Birdy on a budget

October 14, 2008

Whilst our global markets go into meltdown, we're battening the hatches at the Wee Birdy nest.

So now that birdy is on a budget, I'll be keeping an eagle eye out for clever buys, thrifty shopping and lower price points. And even though I love a great bargain, this doesn't mean that I'll be reporting from Primark every week. I'll still be scouring the streets of London (and the interwebs) for new shopping gems, but I'll be flagging any particularly good buys, as well as solid and innovative design and quality craftmanship. In fact, it's more important than ever to support your local independent shops and designers.

I'm also embracing Make Do and Mend's concept of 'slow fashion' – consuming slower, turning away from fast, disposable fashion, and looking for investment purchases that will last longer than a couple of spin cycles in the washing machine. Mixed in with carefully considered high-street purchases, they can go a long way to extending the life of your wardrobe.

In the meantime, let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like me to cover.

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Posted at 1:16 am in Cheep Cheep | Permalink

Tweet tweet! I love reading all your comments - thanks so much for stopping by.

http://makedostyle.blogspot.com Make Do & Mend

Perfect! I’m going to be relying on you.
Sally

Oooh can’t wait!
jenny wren

That sounds fab Top Bird. Any online xmas shopping ideas would be a big help!
le bug

I think the slowest of slow fashion would be if I made my own clothes…know any good sewing pattern shops/online shops? x
Lisa

You are spot on referring to world’s current problems – way to go Wee Birdy. Looking forward to future postings.
http://likklegirl.blogspot.com the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things

Excellent idea, Top Bird! More “cheep” finds from the internet, pwease? For those of us who are not in the same postcode as you. xx
http://www.charsinthecity.blogspot.com char

Hi, I would love it if you could continue along the line of haberdashery/beading/op shop or any diy-ie kind of shop. Loved your post on VV Rouleau and also Broadway market, they were great hints for a girl new to London!
http://www.threebuttons.blogspot.com Angela

A gazillion apologies for not having the opportunity to meet you in London.
Things have been a hectic whirlwind since arriving home and I’m only now sitting down going through all my emails! So sorry I missed you.
I love your blog!!!
Angela xx
http://profile.typekey.com/1217326573s23749/ topbird

Hey everyone – thanks for all your great comments, I’ll get working on ideas straight away!xx