£50 CHARITY SHOP HAUL | £900 RETAIL VALUE | LUXURY ON A BUDGET | SECONDHAND STYLIST | THE MONICA WAY

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THE MONICA WAY

THE MONICA WAY

Ай бұрын

Welcome back to my channel!
In today's video I set myself a £50 budget to spend at my local charity shops and managed to get an approximate £900 retail value worth of clothes/items for under £45.
Let me know what you favourite piece was!
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@marylamonica4017
@marylamonica4017 Ай бұрын
Hi Monica love your style inspiration and videos went to kpswich and to your faves had a brilliant time following your lead found so much stuff spend the best £130 ever at Wood Green’s charity and Zest Thankyou so much your so lnspiring and a great inspiration for saving and helping others ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Hello! ☺️ ..This makes me sooo happy! I think you could be the lady that travelled from Cambridge? One of the charity shops messaged me to say a lovely lady had seen my video and traveled to Ipswich from Cambridge! If so, I wrote a little community tab about out to you today! So glad you loved the shopping and sounds like an amazing trip!! 😍 thanks for the message xx
@marylamonica4017
@marylamonica4017 Ай бұрын
@@themonicaway. yes it was me lol 😆 Xxxx
@christinebeames712
@christinebeames712 Ай бұрын
I work in a charity shop, we only put out spotless clothes ,and many are new , donated by shops and stores or samples , the scruffy charity shops are usually just short of volunteers to do what needs to be done , , To anyone who says they could not wearsomething that has been worn by someone else , I remind them of all the well used hotel sheets they have slept on and towels that dried a thousand bodies , that shuts them up ,
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Could not agree more!! 😍♥️
@The_necesssary_gentleman
@The_necesssary_gentleman 17 күн бұрын
I work in a Charity Shop - amazes me what people donate - the good - the okay & the did you mistake us for the tip..
@Shungabali
@Shungabali Ай бұрын
Nothing can beat that first item, 3£ for a Tory Burch jacket😮
@casssmith2610
@casssmith2610 Ай бұрын
I found an Eileen Fisher merino wool deconstructed jacket in a thrift on the regular rack, not the “boutique” rack where they put higher quality items and price them accordingly. It was $3. On the boutique rack it would’ve been $10-12. Even then, online, I found it for $250. At the cashier, the woman looked at the sticker which was white versus the boutique pink, and said, well you got a deal as our stock person obviously doesn’t know Eileen Fisher! I said, bonus! She smiled!
@casssmith2610
@casssmith2610 Ай бұрын
I’ve often found high end items, crystal or porcelain not just clothes, at thrifts and church sales at lower prices than something from Wally World! I love benefiting from someone’s lack of knowledge, though I oftentimes round up say a $16 sale to $20 for them to keep the difference if it’s a church thrift shoppe or a church sale. If it’s going towards something worthwhile, I always round up. Especially library’s used book sales when the proceeds go to children’s reading programs as it’s something dear to me.
@carolyngrotaers4454
@carolyngrotaers4454 Ай бұрын
Hi Monica, My favourite is your first jacket. However, the lilac jacket is spectacular, too. If you don't already, you should open a business that you style clients and take them shopping the same way you shop, outside of KZfaq. 😊
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! What a fabulous idea xxx
@cketts8128
@cketts8128 Ай бұрын
The amount of money I’ve saved by charity shopping for everything I can on gorgeous items for me, my husband and my daughter and for the home over 35+ years runs by now into tens of thousands of pounds! Even just one pair of large lead crystal table lamps (that I originally saw in a beautiful store in Bath) I saved nearly £1,000! A solid dining table and chairs I saved approx. £3-4,000. Even for a simple M&S top you’ll save £20-30! It’s crazy! 💚🧡
@pennybutterworth7606
@pennybutterworth7606 Ай бұрын
Loved the Tory Burch jacket.
