blog, I look forward to all the future reading!


01/17/12--10:12: Comment on Costume foolery by theeyeoffaith (chan 1440825)

Love that kaftan. Wish we had one like it ourselves, in a mens Large. The Eye http://theeyeoffaith.com/


02/01/12--15:06: Comment on The same, only different by tambamalam (chan 1440825)

Yay! Both dresses fitted and am really pleased with them - the navy one works well with a red belt. The cami's a little snug but fine for layering - yay and more yay! x


02/06/12--05:05: Comment on The same, only different by maria (chan 1440825)

i am a fan of the strange orangey top with lacy, flowery neck already! thanks for the shout and the clothing, as always. hurrah for the Usual Shop!