Grandma's Feet aren't rubbin themselves!

Photo by: Athol Shmith, Edited: S.A.A.

Recently I heard of a friends fantastic bargain buy which was a fantastic black cropped leather jacket for I think only about $80 purchased on the much loved Ebay. Another woman I heard purchased a vintage balenciaga bag for just $8. And mine? My grandma's vintage leather Yves Saint Laurent envelope handbag, which she gave to me in a very benevolent mood. Jealous yet? Cause you should be! So, how is it that everyone always seems to be grabbing up these never-thought-I'd-snag-in-a-million-years enviable bargains but all that you seem to be snapping up is your older nieces two-sizes-too-large old handme downs? Well with a few tricks in the bag I'll give you my secrets to spying those beautiful vintage pieces with the odd designer snap thrown in for fun!

S.A.A.'s 4 Hints to finding your Vintage-cum-jealousy-trigger in Record Time:
1. Regularity: If trawling all the OP shops that you pass on your way to work/school on a regular basis is not your style-DON"T BOTHER AT ALL cause that's how those beauties get found, by being the first one in the door!
2. A strong Nose: Cause those OP shops do stink, I'm sorry there's no denying it. So make sure you wash your garments as soon as you get them. Twice.
3. Ebay: Going through OP shops takes time so if you lack in this department go to my NBF (New Best Friend) EBAY! It is officially the best place to shop for vintage finds but obviously you pay more for it if someone else found it first. But this is where the real designer finds are sometimes, so scour it regularly and soon enough you'll have your find.
4. Grandma: Grandma was born in the time that is now considered vintage so this one stop shop is a complete NO BRAINER! Just take a bit of a peek and then ask to borrow and then, have whatever it is dry cleaned afterwards as a nice little thank you! Cause after that I'm sure Nan will find some other ways of repayment that don't require a bank account.

So girls and boys get off your tushes and start that hunt for your Enviable Bargain Buy or Vintage Piece. Now I have to leave you because I'm sure I can hear Grandma's closet calling, and Nan's feet aren't just going to rub themselves.

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A.