@sylviascott4557
@sylviascott4557 Ай бұрын
You bought some amazing second hand clothes which fitted you perfectly, even your mums jacket looked good. I’m always looking in charity shops but never find the sort of items/labels you bought. You obviously shop in the right places. Well done. I will keep looking 😊
@robertahenry1957
@robertahenry1957 Ай бұрын
Very inspirational. Love a charity shop day out. First places I head for in a new town.
@margeling4718
@margeling4718 Ай бұрын
Tory Burch jacket is beautiful and the best bargain of the lot. I can’t believe the price!
@patriciachristy6931
@patriciachristy6931 Ай бұрын
Love it all but tweed jacket with navy trim is FAB❤🦋
@tinahowson8335
@tinahowson8335 Ай бұрын
Hi Monica, It’s one place I usually avoid….how silly of me lol. Absolute bargains, will definately not pass charity shops without having a peak. Thanks for sharing xx
@lyndamcgarrity5915
@lyndamcgarrity5915 Ай бұрын
I never walk past a charity shop. Great places for bargains.
@elizabethglenbentley7882
@elizabethglenbentley7882 Ай бұрын
Your first bargain what a fab jacket! To die for!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I love that! My work here is done ☺️🥰♥️ enjoy Tina! xx
@user-cf8sn3nv5b
@user-cf8sn3nv5b Ай бұрын
Absolutely love rummaging in the charity shop. Great haul
@cg3560
@cg3560 Ай бұрын
The first coat and your mum's coat ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I agree!!😍
@littlebird8837
@littlebird8837 Ай бұрын
You're a great bargain shopper...your Mum is lucky you got that jacket..love your tips. I found a pair of hardly worn... DUO black knee high leather boots for $25 ...in a charity shop. Looked them up online and they were on special for about $400. So pleased with that 😀
@anitaoconnor8029
@anitaoconnor8029 Ай бұрын
Wow great jackets you’ve done well there. They look amazing.
@LivingMyBestLife517
@LivingMyBestLife517 Ай бұрын
My favorite item is Jacket #1!!!!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Yes!!! It’s deffo the biggest bargain too ♥️
@carolshaw7904
@carolshaw7904 Ай бұрын
Love the first jacket and like you I’m an avid charity shop shopper! ❤
@RockDove5212
@RockDove5212 Ай бұрын
Fantastic seeing you modelling the purchases. They looked amazing!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! ♥️♥️
@louisejcrabtree1
@louisejcrabtree1 Ай бұрын
Love your videos. I’m a massive charity shop shopper. There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you spot an absolute bargain. I nearly always try charity shops first if I’m looking for something in particular. I always seem to find what I’m looking for but sometimes you do need patience 😀 x
@paulinereakes5862
@paulinereakes5862 Ай бұрын
Loved the Tory Burch jacket x
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thank you!!😍😍
@patmartin9727
@patmartin9727 Ай бұрын
I love the first jacket. My kind of style. Great haul .
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! ♥️
@bredabrunell9582
@bredabrunell9582 Ай бұрын
Just recently saw your video,s and you have a great eye for fashion. I liked your first jacket and your Mum's. It's a really clever way to shop. Looking forward to more videos.😊
@susiemaclennan580
@susiemaclennan580 Ай бұрын
Wow Monica amazing, I love those candles I need to get to my local charity shop for a nosey❤❤
@lyndacornish7621
@lyndacornish7621 Ай бұрын
The Tory jacket, looks fabulous!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thank you so much ♥️♥️
@bernadineperry8340
@bernadineperry8340 7 күн бұрын
Love the little Tony Burch jacket bug they are all lovely, wish I lived near come of those shops I'd never be home😂
@debrasams2362
@debrasams2362 Ай бұрын
I love your videos. I am learning lots from you. Thank you. You purchased some nice items. I adore the one you got for your mom. So pretty. Looking forward to the next video.😊
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks so much xx
@user-er8fo1wh4m
@user-er8fo1wh4m Ай бұрын
Fantastic haul great finds 🙂
@clararomani1924
@clararomani1924 27 күн бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and love your accent! 😉I always find that Northerners are more relatable. Anyway, you have a very classic (and classy) style, so I would love to see you picking some other unusual quirkier pieces - can be vintage, colourful... - out of what you usually go for. Thanks
@gillsargisson8863
@gillsargisson8863 Ай бұрын
A friend of a friend got married at the weekend and they had a ‘sustainable’ wedding, I.e. all the outfits were from charity shops or bought 2nd hand online. I’ve seen a few photos and they all looked incredible 💒 👰 🤵‍♂️ ❤.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Wow!! I love that idea - its deffo the future! xx
@ellenhaben1217
@ellenhaben1217 Ай бұрын
Tory jacket ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Agree ♥️♥️♥️
@tinacarrol6702
@tinacarrol6702 Ай бұрын
Hello Monica. Found your Channel Thanks To Leonora. I'm From Yorkshire Too. Xx 😊
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Aw love that!! Thanks so much xx
@cindyrathgaber83
@cindyrathgaber83 Ай бұрын
Love watching you here in Canada!❤ Been secondhand shopping all my life!
@cindyrathgaber83
@cindyrathgaber83 Ай бұрын
Great deals there! Wow!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
My mum is Canadian! I’ll be there in Summer ♥️✨🇨🇦 hello!
@ssutherland9019
@ssutherland9019 Ай бұрын
The coat for your mum. Very me! Bot bug but pergect for the winter.
@marshmello1848
@marshmello1848 Ай бұрын
Lovely pieces. Not sure where you go but our charity shops are nowhere near that cheap and stuff often has holes or stains.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks! I go all over the UK 🥰 This haul was Suffolk ✨ xx
@helenstella2666
@helenstella2666 Ай бұрын
Monica I still can’t believe you found a Tory Birch jacket! A Tory Birch jacket .. & £3 👏 what a bargain & it fits you perfectly ❤ Great finds with the candles, the jacket for your Mum & the lilac blazer ..I love that 💜👍☺️ Great video, thank you.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! I can’t wait to give it to her at the weekend 🥰♥️♥️ xx
@LRWdesign
@LRWdesign Ай бұрын
The lilac blazer and the Tory Birch cropped jacket were my faves. I’m really into jackets right now and just bought 2 secondhand - a wool plaid blazer and a cotton tapestry cropped cotton jacket. I was in a thrift and find a Diane Von Furstenberg tweed cropped jacket for $5. Yes, I got it and it fit me perfectly. 🥰 I have found some wonderful items thrifting. You have to spend time looking.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Wow!!! Sounds like some bargains 😍♻️ xxx
@elaineduker.6355
@elaineduker.6355 Ай бұрын
I got a beautiful phase eight slub satin suit, for £15! worn once for a wedding I was told. There's a local label in Harrogate who makes the most fantastic clothes, her suits are around £500, I paid £4.99 for one of her suits a skirt & coat, the detail on the coat is amazing, I wear with jeans & trousers, again obviously worn once for a special occasion.
@deenab6476
@deenab6476 Ай бұрын
Really enjoying your videos…..lovely items and great advice…..keep them coming ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I’m absolutely going to ♥️♥️♥️
@IsobelCeline
@IsobelCeline Ай бұрын
Love to see your charity shop finds ❤
@annejones2873
@annejones2873 Ай бұрын
Monica I found a lovely light cotton shirtwaist dress by LK Bennett in a charity shop in Harrogate last week, still had tags on for £325.00 but cost me £44. Consider that a bargain 😉!
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I would have to agree!! I love Harrogate charity shops!! ♻️♻️♻️
@esthersantiago7152
@esthersantiago7152 Ай бұрын
😍the jackets great haul
@caroldunkerley9541
@caroldunkerley9541 Ай бұрын
Hi monica what a lovely haul you got the jackets are gorgeous ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I love my new jackets ♻️😍
@lilylim9500
@lilylim9500 Ай бұрын
I love all of them, my two favourite are the OUI blazar and the lilac top. I love flea-markets, a cheapest place to get really good bargains with quality items too.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Love some lilac 😍😍😍
@ArielleTordjman
@ArielleTordjman Ай бұрын
You sure are a smart cookie and a half Miss Monica - What a fun vlog! Favorite items first and last as I'm strangly in a lilac phase myself. Merci
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! What a kind comment xx
@barbc7211
@barbc7211 Ай бұрын
Terrific buys ❤
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! ♥️
@julielozano1852
@julielozano1852 Ай бұрын
So many good things on the second hand market 👍🏻
@jlcole300
@jlcole300 Ай бұрын
Definitely the Tony Burch jacket, it was stunning on you.
@The_necesssary_gentleman
@The_necesssary_gentleman 17 күн бұрын
Great buy on the candles - So surprised the 1st jacket wasn't snapped up - must have had your name on it i😊 Keep posting - your videos are fun & informative ..
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. 17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed ♥️♥️♥️
@elf5250
@elf5250 Ай бұрын
Wow can’t believe the price of the & Other Stories blazer! Great find.
@ritasmith8045
@ritasmith8045 Ай бұрын
Thank you. X
@inesgomez3321
@inesgomez3321 Ай бұрын
Beautiful. Thanks a lot.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! You’re very welcome xx
@janejdough2230
@janejdough2230 Ай бұрын
thank you
@kayessiejunne
@kayessiejunne Ай бұрын
Great haul! Where was the Tory Burch jacket from? Thanks 😊
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
From the Zest charity shop in Ipswich ♻️♥️
@PatriciaEnright
@PatriciaEnright Ай бұрын
Wow...what bargains you have there, Charity Shops are definitely worth investigating! Love the 1st jacket and Mum's jacket too...sure she'll like it. My favourite was the lilac blazer...beautifully cut and looked so smart styled with black. Even the Loungewear etc were great finds! Love your videos and appreciate styling tips. Also like what you're wearing!
@candyisforgirls
@candyisforgirls Ай бұрын
What a great eye you have for fashion and bargains. Your mum will love that jacket too. Lovely video 👍
@joanmatchett8100
@joanmatchett8100 Ай бұрын
The jacket for your mum is fab .
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I hope she’ll love it! ♥️
@joanmatchett8100
@joanmatchett8100 Ай бұрын
@@themonicaway. I'm sure she will
@Christine-wz9fy
@Christine-wz9fy 27 күн бұрын
I love mum's jacket ! I love jackets and have loads . I do give some away though ..
@mansoor3159
@mansoor3159 Ай бұрын
Monica your earings looks so so so pretty pretty on you and I am your biggest biggest fan you are my inspiration and sending you lots of love xx💖💖
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thats so kind of you to say! Thank you, I really appreciate it. Have a lovely evening xxx Monica xxx
@joanmatchett8100
@joanmatchett8100 Ай бұрын
The candles are a great bargain.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I love them!! ♻️♥️
@janinewoodbridge3814
@janinewoodbridge3814 Ай бұрын
W0nderful ❤
@ranurene2018
@ranurene2018 Ай бұрын
@normamaher9901
@normamaher9901 Ай бұрын
I love your videos & thrift finds, could you do a video on how to shop preloved for different body shapes, I'm an apple shape🍎
@carlamorris9298
@carlamorris9298 Ай бұрын
I’m not your shape, but I think charity shopping itself has helped me identify what suits my shape. If I like the fabric quality and colour and it looks like it might fit (size labels are only a loose guide at best), I try it on. Lots of experimentation, trial and error (and patience) have helped me narrow down which silhouettes are likely to be flattering on me and which will not. Just go and play. Try on classics and wild things, and keep an open mind. Oh, and I’m not afraid to ask the shop staff or nearby customers for second opinions.
@normamaher9901
@normamaher9901 23 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, wonderful advice ❤​@@carlamorris9298
@zoemahon4749
@zoemahon4749 Ай бұрын
Great video! Do you always launder or dry clean before you buy your item? Do you buy items that need minor repairs?
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! It really depends on much I love the item. If its an item I love that needs repairs or some TLC, then I will take the time to do so. Hope that helps xx
@zoemahon4749
@zoemahon4749 Ай бұрын
@@themonicaway. Yes it does: thank you. I'm very pleased to have found your channel.
@noellarash367
@noellarash367 Ай бұрын
Look your style
@suzannelawson9215
@suzannelawson9215 Ай бұрын
Hello Monica, I am an older person, over 60 now and no longer work. My lifestyle is very, very casual and although your clothes you found are lovely, mostly would be too dressy for me. I don't even go out at night anymore, but get together sometimes with a friend to have lunch at non-fancy restaurant or cafe. So...do you know of any videos for the over 60 ladies to watch? We rarely buy new clothes and look for 2nd hand very inexpensive casual clothes. I'm not great at looking up on KZfaq to search for this, so if you know of any videos for older ladies to find charity shop clothes, I would appreciate it. My friend and I are in our mid and late 60's. Looking for videos by women in our age group showing what they bought at charity shops. NOT NEW clothes. I did see a few ladies in UK, KZfaq and I think they were over 50 but they just showed new clothes they bought and looked like they were quite wealthy, living in a beautiful home. My friend and I both rent in tiny flats and not much money. Thank you.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Hi Suzanne! Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry, I’m afraid I can’t think of any as I don’t subscribe to many channels so similar to that of my own! ..Hopefully someone else that sees this comment of yours may be able to help or suggest some channels for you to follow - if I ever come across any I’ll let you know! ☺️
@suzannelawson9215
@suzannelawson9215 Ай бұрын
@@themonicaway. Thank you Monica.
@audreymcleod4076
@audreymcleod4076 Ай бұрын
My town is awful now, its full of charity shops , they are all just full of junk, I have absolutely no luck in picking up a hidden gem.
@vanessabeecham
@vanessabeecham Ай бұрын
I’m addicted to charity shops, I’m on holiday atm on the Isle of Wight and I’ve just picked up some lovely items from 3 different charity shops. I have to ask where a-bouts your charity shops are ?
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Oh how lovely! These were Suffolk xx
@user-re3kj5lh5z
@user-re3kj5lh5z Ай бұрын
where are these charity shops that you go to
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Suffolk, England but I go all over! I’ll be covering Yorkshire next ♥️
@paulinekaye4119
@paulinekaye4119 Ай бұрын
Hi. Having a very low budget, i have shopped in charity shops for decades. My daughter is now 22. When it was time for her prom she wanted a sexy black sparkly dress. We looked around the expensive shops ,luckily she just couldn't find anything. I told her don't worry we will look in the charity shops. The right dress will speak to you. Imagine going into barnardos thinking there was a black dress only to find a black top in the dresses. Spotted what could only be a ball gown white top and purple skirt. So beautiful, fully corseted. I left the shop, and my daughter wandered what i looked at. I told her it was not black. I took her in.the minute i showed her the dress. That was it, a mirror had to be found. She swished that dress left and wright. All i got was "mum, it wants to come home with me It wants me". I told her its not black steph, to see the reaction. But she kept saying it spoke to her . My son lent me the £10 for the dress. Got it cleaned for £30. On her prom all the girls went in sexy tight fitting dresses. When she arrived all the teachers came over to her and told her she looked like a princess. She stood out from the crowd. Best thing i ever bought her. We regularly take a look in the charity shop. Recently she bouĝt me a gift as part of my birthday present. It was a small Radley bag with dust cover for £10. I cant wait for my day, she bought me a top to match the colours in the bag. From a different charity shop. Brilliant.
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
I love this! Well done her, I’m sure she must have looked amazing 😍😍😍♥️
@susanrice3166
@susanrice3166 Ай бұрын
The on screen pricing wasn't matching up with what you were saying you'd paid ! 😅
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Hi! I’m adding the prices up as the video goes on to show the collective amount spent in total. The individual prices can be seen when I do the cutaways showing the labels - hope that clarifies! ☺️
@JanineBijlsma
@JanineBijlsma Ай бұрын
Recently found your channel. Love it!greets from the Netherlands 🖐
@themonicaway.
@themonicaway. Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!! ♥️♥️
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